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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Thursday, July 2
College football, Ole Miss at Florida replay (6 p.m., CSS): Rebel fans can relive one of the great moments in UM football history during this replay of the 2008 game.

Friday, July 3
Southern League baseball, Mississippi at West Tenn (7:05 p.m., Jackson, Tenn., 103.9 FM): The M-Braves end their stay in the lesser Jackson.

Saturday, July 4
Cycling, Tour de France Stage 1 (6:30 a.m., Versus): Lance Armstrong returns to ride for an eighth title in the annual Tour de Dope. … Southern League baseball, Jacksonville at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): What better way to celebrate the USA's birthday than watching the M-Braves and Suns play America's pastime? … PDL soccer, New Orleans at Mississippi (7 p.m., Clinton High School): What better way … anyway, Brilla is making a playoff push.

Sunday, July 5
Tennis, Wimbledon men's singles final (8 a.m., Ch. 3): Will Roger Federer make history at the All-England Club? … Southern League baseball, Jacksonville at Mississippi (1:05 p.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): You will have to watch this one sans beer.

Monday, July 6
Movie, "Angels in the Outfield" (9:15 a.m., TCM): The Pittsburgh Pirates need heavenly help if they're going to win the pennant. One sign this movie was made in 1951: A major-league manager hangs out with a sportswriter.

Tuesday, July 7
Southern League baseball, Jacksonville at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): The M-Braves conclude their homestand on Kraft Singles Night. So there's no need to cut the cheese at Trustmark Park.

Wednesday, July 8
Major League Baseball, Atlanta at Chicago Cubs (6 p.m., SportSouth, 620 AM): The big Braves pay a visit to the unfriendly confines of Wrigley Field.
The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, who's staving off malaria with regular, large doses of gin and tonic.

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