Crooked Letter Sports

Mississippi-centric sports talk and stories with Hall of Fame columnist Rick Cleveland and Scorebook Live senior reporter Tyler Cleveland. Produced in Jackson and made by Mississippians, for Mississippians.

The Open, the World Cup, and, now SEC Media Days …. 07/22/2026

The Open, the World Cup, and, now SEC Media Days …. The Open and the World Cup have been put to bed, so now it’s time for SEC Football Media Days. Let the cliches begin. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/42181080

Randy Watkins returns to talk British Open and a 10-year-old golf prodigy 07/15/2026

Randy Watkins returns to talk British Open and a 10-year-old golf prodigy The Clevelands discuss British Open favorites with Jackson golf magnate Ray Watkins and they also talk about Addilyn Stephens, the 10-year-old from Patrick Farms won won an international junior golf championship in Paris. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/42094080

The US gets humbled 07/08/2026

The US gets humbled The Belgians hand the USMNT a reality check at the World Cup, Chris Gotterup cements his place in golf’s top ten players and Joey Chestnut eats a disgusting amount of hot dogs. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41995560

We’ve got World Cup (and golf) fever 07/01/2026

We’ve got World Cup (and golf) fever As the World Cup moves to the Knockout Rounds, we take a look at the most exciting games so far and pontificate on the USA’s chances. Plus, Scottie Scheffler finishes second (again) and Rick picks his favorite Mississippi courses. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41921115

With the College World Series and U.S. Open behind us, World Cup soccer takes center stage. 06/24/2026

With the College World Series and U.S. Open behind us, World Cup soccer takes center stage. Today’s show features wrap-ups of the CWS and U.S. Open, with veteran Mississippi soccer coach Dean Joseph joining the pod to discuss how the tournament is shaping up and the wizardry of Lionel Messi. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41744550

Can anyone best Shinnecock? 06/17/2026

Can anyone best Shinnecock? The show welcomes back guest Randy Watkins to discuss this week’s US Open at the notoriously tough Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Plus, Ole Miss bows out of the CWS as the World Cup heats up. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41666545

Don’t let the Rebs get hot 06/11/2026

Don’t let the Rebs get hot Ole Miss heads back to Omaha for the College Baseball World Series, the Knicks take a two-game lead in the NBA Finals and Rick and Tyler reflect on their epic trip out west. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41613040

On to the Super Regionals... 06/03/2026

On to the Super Regionals... Mississippi State and Ole Miss will both face familiar rivals in NCAA Baseball Super Regionals; this weekend. State plays at Georgia. Ole Miss plays at Auburn. The two winners advance to the College World Series. The Clevelands also discuss what happened to Southern Miss, which is what happened to so many national seeds in NCAA Regionals last week. Today’s show also touches on the NBA championship series,, the College Softball World Series, the legacy of Vic Purvis, and Pearl River Community College’s national championships in both baseball and softball. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41513240

Mississippi is a Diamond state, and not just baseball 05/27/2026

Mississippi is a Diamond state, and not just baseball Softball joins baseball in the Mississippi sports spotlight this week. Mississippi State stunned proud Oklahoma to reach the College World Series for the first time. Belhaven won its Super Regional and will play in the Division III World Series. Southern Miss, State, and Ole Mis all play in NCAA Baseball Regionals this weekend. All that and lots more, including a visit from Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain who is on the NCAA Baseball Committee. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41429375

Another championship, another 40-win season, but does Southern Miss have chance for a national seed? 05/20/2026

Another championship, another 40-win season, but does Southern Miss have chance for a national seed? Today’s Crooked Letter menu has several flavors: college baseball, the Ferriss Trophy, Aaron Rei’s much-deserved PGA Championship victory, another remembrance of Charlie Rugg, the NBA phenom named Wemby and much, much more. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41354025

Bobby Cox and Ted Turner (and Lane Kiffin) 05/13/2026

Bobby Cox and Ted Turner (and Lane Kiffin) Ted Turner was a multi-talented force of nature and one of the best things he ever did was hire Bobby Cox back a few years after he fired him. Both men died last week, leaving so much to discuss. Also on today’s agenda: Lane Kiffin running his mouth, the last week of the college baseball regular season, and a blitz that includes a memory of Doug Hutton and one of the most memorable days in Mississippi sports history. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41267725

Hands off Makokas 05/06/2026

Hands off Makokas Hancock High’s basketball playing brothers Max and Israel Makoka are back home after temporary detention by ICE. Rick tells the story and opines on SEC baseball, a little football and those red-hot Atlanta Braves. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41171980

Spring Grab-bag 04/29/2026

Spring Grab-bag The NFL Draft is in the books, college baseball heats up and Ole Miss golf wins its first SEC title in four decades. The Cleveland boys discuss it all and welcome in Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame director Andrea Patterson. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/41051460

There's a draft in here 04/22/2026

There's a draft in here The Clevelands take a look at what the 2026 NFL Draft might look like for Mississippi’s top prospects, and what the New Orleans Saints need to do to continue their rebuild. Plus, baseball heats up as the Big 3 get back on track and the Braves jump out to a truly remarkable start. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40964965

