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Thursday's Starting Five

Ole Miss forward Murphy Holloway had 18 points and 13 rebounds Wednesday night in the Rebels' win over Tennessee.

Ole Miss forward Murphy Holloway had 18 points and 13 rebounds Wednesday night in the Rebels' win over Tennessee. Photo by University of Mississippi

Wednesday's highlights: Mississippi State and Ole Miss win. ... Oil Can Boyd wants to make a comeback at age 49.

1. College basketball: Mississippi State 75, South Carolina 70

2. College basketball: Ole Miss 81, Tennessee 65

3. College football: The Mississippi Senate honors Ole Miss football coach Houston Nutt for leading the Rebels to the Cotton Bowl. Afterward, they talked Rebel recruiting.

4. Major league baseball: Former Jackson State and Red Sox pitcher Oil Can Boyd says he's ready to make a comeback ... at age 49!

5. NFL football: The Minnesota Vikings say they're not interested in twice-retired QB Brett Favre. When the weather warms up, will the legendary publicity whore stay retired?

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