Lives Cut Short
News broke early Sunday morning that Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's oldest son, Garrett, 29, had been found dead at Lehigh University.
Mahesh Bhupathi
India tennis team member Mahesh Bhupathi played tennis at the University of Mississippi from 1994 to 1995.
Jennifer Gillom
Born in Abbeville, Miss., in 1964, Jennifer Gillom first made a name for herself on the Lafayette High School basketball team.
Trey Hardee
U.S. Olympic track team member Trey Hardee only spent a short time in Mississippi, but does have ties to the state.
Trell Kimmons
Nicknamed the "Coldwater Comet," U.S. Olympic track team member Trell Kimmons holds the Mississippi state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.39 seconds.
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Welcome back, football! It seems like football has been away forever, but starting Sunday and going through February, America's biggest sport is back.
JSU's Michael Tinsley Wins Silver Medal
Jackson State track sensation Michael Tinsley has won the silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles.
Isiah Young
In his first season at Ole Miss, Young became the 2012 SEC Outdoor Champion in the 200-meter, with a time of 20.32 seconds.
Bianca Knight
U.S. Olympic Team member Bianca Knight was born in Ridgeland in 1989, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Ole Miss' Brittney Reese Wins Gold Medal
UPDATE Aug 8, 2012: Brittney Reese won a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump.
Come Out Against Violence
This Saturday, the Jackson Free Press will sponsor the 8th annual Chick Ball in its ongoing effort to stop domestic violence and sexual abuse.
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Football is coming and it is coming fast. But first: the Olympics.
Jonathan Randolph
Brandon golfer Jonathan Randolph is playing at the True South Classic, Mississippi's only PGA tournament.
Louis Freeh
Former FBI director Louis Freeh released the much-awaited Freeh Report today after an eight-month investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child-abuse scandal.
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We're days away from the start of football. The NFL Hall of Fame game is Aug. 5. I can already smell in the air that football is coming.
Slamming It Home
Serena Williams won the Wimbledon Ladies Singles final on Saturday, July 7.
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July is a big month in sports, with the Tour de France, the 2012 London Olympics and golf's British Open all held this month.
Olympic Bound
Trell Kimmons, the Jackson Free Press' Person of the Day for July 2, is not the only Mississippian heading to London for track and field competitions. Three others with ties to our state will join Kimmons at the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London.
Trell Kimmons
The march to London and 2012 Summer Olympic track and field events began June 24 in Eugene, Ore., at the U.S. Olympic Trial, where the men's 100-meter dash was held.
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LeBron James and the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the NBA finals. The king finally has a ring.
Patsy Mink
This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most important pieces of legislation ever passed by Congress when it comes to women's athletics. On June 23, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law the Title IX Amendment--the Equal Opportunity in Education Act--of the Higher Education Act.
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I always have a beard, but I decided not to trim it for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Next year, I'll challenge the JFP guys to grow playoff beards with me and see which is best.
This Foley Can Jump
I sat in the Mississippi Basketball and Athletics center watching Jackson's new American Basketball Association team hold its first tryouts with a nice turnout of about 18 to 20 players on March 24. All hoped to continue their basketball careers and become an inaugural member of the Jackson Showboats.
Soccer's Inspirations
Watching Euro 2012 is interesting, and not just from a sports standpoint. The soccer has been great, of course, but the history and traditions of the teams in this tournament are captivating as well. Two examples stood out for me as I watched some of the best soccer teams in the world battle for bragging rights in Europe.
Drew Brees
New Orleans and Drew Brees are playing chicken while driving at full speed. The New Orleans Saints are running out of time to get quarterback Drew Brees a long-term deal. Under the collective-bargaining agreement, teams have until July 16 to sign players to multi-year deals that were franchise-tagged. NFL teams can franchise a player to keep him from signing with another team, but the team must pay him an average of the top five salaries at the player's position.
