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National

More Black NFL retirees win dementia cases in rescored tests

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MARYCLAIRE DALE
Nearly 650 men have had their dementia tests automatically rescored, according to a report released Friday by the law firm handling claims against the NFL.

Sports

Newton County football preps for opener

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Shahji Adam
The Newton County Cougars are getting ready for the season as they started official practices this week.

Sports

New coach, new team, same hunger: Clarkdale football preps for the 2022 season

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
Clarkdale football prepares for the new season under their new head coach Bubba Brannan.

Local

Sowashee Creek phase 1 complete

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By Nicholas Brooks
The Sowashee Creek Bike Trail has been in the making for nearly 10 years.

National

AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson would accept an eight-game suspension and $5 million fine to avoid missing the entire season, a person familiar with his defense told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Sports

Saints cut Brown, waive Thompson; Costello says he’s signing

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Free agent quarterback K.J. Costello, who played for the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL earlier this year, posted on social media that he was signing with the Saints.

Sports

Alabama WR Earle to miss start of season with foot injury

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:13 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Earle sustained a Jones fracture in practice recently.

News

‘The Lord got a good one when He called him home;’ community members, former players remember USM great Corky Palmer

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Caroline Wood
Wednesday marks a sad day in the Pine Belt as longtime Southern Miss baseball coach Corky Palmer passed away.

Sports

Former Southern Miss Baseball Coach Corky Palmer passes away

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By USM Athletics
Carlton Devan “Corky” Palmer died Wednesday afternoon.

Sports

Mike Bianco extends contract with Ole Miss

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
According to Ole Miss Sports, legendary Ole Miss Baseball Head Coach and recent national championship winner Mike Bianco reached a contract agreement with the University of Mississippi on Wednesday.
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National

Massive catch! Man sets state record with 104-pound catfish

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:11 PM CDT
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By Jordan Gartner
A Mississippi man has raised the bar with his latest catch.

Sports

After Further Review: Five takes from Saints practice #12

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Sean Fazende
Sean Fazende recaps the 12th practice of Saints camp.

Sports

Southern Miss Announces the Hiring of Natalie Poole as Softball Coach

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:57 PM CDT
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By USM Athletics
Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Monday the hiring of Natalie Poole as softball coach.

National

Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ on tennis career

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.

Sports

Saints will wear new black helmets for London game vs. Vikings

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By Mykal Vincent
In a tweet Tuesday morning (Aug. 9), the Saints announced they will wear the new helmets for the Oct. 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings in London.

Sports

Knights football returns to the Kingdom

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:49 PM CDT
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By Shahji Adam
MHSAA football has returned as schools are now holding their first practices of the week and one of those teams was West Lauderdale as the Knights finally returned to the Kingdom.

News

Ole Miss Football receives ranking in preseason Coaches Poll Top 25

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
The Ole Miss Rebels Football team has been named in the Top 25 for the second consecutive season, with rival school, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, missing out.

Sports

Alabama No. 1 in preseason coaches poll

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:42 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Ohio St. ranked #2, Georgia #3

Sports

Sideline View with Dale McKee

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM CDT
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By Lindsey Hall
The veteran sports journalist has his thoughts on the local, regional and national sports scenes

Sports

Newton County Academy hosts first football practices

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Shahji Adam
The Newton County Academy Generals host their first practices as they get ready for the start of the 2022 season.

News

American Airlines to become official airline of JSU Athletics

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
American Airlines has partnered with Jackson State University Athletics to become the department’s official airline.

National

College baseball player has leg amputated following horrific boating accident, family says

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By WITN Web Team and Emily Van de Riet
Parker Byrd has undergone numerous surgeries since the accident on Bath Creek on July 23.

Sports

Naquin’s two homers, Diaz’s two-inning save lift Mets

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Deadline acquisition Tyler Naquin homered twice in his home debut, Edwin Diaz locked down his first two-inning save as a pro and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Thursday night to open a pivotal five-game series between the NL East rivals.

Sports

NFL hopes to reduce head injuries with helmet experiment

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The mushroom-like contraptions NFL players are wearing on their helmets during training camp may look strange, but they’re a part of an ongoing safety experiment the league hopes will lead to a reduction in head injuries.

Sports

Enterprise volleyball opens the season with a 4 set battle against Northeast Jones

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:06 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
Enterprise hosted Northeast Jones in their season opener.

