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ALL NORTHEAST: Neville, Ouachita Christian top 2008 softball teams Sun, 25 May 2008 23:55:00 EST
Three years after coach Jeff Tannehill took over the Neville softball program, they landed in this year's state tournament in Sulphur for the first time in school history.

Sterlington's Threlkeld chooses new career, team Sun, 25 May 2008 23:57:00 EST
Mark Threlkeld decided he wanted to be an engineer, rather than a doctor. Which means he's going to be a Bulldog, rather than a Wildcat.

LSU wins SEC; streak alive at 20 Sun, 25 May 2008 23:59:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. -- Those gold jerseys needed a good washing.

LSU gets back in 'The Box' for NCAA regional Mon, 26 May 2008 08:11:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. -- LSU will have another NCAA Regional at the original Alex Box Stadium, but LSU coach Paul Mainieri thinks he will have a chance at two.

WAC BASEBALL: Fresno State pulls a three-peat Sun, 25 May 2008 23:53:00 EST
RUSTON — Fresno State captured its third consecutive WAC baseball tournament championship on Sunday, defeating Nevada 6-4.

Former Tech quarterback Zac Champion signs with Canadian Football League team Sun, 25 May 2008 10:13:00 EST
The CFL's British Columbia Lions have signed Louisiana Tech quarterback Zac Champion, who will compete with holdover Gino Guidugli for the No. 3 spot behind presumptive starters Jarious Jackson and Buck Pierce.

LSU learns regional foes Mon, 26 May 2008 11:44:00 EST
LSU will welcome Texas Southern, New Orleans and Southern Miss to the Baton Rouge Regional beginning Friday at 1 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU piles on another title Mon, 26 May 2008 00:08:00 EST
LSU performed its first dog pile in four years and took a cold Powerade team shower after winning its first Southeastern Conference Tournament title since the last glory year of 2000 with an 8-2 victory over Ole Miss Sunday in front of 11,123 at Regions Park.

Airhogs' rally sinks Sports Sun, 25 May 2008 23:14:00 EST
Take an umpiring crew down one member, add in a disputed home run call in the ninth inning of a tight game and you have a recipe for disarray.

Mickelson wins at Colonial Sun, 25 May 2008 22:56:00 EST
Another memorable shot, and another victory, for Phil Mickelson's impressive ledger.

SEC Tournament Notes: LSU back in hosting business Sun, 25 May 2008 23:25:00 EST
LSU will have one more NCAA Regional at the original Alex Box Stadium, but LSU coach Paul Mainieri thinks he will have a chance at two.

Glenn Guilbeau: LSU has that '90s feeling Sun, 25 May 2008 22:57:00 EST
I love the '90s, like they say on VHI. That's why the rebirth of the LSU program happening right before our eyes in recent weeks has been so captivating.

Sports briefs: Fresno State claims third consecutive WAC title Sun, 25 May 2008 23:49:00 EST
RUSTON — The Fresno State baseball team captured its third straight WAC tournament championship on Sunday by defeating the University of Nevada 6-4 at J.C. Love Field.

Star search: Cajuns return home to a hero's welcome Sun, 25 May 2008 23:48:00 EST
Flashes of lightning danced across the dark sky as a crowd of nearly 50 people waited patiently outside the front gates of UL's Lamson Park late Saturday night. About 30 minutes later, just before 11 p.m., a charter bus carrying the Ragin' Cajun softball team finally pulled into the parking lot.

LSU's 20th straight win lands title Sun, 25 May 2008 23:57:00 EST
The Tigers will enter the Baton Rouge Regional as the hottest team in the nation after knocking off Ole Miss, 8-2, to win the SEC tournament title on Sunday.

Big Brown develops crack in left hoof Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Triple Crown contender Big Brown has developed a quarter crack on the inside of his front left hoof, but trainer Rick Dutrow told reporters Sunday that he is confident the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner will be "100 percent" for the June 7 Belmont Stakes in New York.

Reflecting on magical journey for the Cajuns Sun, 25 May 2008 23:47:00 EST
It's almost comical to look back on, but today, as UL begins preparations for its fifth trip to the Women's College World Series, it's nice to know that job security is intact for the Cajuns' husband-and-wife coaching tag team of Michael and Stefni Lotief.

STM sporting deep, talented receiving corps Mon, 26 May 2008 00:35:00 EST
Over the years, the St. Thomas More Cougars have never been known as a one-dimensional offense.

Recent renaissance may be just the beginning Sun, 25 May 2008 23:47:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. - I love the '90s, like they say on VH1. That's why the rebirth of the LSU program happening right before our eyes in recent weeks has been so captivating.

SEC notebook Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. - LSU will have one more NCAA Regional at the original Alex Box Stadium, but LSU coach Paul Mainieri thinks he will have a chance at two.

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