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Harsh Words

This is not merely bad. This is ineptitude on a staggering, world-historical scale. … it's simply impossible to describe how awful this performance is.

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Senators Vs. Bad Sports

Dr. S needs to change medication, obviously, because he's running behind. The Senators are back in town for a series with their new archrival, the Shreveport Sports. The Clarion-Ledger's Mike …

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Pro basketball, NBA Draft (6 p.m., ESPN): Today is when we learn were Jackson State superstar Trey Johnson will begin his pro career.

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The Best Sports Writer?

Who's the best sports writer in America? Slate's Ben Yagoda casts his vote for Sports Illustrated's Gary Smith (who wrote an incredible story in the June 16 SI). Dr. S …

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The Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days

MLS soccer, Chivas USA at Los Angeles (10 p.m., ESPN2): The Goats and Galaxy battle for L.A. supremacy. It's not the Euro Cup, but at least you get to see …

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Olympic men's basketball, U.S. vs. Greece (7 a.m., USA): The Redeem Team faces one of the teams that beat them in Athens.

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: It's here, it's finally here—the second event in the PGA's FedEx Cup. Oh, yeah, and major college football begins, too.

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Rebels Shopping In Miami

Ole Miss officials reportedly interviewed Miami defensive coordinator Randy Shannon on Wednesday. Interestingly, Shannon's name also surfaced in connection with the Mississippi State job a year ago. Southern Cal assistant …

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Let's Get Series-ous

The 100th anniversary World Series starts Saturday with the Florida Marlins playing the New York Yankees. Talk about unlikely matchups. Dr. S was pulling for the Red Sox, himself, but …

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High School Football: Instant Replay, Nov. 10

The MHSAA Class 5A playoffs kicked off on Friday. As always, the first round was action packed:

Provine gives top-ranked South Panola a heckuva scare before losing 28-21.

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Junior college football, Hinds at Pearl River (7 p.m., Poplarville): It wasn't so long ago that these teams seemed to meet in the state title game every year. Both will …

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NFL: Jets Catfight (And Brett Favre Isn't Involved)

Is this what Elvis mean by "burning love"?

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Instant Replay: NFL Playoffs, Saints 27, Eagles 24

Carried by the strong legs of Deuce McAllister, the New Orleans Saints march past the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-24, and into the NFC Championship for the first time in team history. …

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Who Dat At Millsaps?

Are the Saints returning to Millsaps this summer? Definitely ... maybe.

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Mississippi Showcase

One of the things Dr. S enjoys most about watching an NFL game, besides all of the subtle, tasteful beer commercials, is seeing how many players from Mississippi and Mississippi …

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Coping with a Busted Bracket

In the middle of the most exciting March Madness in recent memory, you tipped over your Abita Turbodog and nacho cheese. Your NCAA bracket, patiently researched and completed, is now …

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The Week Ahead

Here's a list of upcoming events that didn't make it into the Slate.

Pro basketball, NBA playoffs: Who's going to the Western Conference finals? Seventh games with Dallas at San Antonio (7 p.m., TNT) and L.A. Clippers at Phoenix (9:30 p.m., TNT) will …

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Men's college basketball, NCAA Tournament (6 p.m., Ch. 12): The Sweet 16 begins with the East and West Regional semifinals

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

College football, Texas Southern at Jackson State (6:30 p.m., Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, ESPNU, 1300 AM/105. 9 FM): Both sets of Tigers are winless and hungry for a victory.

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Tiger Woods says he has a pain in the neck, at least until the divorce is final.