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Sun Belt storylines plentiful for '08 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:41:00 EST
The Sun Belt Conference is growing, both in size and prominence, in its eighth year of football competition.

ULM women's basketball stunned by players arrest Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:40:00 EST
ULM women's basketball coach Mona Martin knew that junior guard Regena Jackson was battling personal problems.

SAINTS CAMP: McAllister has MRI on knee after missing practice Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:41:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — Saints running back Deuce McAllister unexpectedly sat out a practice this morning because he had fluid drained from his surgically repaired left knee, then the Saints sent him for an MRI.

New Orleans Saints' hard offseason work shows Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — Jobs were in jeopardy on the Saints' defense.

LSU product Glenn Dorsey signs with NFL's Kansas City Chiefs Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:42:00 EST
RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Glenn Dorsey walked up and shook hands with the man who'd just made him rich.

LSU's Helms says team is improving every day Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:53:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. — Not in his closet, but almost everywhere else on the LSU football team center Brett Helms sees empty cleats that may not be re-fitted on someone else just right.

Academics could sideline Grambling QB Landers Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EST
Quarterback Brandon Landers, a three-year letterman at Grambling State, will likely miss next season over an academic issue.

Astros notes: Houston's bullpen is mightier with Sampson Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:50:00 EST
Chris Samspon's tenure as a starter wasn't much to write home about. But as a reliever, he's adding a new chapter to his career.

Rangers notes: Texas in an unsettling position Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:50:00 EST
As Texas and Oakland continue to flip-flop positions in the American League West, the Rangers find themselves with a conundrum "" should they buy or sell at baseball's non-waiver trade deadline?

Harrah's Louisiana Downs notes: Champions Day looms for state's best Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:45:00 EST
Never let it be said that these are the dog days of August. Not, at least, if you happened to have a barn full of Louisiana breds.

Bill Gann's Harrah's Louisiana Downs selections for July 27 races Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:45:00 EST
1st race—1-Skillz, 2-Zava Jack, 3-Ghost Ruler

Saints' McAllister has MRI, limited work Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EST
After experiencing stiffness and soreness in his surgically repaired left knee Friday at training camp, Saints running back Deuce McAllister underwent an MRI Saturday morning to determine if his road to recovery just got bumpier.

Shreveport roller hockey team takes title Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EST
Top Shelf Hockey League of Lafayette had swept the championships of four different age divisions in the first two inline hockey tournaments of a five-tournament series.

Bell's story should inspire us all Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Kenta Bell wasn't supposed to be on the United States Olympic track team this year.

Sports fall to Lincoln again Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Who's afraid of an 0-12 pitcher?

Sports briefs: ULM boots Jackson from women's hoops team Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Regena Jackson, a leading scorer on the Louisiana-Monroe women's basketball team last season, was arrested early Saturday for firing a gun from an apartment balcony, a university spokeswoman said, and was dismissed from school.

NFL's latest failure: Petrino follows in Saban, Spurrier's footsteps Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:20:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. - New Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino used the exact same words in describing his sudden exit from the NFL last season as Alabama coach Nick Saban used last year here at the Southeastern Conference Media Days.

Reggie's ready to turn corner Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. - Since the day the Saints made him the No. 2 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, running back Reggie Bush has been billed as the next big thing.

Abbeville prep star sentenced Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS - A former Tulane University football player convicted of attempted manslaughter for his role in a brawl outside a Bourbon Street nightclub was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.

An old dog ready to try a new trick Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:29:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. - Maybe coach Tommy Tuberville finally has enough clout at Auburn to do what he plans to do this season.

LSU picked 2nd in West; Florida the overall No. 1 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:29:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. - The defending national champions of college football will not repeat as champions of their own division, according to media polled at the Southeastern Conference Media Days this week.

Porter signs deal; top pick Ellis still not in camp Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. - When the New Orleans Saints made their way to Millsaps football stadium for Friday's afternoon practice, rookie cornerback Tracy Porter took the field for the first time in training camp.

SLYSI Mustang eyeing deep run Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Donnie Boutin has been watching his SLYSI Mustang team grow over the last couple of summers.

Reality Check: Sun Belt needs better attendance to become a legit player in bowl season Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:49:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS

McAllister's knee passes MRI Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:51:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. - After experiencing stiffness and soreness in his surgically repaired left knee Friday at training camp, Saints running back Deuce McAllister underwent an MRI Saturday morning to determine if his road to recovery just got bumpier.

Miles' rating lags in SEC Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
HOOVER, Ala. - LSU coach Les Miles continues to enjoy soaring popularity by fans and media in his home state, but he also con-

Dorsey signs with Chiefs Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
RIVER FALLS, Wis. - Glenn Dorsey walked up and shook hands with the man who'd just made him rich.

More work needed: DU banquet focuses on coastal woes Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:52:00 EST
Amidst all the partying and celebration of the Louisiana chapter of Ducks Unlimited in Lafayette last weekend came a reminder of just how important each volunteer is and how far they still have to go protect ducks and their way of life.

Spotlight on The Mudbug Nationals Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
This week's spotlight shines on the Mudbug Nationals, an annual watercraft get together that ends with high-speed racing.

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