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College Football: Conerly and Playoffs

Conerly Trophy finalists are named and Delta State playoff game to be televised.

T.O. Calls Garcia Out

NFL teams are preparing for the first full weekend of exhibition games. So naturally it's time to start talking about players' sex lives. In an interview in the next issue …

The Irregular Season

Unfortunately, this year's Egg Bowl is shaping up to be one of the worst rivalry matchups in the football season. (The Apple Cup, between the University of Washington and Washington …

College baseball: Belhaven Changes Schedule

Baseball Double Header Moved

Belhaven is shifting games due to the threat of rain on Saturday. From the school:

Welcome Bloggers

Stay tuned. And now, for our fearless football preview ...

Welcome to the JFP Sports Blog. I'm your host, Dr. S. Let's get things started with ... the Jackie Sherrill Watch. How much longer will the Prince of Darkness reign …

Was Rush Right?

Rush Limbaugh quit his ESPN NFL pre-game show because the network couldn't take the heat it caught after Limbaugh said Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb is overrated and there's a …

Monday's Starting Five, Er, Six: Are You Ready For Tiger Fest?

JSU plans Tiger Fest … USM gets wet in Madison … Detroit Final Four set.

Free Sens Tickets

From JFP head honcho Todd Stauffer, writing from his penthouse office atop the groovy JFP Tower:

SMITH-WILLS STADIUM for the JACKSON SENATORS game on Saturday June 25th.Gates open at six...first pitch at 7:05. They'll have a space jump and giantslide set up for the kids, tons …

Ole Miss Crime Watch

Six Ole Miss baseball players were suspended for three games this weekend for violating unspecified team rules. Doctor S wants to know: How are these guys supposed to know they're …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Men's college basketball: CIT, Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech (7 p.m., Ruston, La., 1180 AM/103.3 FM): You knew that if they kept creating postseason tournaments, the Golden Eagles would finally …

Saints Turn Back Into Aints?

The New Orleans Saints fell to 0-3 with Monday night's 31-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Is it too early to bury them? And here's more bad news: Deuce McAllister …

Horny Toads in Hub City

Just as Dr. S predicted, Thursday night's TCU-Southern Miss game (6:30 p.m., ESPN) will be for the Conference USA championship and more. TCU still has an outside shot at a …

Tice The Ticket Man

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Tice is being investigated for scalping Super Bowl tickets, SI.com reports. Is it a coincidence that Tice is the league's lowest-paid head coach? Will he still …

Red Sox Are A Riot

The hooligans have officially taken over Boston. After rioters burned newspaper boxes near Fenway Park last season when the Boston Red Sox won the AL Divison Series, police told newspapers …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

College football, Virginia Tech at Miami (6:30 p.m., ESPN): Since you won't watch the MLS playoffs, this battle of ACC also-rans is your best alternative.

O, What A Mess

Ole Miss defensive end Greg Hardy (the SEC leader in sacks and tackles for a loss) has been suspended indefinitely for "missing meetings, weight-lifting and other things." His mother says …

Good Move, Eli

So Eli Manning doesn't want to play for the San Diego Chargers? Doctor S told you the guy was smart. The Chargers leaked this info to take the pressure off …

World Series Game 4: Rained Out

The World Series schedule has been pushed back at least a day after Game 4 in St. Louis was rained out on Wednesday night. The problem is that the forecast …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Men's college basketball, Wesley at Tougaloo (7 p.m., Jackson): This matchup of metro-area rivals should be more interesting than the typical season opener. … Women's college basketball, Tougaloo at Jackson …

Egg Ball in Hoover, Ala.

Mississippi State and Ole Miss played an instant classic on Thursday night in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The Bulldogs finally won 5-4 on Thomas Berkery's homer in …