Banana Ball bringing The Firefighters, Loco Beach Coconuts to Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Banana Ball is set to take over Keesler Federal Park next year. The Biloxi Shuckers made the announcement Thursday. The Firefighters…
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Shuckers named Southern League Finalists for four MiLB organizational awards
BILOXI, MS – Minor League Baseball announced today that the Biloxi Shuckers have been named a Southern League Finalist for four MiLB Organizational Awards These awards are set to be awarded on Monday, October 6, during the annual MiLB Awards…
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…
Former Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart to start for the Giants against the Chargers
By STEPHEN WHYNO The New York Giants are turning to rookie Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback in their next game Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to two people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Our Lady Academy’s Myah Favre!
If there's ever a conversation about high school volleyball on the Mississippi gulf coast, odds are you'll mention the dynasty of Our Lady Academy, and then…
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.
Picayune defeats Biloxi 23-14
The Biloxi Indians was on the road Friday evening looking to for another win vs Picayune Maroon Tide but fell short 23-14. Here are the highlights.
Gulfport Alum, Olympian Brittney Reese named new assistant coach at UC Long Beach
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School is recognizing one of its most accomplished graduates. Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese begins a new coaching…
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…
AP Top 25 college football poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot
By The Associated Press In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes took the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3. The Buckeyes slid into position to dominate this week’s rankings with 55 first-place votes…
Mississippi State opens at Southern Miss with both programs looking to improve
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 3:49 PM CDT, August 28, 2025 Mississippi State at Southern Miss, Saturday, noon EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Mississippi State by 13 1/2. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Mississippi State (2024) Overall offense: 377.2 yards…
WXXV Friday Night Showcase returns
Many South Mississippi High School football programs are participating in jamboree games tonight. That means our High School Football Showcase returns to WXXV NBC tonight at 10. Join Sports Director Ansley…
Biloxi Shuckers announce complete 2026 schedule
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 schedule for the Biloxi Shuckers has been announced. Minor League Baseball and the Shuckers made the announcement on Tuesday. The 2026 complete schedule includes 69 home games. Game times, promotions, and ticket sales will be…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Hancock Hawks
It’s week four of our 25 Teams segment and athletes truly can’t wait for those Friday Night Lights in just nine sleeps. It’s day 16 of 25 Teams in…
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…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Long Beach Bearcats
We’re ten days away from jamborees here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and we have ten more teams to feature after tonight. Sports Director Ansley Brent stopped by…
Texas takes top spot in USA Today preseason coaches poll, leading nine SEC teams
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 1:58 PM CDT, August 4, 2025 Texas holds the top spot in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll released on Monday. The Longhorns received 28 of the 67 first-place votes. Defending national champion Ohio State…
Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist considered him cured. Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU…
Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status
By WILL WEISSERT Updated 4:08 PM CDT, July 24, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for — attempting to…
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…