Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers. Rick has authored four books and has been recognized 13 times as Mississippi Sports Writer of the Year.
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Podcast: Two induction nights for the price of one
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Bill Blackwell discusses the induction of the Class of 2020 and 2021 on July 31 and August 1.
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Podcast: Omaha and a national championship revisited
Tyler Cleveland interviews his pops, Rick Cleveland, on State’s incredible run to a national title and what it means to the most passionate fan base in America.
Podcast: The Mayor of Starkville
Rick and Tyler Cleveland talk with former MSU Bulldog, Jake Mangum, about his transition to AA ball and his take on what makes baseball so much fun.
Rick Cleveland previews game one of the State-Vandy national title series
Legendary sportswriter Rick Cleveland was joined by Mississippi Today Editor-in-Chief Adam Ganucheau to preview game one and the atmosphere in Omaha.
Vandy’s Leiter, soon to be a very rich man, presents hurdle for Bulldogs in game one of national title
Mississippi State faces familiar foe Vanderbilt Monday night in the first game of the College World Series best-of-three national championship series.
Tainted? Asterisk? Forget it. CWS drama made State’s route to a national title more difficult.
There’s a narrative making the rounds that no matter who wins this College World Series, it’s a tainted championship. Don’t buy it.
Mississippi State will play for it all, and you won’t believe who put them there
Mississippi State defeated Texas in a College World Series walk-off Saturday night. They will play Vanderbilt for the national championship.
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