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Rapiscan Systems Classic 2018

News 25's Caroline Eaker interviews Stephen Schoettmer about the Rapiscan Systems Classic at the Fallen Oak Golf Club.

Southern Miss RHP tabbed by Conference USA/Collegiate Baseball

Up in Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is home to yet another Conference USA pitcher of the week honor, going to Nick Sandlin for the second time this season. On Saturday, the junior right-hander continued his domination of opposing hitters, striking out…

Battle at the Beach cancelled

Battle at the Beach took a massive hit today, losing all 14 of the games scheduled for today. That includes three match-ups set to take place at MGM Park and four more that have already been called off for tomorrow.…

Mississippi State’s road to the Final Four

On the eve of its fourth straight dance in the NCAA Tournament, this year is different for the Mississippi State women’s basketball team, having improved on each year’s previous appearance. But to do that again, the Bulldogs will have to…

NCAA Baseball: Mississippi State vs. Southeastern Louisiana

MGM Park is going on its fourth year as the home of the Biloxi Shuckers, but it’s also becoming a popular destination for collegiate baseball. Tonight, Mississippi State and Southeastern Louisiana University are descending upon the Gulf Coast to play…

MiLB announces rule changes

Now as it pertains to the Biloxi Shuckers, today Minor League Baseball announced some rule changes for the 2018 season. What’s being emphasized is pace of play, especially in extra innings games which will begin with a runner on second…

Baseball: Mississippi State vs. Southeastern Louisiana

MGM Park is going on its fourth year as the home of Biloxi Shuckers, but it’s also becoming a popular destination for collegiate baseball. Tonight, Mississippi State and Southeastern Louisiana University are descending upon the Gulf Coast to play in…

Battle of the Beach rapidly expanding in second year

When Biloxi Head Coach Eddie Lofton started Battle of the Beach in 2017 the original field was comprised of 30 teams. Just one year later, the mastermind behind the week-long high school baseball showcase has seen his event expand by…

High School Baseball: Biloxi vs. Ridgeland

Over at Biloxi, Indians getting in on the day two action of the Battle at the Beach, taking on Ridgeland out of the Jackson area. Biloxi wins 4-1. The Indians get back at it on Thursday at home versus Germantown.

Drew Brees reaches new deal with Saints

Even at 39 years of age, it's hard to imagine Drew Brees wearing anything other than black and gold and now, we don't have to. Today, the New Orleans Saints and their franchise quarterback reached a new deal, keeping the…

New Orleans Saints right tackle retires

In the Big Easy today, it’s been a heck of a run for New Orleans Saints right tackle Zach Strief. He’s hanging it up after 12 seasons in the NFL. He spent all 12 of those with the Black and…

Battle of the Beach: Biloxi vs. St. George’s

This week, 47 high school baseball teams from five different states are descending upon the Gulf Coast for six days devoted entirely to the diamond. The second year event is the brain child of Biloxi Head Coach Eddie Lofton whose…

Region 23 Tournament: PRCC vs. Holmes

Each year, sixteen teams are invited to the NJCAA men’s basketball tournament held in Hutchinson, Kansas to decide a national champion. Tonight, Pearl River Community College was one win away from the big dance, taking on Holmes in the Region…

NCAA Basketball: Southern Miss vs. Marshall

The Southern Miss men’s basketball team didn’t have very long to celebrate its biggest win in four seasons, following last night’s upset of Middle Tennessee in the Conference USA Tournament. Next up was a semi-final match-up versus Marshall in the…