George County alum McKinnley Jackson signs with Cincinnati Bengals
One South Mississippi football star recently selected in the NFL Draft has signed his rookie contract. George County High Football alum McKinnley Jackson put pen to paper with…
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WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey heads to New Orleans for NFL Draft coverage
WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is in New Orleans to bring you everything you need to know about the New Orleans Saints first round draft pick. Check out the News 25 social media accounts for all the latest updates on…
NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight
BY LARRY LAGE Updated 8:32 AM CDT, April 23, 2024 DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight. Detroit is on the clock.…
Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring
BY DAN GELSTON PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Kelce has retired after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 36-year-old Kelce officially called it quits Monday at the Eagles’ NovaCare Complex, ending a career in which he became not only one of…
Mississippi grand jury decides not to indict ex-NFL player Jerrell Powe on kidnapping charge
RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi grand jury has decided not to indict former NFL player Jerrell Powe months after he was arrested on a kidnapping charge in 2023, his attorney said. Tom Fortner told The Associated Press on Monday…
Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
BY MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,”…
The Magnolia state to be well represented in Super Bowl 58
We now know who will be competing in this years Super Bowl but we also know that the Magnolia State will be represented when it takes place on…
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…
Rams, Saints roll into their Thursday night showdown with playoff spots in sight
BY GREG BEACHAM Updated 3:45 PM CST, December 20, 2023 INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The short week of rest and recovery for a Thursday night game is never a welcome sight on the schedule for NFL teams. Getting that assignment in…
Saints Report: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are back in the win column following Sunday's divisional win against the Carolina Panthers, 28-6. A must-win game that now has the black and gold atop the NFC South.…
Harrah's Gulf Coast Casino and Resort employee gets the surprise of a lifetime
When at Harrah's casino there is always money that can be won and unfortunately money that can be lost. On Thursday, for one employee, it was all about winning - winning more than just…
Saints and Texans call off joint practices that were scheduled for this week in New Orleans
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans have agreed to cancel the joint practices that were scheduled to be held in New Orleans on Thursday and Friday. The teams will meet in the preseason finale next…
Devastated Tuohys ready to end conservatorship for Michael Oher, lawyers say
By ADRIAN SAINZ and TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A prominent Memphis couple with a longstanding relationship to former NFL player Michael Oher want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court, their lawyers said.…
NFL Draft Prospect Derick Hall’s early arrival challenges
From the NICU to the NFL, Derick Hall’s early arrival is one that couldn’t have been predicted in 2001 when he was born premature at 23 weeks. Derick…
Gulfport alum Derick Hall awaits NFL Draft fate
After going unselected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Gulfport High School alum Derick Hall is throwing a watch party for a second straight day!…
Gulfport alum Derick Hall awaits his NFL Draft fate
WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger is live at Derick Hall's NFL Draft Day Party in Gulfport where it’s all love and high hopes for the former Admiral.
Favre remains in Mississippi welfare lawsuit, judge rules
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will remain as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money that was supposed to help some of the neediest…
Ole Miss alum Elijah Moore traded to Cleveland Browns
This week, the New York Jets sending former Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore off to Cleveland, along with the 74th overall pick in this year’s draft…
New Orleans Saints Free Agency Update
Busy week for the New Orleans Saints, some of these free agency updates were already a done deal, but here’s some of the headliners. Saints retain tight end Juwan Johnson…
Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, two people familiar with the agreement said Monday. The people spoke to…
Super Bowl Guide: Where to watch and who to watch
PHOENIX (AP) — The Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is rapidly approaching. Here are some things to know ahead of Sunday’s game: HOW DO I WATCH? The game begins at 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday and…
Cowboys QB Prescott wins NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year
By DAVID BRANDT PHOENIX (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott won the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Thursday night. The two-time Pro Bowl selection is the fourth Cowboys player to win the award, joining Roger…
Sean Payton introduced as Denver Broncos head coach Monday
After spending 16 years with the New Orleans Saints, it’s been a while since Sean Payton has been a first-year head coach. That changed yesterday upon his…
Dak Prescott leads Cowboys to postseason win over Tampa Bay Bucs
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott joined some elite company in last night’s playoff win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Mississippi State alum became just…