Sports

Union hopes to bring a new offensive mindset to the Friday night lights

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
Union football is looking to bring a new face to their offense this season.

Sports

Alabama Crimson Tide begin fall camp for 2022 season

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
The Crimson Tide began fall camp in Tuscaloosa on August 4, 2022. The Tide return 15 starters from the 2021 team.

Sports

Auburn quarterback T.J. Finley arrested following alleged police chase

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin addressed the media Thursday for what should have been solely about updates on his players as they return for fall camp, but he also had to address the arrest of one of his quarterbacks.

Sports

USM’s ‘The Rock’ to host second consecutive MHSAA Football championships

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
After being relocated to The University of Southern Mississippi’s M.M. Roberts Stadium, better known as “The Rock,” last year, USM’s historic stadium will host the MHSAA Football State Championships for a second consecutive year.

Sports

Former Trojan, Landon Harper, makes things official by signing with the Atlanta Braves

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
Former Northeast Lauderdale and USM pitcher, Landon Harper, officially signs his contract with the Atlanta Braves.

Sports

MCC men’s and women’s soccer teams reach for new goals in 2022 season

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
The Meridian Community College men and women’s soccer team are getting ready for a new and highly anticipated season.

Sports

Castellanos HR after overturned call, Phils beat Braves 3-1

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth after an inning-ending double play was reversed, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

National

Mickelson, others sue PGA Tour over LIV Golf suspensions

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The dispute between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series is now in the courts. Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau are among 11 players who have sued the PGA Tour in federal court in San Francisco.

Sports

Longtime Alabama Football play by play announcer Eli Gold sidelined by health issues

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Gold has been the voice of Alabama Football since 1988.

Sports

Tyrann Mathieu returns to training camp after one-week absence

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:30 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Mathieu returned Wednesday after he missed the first six practices of camp.

Sports

Total Pain Care Team of the Week: Lamar girls volleyball

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
This weeks Total Pain Care Team of the Week goes out to the Lamar girls volleyball team.

Sports

Strider, Rosario power Braves to 13-1 rout of Phillies

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Spencer Strider struck out a career-high 13 in six-plus innings, Eddie Rosario tied a career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.

Sports

Russell Christian Academy looks to rely on young talent in the new season

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
The five consecutive 8 man football state champs are entering the new season with some growing pains and are hoping to be rebuilt by game one.

Sports

Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.

Sports

‘Phillip was a gentle giant’: parents mourn the loss of their son who died suddenly after Brandon High School football practice

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
Few details have come out about what led to Phillip Laster Jr.’s death, but his family said he spent some of his final moments on the football field doing what he loved.

Sports

After Further Review: Five takes from Saints practice #6

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Sean Fazende
Sean Fazende gives his five takes from Saints practice #6

Sports

NFL suspends Dolphins owner for tampering with Sean Payton, Tom Brady

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Mykal Vincent
The NFL said the Dolphins also had “impermissible communications” with Sean Payton's agent about becoming Miami’s head coach before he announced his retirement.

Sports

Northeast Lauderdale volleyball has high hope for the new season

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:55 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
The Northeast Lauderdale’ volleyball program is entering their third season with their most experience team yet.

Sports

Lamar volleyball is coming for revenge to open up the 2022 season

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:25 PM CDT
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By Sydney Wicker
Lamar preps to open up to season against St. Joe, the team they lost the 2021 5A state championship to.

Sports

Authorities identify Brandon High School football player who died

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall, Howard Ballou and WLBT.com Staff
The Rankin County coroner confirmed a Brandon football player died on Monday.

Sports

All-Star Riley agrees to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed Monday to a $212 million, 10-year contract that starts in 2023, the most lucrative deal in team history and a surprise given he had three additional seasons under club control.

National

Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended 6 games; NFL weighs appeal

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:59 PM CDT
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By ROB MAADDI and TOM WITHERS
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games Monday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas, two people familiar with the decision said.

Sports

After Further Review: Five takes from Saints practice #5

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Sean Fazende
Sean Fazende gives his five takes from the Saints fifth practice of training camp

Sports

Sideline View with Dale McKee

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 12:51 PM CDT
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By Lindsey Hall
The veteran sports journalist has his take on all things sports

Sports

Alvin Kamara’s court proceedings pushed back another 60 days

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By Mykal Vincent
Alvin Kamara was at practice, not in a Las Vegas courtroom, Monday morning for a scheduled hearing dealing with his off-season arrest.
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