OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The University of Mississippi is suing two former football players who transferred to LSU, alleging they failed to compensate the university for their departure as required by a revenue-sharing agreement they both signed in early January.…
By EDDIE PELLS TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — One notable backer of the “Lane Kiffin Rule” winding its way through Congress turns out to be Lane Kiffin himself. Though naming it after him was not considered a compliment, Kiffin said he can…
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored for Argentina. Anthony…
What started off as a simple backyard project turned into a one-of-a-kind destination for golf and comradery. WXXV News 25’s Sports Director…
By TIM REYNOLDS LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on…
By ERIC OLSON Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollment…
By STEPHEN WHYNO NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston or Austin under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday. Bettman said the Board of Governors executive committee endorsed a…
By BRETT MARTEL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract to remain with the club for what the 16th-year veteran says will be his final NFL season. Jordan, a free agent…
By BRIAN MAHONEY NEW YORK (AP) — By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and…
By JAY COHEN CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.…
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a system where players can increasingly earn millions of dollars while moving freely…
The NJCAA Division II World Series Champion Pearl River Community College Softball team joins us in studio. WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down…
WXXV SPORTS- Gulfport native Derick Hall and the Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement on a contract extension. According to Adam Schefter, the deal is…
By JOE REEDY and GREG BEACHAM Myles Garrett finally got his wish — to be a part of a consistent winning team instead of one in perpetual rebuilding. The Cleveland Browns traded the two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year to the…
By KYLE HIGHTOWER FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A.J. Brown is leaving a frustrating experience in Philadelphia for a reunion in New England with his first NFL coach. The Eagles traded the star receiver to the Patriots on Monday, putting a cap…
By ANDREW DAMPF PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court…
By JOE REEDY CLEVELAND (AP) — Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift. On Wednesday he added minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians to his resumé. The Guardians announced before their…
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is eliminating “cupcake weekend.” The league’s athletic directors voted at their annual spring meetings for everyone to play conference games on the second-to-last week of the regular season beginning in 2027. It means…
By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK (AP) — Midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter were included on U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup roster Tuesday along with winger Alejandro Zendejas, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left off. Defender Sergiño Dest,…
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN’s “College GameDay” will achieve a pair of milestones on its first show of the season. The venerable college football program will be celebrating its 40th season this year. The Sept. 5 show from Baton Rouge,…
By TERESA M. WALKER NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville gave a hint Wednesday of what the NFL and football fans can expect in 2030 from Music City for Super Bowl 64. Broadcaster Jim Nantz handled emcee duties, and country star Eric Church sat…
By STEVE REED CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Harvick, who captured the 2014 Cup Series championship and won 60 races at the sport’s top level, was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday along with former teammate Jeff Burton and Larry…
By TERESA M. WALKER NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL is taking the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium after team owners voted Tuesday to hold the league’s championship game in the Music City for the first time. Once…
By WILL GRAVES PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won’t be one. “This is…