Ellington

Thursday, Oct. 23
High school football, Provine at Murrah (7 p.m., Newell Field, Jackson): The JPS rivals meet in a Region 2-5A showdown. Come early and enjoy the hate.

Friday, Oct. 24
High school football, Pillow at Jackson Prep (7 p.m., Flowood, 970 AM): The Mustangs and Patriots meet in a possible Academy AAA title game preview. … Pearl at Callaway (7 p.m., Newell Field, Jackson): The Pirates are looking for their sixth straight win.

Saturday, Oct. 25
College football, Mississippi Valley State at Jackson State (4 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Jackson, 1300 AM): The Tigers celebrate homecoming with their 14th consecutive victory over the Delta Devils. … Ole Miss at Arkansas (6 p.m., Fayetteville, Ark., Pay Per View/97.3 FM): The Rebels and Hogs duel in the Nutt Bowl. … Middle Tennessee State at Mississippi State (6 p.m., Starkville, ESPNU/105.9 FM): It's true, ESPN will show almost anything. … Southern Miss at Memphis (7 p.m., Memphis, Tenn., CBSCS/1180 AM/103.3 FM): The Golden Eagles are reeling after four straight losses.

Sunday, Oct. 26
NFL football, San Diego vs. New Orleans (noon, Ch. 12/620 AM): The Saints go from the Big Easy to Big Ben for a game with the Chargers in London.

Monday, Oct. 27
MLB baseball, World Series, Tampa Bay at Philadelphia (7 p.m., Ch. 40): The upstart Rays and Phillies meet in Game 5, if necessary—and it will be necessary.

Tuesday, Oct. 28
NBA basketball, Cleveland at Boston (7 p.m., TNT): The Celtics launch their title defense against the Cavaliers. After this, feel free to ignore the NBA until Christmas.

Wednesday, Oct. 29
MLB baseball, World Series, Philadelphia at Tampa Bay (7 p.m., Ch. 40): If necessary, the Fall Classic heads back to Florida for Game 6.

The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, who is looking for a government bailout of his own. A billion would be plenty.