Kevin Griffin talks Konnor Griffin and Belhaven softball 04/15/2026

Kevin Griffin talks Konnor Griffin and Belhaven softball Belhaven softball coach Kevin Griffin, father of Konnor, talks about his Pittsburgh Pirate son, who just signed a $140 million contract at 19, and his softball team, which has won 11 straight and is nationally ranked. The CLevelands also discuss The Masters, college baseball ups and downs, and more… /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40877190

A tradition like no other... 04/08/2026

A tradition like no other... It’s Masters Week, which means Randy Watkins, Mississippi’s Mr. Golf, is joining the podcast to discuss The Masters, which truly is a tradition like no other. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40762165

A smorgasbord of sports 04/01/2026

A smorgasbord of sports So much to talk about: Mo Williams to Kentiucky, Mississippi State’s baseball excellence, Tiger Woods’ errant drives, Warner Alford, the Final Fours, some Saints news, and Rick’s gumbo. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40684000

Big week in Mississippi college baseball and the Major Leagues 03/25/2026

Big week in Mississippi college baseball and the Major Leagues This is a Mississippi baseball fan’s delight, highlighted by a three-game SEC series matching State and Ole Miss at Oxford and Opening Day in the Major Leagues. So much to discuss. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40608180

Jay Powell talks baseball 03/18/2026

Jay Powell talks baseball World Series Game Seven winner Jay Powell, the former Mississippi State great, joins the podcast to talk Mississippi college baseball, the World Baseball Classic and Konnor Griffin. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40515590

Big changes in the Big Easy 03/11/2026

Big changes in the Big Easy The Cleveland boys recount the first days of NFL free agency, which have brought wholesale changes for the New Orleans Saints. Plus, Rick gives his take on the high school basketball championships and the first month of college baseball in Mississippi. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40387135

Baseball excellence – and some women’s hoops, too 03/04/2026

Baseball excellence – and some women’s hoops, too Mississippi State has lost only to the No. 1 team in college baseball. Southern Miss has lost only to the best pitcher in college baseball. Ole Miss still has a Top 10 RPI. The Clevelands discuss all that and bring in a special guest, Millsaps women’s hoops coach Jeff Wilbur who is taking his newly crowned conference champs to the NCAA D-3 Big Dance. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40302870

The Sip’s lightning-fast baseball start 02/25/2026

The Sip’s lightning-fast baseball start State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss are off to amazing starts in the young college baseball season. So much to discuss, including the Golden Eagles’ impressive seep through the prestigious Round Rock Classic. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40219235

The trial of trinidad...and more 02/18/2026

The trial of trinidad...and more Pittsboro, Mississippi was the site. It was nowhere near neutral, as was evident when the proceedings began with a prayer asking for an one-year extension for Trinidad Chambliss, the Ole Miss quarterback. The prayer was answered. The Clevelands also talk about the opening weekend of college baseball season, the Winter Olympics and a whole lot more. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40143545

College baseball preview 02/11/2026

College baseball preview It’s time to talk about what Mississippians do best, which is play and support college baseball. Mississippi State is a consensus top 5 team. Southern Miss is consistently a top 25 team and Rick says Ole Miss is underrated. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/40064845

Super Bowl memories 02/04/2026

Super Bowl memories Rick Cleveland has watched all the 59 previous Super Bowls, 30 in person – always in pursuit of all the Mississippi angles. His memories are many. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/39985805

Mississippians in the Super Bowl and more... 01/28/2026

Mississippians in the Super Bowl and more... They don’t play Super Bowls without a Mississippi angle and this year’s will be no different. Seattle left tackle Charles Cross of Laurel and Mississippi State leads a list of several Mississippians who are part of the Seahawks and New England Patriots. The Clevelands also talk college basketball, college baseball and Scottie Scheffler. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/39902610

New year, new digs 01/21/2026

New year, new digs The Clevelands break in a new studio with commentary on the national championship game, Ole Miss’ highest final national ranking in 63 years, Trinidad Chambliss, SEC Basketball, the coming baseball season and reigning NCAA golf champion Michael La Sasso joining the LIV golf tour. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/39801835

Fiesta Bowl: The aftermath 01/14/2026

Fiesta Bowl: The aftermath Recorded the morning after the game, with Rick in Scottsdale and Tyler in studio, the Clevelands dissect what happened to end the most eventful season in Ole Miss football history. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/39700340

The Fiesta Bowl commeth 01/07/2026

The Fiesta Bowl commeth It’s only the biggest football game in Mississippi history: Miami vs. Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Miami is favored, but should it be? The Clevelands discuss that – and a lot more. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/39637560

The Christmas-New Year’s-Sugar Bowl edition 12/24/2025

The Christmas-New Year’s-Sugar Bowl edition The question on everyone’s mind: Does Ole Miss have a shot against mighty Georgia. The answer: Of course they do, but the Rebels will have to play their best game and hope Georgia doesn’t. The Cleveland boys also discuss the New Orleans and Duke’s Mayo bowls and the resurgent New Orleans Saints. /episode/index/show/crookedlettersports/id/39522785

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