A big SEC matchup takes place in college football tonight when third ranked LSU faces 25th ranked Mississippi State in Starkville. The Tigers are 2-0 including a solid win over nationally ranked Oregon while Mississippi State is 1-1 after losing by seven points at the end of the game to …

The Philadelphia Phillies become the first team in the National League to clinch a playoff spot after they beat the Houston Astros 1-0 Wednesday. Roy Halladay (18-5) picked up the complete game win for the Phillies. Clayton Kershaw won his 19th game of the year as Los Angeles beats Arizona …

Gator football coach Will Muschamp said on Wednesday that running back Jeff Demps and defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd will both play Saturday against Tennessee. Demps has an injured shoulder and did not play after getting hurt early in last week’s game. Tight end Jordan Reed appeared to hurt his ankle …

A new coach in the NBA and a new Gator back on a big league roster highlights today’s Sports News And Notes… The Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA have announced a contract agreement to hire Rick Adelman as their new coach; problem is the league is still in a lockout. …

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera notched his 600th career save on Tuesday as the Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in Seattle. Rivera joins Trevor Hoffman as the only pitchers to get to 600 career saves; Hoffman is the all time leader with 601. In other baseball action, Justin …