News sports 2008-05-22 Andanh.com

Tigers use comeback to beat S.C.
Blake Dean's 10th-inning homer capped an LSU rally in the final two innings as the Tigers snatched a 5-4 victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday in the opening game of the SEC tournament.

What a comeback

Dubois: Relaxed LSU finds magic again

2008 Class B All-State Softball

2008 Class B All-State Baseball

BEST FOR LAST: ULM rallies for six runs in ninth to beat Middle Tennessee Thu, 22 May 2008 01:14:00 EST
LAFAYETTE — Dexter Fontenot was having a rough day.

Former champions flock to Jim Rivers Senior Tournament Thu, 22 May 2008 01:16:00 EST
Beautiful Squire Creek Country Club takes the golf spotlight today when a full field of 100 golfers tee it up in the first round of the 15th annual Jim Rivers Invitational.

ULM's Ward wins LSWA honors Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
ULM junior closer Derek Ward was named Louisiana Pitcher of the Week Wednesday morning by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Off to the races for Monroe Motor Speedway Thu, 22 May 2008 01:17:00 EST
With mounds of unpaved gravel still flanking the oval racetrack, General manager Jerry Smith announced a grand opening of May 31 for Monroe Motor Speedway.

Louisiana Tech men's basketball releases four Thu, 22 May 2008 01:16:00 EST
Dwayne Lathan walked into Louisiana Tech coach Kerry Rupp's office on Friday expecting to set up a summer workout schedule. He walked away without a scholarship.

West Monroe baseball's Coronado commits to Louisiana Tech Thu, 22 May 2008 01:16:00 EST
West Monroe senior pitcher Bunk Coronado has committed to Louisiana Tech.

LSU storms back to beat South Carolina in SEC opener Thu, 22 May 2008 01:08:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. — Blake Dean hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to cap a late comeback and give LSU a 5-4 victory over South Carolina Wednesday in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.

LSU knocks off Vanderbilt Thu, 22 May 2008 20:11:00 EST
Derek Helenihi hit a three-run homer and Blake Martin allowed four hits and one earned run in seven innings as LSU defeated Vanderbilt 8-2 today in the second round of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.

NSU baseball season ends Thu, 22 May 2008 16:51:00 EST
Northwestern State couldn't hold a lead in a 9-7 loss to UT-San Antonio today in the Southland Conference Tournament.

Saints' Grant player posts bond Thu, 22 May 2008 15:27:00 EST
New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant posted $10,000 bond today, a day after he was indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from a nightclub fight in February.

NSU adds Pineville pitcher Thu, 22 May 2008 11:43:00 EST
Pineville High School three-time All-State pitching star Kelee Grimes, who led the Lady Rebels to the brink of the Class 5A state title this season, will play collegiate softball at Northwestern State.

LSU stuns Gamecocks Thu, 22 May 2008 00:49:00 EST
The eighth-ranked Tigers waited until their last roll to score, tying the game in the bottom of the ninth 4-4, and then beat South Carolina 5-4 in the 10th on a Blake Dean's home run.

Centenary opens tourney play at ORU Thu, 22 May 2008 00:02:00 EST
Centenary Gents coach Ed McCann looks forward to his team's matchup tonight with Oral Roberts.

TPC Louisiana: Play golf where the pros play Thu, 22 May 2008 01:16:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS — Nearly a quarter of a century after Pete Dye made his incredible mark on the golf world with the inaugural TPC facility, Louisiana finally got its turn. Now, golfers in the state have their chance to play where the PGA Tour stars do.

T.O.: Expiring contract 'not a problem' Thu, 22 May 2008 00:29:00 EST
IRVING, Texas — Terrell Owens is talking about his contract again. Only this time, there's a twist.

LSU baseball shares the stage Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
The LSU Tigers are having to share the spotlight in the Birmingham area with a former LSU player from another sport.

13-course Audubon aims to draw travelers Thu, 22 May 2008 01:36:00 EST
As Louisiana continues its drive to stimulate tourism in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, state officials have tabbed a previously overlooked aspect of the Sportsman's Paradise as a key component. Golf.

Sun Belt Tournament rained out until Friday Thu, 22 May 2008 14:56:00 EST
Torrential rain and localized flooding has forced the remainder of Thursday''s Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship games to be postponed until Friday at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field.

Final home game cements Moody's legacy as Cajun Thu, 22 May 2008 00:38:00 EST
By the time Hunter Moody finishes his Ragin' Cajun baseball career, whatever day that may be for these streaking Cajuns, he'll do so with a handful of records and a room full of awards.

Grant still in N.O. Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
METAIRIE - Charles Grant participated in an offseason training session at the New Orleans Saints' headquarters Wednesday, a day after being indicted by a grand jury in Georgia on an involuntary manslaughter charge.

Dean's HR gives LSU dramatic win in 10th Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. - The closest gambling casino is 223 miles away in Tunica, Miss., but it might be worth the trip to the LSU baseball team.

Home on the range: Local clays shooting club hosts tourney Thu, 22 May 2008 00:40:00 EST
MAURICE - Ranked among the country's fastest-growing outdoor sports, sporting clays shooting is coming to the Acadiana area for one of the largest single-day events this weekend.

Heart-stopping rally for ULM Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
UL Monroe's clean-up hitter, Dexter Fontenot, just wanted another shot.

Jags handle UNO Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
New Orleans ended the regular season in underwhelming fashion at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, getting swept in a three-game series against UL to finish second in the Sun Belt Conference behind UL Monroe.

Quick start powers WKU past Owls Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
After the bats gave Western Kentucky an early lead, starting pitcher Matt Ridings took care of the rest.

USA's upset of top seed not overly surprising Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Some might see South Alabama's 14-2 win Wednesday over No. 2 seed UNO as a big upset.

Spotlight on Conservationist Virginia Van Sickle Burkett, Ph.D. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:39:00 EST
This week's spotlight shines on Virginia Van Sickle Burkett, D.F., Ph.D., U. S. Geological Survey.

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