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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Thursday, Feb. 15
Women's college basketball, Ole Miss at Tennessee (6 p.m., Knoxville, Tenn., CSS): Can the Lady Rebels pull an upset against the SEC's best?

Friday, Feb. 16
High school basketball, MHSAA division/region championships: Will your favorite team advance to the next round of the playoffs? Check your local listings.

Saturday, Feb. 17
Men's college basketball, Mississippi State at LSU (2 p.m., Baton Rouge, La., Ch. 12/105.9 FM): The Bulldogs need a victory to keep their SEC West title hopes alive. … Ole Miss at Arkansas (4 p.m., Fayetteville, Ark., FSN South/97.3 FM): Ditto for the Rebels. … High school basketball, MPSA Class AAA, Division I state tournament (Jackson Academy): The girls final is at 2:15 p.m., the boys at 7:15 p.m. … College basketball, Rhodes at Millsaps (women, 3 p.m.; men, 5 p.m.): The Majors and Lynx fill the Hangar with hate. Love it.

Sunday, Feb. 18
Auto racing, Daytona 500 (1 p.m., Ch. 40): Gentlemen, start your engines. Hit the gas. Turn left. Repeat for three hours. … Pro basketball, NBA All-Star Game (7 p.m., TNT): Meanwhile, at the other end of the cultural spectrum, the world's best hoopsters bring the bling in Las Vegas.

Monday, Feb. 19
Men's college basketball, Houston at Southern Miss (7 p.m., Hattiesburg, 1180 AM/103.3 FM): The surprising Golden Eagles still have a shot at the NIT.

Tuesday, Feb. 20
College baseball, Belhaven at Millsaps (6 p.m., 1240 AM): The Maloney Trophy Series shifts to State Street.

Wednesday, Feb. 21
Men's college basketball, Southern Miss at Central Florida (7 p.m., Orlando, Fla., CSTV/1180 AM/103.3 FM): The Golden Eagles face the Knights in the shadow of the Magic Kingdom.

The Slate is compiled by Doctor S in the shadow of the JFP Tower.

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