Laurel Leader-Call Sports

06/13/2026

Jones College will be offering numerous athletics camps this summer. For a complete list, visit leader-call.com.

From staff reports

06/13/2026

June 13, 1959

Ed Massey fired a three-hitter in leading the Cards past the Cubs, 1-0. Massey fanned eight and walked three in the contest. Ricky English allowed three hits and fanned seven for the Cubs.

June 13, 1959

06/12/2026

The Laurel Sports Hall of Fame announced its inaugural inductees. The Class of 2026 includes 19 athletes, three coaches and three contributors. The primary goal of the Laurel Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding athletes, coaches and contributors whose accomplishments have left a lasting impact on Laurel’s rich athletic tradition.

The Laurel Sports Hall of Fame announced its inaugural inductees. The Class of 2026 includes 19 athletes, three coaches and three contributors. The primary goal of the Laurel Sports Hall

06/12/2026

West Jones graduate Camden Clark was among three Southern Miss players invited to take part in the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, set to begin June 24. All three have been assigned to the Stars team.

West Jones graduate Camden Clark was among three Southern Miss players invited to take part in the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, set to begin June 24. All

06/12/2026

The World Cup started Thursday with Mexico defeating South Africa, 2-0, in the opening match. South Korea defeated Czechia in Thursday’s night game. The United States Men’s National Team faces Paraguay on Friday evening. This means the World Cup 2026 is off and running.

The World Cup started Thursday with Mexico defeating South Africa, 2-0, in the opening match. South Korea defeated Czechia in Thursday’s night game. The United States Men’s National Team faced

06/12/2026

Well, last year, right about this exact time, I introduced the Free State, or at least those who were in the dark, to the Jell-O shot challenge at Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina in Omaha, Neb.

Well, last year, right about this exact time, I introduced the Free State, or at least those who were in the dark, to the Jell-O shot challenge at Rocco’s Pizza

05/29/2026

For the fourth consecutive time, Southern Miss (44-16) fell in an NCAA Regional opening game, this time to a scrappy Little Rock (37-36) team, 7-4, in front of a sellout crowd at Pete Taylor Park.

Hattiesburg, MS – For the fourth consecutive time, Southern Miss (44-16) fell in an NCAA Regional opening game, this time to a scrappy Little Rock (37-36) team, 7-4, in front

05/29/2026

Update on tomorrow's Hattiesburg Regional start times.

Due to expected rain showers in the Pine Belt area Friday afternoon, a change has been made in the schedule for the opening day of the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional. The start time of game No. 1 featuring top-seed Southern Miss and No. 4 seed Little Rock has been pushed up an hour to 12 noon CT.

The second game of the day, No. 3 Jacksonville State and No. 2 Virginia, remains slated for a 6 p.m. CT first pitch.

Parking will begin at 9 a.m., with the Pete Taylor Park gates set to open at 10 a.m.

Saturday’s schedule will also stay the same with the losers of Friday’s matchups slated to be played at 3 p.m. CT, with the winner’s game set for 8 p.m. CT.

05/27/2026

Join Jack Fairchilds, Kevan Lindsey and Josh "Guru" Nichols as they talk about the latest news in high school, college and national sports.

05/25/2026

No. 13 Lincoln (Neb.) Regional
1 Nebraska (42-15
4 South Dakota State (24-31)
3 Arizona State (37-19)
2 Ole Miss (36-21)
Winner to face Auburn Regional winner

No. 14 Mississippi State Regional
1 Mississippi State (40-17)
4 Lipscomb (29-24)
3 Louisiana (39-23)
2 Cincinnati (37-20)
Winner to face Athens (Ga.) Regional winner