Mississippi made players shine on the NFL's biggest stage in New Orleans for Super Bowl 59
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have proven they are the best two teams in the NFL. There's no argument to be made as they are the…
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Kansas City Chiefs take the podium ahead of Super Bowl 59 during Opening Night
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to become the NFL's first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls when they take the field on…
Philadelphia Eagles take the podium ahead of Super Bowl 59 during Opening Night
The Philadelphia Eagles are searching for their second Super Bowl victory in team history when they take the field on Sunday against the Kansas City…
Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs arrive to New Orleans International Airport one week away from Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl week is officially here. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have made their way to the Big Easy as both teams landed…
Local sports bars preparing for Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 is now less than two weeks away. So how are sports bars preparing and are businesses ready for an influx of fans? WXXV News 25’s Everett…
Mississippians react to Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 is set as a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss spoke with South Mississippians to see how they…
Mississippi players heading to the Super Bowl
Both teams in Super Bowl 59 feature some athletes who played college ball right here in Mississippi! Kansas City is looking to make NFL history with a three peat…
What's next for the New Orleans Saints? Interim head coach Darren Rizzi and players spoke to the media following Dennis Allen being fired on Monday
On Monday the New Orleans Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen. This decision came after a 2-7 start to the season that included a losing…
New Orleans Saints and star running back Alvin Kamara agree on 2-year extension through the 2026 season
On Tuesday it was announced that Alvin Kamara and the Saints have agreed to a two year, 24.5 Million dollar extension that will last through the 20-26 season. Kamara is the…
Eli Manning leads group of 1st time nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
By JOSH DUBOW Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and postseason kicking hero Adam Vinatieri are among the first-time nominees for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall…
The New Orleans Saints improve to 2-0 after dominating in Dallas in week 2, defeating the Cowboys 44-19
Week two was a chance for the New Orleans Saints to prove that their 47-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in week one wasn't a fluke. It's safe to say they did just that as they defeated the Dallas Cowboys…
Derek Carr and the Saints rout the Panthers 47-10 in Klint Kubiak’s play-calling debut
By BRETT MARTEL Updated 5:52 PM CDT, September 8, 2024 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It took Derek Carr and the Saints’ new offense one series to produce a touchdown on an explosive play — and one half to score 30 points.…
Tyreek Hill is briefly detained for a traffic violation ahead of Dolphins’ season opener
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly detained for a traffic violation while entering Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, hours before his team was set to open the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hill…
Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash
By BRETT MARTEL Updated 6:59 PM CDT, September 5, 2024 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A glitzy, renovated Superdome will host two new-look offenses in Week 1 of an NFL season that also will end in New Orleans. While the Saints and…
Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit and rules for NFL
By JOE REEDY LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge overturned a jury’s $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled…
New Orleans Saints looking to revamp offense under new OC Klint Kubiak
It's no secret that the New Orleans Saints are looking to improve on the offensive side of the ball in the 2024-2025 season, and there are many things…
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…
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…