25 Teams in 25 Days: Pascagoula Panthers
We're moving right along with 25 Teams in 25 Days as day seven takes us to the Flagship City. They're mascot may be the Panthers, but they refer to…
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25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Martin Yellow Jackets
When searching for St. Martin football’s identity, first year Head Coach Woody Cagnoletti wanted to mirror their community which resulted in the teams wanting to be “blue collar…
The NFL’s new kickoff rule is here to stay with a slight tweak. What else is changing?
By JOSH DUBOW Updated 2:57 PM CDT, July 30, 2025 The NFL’s one-year experiment with the new kickoff rule becomes permanent this season with a new tweak that the league hopes will lead to a bigger increase in the rate of returns. The league also…
Gulf Coast Raiders hosting tryouts
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulf Coast Raiders football team is holding tryouts this Saturday. General Manager Donnie Handler and Sponsor Holly Gibbs from Berkshire-Hathway are in studio with more. Tryouts for the…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Gulfport Admirals
WXXV is a fifth of the way through the 25 Teams in 25 Days segment. Day five brings us to the Port City where Head Coach Blake Pennock is…
25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws
“Tradition and legacy,” said senior Christian Haas when asked what St. Stanislaus football means to him. “I had two brothers play here and I kind of grew up…
Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds
By STEPHEN WADE Updated 9:15 AM CDT, July 29, 2025 SINGAPORE (AP) — Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events, but she’s still unbeatable in the 1,500-meter freestyle. She won it again Tuesday in the swimming…
Shoreline Shakers holding tryouts this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Breakers have a dance team for this upcoming season: the Shoreline Shakers. Mandi Nelms and Madison Sullivan join us ahead of tryouts with details on…
Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist considered him cured. Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU…
25 Teams in 25 Days: East Central Hornets
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) -- The third day of WXXV's 25 Teams in 25 Days segment takes us to East Central High School. "We preach effort, attitude and…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Stone Tomcats
WXXV's 25 Teams in 25 Days continues and day number two takes us north up to Wiggins, home of Stone High School. The Tomcats have an extremely large senior…
25 Teams in 25 Days: D'Iberville Warriors
Day one of 25 Teams in 25 Days brings us to D’Iberville high school. The Warriors are led by 4th year head coach Josh Ladner, who’s career is trending…
Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status
By WILL WEISSERT Updated 4:08 PM CDT, July 24, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for — attempting to…
New Orleans Saints, former LSU safety Tyrann Mathieu announces retirement
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV)-New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from professional football. The Saints announced Mathieu’s retirement on their social media accounts Mathieu is a New Orleans native. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in…
Southern Miss Football stops in Gulfport during 2025 Summer Tour
Southern Miss Football's bus headed south down Highway 49 and made a stop in Gulfport for their 2025 Beach Bash. Gulf Coast alumni and fans were…
Pascagoula four star safety Tylan Wilson commits to Texas A&M
It's the moment the City of Pascagoula and many Division I football programs have been waiting patiently for! Four star safety Tylan Wilson has officially…
D'Iberville's Logan Forsythe drafted by the Atlanta Braves!
Dreams really do come true, and we got to witness it first hand as one local athlete received the phone call of his life! The MLB Draft…
Former Gulfport Softball trio gives back by hosting a Summer Skills Camp
The Gulfport softball field was packed with young talent as the class of 2023 trio gives back to the community that built them. After playing…
East Central High School names Stephen Garrard as new Head Baseball Coach
One week ago we were at East Central high school reflecting on the long and successful career of Bo Long. We're back in hurley once…
George County Softball Celebrates State Championship at WXXV!
WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with the 2025 Class 6A Softball State Champions, the George County Lady Rebels. Brent is joined by first year…
Tennessee embraces QB battle as Florida, Mississippi State seek new heights
By ALAN COLE Updated 2:23 PM CDT, July 16, 2025 ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference’s evolving quarterback situations continued to be a focal point of SEC media days on Wednesday. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway went 6-1 after taking over as…
SEC media days: LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss quarterbacks in spotlight
By MAURA CAREY Updated 4:27 PM CDT, July 14, 2025 ATLANTA (AP) — The opening day of SEC football media days Monday featured LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have Diego Pavia at quarterback going into his second season and…
East Central Lady Hornets celebrate state championship win at WXXV!
WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with the 2025 Class 5A Softball State Champions, the East Central Lady Hornets. Brent is joined by Head…
Diamond Youth Baseball Tournament wraps up in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Youth baseball all-stars took to the diamond in Pascagoula Monday, looking to bring home a championship to their respective communities. We’re talking about the 10…