CHRIS TALBOTT

Associated Press Writer
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Rack leads Mississippi St. past Maryland 84-55

Alexis Rack scored a career-high 43 points and led a defensive effort that forced 28 turnovers to lead No. 25 Mississippi State to a 84-55 win over Maryland.

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Clock runs out on LSU in 25-23 Ole Miss win

So many unusual things happened in the final 3 minutes of Mississippi's victory Saturday against No. 10 LSU, it got confusing.

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Rider scores 88-74 upset of No. 18 Mississippi St

Mike Ringgold and Novar Gadson scored 21 points each, and Rider pulled off the first big upset of the season by beating No. 18 Mississippi State 88-74 on Friday night.

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Taylor Swift wins CMA entertainer of the year

Taylor Swift made history at the Country Music Awards, becoming the youngest person to win entertainer of the year and the first solo female to win it in a decade.

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Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song

Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon.

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Houser makes leap from honky tonks to red carpet

Randy Houser has no illusions when it comes to the Country Music Association Awards.

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Darius Rucker shoots for country music milestone

Darius Rucker was just a young boy with a love for "Hee Haw" and FM radio when he made a discovery — and a decision — that would shape the rest of his life.

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Taylor's turn: Swift wins entertainer of the year

All four of the guys who lost to Taylor Swift for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards made a tactical error: They asked the crossover sensation to open for them in their concerts.

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Carrie Underwood looks for something different

Pop-country has made superstars out of acts like Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and more, but the term is not particularly endearing in Nashville, even to the artists who have come to define it.

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Mullen: SEC replay official blew call vs Florida

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen called for disciplinary action against the Southeastern Conference replay official who worked the Bulldogs' 29-19 loss to Florida after a Gators touchdown that might have been a fumble was not overturned.

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Mullen, Tebow square off as friendly enemies

It used to be Dan Mullen's job to build Tim Tebow up. Now, the Mississippi State coach's task is to tear down the Florida quarterback.

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Dixon drives Mississippi State past MTSU 27-6

Anthony Dixon rushed for 135 yards and spectacular two touchdowns to become Mississippi State 's career rushing leader, and the Bulldogs used a stifling defense to beat Middle Tennessee State 27-6 on Saturday.

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Garth Brooks' new gig not your old Las Vegas

Millions of fans wish they could've seen Garth Brooks where it all started at Willie's Saloon in Stillwater, Okla.

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Bulldogs' Dixon 48 yards shy of Norwood's record

Anthony Dixon was just a kid when he first heard the name Jerious Norwood eight years ago.

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2 Little Big Town members expecting 1st child

Country quartet Little Big Town is adding a member.

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No. 2 Alabama's defense smothering opponents

Alabama's plan for containing Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead was pretty simple: Hit him and hit him hard.

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No. 3 Alabama smothers No. 20 Mississippi 22-3

Mark Ingram rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown and No. 3 Alabama stuffed No. 20 Mississippi 22-3 on Saturday.

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Southern Miss loses QB Austin Davis for season

Southern Miss quarterback Austin Davis will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his left foot against UAB.

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Porter, La Tech run over Hawaii for 27-6 victory

Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley wrote an open letter to fans urging them to attend Wednesday night's game against Hawaii to see something special.

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Music Review: Avett Bros. may have special album

The Avett Brothers, "I and Love and You" (Columbia/American)

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Late goal-line stand lifts No. 7 LSU to 30-26 win

LSU coach Les Miles saw his team make a bunch of big plays against Mississippi State. He'll have to go to the film to see the biggest, though.

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