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Class of 2024 officially inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 class on Saturday, honoring eight exceptional athletes during a banquet at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. The inductees include Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP; Walter “Red” Barber, a renowned sports broadcaster; Jimmy Smith, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ all-time leading receiver; and Jimmy Webb, an NFL defensive star. Additionally, Richard Duease, the winningest high school basketball coach in Mississippi; Paul Elias, a professional bass fisherman; Olympic silver medalist Savanté Stringfellow; and tennis player Becky Vest also joined the hall, marking their remarkable contributions to Mississippi sports history.
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SUMMARY: The New Orleans Saints opened their season with a decisive 47-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome. Quarterback Derek Carr led the team with strong offensive plays, including a 59-yard touchdown pass to Rashid Shaheed and a three-yard touchdown throw to Foster Moreau. The Saints’ defense dominated, holding the Panthers to under 200 yards and forcing three turnovers. Despite a solid win, head coach Dennis Allen emphasized the need for continued improvement. Carr completed 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns, while Alvin Kamara contributed to a strong ground game. Next, the Saints face the Dallas Cowboys.
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SUMMARY: The Ole Miss football team ascended to No. 5 in the Associated Press top-25 poll following a dominant 52-3 victory over Middle Tennessee State, improving their record to 2-0. Henry Parrish, Jr. led the offense with 165 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Jaxson Dart set an SEC record with 24 consecutive completions and finished 25 of 27 passing for 377 yards and one touchdown, adding a rushing touchdown as well. With 655 total yards, Ole Miss showcased their strength, benefiting from former No. 5 Notre Dame’s upset loss to Northern Illinois, which affected their ranking.
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SUMMARY: Dak Prescott, former Mississippi State quarterback, is now the highest-paid player in the NFL after signing a four-year, $240 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys, featuring a record $231 million guaranteed. Despite the lucrative contract, Prescott emphasizes that his main motivation is to lead the Cowboys to championship glory, a feat they haven’t achieved since the 1990s. Over his eight seasons in Dallas, he has recorded impressive stats, including 29,459 passing yards and 202 touchdowns, and he earned the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2022 for his philanthropic efforts. The deal was finalized before the Cowboys’ season-opener against the Cleveland Browns.
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