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Ole Miss softball’s expectations soar after Cinderella season

There’s only one thing left for Ole Miss’ softball program to do. “You win the super regional and get to Oklahoma City (for the Women’s ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, June 4, 2017 6:00 am

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Ole Miss’ Braden Thornberry takes momentum of NCAA title, improved game into summer events

To put Braden Thornberry’s latest accomplishment into perspective, Ole Miss men’s golf coach Chris Malloy starts from the beginning, recalling Thornberry shooting in the mid-80s ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, June 2, 2017 6:00 am

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Former Ole Miss linebacker Patrick Willis named to College Hall of Fame ballot

Patrick Willis is up for college football’s highest honor. Willis, the former Ole Miss All-American linebacker, is one of 75 former Football Bowl Subdivision players named to the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, June 1, 2017 2:03 pm

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Ole Miss shortstop Grae Kessinger ‘all good’ after foot surgery, expected back by fall

Grae Kessinger’s foot surgery came and went without any issues. “All good,” Kessinger’s father, Kevin Kessinger, said. “Everything went as I guess the doctors hoped ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, June 1, 2017 1:10 pm

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Ole Miss basketball’s conference schedule announced

Ole Miss men’s basketball’s conference opponents for the 2017-18 season were announced Thursday with only a slight variation from the previous year. Like every season, the Rebels will play ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, June 1, 2017 11:46 am

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Ole Miss’ Colby Bortles reflects on career, looks to future

Having a brother as a starting NFL quarterback comes with plenty of recognition, but Colby Bortles’ coach believes the third baseman will be remembered at ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, June 1, 2017 7:12 am

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Times set for Ole Miss football games against South Alabama, California, Mississippi State

Ole Miss will play at least three night games next season. The Rebels’ Sept. 2 season opener against South Alabama will start at 6:30 p.m. on ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2:30 pm

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Seeking more consistency, Ole Miss baseball has to ‘get better in everything’ after rare NCAA Tournament miss

While 64 teams practice this week in preparation for regionals, Ole Miss is packing it up after not being selected as one of them. It’s ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 6:00 am

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Ole Miss’ Dallas Woolfolk to play for USA Collegiate National Team

USA Baseball will have an Ole Miss representative this summer. Closer Dallas Woolfolk has accepted an invitation to play for the Collegiate National Team, the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 6:35 pm

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Ole Miss’ Braden Thornberry wins NCAA men’s golf championship

Braden Thornberry made history rather easily Monday. Thornberry, a sophomore at Ole Miss, came from behind with a 1-under 71 in his final round to ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, May 29, 2017 8:10 pm

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Ole Miss’ Tate Blackman could face decision with MLB Draft looming

Monday officially ended Ole Miss’ season, and Tate Blackman isn’t sure if the end of his collegiate career came with it. Blackman, the Rebels’ junior ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, May 29, 2017 4:52 pm

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Ole Miss’ season ends without NCAA Tournament bid

Ole Miss’ season is over. For just the third time in 17 seasons under head coach Mike Bianco, Ole Miss failed to make the NCAA ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, May 29, 2017 11:57 am

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In or out? Ole Miss believes it has ‘done enough’ for NCAA Tournament bid

Brady Feigl believes Ole Miss has the pieces to make a run in a regional, adding that the Rebels can be “a scary team” when ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, May 28, 2017 6:00 am

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UCLA blanks Ole Miss, ends Rebels’ historic season in super regionals

Ole Miss’ dream season met a harsh reality Friday night. An early run for UCLA proved to be enough in a 1-0 win at Easton ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 26, 2017 10:43 pm

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Ole Miss drops super regional opener to UCLA in extras

Ole Miss has piled up a bunch of wins during its fairy tale postseason run. Now the Rebels have to have one if they want to ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 26, 2017 12:36 am

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Former Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt reportedly seeks apology from school for response to NCAA investigation

Houston Nutt is seeking an apology from Ole Miss for the way the school reacted to the NCAA’s investigation into the football program, claiming that ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 25, 2017 2:19 pm

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Ole Miss basketball to face Texas in 2018 Big 12/SEC Challenge

Ole Miss will once again be part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Rebels will travel to Texas as part of next season’s challenge, which ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 25, 2017 9:23 am

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Elantra Cox, Kylan Becker igniting Ole Miss softball’s offense from the top

Kaitlin Lee has been the hot name for Ole Miss during its unprecedented postseason run with 12 consecutive complete games in the circle, but a ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:38 am

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Ole Miss’ season hangs in balance after early exit from SEC Tournament

HOOVER, Ala. — All Ole Miss can do now is wait. The Rebels went one and done in the Southeastern Conference Tournament with a 5-4 ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:44 pm

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Ole Miss vs. Auburn live score updates: Rebels eliminated from SEC Tournament

HOOVER, Ala. — It’s Ole Miss taking on Auburn in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament today at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The result ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:40 pm

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Ole Miss shortstop Grae Kessinger to miss rest of season with broken foot

HOOVER, Ala. — Ole Miss baseball has been hit with a significant injury just hours before beginning a crucial Southeastern Conference Tournament. Freshman shortstop Grae Kessinger ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:00 pm

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Brady Feigl gets call for Ole Miss in critical SEC Tournament opener

HOOVER, Ala. — With its season possibly on the line, Ole Miss is giving the ball to a pitcher who hasn’t started a game in ... Read more