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LSU dominates preseason All-SEC

CHSPC seeks 3rd straight title
The Hornets of Catholic Point Coupee seek their third consecutive title. Sports 2 catches up with the coach and members in Sports 2 a Days.

OFFSEASON PREP FOOTBALL REPORT: St. Frederick working in new offense Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:01:00 EST
St. Frederick coach Paul Guerriero is working with a new quarterback this season, but one who has seen the field plenty as a running back.

New women's basketball coach Drain brings former top assistant to Grambling Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:08:00 EST
GRAMBLING — New Grambling women's basketball coach Donnita Drain's first hire was a no-brainer.

Saints report: Overhauled defense puts stock in new talent Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:12:00 EST
Saints defensive end Will Smith is eager to get to training camp this week, where the NFL team is working to make up for last year's 7-9 record.

NEWS-STAR THROWBACKS: Former ULM coach Mike Vining and his 400th win Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST
Mike Vining retired in 2005 after 24 years as head men's basketball coach at ULM. This story originally published on Sunday, December 26, 2004, as he was approaching his 400th win.

Racing notebook: For fans and drivers, Monroe Speedway is a family affair Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:45:00 EST
Haddox, Freeland, Bell, Shirley, Plunk, Oakes, East, Nixon, and Patrick. What do these folks have in common?

Harrington overcomes injury, elements Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:55:00 EST
Padraig Harrington became the first European in more than a century to win golf's oldest championship two years is a row, smashing a pair of fairway metals into the par 5s Sunday that allowed him to pull away from mistake-prone Greg Norman and hold off a late charge by Ian Poulter for a four-shot victory.

Football kicks off with media days Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EST
College football fans can start getting their favorite sports fix as most major conferences hold their preseason media day gatherings this week.

Summer of transition for area athletic directors Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Troy Mathieu's decision to leave as Grambling's athletic director was surprising to some.

Sports' rally falls short against Diablos Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
At El Paso, Texas, the middle of the El Paso Diablos' lineup was too much for the Shreveport Sports. The Diablos' Nos. 3-7 hitters compiled 11 hits, seven RBIs and five runs as El Paso defeated Shreveport 8-5 on Sunday at Cohen Stadium.

Wings keep playoff hopes alive with victory Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
n Carmody, Cooper lead team to 80-69 win.

Poulter's game finally matches his bravado Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:49:00 EST
SOUTHPORT, England — Ian Poulter strolled quickly toward the parking lot at Royal Birkdale, his wife and their two young kids tailing along. Off in the distance, they were still cheering for Padraig Harrington as he posed with the claret jug on the 18th green under a slowly setting sun.

Nobody comes off a honeymoon and wins Open Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:46:00 EST
Jim Litke: SOUTHPORT, England — Greg Norman wasn't haunted by his past or worried about his future.

Harbaugh to play hardball Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:40:00 EST
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — At a time of year when the weather calls for a trip to the beach or a stroll on a golf course, John Harbaugh starts thinking about football.

Ardoin begins U.S. Junior Girls Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:02:00 EST
Kyndall Ardoin's tournament golf schedule is fairly light these days. The 17-year-old underwent a swing change at the end of last year and has been working her way toward a college career.

Greece, Germany join U.S. men's basketball group Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:38:00 EST
ATHENS, Greece — Greece, which stunned the United States two years ago, will join the Americans at the Olympics in a strong Group B, which now includes all three medalists from the last world championships.

Meet the press: Bustle and Desormeaux prepare for Sun Belt Media Days Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:02:00 EST
Michael Desormeaux took a break from a voluntary offseason workout early last week, his body dripping with sweat. As his UL football teammates continued the drill behind him, the senior quarterback described all the work the Ragin' Cajuns have put in over the past few months preparing for the 2008 season.

Kiwanis Jamboree schedule released Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
It's not like coaching football will be a new thing to Mac Barousse this fall.

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