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Men's college basketball, SWAC Tournament, Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern (8 p.m., Birmingham, Ala.): The Braves face the Texas Tigers in the quarterfinals.

Pigskin Prognosticator On Prowl

OK, so Dr. S was correct when he predicted Southern Miss would burst TCU's BCS bubble. That's all behind us now, because it's time for Dr. S to tell you …

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College football, Miami at Georgia Tech (6:30 p.m., ESPN): Another Thursday, another crucial ACC game for the Hurricanes.

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College football, Delta State at North Alabama (7 p.m., Florence, Ala., CSS, 930 AM): The stumbling Statesmen face their nemesis, the unbeaten Lions. It could be a long night for …

A Very Red October

Doctor S faces a conflict when the World Series starts on Saturday. The Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals are his two favorite teams. So no predictions. No, …

Monday's Starting Five ... Plus

The Bulldogs claw past the Rebels. JPS schools claim two crowns. It was a mixed weekend on the diamond for state's college nines.

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Doctor S sez: Have we really seen the last of the Old Gunslinger, Brett Favre? I'd say it's a definite maybe. We'll see how he feels next summer.

Dark Clouds Over Texas

Are you already depressed about the prospects for your favorite baseball team? Just remember, it could be worse. You could be a Texas Rangers fan.

Monday's Starting Five: The Jackal Returns

Masters warmup better than main event ... M-Braves 2-2, in spite of Glavine ... Rebels and Dogs salvage something ... Why is Jackie in StarkVegas? ... Monta's forgettable season over.

Are Dirty Birds Coming After Croom?

The Tupelo newspaper asked Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom about a story listing as a possible candidate for the Atlanta Falcons job.

Smoot To Go On Trial

Minnesota Vikings DB Fred Smoot is scheduled to go on trial on May 30 for his role in the Vikings' 2005 sex boat cruise. The former MSU/Hinds CC/Provine star definitely …

College Baseball: Rebels, Eagles Win

Ole Miss probably clinched a trip to the NCAA Regionals on Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Georgia in the first round of the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Ala. The …

Updated: Sometimes You Feel Like A Nutt, Other Times You Don't

Houston Nutt inspired more than his share of venom while he was football coach at Arkansas. That probably won't end when he crosses the state line to become the head …

Jackal Bites Back

Former Mississippi State football coach Jackie Sherrill returned fire Tuesday, accusing the NCAA of distorting facts about alleged recruiting violations. Dr. S asks: Did you ever notice how State, Ole …

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Pro baseball, Carolina at Mississippi (7 p.m., Pearl, 930 AM): The M-Braves hope to gig the Mudcats at Trustmark Park.

Say What, Donovan?

More on the Eagles-Bengals exercise in futility:

It's official: Donovan McNabb is an idiot.

Instant Replay: College Football, Oct. 27-28

Central Florida 34, Southern Miss 17: Kevin Smith and turnovers kill the Golden Eagles.

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High school basketball, Lanier at Forest Hill (girls, 6 p.m.; boys, 7:30 p.m.): As usual, the Bulldogs are the team to beat in Class 4A. But hardly anybody ever beats …

NFL: Eli, From Hero To Zero

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is not the toast of the town in New York today.

College Football: Rebs Scramble Dogs

What was the turning point in Ole Miss' victory over Mississippi State on Friday? When the teams ran on the field.