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Lady Tigers open season at home in Tip-Off Classic

Dubois: Who are all these chaps out at LSU?

BUDDY BLAIR AWARD: OCS catcher Erin Tyler aims to be a pediatrician Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:54:00 EST
Softball may have been Ouachita Christian catcher Erin Tyler's first love at age 4 when she began T-ball, but as the years progressed she found she loved being around children just as much.

New running back is ULM's secret weapon Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:54:00 EST
With his long hair and bulging biceps, new ULM running back Rodney Lovett stands out in a crowd.

ULM basketball lands first commitment Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:53:00 EST
The ULM basketball program gained its first commitment for 2008-09 with a pledge from O.P. Walker shooting guard Colby Carr.

New Orleans Saints sign center Rob Hunt and guard Isaiah Ross, release two other linemen Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EST
The New Orleans Saints signed a pair of free agent offensive linemen Tuesday, adding to the roster center Rob Hunt and guard Isaiah Ross.

Five LSU football players receive pre-season honors Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:11:00 EST
Five members of the LSU football team — three on defense and two on offense — have been named to watch lists for the 2008 Maxwell and Bednarik Awards, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Monday. Headlining the list of LSU's candidates for the Bednarik Award is senior defensive end Tyson Jackson, who has already been named as a preseason All-America selection. The other two Tigers on the Bednarik list include senior linebacker Darry Beckwith and junior defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois. LSU senior wide receiver Demetrius Byrd and junior running back Keiland Williams are among 75 players from across the country named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award, which goes to the most outstanding collegiate football player.

Updated: Favre calls ESPN report 'all rumor' Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:40:00 EST
Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."

Mudbugs ownership, front office changes linked Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:31:00 EST
John Madden, currently the 50-percent controlling owner, has a new GM in mind for the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. However, he's not positive if he'll own the team to hire him.

More world records fall at U.S. swim trials Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:20:00 EST
Michael Phelps just missed setting another world record at the U.S. Olympic trials. Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol showed him how to do it.

Shreveport's Looney just misses 200 butterfly finals at Olympic trials Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:19:00 EST
Shreveport's Robert Looney finished ninth in the 200-meter butterfly semifinals at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday. The top eight qualified for the finals and a shot at an Olympic berth.

Jimmy Watson: Baby bear finds no room at the inn Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:06:00 EST
The odor of sausage and biscuits wafting from the lobby of Ruston's Fairfield Inn on Tuesday morning came close to resulting in a dramatic confrontation.

Get Hooked on Fishing Day draws crowd to Caddo Lake Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:08:00 EST
A steamy Saturday morning didn't stop approximately 275 children, volunteers, parents and Caddo Parish Parks Department personnel from participating in the 17th annual "Get Hooked on Fishing" day.

Outdoors briefs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST

Huntington's Jones headed to UAPB Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:15:00 EST
On the basketball court at Huntington High School, Kyle Jones was part of a family affair, playing for his father, Mack.

Sports lose late to Fort Worth Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:16:00 EST
The Sports rallied from a three-run deficit, only to lose in the ninth inning, 6-4, to Fort Worth in the opening game of the second half at Fair Grounds Field on Tuesday.

Venus, Serena on collision course at Wimbledon Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:04:00 EST
Breakfast at Wimbledon is looking increasingly likely, and perhaps touchy, for Venus and Serena Williams.

Splitting it up Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
OPELOUSAS -For the second time, the 42nd running of the D.S. "Shine'' Young Memorial Futurity will be split into two races.

UL basketball adds Lamar to slate Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The UL men's basketball team recently added another non-conference game to the 2008-09 schedule and is close to finalizing another one.

Smith following early path of previous locals Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Some of the Acadiana area's top success stories in professional golf had that success early in their careers.

Hornets close to deal with Paul Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS - Chris Paul's agent plans to travel to New Orleans on Wednesday with the intention of completing a contract extension that would keep the All-Star and Team USA point guard with the Hornets for an additional three to five years.

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