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New Orleans to host the 2027-28 college football national championship, AP source says
By BRETT MARTEL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans will host the college football national championship game for the 2027 season, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because…
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees
By JOSH DUBOW Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Brees and Fitzgerald were two…
DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders’ return to the RFK Stadium site
By NOAH TRISTER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared its final hurdle with the local legislature Wednesday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation. The bill passed…
Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25, Notre Dame is the first ranked 0-2 team since 1988
By ERIC OLSON NEW YORK (AP) — Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay…
Poplarville wins shootout against Hancock High 60-54
Poplarville wins big on the road behind a monster performance from junior running back, Tylan Keys.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeat Jackson State Tigers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting weekend of college football all across the Magnolia State, including right up the road in Hattiesburg. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…
Saints Report: New Orleans Saints fall to Arizona Cardinals in first regular season game
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV)- The New Orleans Saints’ first regular season game ended in a 20-13 loss. The Saints hosted the Arizona Cardinals at…
BILOXI INDIANS HOLD ON TO BEAT PASCAGOULA 21-18
The Biloxi Indians were back under the Friday night lights, ready to defend their home turf in a highly anticipated Week 2 showdown against the Pascagoula Panthers. Coming off a…
Gautier Gators chomp their way to a jamboree win against East Central for week zero
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) - Tonight, the East Central Hornets hosted the Gautier Gators for their week one jamboree. East Central has 9 seniors returning to their roster, with only 7 returners on both…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Harrison Central Red Rebels
It’s week three of our high school football preseason coverage which means we are less than two weeks out from week zero! On day 14 of 25…
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…
Poplarville Hornets receive state championship rings
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Good things come to those who wait as the Poplarville football team hosted their end of the year banquet and celebrated their first-ever State Championship title. The…
Mississippi State announces plans to build a $60M indoor practice facility for football
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028. Howard Industries of Laurel provided the lead naming gift, and the building will…
Saints take new OT, two Ole Miss Rebels drafted in first round of 2025 NFL Draft
After an exciting first night of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints have their newest addition and a few…
Kellen Moore addresses the media for the first time since being announced as the New Orleans Saints head coach
On Thursday, Kellen Moore held his first press conference sing being named the head coach of the…
Saints to hire Eagles' Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore as next head coach
The New Orleans Saints are hiring Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore as their head coach. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and other reports, the deal is now being finalized. This is a developing story. News 25 Sports will have more…
Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday,…
Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for Super Bowl 59
We are just two sleeps away from Super Bowl 50 in the great city of New Orleans. The Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL's standard when it comes…
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, dies at 102
By JIM LITKE Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She…
Super Bowl 59: WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in New Orleans with a preview of today's festivities
Super Bowl Week is officially here and just down the interstate in New Orleans, the festivities are in full force. WXXV News 25’s…