The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current)

1. / / Southern Miss (1-0, last week No. 1) - After Tennessee (Martin) warmup, Golden Eagles get the real thing. / / / This week: Saturday vs. Tennessee, 6 p.m. /

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Mid-South Fishing Report

The following highlights the Mid-South's lakes and streams where fishing is best this week: Tennessee

Byrd Leads by One at Bmw Tourney

GOLF LEMONT, Ill. - Jonathan Byrd forgot what it was like to play in one of those PGA Tour boondoggles that have no cut and guaranteed money even for last place.

Milicic's Outburst Angers Grizzlies -- Abusive Language Earns Fine at European Championships

Grizzlies center Darko Milicic did more than offend officials earlier this week during the European Championships. His new NBA bosses aren't happy, either.

Mus, O.B. Lose Taste for Cupcakes -- Better Competition Provides Better Measure for Teams

It would be fun to put on the gear. It would be fun to break the banner, hear the band and race to the sideline.

Around the Nation - Mountaineer Upset Casts Wide Ripples

So much fallout from Michigan's 34-32 loss to Appalachian State, and so little time to discuss. Here's a whirlwind tour of reaction: From Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, whose team plays Oregon on Saturday: "We've had disappointments before. And I would say in the majority of cases we've responded in a positive way. That will be our challenge. I haven't listened to anything that anybody is saying. We stay within our own program. We know we can be a great team. We just stumbled, and we're not worry...

Djokovic Bounces Moya at Open -- Serbian Displays Full Arsenal of Talents

NEW YORK - As hilarious after his U.S. Open quarterfinal victory as he was good during it, Novak Djokovic treated an appreciative audience to his spot-on impersonations of Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal. It was a scene most likely never before seen at a Grand Slam tennis tournament - or any sporting event of any significance, for that matter. First, Djokovic did Sharapova, hopping behind the baseline the way she does, bouncing the ball the way she does, pretending to tuck strands of hair be...

The Picks Panel

Peter Edmiston WHBQ-AM (560) / Randy Bruce Deputy sports editor / Scott Cacciola Ole Miss reporter / Phil Stukenborg U of M reporter / Pete Cordelli KQPN-AM (730) / Drake and Zeke WXMX-FM (98.1) / Ron Higgins SEC reporter / Ernie the Wonder Kitty / Chris Vernon KQPN- AM (730) / Computer Three 6 Mafia entourage -----------------

Still No Powe

Powe's Appeal Rejected by Ncaa -- Dt Can Attend Ole Miss but Can't Play

The NCAA on Thursday denied a pair of appeals made by Ole Miss last week that sought to overturn a ruling that prohibits Jerrell Powe from playing for the Rebels this season. Two separate NCAA committees, the NCAA Student Records Review Committee and the NCAA Initial Eligibility Waiver Learning Disability Subcommittee, upheld the NCAA's original decision that determined that Powe, a top-rated defensive tackle from Waynesboro, Miss., had not met basic academic requirements for a third straight...

The No. 1 Challenge -- Whitehaven Knows Top-Ranked White Station Will Be a Handful

No need to convince Whitehaven football coach Rodney Saulsberry that White Station is worthy of its status as the top-ranked team in town. He's apparently already a believer. "They've proven it," said Saulsberry, whose Tigers, ranked No. 4 by The Commercial Appeal, take on No. 1-ranked White Station tonight at 7 in an early-season Region 8-5A showdown at the Fairgrounds.

Ufc Star Motivated to 'Make History' -- Jackson Aiming to Become First Undisputed Champion

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson remembers his first fight. How could he forget? He lent one of his friends his favorite Hot Wheels. A few days later, the friend returned the car and - how to put this gently? - the car was not in one piece. Jackson, who was in kindergarten at the time, was far from pleased. "He broke my favorite toy," Jackson recalled this week, "so I broke his (butt)."

Football Friday - the View From the Stands - Rebels' Iron Fan -- Brandon, Miss., Man Knows Where He'll Be On Saturdays During College Football Season

OXFORD, Miss. - Early Saturday morning, a 78-year-man will load up his Toyota Avalon and drive north to Oxford from his home in Brandon, Miss. He will enjoy lunch at his nephew's condo on The Square. He will gather with friends in The Grove. He will walk to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and settle down in Section D, Row 65, Seat 33. Then he will watch kickoff, the football turning end over end over end. And in that small moment, as players from Ole Miss and Missouri collide beneath a late-afternoo...

Football Friday - Sec Rankings

1. / / LSU (1-0, 1-0, last week No. 1 ) - Played average and still beat State by 45. / / / This week: Saturday vs. Virginia Tech, 8:15 p.m.; ESPN /

Jackson State Looking to Rev Up Offense -- Comegy Hopes Club has 'Short Memory' After Loss

Coaches at every level of football seem to agree that a team's best opportunity for improvement during the season comes between Week One and Week Two. The folks from Jackson State University are hoping that adage is true - or this year's trip to Memphis for the Southern Heritage Classic won't be much fun.