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Patrick Willis
It's more likely that athlete will stay too long in his or her sport than leave gracefully or early. That's why it is always shocking when a player like San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis walks away.
New Orleans Fire Sale or Quick Rise Plan?
Both New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis said there would be major changes after last season's 7-9 finish.
Ja-Mes Logan
Former Ole Miss wide receiver Ja-Mes Logan was an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots last fall. He made it to the final round of cuts before the team released him.
From Rick Ray to Ben Howland Lightning Fast
When Rick Ray took over the head-coaching job at Mississippi State University in 2012, he had an uphill climb from the beginning.
President Barack Obama
Since winning the presidency in 2008, President Obama hasn't been shy about his feelings on sports. In fact, one of the first things he spoke about as president was the lack of a playoff system in Division I football.
Chasing Perfection
Just two games separate the 2014-2015 University of Kentucky Wildcats from immortality, and just three teams stand in the Wildcats' way from joining eight others who had a perfect season.
John Rocker
It was John Rocker's mouth, not his arm, that was most memorable about his time with the Atlanta Braves. His quotes to Sports Illustrated in December 1999 caused a backlash and a public-relations nightmare.
The Mississippi Braves Are Back
Spring is in full effect, and as college basketball ends and the NBA and NHL move toward their playoffs, MLB celebrates its opening week. Baseball returns each summer, serving as the buffer between basketball and football.
Sarah Thomas Keeps Breaking New Ground
For Sarah Thomas, being the first full-time female NFL game official, hired April 8, doesn't bring any new pressure for someone who has had many firsts as a woman in a male-dominated profession.
Anthony Alford
When Anthony Alford signed with Southern Miss after leading the Petal High School Panthers to the 6-A title during his senior season, it was a major recruiting coup.
Abby Wambach
Now, at the age of 35, Abby Wambach will have one final chance to capture a World Cup title in the final of the 2015 Women's World Cup.
The Slate
Just in time for the return of the football season, The Slate is back. Now let's see if we can put together the "Carli Lloyd" of what to watch this next week.
Brian Dozier
Mississippi is full of small towns with major talent. That talent could be musical, literary or athletic in nature. Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier is one of those talents.
The Slate
Baseball has hit the All-Star break as summer has started to heat up. The Atlanta Braves are currently third in the National League East with the playoffs seeming only a dream right now.
FSU’s Big Problem
At this point in the summer, most of the college football world turns to Media Days and previews of the upcoming season. Two recent incidents at the same school left me wondering what's happening in its football program.
LaMontiez Ivy
This season, if the Tigers are going to climb back on top of the SWAC, a big reason will be quarterback LaMontiez Ivy's play. The highly recruited quarterback finally got his chance to shine on the field.
The Slate
Can you believe that the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers' open training camps begin this Saturday, July 25? The New Orleans Saints start open camp July 29.
Nick Griffin
Former Mississippi State University running back Nick Griffin represented Mississippi in this year's International Federation of American Football Championship.
The Slate
Another 1980-1990s star took a tumble last week. This time, it was WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan. The WWE erased Hogan from its roster after transcripts of a racist rant from Hogan surfaced.
Saying Dumb Things in Sports
Last week, a few figures in the sports world made headlines for the things they said, which weren't good statements for the most part.