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Thursday, Aug. 30
College football, LSU at Mississippi State (7 p.m., Starkville, ESPN/105.9 FM): The second-ranked Tigers invade StarkVegas. This could get ugly. … Millsaps at Mississippi College (7 p.m., Clinton, 1590 AM): Speaking of things that could get ugly, the Methodists invade the Baptists' sanctuary for the first time in forever.

Friday, Aug. 31
High school football, Callaway vs. Murrah (7 p.m., Newell Field, Jackson): The season kicks off with a showdown between these longtime JPS rivals. … Jackson Prep at Jackson Academy (7 p.m., 930 AM/1240 AM): These academy powerhouses meet earlier than usual. Hate each other now and avoid the rush.

Saturday, Sept. 1
College football, Ole Miss at Memphis (2:30 p.m., Memphis, Tenn., CSS/97.3 FM): Things are never easy for the Rebels in the Tigers' den. … Delta State at Jackson State (6 p.m., Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, 1300 AM/105.9 FM): This game is fraught with peril for the Tigers.

Sunday, Sept. 2
Pro baseball, Mobile at Mississippi (1 p.m., Trustmark Park, Pearl): Collect your free baseball cards as you arrive to see the M-Braves and Barons.

Monday, Sept. 3
Pro baseball, Mobile at Mississippi (1 p.m., Trustmark Park, Pearl, 930 AM): The M-Braves play their final regular-season game on Dollar Dog Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 4
Pro baseball, Philadelphia at Atlanta (6:30 p.m., SportSouth/620 AM): Time is running short if the A-Braves are going to make a postseason push.

Wednesday, Sept. 5
Pro basketball, WNBA Finals (7 p.m., ESPN2): Two teams from a league that most sports fans are barely aware of meet in Game 1 of the championship series.

The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, a former disciple of Dr. Detroit.