State/National Sports

Belhaven celebrates completion of new track and field

Belhaven University student athletes can now train and compete on the new, state-of-the art eight-lane track and field complex. “The completion of the new track ... Read more

1 month ago by Daily Leader Staff.

Mississippi St. jumps out early, beats South Carolina 69-48

(AP) — D.J. Stewart Jr. scored 15 points, Abdul Ado had 11 and Mississippi State jumped out early and cruised to a 69-48 victory over ... Read more

1 month ago by The Associated Press.

Lady Panthers take on Laurel in region championship tonight

The Brookhaven High girls’ basketball team will be gunning for their fourth straight region title tonight when they take on Laurel in the Region 5-5A ... Read more

2 months ago by Cliff Furr.

Joiner helps Mississippi beat No. 10 Missouri 80-59

(AP) — The recent mastery of ranked teams continued Wednesday night for Mississippi as Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points as the Rebels beat No. 10 ... Read more

2 months ago by The Associated Press.

McKinnis carries Jackson State past Southern

(AP) — Jayveous McKinnis recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds and had the clinching free throws with four seconds left to carry Jackson State to ... Read more

2 months ago by The Associated Press.

Mets fire Porter for 2016 texts

(AP) — Jared Porter lasted just 38 days as New York Mets general manager, fired for cause Tuesday about nine hours after ESPN reported he ... Read more

3 months ago by Brett Campbell.

Notre Dame’s game at Howard on MLK Day canceled

The men’s basketball game between Notre Dame and Howard scheduled for Monday has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns in the Howard program. The Bison ... Read more

3 months ago by Brett Campbell.

Kamara’s 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara expects a fine for wearing a pair of Christmas-themed shoes that, as it turned out, would also be worthy ... Read more

4 months ago by The Associated Press.

Out of NY6, No. 7 Indiana faces Ole Miss in Outback Bowl

No. 7 Indiana (6-1, Big Ten) vs. Mississippi (4-5), Jan. 2, 12:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Tampa, Florida TOP PLAYERS Indiana: WR Ty Fryfogle, 34 catches ... Read more

4 months ago by The Associated Press.

No. 22 Tulsa, Mississippi St to meet in Armed Forces Bowl

No. 22 Tulsa (6-2, American Athletic Conference) vs. Mississippi State (2-7, SEC), Dec. 31, noon EST LOCATION: Fort Worth, Texas TOP PLAYERS Tulsa: LB Zaven ... Read more