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Mississippi casinos welcome sports gambling under statewide regulations

The Mississippi Gaming Commission ruled unanimously last week to approve sports betting in casinos in the magnolia state. Casinos have now begun turning...

Ryan Rolison drafted 22nd overall by the Colorado Rockies in first round of MLB draft

During the season-ending loss to Tennessee Tech Monday night, Ryan Rolison couldn’t help but appear fidgety as he switched his focus between the game...

Column: Bracket racket: Which teams will make the most noise come October

As we approach the MLB All-Star break, also referred to as the halfway point of the season, postseason talk gets more serious. Many teams have proven they...

A Saturday for the record books in Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball experienced a very eventful weekend. After an emotional morning across the league as Yordano Ventura, who tragically passed away...

Column: Why now is the best time to start following baseball

For years now, many articles have been published about the decline of baseball. Participation in youth baseball has declined, popularity of the sport is...

Fierce competition rules American League East in 2017

Of all the divisions in Major League Baseball, few, if any, can compare to the American League East. The teams, players and history stand alone among others as perhaps the most famous, or infamous, in the league. With a storied past and unparalleled wealth in the owners’ pockets, the competition is tighter than ever. Here’s a preview of what to expect this...

An early look at favorites in the National League East

With baseball season quickly approaching, perhaps no other conference in Major League Baseball will be as hotly contested as the National League East....

Cubs analysis: MLB predictions for the 2016 season

Some Cubs fans are going to embrace the expectations that have been placed on the team this season. Others are not. I lean toward the former. I lean toward...

Mathis leads from the top

Ole Miss lost two of its top three hitters from a year ago, but senior outfielder Tanner Mathis returns to spark the Ole Miss offense. He is that scrappy little guy who drives opposing teams crazy. He is a reliable guy in the outfield, starting all 63 games last season for Ole Miss. He is a leader in the clubhouse. He is senior Tanner Mathis. Mathis, a Lake Charles,...

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