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The storybook journey for Stony Brook University's Seawolves continues. The little university from New York state upset LSU this weekend to reach the College World Series.
Zachary Bird
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Zachary Bird, a recent Murrah High School graduate, with the 296th pick in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
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NBA Conference Finals are heating up with both series now best of three. Will either road team pull off an upset or will Miami and San Antonio hold strong?
Brilla Scores for Jackson
The Mississippi Brilla has high hopes for the 2012 season. After posting a 12-2-2 record last year and winning its first playoff game, the soccer team is looking to accomplish even more this season.
Tossing Around the Pigskin
Football is still approximately 90 days away, but it has not stopped the game from dominating the sporting news. Here is my take on a few stories making headlines this offseason.
Holly Smith
Holly Smith has fond memories of her father, who passed away two years ago from Alzheimer's disease. He was an electrician with a love of history and an outgoing, friendly man. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in his early 60s and passed away at age 68. Smith's aunt has also been diagnosed with the disease.
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The London Olympics are quickly approaching. The games start July 27. Lolo Jones from the U.S. could be a star as a female 60- and 100-meter hurdler.
Cry Me a River, NFLPA
Is it just me, or does NFL news never stop anymore? When someone says it is NFL offseason, I have to ask, "What offseason?"
A Win or a Wait?
Saturday, May 19, saw a thrilling finish at the Preakness Stakes as I'll Have Another charged ahead of Bodemeister to win the second leg of the Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby winner became the next horse with hopes of becoming a Triple Crown winner, the first in 34 years.
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This past Saturday was one of the best sports days this year. I'll Have Another, the San Antonio Spurs, Chelsea in the Champions League Final and the Oklahoma City Thunder all had big comeback wins.
Lookin' Good
St. Dominic's Cancer Center's Look Good–Feel Better program uses certified cosmetologists who volunteer their time to teach female cancer patients beauty techniques to improve their self-image and appearance.
Team of the Day: Rice Owls
The Conference-USA Baseball Championship comes to Trustmark Park in Pearl for the second year in a row. The championship starts today (Wednesday, May 23) until the championship game Sunday, when the best of C-USA will be on display.
Stadium of the Day: Smith-Wills Stadium
Baseball and fast-pitch softball fans should be excited this weekend. The high school baseball and fast-pitch softball state championships will be on the line this week.
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Did you wake up early Sunday and watch the English Premier League's final day? If not, you missed Manchester City win by scoring two goals in stoppage time against the Queens Park Rangers.
Let It Fly
On a humid spring day, my wife, Lacey, and I walked into a metal building at LeFleur's Bluff State Park, just off Lakeland Drive. A casually dressed, middle-aged man greeted us.
Crown a True Champ
I am beginning to wonder if there is something to this Mayan calendar thing. The apocalypse might be upon us.
Drum Beat Boating
The beats of a drummer will encourage 48 crews as they race to victory in this year's Dragon Boat Regatta on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The fourth annual race, hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, takes place Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Players of the Day: Best College Baseball Player Finalists
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is honoring Mississippi's best college baseball player Monday, May 15 with a luncheon. Three finalists will be at the luncheon, but only one will walk away with the C Spire Wireless sponsored Ferriss Trophy, named after legendary player and coach Boo Ferriss. The long-time Delta State coach played college baseball at Mississippi State before playing professionally with the Boston Red Sox.
Just What I Needed
This Sunday, many of us will take time to honor our mothers. Mother's Day is the one day every year when we try to thank mom for everything she has done and continues to do for us.
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Unlike some formerly employed sports writers, there is no doubt I am a real person. Now, being a good writer—that is up for debate.
Team of the Day: Mississippi Brilla
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is one of the oldest soccer competitions in America. Yesterday, the U.S. Open Cup held its draw for placing teams in the tournament.
Drafted, or Not
The NFL Draft is over. In case you missed where the Mississippi players went, here is a quick analysis of players who were drafted and others who signed as undrafted free agents.