http://www.my601.com/content/sports/default.aspx FOX 40's Coverage of Local Sports in the 601 area. en-us Copyright 2010 WDBD Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:01 -0500 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:24:38 -0500 Local Sports / http://www.my601.com/content/sports/default.aspx 50 50 15 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/6-New-Members-Welcomed-Into-Hall-of-Fame/xD5q5wq6LEGzZA-sxz-zaw.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/6-New-Members-Welcomed-Into-Hall-of-Fame/xD5q5wq6LEGzZA-sxz-zaw.cspx?rss=2332 The MS Sports Hall of Fame welcomed it's 2010 class in on Friday. The class includes six new members as part of the 48th annual induction weekend.

The Class of 2010 consists of Henry Armstrong (boxer), Allen Brown (Ole Miss football), Bob Coleman (MS Track club), Frank Dowsing (MSU football), Lake Speed (nascar driver) and Ken Toler (tennis player).
]]> WDBD Sports Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:11:23 -0500 6 New Members Welcomed Into Hall of Fame http://www.fox40now.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=2022@wdbd.web.entriq.net&navCatId=11 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/raymond-cotton-ole-miss/ieL0RFUInkqlUAIjBWE1yg.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/raymond-cotton-ole-miss/ieL0RFUInkqlUAIjBWE1yg.cspx?rss=2332 (AP) - Raymond Cotton's father says the quarterback
is transferring from Mississippi to South Alabama.
  Raymond Cotton Sr. told the Mobile Press-Register Thursday that
the redshirt freshman was granted his release from the Rebels only
for the fledgling program.
  Cotton led the city's Faith Academy to the AISA championship
game as a junior before moving to Maryland. He initially committed
to play for Auburn.
  Cotton would be eligible to play immediately since South Alabama
doesn't reach Football Bowl Subdivision status until 2013, when it
is scheduled to join the Sun Belt Conference.
  The Jaguars had their first season in 2009, playing seven games.
  South Alabama can't confirm the transfer until Cotton signs a
scholarship.

]]> WDBD Sports Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:02:21 -0500 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/masoli-fox40-ole-miss/yhUNoYHsh0CwrUR4UfaweA.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/masoli-fox40-ole-miss/yhUNoYHsh0CwrUR4UfaweA.cspx?rss=2332 Jeremiah Masoli is visiting Ole Miss this weekend, this according to his own website jeremiahmasoli.net. Here's what he posted earlier today.

"I've been invited to visit the Ole Miss campus this weekend and flew into Oxford Friday morning. I'm excited to explore the opportunity to enroll in a graduate studies program and play football this fall."

The former Oregon quarterback is looking for a team to play with this fall after being kicked off the Ducks team early in June.


]]> WDBD Sports Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:39:10 -0500 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/buck-showalter/Ixp2YOxdHUKwAkLRGOXjbA.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/buck-showalter/Ixp2YOxdHUKwAkLRGOXjbA.cspx?rss=2332 (AP) Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, his latest rebuilding project in a major league career full of them.

Showalter's first game will be Tuesday night at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels.
Baltimore had the worst record in the majors at 31-70 going into Thursday night against Kansas City and is headed toward its 13th straight losing season. The Orioles fired manager Dave Trembley on June 4 and replaced him on an interim basis with Juan Samuel.

"Buck Showalter's proven track record makes him the right choice for manager of the Orioles," president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said in a statement. "We believe Buck's extensive experience and expertise will be a major benefit to us as we look towards a more successful future."

Samuel will return to his job as the team's third-base coach. Baltimore went 16-31 with him in charge.
The rest of the Orioles' coaching staff will stay intact. Gary Allenson, the interim third-base coach, will resume his spot as manager at Triple-A Norfolk.

Showalter's move was first reported by ESPN, where he worked as an analyst. His last television appearance was on Monday.

"My job with ESPN allowed me to follow this organization closely over the last several years, and although the current record may seem to indicate otherwise, I see enormous potential with this club," Showalter said in a statement released by the team. "I look forward to the challenge of competing in the American League East. Baltimore is a tremendous baseball town with passion and pride in its club, and my family and I look forward to making it our new home."

Showalter is a two-time AL Manager of the Year, winning the award in 1994 with the New York Yankees and 2004 with Texas. Both times, he had taken over teams and guided their turnarounds.
The 54-year-old Showalter also was the first manager in the history of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was hired well in advance and given time to put the Diamondbacks in position to contend once they started playing in 1998. He was fired after the 2000 season, and Arizona won the World Series the next year.

]]> WDBD Sports Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:54:07 -0500 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/al-jefferson-fox40/l179as4arUOlSvkXeoAVAA.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/al-jefferson-fox40/l179as4arUOlSvkXeoAVAA.cspx?rss=2332 He's only 25, but Al Jefferson is a legend in Prentiss, MS. The 6'10 NBA forward grew up there, won a state title at Prentiss High School in 2003 and now has his name etched in hardwood.

On Wednesday Jefferson-Davis County school officials unveiled the new 'Al Jefferson court' in the gymnasium at Prentiss High School.


"I walked in yesterday, saw the floor and got choked up, that means a lot." says Jefferson. "It shows they appreciate what I have done here."

Big Al, as he's affectionately known in his hometown, is back for his 2nd annual basketball camp. Along with the free camp, he hosts a family fun day, donates food to families and puts on a back-to-school concert.

"Everyone still treats me like I never left, I love coming home." says Jefferson

It's been a busy off-season for Jefferson, who entered the NBA straight out of high school. He was traded recently from the Minnesota Timberwolves to perennial playoff team, the Utah Jazz.

