Former Biloxi Shucker Josh Hader signs record-breaking MLB contract
Well you better back up the Brinks truck as former Biloxi Shucker's reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have agreed on a 5-year, $95 million contract, sources told ESPN. The…
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Gautier and Picayune high school baseball coaches eager to start season
We are less than a calendar month away from opening day at ball fields throughout the Mississippi Coast. Last season Picayune baseball finished 17-15, 1st in district play, and…
Sports Illustrated planning significant layoffs after license to use its brand name was revoked
BY JOE REEDY Updated 2:59 PM CST, January 19, 2024 The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet’s staff after its license to use the…
Former Gautier Gator football star heading for the Canadian Football League
Deandre Torrey graduated from Gautier high school in 2017. He then continued his career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. After spending time there, he finally got his shot at…
2024 Mississippi Coast all-star soccer rosters announced
The 2024 Mississippi Coast high school soccer boys and girls all-star rosters have been announced. Here is a breakdown of each team. 2024 boys all-stars East team: Michael Baty (St.…
WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Hancock High School's Brooklyn Cuevas
One popular quote reads, "I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me," and that statement could not be more spot on for…
Biloxi Shuckers to host USM and other colleges for the Hancock Whitney Classic
Biloxi Shuckers media relations manager, Javik Blake, came by WXXV on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming college teams making their way to the Biloxi Shuckers ball field. On…
The rosters has been announced for the 2024 North/South All-star basketball game
With high school basketball teams across the coast entering district play, prestigious honors are being released for the 2023-2024 season. As the basketball season…
The rosters have been announced for the 2024 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star basketball game
Now that high school basketball season has reached district play, it means some prestigious honors are starting to be announced for the 2023-2024 season.…
Amarion Tyson makes his college decision
Picayune's own, Amarion Tyson announced on X that he will continue his academic and football career at Pearl River. Tyson helped Picayune toa 10-3 record his senior season while earning himself the opportunity…
Former Saints player Ronald Powell has passed away at 32-years-old
Former Saints linebacker Ronald Dowell has died at the age of 32. The New Orleans Saints selected Powell out of Florida in the 5th round in the 2014 draft. He…
Saints parting ways with several coaches including OC Pete Carmichael
BY BRETT MARTEL Updated 1:08 PM CST, January 16, 2024 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. along with senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell and…
South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigns with move to Alabama as DC close, AP source says
South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigned Tuesday and is close to becoming defensive coordinator for new Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama was working Monday night to finalize a deal to hire Wommack, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations…
Mississippi State announces sellout ahead of Saturday's game
On Thursday we highlighted Mississippi State men's basketball big win over the No. 5 ranked Tennessee Volunteers. It seems as if fans in the Magnolia State are riding the momentum built by the…
Washington’s Kalen DeBoer informs team he’s leaving to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, AP source says
Washington coach Kalen DeBoer has informed the team he is leaving to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, according to a person who attended the meeting. DeBoer, 49, is…
Mississippi State defeats No. 5 Tennessee 77-72
The Bulldogs were led by Tolu Davis (23 points) and Josh Hubbard (25 points). MSU will now shift their focus to Saturday as they are set to take…
WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Spring's Lucas Wrigley
If there is anyone here on the Gulf Coast who came out of the womb holding a tennis racket in hand, it would be this weeks…
Former Moss Point quarterback makes college announcement
One local student-athlete and former Moss Point Tiger star, Ruben "Duece" Lee II has made his decision on where he will continue his football career. Lee put pen to…
Patriots parting with Bill Belichick, who led team to 6 Super Bowl championships, AP source says
BY KYLE HIGHTOWER FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Six-time NFL champion Bill Belichick agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots on Thursday, bringing an end to his 24-year tenure as the architect of the most decorated dynasty…
Andre Curbelo names Sun Belt Conference player of the week
What do you get when you have a triple-double, a huge game against a top-25 opponent and two wins n one week? Well, for USM's Andre…
Mississippi Braves announces plans to relocate in 2025
The Mississippi Braves are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and at the end of the 2024 season they will be leaving Pearl, MS and relocate to…
Biloxi Shuckers announce front office changes
The Biloxi Shuckers have recently made an announcement with changes coming to their front office and the organization. The Shuckers have announced front office promotions and additions for the 2024…
University of Alabama releases statement on Coach Nick Saban's retirement
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama's Nick Saban, who has won more college football national championships than any coach in the modern era, announced his retirement on Wednesday. "The University of Alabama has been a very special place to Terry and me," Saban said.…
Alabama coach Nick Saban retiring after winning 7 national titles, according to multiple reports
Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according…