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The first preseason NFL game of 2015 is in the books as Minnesota won 14-3 over Pittsburgh. Former University of Mississippi star Mike Wallace had just one target passing but no catches for Minnesota.

Thursday, Aug 13

NFL (6:30-10 p.m., Fox): The New Orleans Saints take the field for the first time this preseason as they hit the road to face the Baltimore Ravens.

Friday, Aug 14

NFL (6-9 p.m., NFLN): Former Jackson State University star Rico Richardson looks to earn more playing time for the Tennessee Titans against the Atlanta Falcons.

Saturday, Aug 15

NFL (7-10 p.m., NFLN): The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope former Mississippi State University cornerback Johnthan Banks builds on his successful past seasons as he faces the Minnesota Vikings.

Sunday, Aug 16

NFL (12-3 p.m., NFLN): Two former MSU running backs, Vick Ballard and Josh Robinson, try to make the Indianapolis Colts' roster against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Monday, Aug 17

MLB (7-10 p.m., ESPN): Two of the best teams in MLB face each other as the St. Louis Cardinals host the San Francisco Giants.

Tuesday, Aug 18

Baseball (7:15-10 p.m., 103.9FM): The M-Braves look to keep pace in the South Division as they host the top team from the North Division, the Birmingham Barons.

Wednesday, Aug 19

Soccer (5:30-7:30 p.m., ESPN2): World Cup champions the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team takes on Costa Rica.

The countdown to the regular season in college and pro football is underway. There is less than a month before both kickoff, and all the games count.

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