News sports 2008-07-06 Andanh.com

Northern light: Tech product Joe Smith runs again in Canadian Football League Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:32:00 EST
Joe Smith had nearly given up on football.

Thrown off: Injury thwarts Breaux Greer's hopes of spot on 2008 US Olympic team Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:34:00 EST
EUGENE, Ore. — Breaux Greer hadn't thrown the javelin in a meet all this year.

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith talks matters of faith in Monroe Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith credits his success to his faith.

ULM product Ben Sheets earns win No. 10 on season Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:39:00 EST
MILWAUKEE — Ben Sheets was shaky, and Pittsburgh did everything it could to wear him out.

New Orleans Hornets wrapping up first week of free agency Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:39:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS — After locking Chris Paul into an extension, the New Orleans Hornets head into the holiday weekend looking to land a free agent.

Area NFL products give back Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:24:00 EST
There's no sign of snow. Or Santa. Or a red-nosed reindeer. Yet as the temperature climbs toward triple digits, local NFL stars see summer as the true season for giving.

Venus takes sister act title Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:44:00 EST
Thrilled as she was to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship, Venus Williams dialed down her celebration.

Kyle Busch wins at wreck-filled Daytona Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:50:00 EST
Kyle Busch raced side-by-side with Carl Edwards in the closing laps at Daytona International Speedway, each driver running wide open toward the win.

Ex-LSU Carter reaches 200-meter final Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:36:00 EST
While the shocking exit of world champion Tyson Gay from the men's 200-meter dash may have sent shudders through USA Olympic Trials-goers Saturday, it may have opened the door another crack for Xavier "X Man" Carter.

National tennis tournament has local flavor Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:53:00 EST
The Boys' and Girls' 16 Intersectional Team Championship at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club will have a decidedly local flavor this year.

Pernice takes a one-shot lead at AT&T National Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:53:00 EST
Tom Pernice Jr. was easy to ignore Saturday in the AT&T National until he wound up in the lead.

Rangers Notes: Kinsler eyes All-Star bid Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:46:00 EST
With all the votes in and the results ready to be released today on TBS, Ian Kinsler's chances at starting the Major League Baseball All-Star Game can't be helped by what he does on the field.

Angela Park shoots 62 to move within 1 of leader in LPGA event Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:52:00 EST
Angela Park's final putt was as impressive as her round — an uphill birdie attempt from about 25 feet that capped a 10-under 62.

Sports slip back under .500 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:52:00 EST
EL PASO, Texas — The Shreveport Sports' up-and-down start to the second half of the American Association season continued Saturday night in El Paso.

Astros Notes: Team hopes to overcome poor first half Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:55:00 EST
Thud.

Top 28 update: Cajundome bids again Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:29:00 EST
Cajundome modifies bid for state tourney

Past should count for something Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:30:00 EST
Like just about everybody remotely interested in the Top 28 in this community, I was pretty shocked when the LHSAA's executive committee rejected Lafayette's bid to host the next wave of tournaments.

Rental fee biggest issue Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Tommy Henry wasn't the LHSAA commissioner when the executive committee rejected Lafayette's bid to host the Top 28 boys state basketball tournament for the next six years.

Gradnigo putting in the summer work Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Chris Gradnigo closed his freshman season at UL on a tear by topping the 20-point mark in three of his last five games. The Lake Charles native averaged 17.6 points over that stretch as the Ragin' Cajuns went 15-15 and shared the Sun Belt Conference's West Division title with Arkansas-Little Rock.

Borel wins No. 4500 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Calvin Borel became the 34th jockey in North American racing to reach the 4,500-win plateau when he guided William Carl's Screen Your Friend to a 1 1/4-length victory over a fast-closing Lyin' Heart in the 107th running of the $164,550 Bashford Manor Stakes (GIII) for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs.

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