News sports 2008-05-18 Andanh.com

GO FISH: Big Bass tournament kicks off on Ouachita River Sat, 17 May 2008 23:21:00 EST
The lie-detector test afterward didn't bother Chris Scott as much as winners' waiting area.

TASTE OF SUCCESS: With Sun Belt title in hand, ULM aims for postseason prize Sun, 18 May 2008 00:21:00 EST
ULM had its chance to dog pile in Omaha — and passed.

Louisiana Tech moves to regional softball finals Sat, 17 May 2008 23:23:00 EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Freshman Meghan Krieg worked her way out of a bases-loaded, seventh-inning jam to lift Louisiana Tech to a 2-1 win over Auburn Saturday evening at Aggie Softball Complex.

No. 16 LSU baseball wins 16th straight Sat, 17 May 2008 22:45:00 EST
AUBURN, Ala. — No. 16 LSU erased a 7-5 Auburn lead with a five-run seventh inning Saturday as the Tigers won their 16th straight game, 11-7, at Plainsman Park.

West Monroe product, Louisiana College reach Division III softball semifinals Sat, 17 May 2008 23:33:00 EST
SALEM, Vir. — The Louisiana College softball team moved to the semifinals of the NCAA III World Series with a 3-1 win over Cortland State (New York).

LSU softball reaches regional finals Sat, 17 May 2008 22:54:00 EST
BATON ROUGE —Yvette Girouard has been coaching women's softball for 28 seasons. Her teams have reached the College World Series five times and the Super Regionals twice. She has never had to have her team do what it has to do today in order to advance.

Tech baseball wins thriller at New Mexico State Sat, 17 May 2008 22:58:00 EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Louisiana Tech got three runs in the eighth inning to take the lead and held off a New Mexico State rally in the bottom of the ninth to take a 7-6 victory in the third of a four-game series on a very windy Saturday night at Presley Askew Field.

Big Brown cruises in Preakness Sat, 17 May 2008 22:36:00 EST
Saturday's Preakness Stakes proved two things.

Toms in the hunt at AT&T Classic Sat, 17 May 2008 22:34:00 EST
Holding a 54-hole lead isn't exactly the best way for Charles Howell III to win on the PGA Tour.

Former Loyola star Thomas finds home with Cavs Sat, 17 May 2008 23:49:00 EST
Three months ago, Billy Thomas was playing for the Colorado 14ers. Tonight, he will suit up for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are one victory away from securing a spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference finals.

LSU's Miles assembling another strong class Sat, 17 May 2008 22:33:00 EST
On signing day 2008 when LSU finished with the No. 11 class in the nation, according to both Rivals.com and ESPN.com, LSU coach Les Miles said the best time to get a No. 1 class or close to it is the year after winning the national championship - not the month.

Sports blow five-run lead; fall in 12 Sat, 17 May 2008 23:57:00 EST
Chris Thompson wanted to make sure his team realized he was earning his pay check. He had a trip to Bass Pro Shops on Saturday to cover and another possible journey to the outdoors superstore this morning.

College Baseball Roundup: LSU rallies to beat Auburn, 11-7 Sat, 17 May 2008 23:35:00 EST
AUBURN, Ala. — No. 16 LSU erased a 7-5 Auburn lead with a five-run seventh inning Saturday as the Tigers won their 16th straight game, 11-7, at Plainsman Park.

LSU needs 2 wins over La.-Lafayette today Sat, 17 May 2008 23:34:00 EST
gguibeau@gannett.com

LSWA All-State track and field teams Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-State track and field teams are announced.

Large crowd enjoys LaDowns' opening day Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
The 2008 Harrah's Louisiana Downs meeting opened with a bang on Saturday as long shot Roarin Heart went wire-to-wire under jockey Kirk LeBlanc to kick off an 82-day session that will continue through Oct. 18.

Sports briefs: Shreveport's Farris earns spot on U.S. Olympic team Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Shreveport's Kendrick Farris finished first at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Weightlifting on Saturday to secure his spot on the Olympic team.

On track: UL hammers LSU, 9-4 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:27:00 EST
Cajuns one win away from Houston's Super Regional

Legend of Verde keeps growing as Cajuns roll Sun, 18 May 2008 00:09:00 EST
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Big Brown dominates at Pimlico Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
BALTIMORE - Big Brown charged to the lead turning for home and then cruised down the stretch to win the Preakness on Saturday, still perfect and squarely pointed toward thoroughbred racing's first Triple Crown in 30 years.

Tigers want another shot at Brignac Sun, 18 May 2008 00:13:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - Ashley Brignac's pitched on several continents and won state and international championships, so she knows nothing comes as easy as it looks sometimes in the game of softball.

REGIONAL NOTEBOOK Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - The streak is over for LSU.

Tigers eliminate ECU 9-1 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:23:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - Yvette Girouard has been coaching women's softball for 28 seasons. Her teams have reached the College World Series five times and the Super Regionals twice. She has never had to have her team do what it has to do today in order to advance.

UL Notebook Sun, 18 May 2008 00:14:00 EST
The Sun Belt Conference Tournament field is set, and the host UL Ragin' Cajuns will open play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday against Troy.

Area awarded 10 All-Stars Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Let's just say that the West All-Stars will have a little bit of an Acadiana flavor when the LHSCA All-Star baseball weekend takes place May 23-24 at Bringhurst Park in Alexandria.

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