"I feel like it's a new beginning." says Jefferson. "They're going to bring out the beast that's been inside of me for so long."
]]> WDBD Sports Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:56:45 -0500 Big Honor For Big Al http://www.fox40now.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=2000@wdbd.web.entriq.net&navCatId=11 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/Dexter-McCluster-signs-contract-with-Kansas-City/r8HJ3aw-p0m0GTMEr0zSaA.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/Dexter-McCluster-signs-contract-with-Kansas-City/r8HJ3aw-p0m0GTMEr0zSaA.cspx?rss=2332 According to the Kansas City Chiefs, former Ole Miss running back Dexter McCluster officially signed his contract earlier today.  

KCChiefs.com posted a press release announcing the signings of McCluster and a couple of their other draft picks.    ]]> WDBD Sports Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:54:34 -0500 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/justin-bell-aaron-morris/2hZ2_7cNP064fgJ67k5_5Q.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/justin-bell-aaron-morris/2hZ2_7cNP064fgJ67k5_5Q.cspx?rss=2332 They're two of the top rated offensive lineman in Mississippi and Aaron Morris and Justin Bell happen to play on the same o-line. The Callaway seniors are back on the practice field getting ready for the 2010 season. FOX40 stopped by practice Tuesday to get the latest on these two big guys.

Aaron Morris: A dandy-dozen selection, Morris may be the most sought after lineman recruit in the state. Morris holds offers from a ton of schools in the southeast region, including Ole Miss, Mississippi St. and Alabama. There's a lot of talk that Morris will end up at Ole Miss but he says he's wide open right now and has not set a timeline on when he wants to make a decision

Justin Bell: When you walk onto a practice field you can not miss Justin Bell. From the mammoth size to the bouncing dreadlocks, he's quite noticeable. Bell says that he wants to commit either late in August or early September and that the decision is between Ole Miss and Mississippi St.

Check back with my601.com as we'll have recruiting updates on the top prospects throughout the year, and click on the 'Who's Next' on our site to see more on these guys.
]]> WDBD Sports Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:58:27 -0500 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/Miller-Brings-Team-USA-Another-Title/_VD1evXpQ0mDjhKQ1Cyf0w.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/Miller-Brings-Team-USA-Another-Title/_VD1evXpQ0mDjhKQ1Cyf0w.cspx?rss=2332 Mississippi State head coach Jay Miller and Chelsea Bramlett added yet another piece of hardware to their collection cases as the pair helped the United States Women’s National Softball Team to a successful defense of its World Cup of Softball last weekend in Oklahoma City.

Miller’s squad went 6-1 in the event, with the lone loss coming against Canada Sunday afternoon. Despite that setback, the U.S. advanced to Monday night’s championship game and defeated Japan 5-1 in a rematch of last month’s ISF World Championship gold medal game.

Bramlett played in five games, starting three times. The Cordova, Tenn., native and four-time NFCA First Team All-American hit .500 (3-for-6) with a sacrifice, four runs scored and four stolen bases.

In Thursday’s opener against Canada, a 9-0 win in six innings, Bramlett went 1-for-2 and added a stolen base. The next night she scored a run as the U.S. rolled to a 5-0 win against Japan.

On Saturday the Red, White and Blue held on for a 1-0 win against the U.S. Futures before meeting Japan in the second game of the twinbill. Against Japan, the SEC record-holder for season and career batting average collected a hit and scored twice while swiping a pair of bases.

After adding a sacrifice in Sunday’s setback to Canada, Bramlett went 1-for-3 with a run and a stolen base as the U.S. blanked the futures 3-0 prior to the championship game against Canada. 

--www.mstateathletics.com-- 
]]> WDBD Sports Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:20:16 -0500 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/taylor-stark-mlb-fox40/0HhQE8QqVEGDgvMJYKCk8g.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/taylor-stark-mlb-fox40/0HhQE8QqVEGDgvMJYKCk8g.cspx?rss=2332 When the major league draft began last month, Taylor Stark was faced with a truly tough decision. One major league club wanted to take him in the 4th round and offered a fairly large signing bonus. Stark said no thank you to that offer.

The NW Rankin grad was eventually drafted in the 42nd round by the Washington Nationals and again was offered a rich contract. Again Stark said no thank you.

He is passing on the pros to take a scholarship and go play at Mississippi St. Stark said it was too hard to pass up a chance to play SEC baseball and that he has plenty of room to grow before he's ready for his shot at the big leagues.
]]> WDBD Sports Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:13:58 -0500 Stark Turns Down Major Money http://www.fox40now.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=1978@wdbd.web.entriq.net&navCatId=11 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/saints-fox40/SfPJ0I0KFEyhJEahpZQM7Q.cspx?rss=2332 http://www.fox40now.com:80/content/sports/story/saints-fox40/SfPJ0I0KFEyhJEahpZQM7Q.cspx?rss=2332 From the Super Bowl trophy to the championship rings, the most memorable merchandise from the Saints title were on display in Jackson today. The 'Champions Tour' was set up at the Jackson Convention Complex.

Featured items included the Lombardi and Halas trophy, along with Drew Brees' super bowl jersey. Former player Michael Lewis was on hand to sign autographs and take pictures, as were members of the Saintsations.

After Jackson, the tour heads to Pensacola, FL., Mobile, AL., and then wrap up in Biloxi, MS.
]]> WDBD Sports Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:40:28 -0500 Saints Trophy Stops In Jackson http://www.fox40now.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=1976@wdbd.web.entriq.net&navCatId=11