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Russian Track and Field Team Banned From Rio
The International Association of Athletics Federations announced today that the Russian track and field team will be banned from the Rio Olympics, which is a historic move from the organization and might finally turn the tide against doping. The IAAF voted unanimously to ban the Russian team, but individual athletes …
Cavs' Win Cements LeBron's Legacy
The city of Cleveland had endured 52 years of sport agony. Sports defeats so gut-punching that they were given names, so most sports fans could recognize the moment of disappointment. Red Right 88 was the play call that ended the Cleveland Browns' 1980-'81 season with an interception from the Oakland …
U.S. District Judge Dismisses ACLU HB1523 Lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves dismissed the ACLU's lawsuit that tried to dismantle House Bill 1523 before it becomes law next week. In his order, Reeves wrote that the ACLU's complaint did not satisfy the criteria for him to issue a preliminary injunction to block HB1523 from becoming law. Reeves …
ESPN Doc on O.J. Worth Watching
Anytime there is a new ESPN “30 for 30” documentary, it is normally worth taking time to watch. But the latest entry, a five-part, almost-eight-hour-long series called “O.J.: Made In America” from director Ezra Edelman, might be the best documentary the network has done. If you haven’t watched “O.J.: Made …
Verbatim: Settlement Ends “Debtors’ Prison” System in Jackson, Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – The landmark settlement of a federal class action against the City of Jackson, Mississippi, has brought an end to that city’s self-described “pay or stay” system alleged to have sent hundreds of people to jail each year because they could not pay fines and fees in misdemeanor …
Watermelon Classic Turns 20 Years Old
The Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic has become a Fourth of July tradition. For the last 20 years, Jacksonians have spent their mornings running the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) race before setting off fireworks and lighting the grill. There have been as many as 1,800 runners in past events, and this year, race …
Supreme Court Upholds Race-Aware Admissions
In a 4-3 vote today the Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas' admissions policy that takes into account the race or ethnicity of applicants who aren't automatically admitted under the school's "10 Percent" rule. (The top percentage of all Texas high school graduates are automatically qualified for admittance; it's …
Mississippi Players in the CFL
If you are missing football and wishing for NFL training camps to open, there is something you can do for your football fix. The Canadian Football League will be on ESPN networks the next three nights. Two of those three games feature players with ties to Mississippi. Tonight, June 23, …
Plenty of Underdogs to Root for in Euro’s Knockout stage
It is a tale of two vastly different brackets in the UEFA Euro 2016 knockout stage. One side is stacked with historic European soccer powers, and the other side has a mix of powers who haven’t broken through and upstart teams. The bottom half of the bracket features teams that …
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas' Anti-Abortion Laws; Mississippi Leaders Respond
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Texas’ admitting privileges and surgical-center requirement anti-abortion laws by a vote of 5-3 today. The court found both laws unconstitutional because they do place “undue burden” on women seeking abortion access in the state. "The record contains sufficient evidence that the admitting-privileges requirement led …
Saints Secondary Hit With Injuries Before Training Camp
If the New Orleans Saints are going to fix a historically bad defense, they will need to stay healthy. That was one of the many reasons the Saints struggled in pass defense last season. New Orleans saw safety Jairus Byrd, cornerback Damian Swann, cornerback Keenan Lewis, cornerback P.J. Williams and …
Summitt And Ryan Pass on the Same Day
The sports world suffered two losses early on June 28 with the passing of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt and defensive mastermind Buddy Ryan. Summitt was the major factor in the growth of women’s basketball and Ryan built, arguably, the greatest defense in NFL history. After suddenly being thrust into …
Simone Biles is the Must Watch U.S. Star in Rio
Four years ago in London, gymnast Gabby Douglas became a household name when she became the first African American woman to win the gold medal in the individual all-around competition. She won a gold medal in the team competition when the United States won the women’s artistic all-around. Flash forward …
Attorney General Jim Hood Announces $150 Million BP Payment to Mississippi
Attorney General Jim Hood released the following statement: JACKSON, MISS.- The state of Mississippi is expected to receive $150 million from BP on Friday, representing the oil company’s first payment for economic damages resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, Attorney General Jim Hood announced today. The payment comes three …
Jackson Indie Music Week Rides Again
It’s only been about five months since the inaugural Jackson Indie Music Week brought music-industry panels, podcasts and performers from every genre to about 12 venues throughout the capital city, but preparations are already underway to make 2017 Jackson Indie Music Week, which takes place Jan. 8 through Jan. 15, even larger in scale.
Four Rebels, Two Bulldogs Will Be at U.S. Track and Field Trials
The U.S. Olympic Trials for Track and Field start this Friday in Eugene, Ore. at Hayward Field. In each event the top three finishers will make the U.S. squad for Rio. Athletes either professional or collegiate who meet qualifying standards for the U.S. trials will take part in the event. …
Release: Ministers, Community Leaders Applaud H.B. 1523 Court Decision
Verbatim release: A group of Mississippi ministers, community leaders, civic activists, and a Hattiesburg church who filed the first lawsuit challenging House Bill 1523 on the ground that it violates the principle of the separation of church and state, today applaud the decision of U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves, who agreed with their arguments and issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the controversial law from taking effect on July 1.
Newman to Kansas, JSU Tennis Placed on Probation
After a less-than-stellar freshman season at Mississippi State University, guard Malik Newman decided to test the NBA waters. Newman chose to return to school once it was certain that he wouldn’t get drafted late in the first round or early in the second. Signs showed that Newman might not have …
Saints Email Fail, Rebel in Supplemental Draft
Sending an email or text to an unintended recipient is something that has either happened to you or something that you fear. An email fail from the New Orleans Saints cost them a chance to add a player late last week. When the Cleveland Browns cut quarterback Connor Shaw, his …
Reese, Bowie Heading to Rio as Thompson, Engels Fall Short
Defending women’s long jump gold medalist Brittney Reese looks ready for Rio. The Gulfport High School star broke records as she made the U.S. track and field team. Reese jumped 7.31 meters, or 23 feet, and 11 3/4 inches, which is just nine inches short of breaking the world record. …