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Brees to miss at least 3 games after Saints place him on IR

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints placed quarterback Drew Brees on injured reserve Friday, meaning he'll miss at least three games with rib injuries. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, November 20, 2020 9:10 pm

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SEC adapting to help league crown champion during pandemic

Commissioner Greg Sankey and the Southeastern Conference have their finish line in sight: The league championship game is set for Dec. 19 in Atlanta. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:42 pm

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Heisman front-runner? Trask, No. 6 Florida thump Hogs 63-35

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Trask has gone from Heisman hopeful to potential Heisman Trophy front-runner in two months, much of it coming in the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, November 15, 2020 5:19 pm

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Big night for Corral, Ole Miss outlasts South Carolina 59-42

OXFORD (AP) — Matt Corral accounted for five touchdowns, including a go-ahead 91-yard touchdown strike to Elijah Moore in the fourth quarter, as Mississippi rallied ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, November 15, 2020 5:14 pm

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New faces: Mississippi State leans on freshmen, transfers

Mississippi State faces a taller task than usual to maintain its recent success under Ben Howland. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 5:31 pm

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Ole Miss banking heavily on contributions from 3 transfers

Kermit Davis took Mississippi back to the NCAA Tournament in his first season two years ago. He's banking heavily on transfers for any chance to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 5:29 pm

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Trump, who never admits defeat, mulls how to keep up fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump never admits defeat. But he faces a stark choice now that Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House: ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, November 8, 2020 4:38 pm

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No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, November 8, 2020 9:49 am

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Bucs, Saints collide with first place on line in NFC South

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees won't be the only compelling storyline when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints clash ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:48 pm

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Mississippi State ekes past short-handed Vanderbilt 24-17

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — First-year Mississippi State coach Mike Leach says he tried to inspire his team this week by showing them footage of Hall-of-Fame ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:44 pm

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Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:36 am

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Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, now on brink of White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the "blue wall" that slipped ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, November 6, 2020 10:02 am

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Mississippi’s new magnolia flag starting to fly after vote

JACKSON (AP) — A new Mississippi flag without Confederate images was flying in parts of the state on Wednesday, one day after a majority voters ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:10 am

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Mississippi approves flag with magnolia, ‘In God We Trust’

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi will fly a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase "In God We Trust," with voters approving the design ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 8:25 am

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Mississippi passes medical marijuana

Mississippi voters approve medical marijuana. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:56 am

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Biden, Trump locked in tight races in battleground states Tuesday night

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden were locked in tight races in battleground states across the country Tuesday night as ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:45 pm

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All four Mississippi U.S. House members will keep seats

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi is sending all four of its U.S. House members back to Washington. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:46 pm

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Republican US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith wins in Mississippi

JACKSON (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been reelected in Mississippi, defeating Democrat Mike Espy in a repeat of a 2018 special election. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:40 pm

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Trump again wins Mississippi, with its 6 electoral votes

JACKSON (AP) — President Donald Trump has won in Mississippi, with its six electoral votes. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 9:00 pm

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Mississippi’s Thomas airlifted to hospital after injury

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi freshman Damarcus Thomas was cleared for release after being airlifted to a Memphis hospital Monday following a practice injury. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, November 2, 2020 9:51 pm

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