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Thursday, Sept. 7
College football, Hinds at Holmes (7 p.m., Goodman): The Eagles visit the Bulldogs in a tasty juco match up.

Friday, Sept. 8
High school football, Lanier vs. Provine (7 p.m.): The South Jackson rivals clash at Hughes Field. … Brandon at Northwest Rankin (7 p.m., Flowood, 1180 AM/103.3 FM): The Bulldogs and Cougars renew their Rankin County rivalry.

Saturday, Sept. 9
College football: Hey, no fair! Mississippi State (vs. Auburn, 11:30 a.m., Ch. 12/105.9 FM) and Ole Miss (at Missouri, 11:30 a.m., FSN South) are playing TV games at the same time. Doctor S smells a media conspiracy.

Sunday, Sept. 10
Pro football, New Orleans at Cleveland (noon, Ch. 40/620 AM): The Saints open their season against the Browns. Hopefully the river won't catch fire again. … Indianapolis at the New York Giants (7:15 p.m., Ch. 3): It's Peyton vs. Eli in the Manning Bowl.

Monday, Sept. 11
Pro football: "Monday Night Football" makes its regular-season debut on ESPN with a doubleheader of Minnesota at Washington (6 p.m., ESPN) and San Diego at Oakland (9:15 p.m., ESPN). Show me your Lightning Bolt!

Tuesday, Sept. 12
Pro baseball, Philadelphia at Atlanta (6:30 p.m., Turner South/620 AM): Why did MLB back load the Braves' schedule with games against the (ugh) Phillies?

Wednesday, Sept. 13
College soccer, Millsaps vs. Belhaven: Fondren's finest conduct a men-women's doubleheader. The women play at Millsaps at 5 p.m.; the men meet at Newell Field at 7 p.m.

The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, who reminds you that cheaters never prosper. For more good sports, check out the Amazing Sports Blog at http://www.jacksonfreepress.com