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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (THN News) - TSU vs JSU kicked off College football in the historic John Merritt Classic with over 32,000 fans & it was everything you dreamed of. The fans was super lit. TSU honored its Hall of Fame. And what happens when two of the biggest HBCU’s comes together, you obviously get this. Not to mention you had the marching bands! You had TSU President in good spirits on the sidelines; and we had our Tennessee State Little Tiger Cheerleaders cheering their li

CLEVELAND, Ohio (THN News) - The Cleveland Browns have settled their quarterback competition, naming Deshaun Watson the starter for the season opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The decision puts Watson back in line to play his first regular-season game since Oct. 10, 2024, when he tore his Achilles. He later re-tore the tendon in early January 2025, an injury that kept him out for all of last season. Watson beat out Shedeur Sanders for

LOS ANGELES, Cal. (THN News) - William “Will” Leapart, a 19-year-old former Tustin High School football standout, was killed late Thursday night in Compton in a shooting that has left friends, family members, teammates, and the Orange County community grieving. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded shortly before 10 p.m. to the 14000 block of South Stanford Avenue after reports of a shooting, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Leapart was foun

GREENWOOD, South Carolina (THN News) - According to Cody Alcorn of NBC -Atlanta, the Greenwood Police Department said the girl’s mother contacted law enforcement after discovering her daughter was missing. During the investigation, officers determined the teenager had been with Secdrick Cooper, 31, and that the two had engaged in sexual intercourse. Police said Cooper was arrested because the girl could not legally consent under South Carolina law. Cooper is charged with seco

JACKSON, Miss (THN News) -Jackson State University is entering a new athletic chapter after the departure of Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson, a Jackson native whose tenure lined up with one of the most visible stretches in the Tigers’ modern sports history. Robinson has left Jackson State, according to a WLBT report. On Wednesday, the Texas Southern Board of Regents reportedly approved Robinson for the athletic director position at Texas Southern. Mul

SEATTLE, Wash (THN News) - The Seattle Seahawks added a proven but recently injury-limited cornerback to their secondary, signing former Dallas Cowboys standout Trevon Diggs to a one-year contract after putting their planned signing of Arnold Donald on hold. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the agreement, citing a source informed of the situation. Seattle later announced the move and confirmed the corresponding release of wide receiver Julian Hicks. The signing gives the S

Elite High School Athletes Series: Track Star Breyln Tucker BILOXI, Miss (THN News) - In our new Elite High School Athletes Series, we're covering some of the most talented high school athletes in the country. Today, we're traveling to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to meet the #1 ranked 110mh in Mississippi, 18 year old Brelyn Tucker, a senior at Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Mississippi. Photo: Brelyn Tucker practicing at Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Mississippi. Bre i

New Orleans Star Receiver flirts with Dallas Cowboys Star Receiver.

GREENWOOD, Miss (THN News) - George Ivory’s return to Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) in 2022 marked the beginning of a difficult journey. The Delta Devils basketball program has long faced obstacles that make success in Division I basketball a steep climb. Limited resources and recruiting challenges have shaped the program’s history. Ivory’s tenure at MVSU reflects both the struggles and moments of hope that come with coaching in such an environment. A Tough Start

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - Odell Beckham Jr. is making a strong push to rejoin the New York Giants, the team that drafted him 12th overall in 2014. After several seasons away, including a recent stint with the Baltimore Ravens, Beckham is actively exploring a comeback with the Giants. His recent meetings with Giants head coach John Harbaugh and other team officials during the NFL meetings in Phoenix signal a serious interest from both sides. Odell Beckham Jr.’s Career Jou

Pearl River Schedule This Week for its sports.

The Crusaders came up just short Tuesday evening, dropping a tightly contested 3–2 decision to LSU Alexandria at Milton Wheeler Field.

Pearl River Women's basketball clinches MACCCC title 2026.

TALLADEGA, Ala. (THN News) — William Carey used a fast start and a pair of timely late-inning home runs to secure an 8–4 road victory over Talladega College on Tuesday afternoon. The Crusaders struck early, pushing across two runs in the top of the first. After a single and a walk put two aboard, Jayden Mark opened the scoring with an RBI single to right-center. Moments later, Hays Carley added a sacrifice fly to bring home Ducksworth and make it 2–0. Talladega created o

Abel Thetford (Bossier City, La.; Parkway) celebrates after hitting his first collegiate home run against No. 14 Jones College (Karisa Watkins/PRCC Athletics). POPLARVILLE, Miss. (THN News) — The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team bounced back in a big way after a tough 6-1 loss to No. 25 Gulf Coast earlier in the day, erupting for 19 runs in the nightcap to roll past No. 14 Jones College, 19-3. "Credit to our guys for playing a lot harder in game two," head coach Michael Avalo

EUNICE, La. (THN News) — The No. 7 Pearl River softball team hit the road Sunday for a top-15 showdown with No. 13 LSU Eunice. The Wildcats dropped a hard-fought opener, 3-2 in extra innings, before responding with an emphatic 8-4 win in the nightcap to earn the split. "This is the first time we've been on the road and had to play someone at their house," head coach Christie Meeks said. "It was a great learning experience against a really good team fighting on its home field,

MERIDIAN, Miss. (THN NEWS) — The Pearl River men's basketball team couldn't fend off a second-half surge at Meridian Monday night, falling to the Eagles 70-69. Pearl River (14-11 overall; 6-4 MACCC) controlled the tempo early but couldn't hold off a late surge from Meridian (10-17; 2-9), falling in a hard-fought contest after leading most of the night. The Wildcats opened the game on a 6-0 run, setting the tone from the opening tip. Austin Fortune (Atlanta, Ga.; Dutchtown) s

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – William Carey used a dominant second half to pull away from Thomas University, earning a 91–75 victory Thursday night at Clinton Gymnasium. "I thought we played well against a very athletic team," said Head Coach Steve Knight . "We made big shots when needed, especially from behind the arc. Defensively, we had 9 steals in the second half that led to some transition buckets. Overall, a quality win." Thomas came out firing, fueled by a scorching start fro

POPLARVILLE, Miss — Off one day's rest, the Pearl River women's basketball team outrebounded Northeast by 19 to come away with a 15-point, 59-44 win. With the victory, Pearl River moves to 6-0 in the MACCC and sits tied atop the standings with Gulf Coast. "Northeast is a really great team, very well coached, they do everything right," head coach Shanae Govan-Williams said. "We knew it was going to be a battle. I am proud of our effort. We know we have a target on our backs, a

Pearl River's Kamarian Mayfield (Waynesboro; Quitman) throws down a tomahawk slam against Northeast (Karisa Watkins/PRCCAthletics).