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OFFSEASON PREP FOOTBALL REPORT: Wossman Wildcats improve to climb out from the middle of pack Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
Superstition won't allow coach Vince Landrum to put a number on Wossman's chances.

Unexpected Olympian: Monroe's Breaux Greer could still make games Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:50:00 EST
Breaux Greer still has a chance to compete in the Olympics.

West Monroe product Clinton Shepard leaves slump behind to win players tour event Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
Louisiana Tech sophomore golpher Clinton Shepard has been in a slump of late, but it's safe to say he's broken out of it.

Former Techsters coach Leon Barmore headed for Museum of Champions Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
RUSTON - Legendary Louisiana Tech coach Leon Barmore will be one of five people inducted into the Ark-La-Tex Sports Museum of Champions on Aug. 16 at the Shreveport Convention Center.

Hornets complete contract extension with star guard Chris Paul Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:54:00 EST
The New Orleans Hornets announced on Wednesday that they have signed All-Star point guard Chris Paul to a contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Rookie lineman from Nebraska still waiting on deal with Saints Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:38:00 EST
New Orleans Saints rookie lineman Carl Nicks, a fifth-round pick from Nebraska, is still without a contract, but optimistic that a deal can be reached before camp starts in two weeks.

Tech's WAC check decreases Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EST
The 2008 disbursement check from the WAC was down compared to last year, despite the league getting a football team in a BCS bowl game for a second consecutive season.

King of the swamp Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:06:00 EST
Everything isn't always bigger only in Texas. The Atchafalaya at Idlewild represents Louisiana just fine, thanks. With its picturesque clubhouse (it's an Acadian-style cottage) to the magical and award-winning Robert von Hagge layout, your experience in the Atchafalaya Basin will be enjoyable no matter the score.

Paul says he never considered leaving New Orleans Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:25:00 EST
New Orleans star guard Chris Paul says he never had any plans to leave the city, contrary to what a lot of people believed.

Local AAU teams continue to fare well in national tournament Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:02:00 EST
The Louisiana Roundballers won their pool in the AAU 15-and-under national basketball tournament and will begin championship bracket play today.

Johnson hopes for good fortune near home Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:27:00 EST
He hasn't been back to survey the destruction, not that Zach Johnson really needs it.

Mickelson in Scotland for Open preparation Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:29:00 EST
Phil Mickelson has returned for his annual British Open warmup at the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond.

The Sports' lone star Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:53:00 EST
Ron Fenwick's rise to American Association All-Star began in the depths of a Shreveport winter. Fenwick's hard work paid off as he earned Shreveport's only selection to the American Association All-Star Game later this month in St. Paul, Minn.

Sports briefs: NSU hires Memphis assistant to coach softball Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
University of Memphis assistant coach Donald Pickett, who helped Tennessee-Chattanooga to three NCAA Tournament appearances and the brink of a Women's College World Series berth while on the Mocs' staff, was named the new head softball coach at Northwestern State on Wednesday.

Bill Gann's Harrah's Louisiana Downs selections for July 10 races Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
1st race—1-Margie Marie, 2-Illuminique, 3-Dixie Dust

St. Paul's Bolton shuts out Shreveport Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:33:00 EST
The Sports managed only three hits against Bolton (4-2) and were shut out 3-0 by St. Paul, keeping he Sports (4-5 in the second half) from matching their longest win streak of the season at three games.

Back on track: Delhomme's recovery is complete; check out photos now Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EST
If signing autographs was the final hurdle to Jake Delhomme's return as starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, consider Wednesday morning a success.

Fight for the Top 28: Possible TV deal has Cajundome execs reconsidering bid Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:51:00 EST
Cajundome Director Greg Davis said Lafayette's interest in resubmitting a bid for the Top 28 boys basketball tournament for the next two years could be jeopardized after learning Wednesday of the LHSAA's plan to televise state finals live.

Primitive action Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:51:00 EST
For the past two years, Danny Urieges has made the same six-hour drive from Carencro to Pattison, Miss., to use his primitive rifle.

Delhomme is proof to area youth dreams do come true Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:50:00 EST
Jarrett Phillips stood patiently in line, a Carolina Panthers helmet floating comfortably on his head.

Declining habitat impacts breeding ducks for 2008 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:50:00 EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its preliminary report on mid-continent breeding ducks and habitats, based on surveys conducted in May and early June. Total duck populations were estimated at 37.3 million breeding ducks on the surveyed area. This estimate represents a 9 percent decline over last year's estimate of 41.2 million birds, but remains 11 percent above the 1955-2007 long-term average.

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