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ULM football off to fast start in recruiting Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Even as ULM's most recent signing class arrives on campus today, the recruits for 2009 are already lining up.

Prince column: Louisiana Tech memories of new Hall of Famer Fred Dean Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
While the NFL Hall of Fame induction of Ruston/Louisiana Tech great Fred Dean will draw attention nationwide, it also stirs many amazing memories back home.

College basketball: Early home games, regional foes highlight ULM men's schedule Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
Highlighted by games against regional foes and a total of 14 contests inside Fant-Ewing Coliseum, the 2008-09 ULM men's basketball schedule was released by Warhawk head coach Orlando Early on Wednesday afternoon.

NELA IN THE NFL: ULM's Chris Harris an emerging team leader with Carolina Panthers Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- When the Carolina Panthers opened training camp last year, rookie Jon Beason skipped workouts in a contract dispute, safety Chris Harris played for the Chicago Bears and Damione Lewis was a backup defensive tackle.

First-rounder Ellis takes part in first Saints practice after signing big deal Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:27:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — New Orleans Saints first-round pick Sedrick Ellis took a healthy amount of ribbing from his teammates on the defensive line as he arrived Wednesday at Millsaps College for training camp.

SAINTS CAMP: In second try, Meachem finally turning heads Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:04:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — The highlight of Robert Meachem's rookie season was a foot race against his older brother in a parking lot during Super Bowl week.

QB question marks Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:19:00 EST
State college football programs face similar dilemma — who will be the starting quarterback for the 2008 season?

Snoop Dogg, LSU's Miles get together Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:03:00 EST
Snoop Dogg, a rap music recording artist and producer from whose favorite slang saying is "izzle," donned an LSU jersey Wednesday and was a surprise guest at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club's monthly meeting that featured LSU football coach Les Miles as the speaker.

Black Bear: The Great Escape Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:08:00 EST
Don't be fooled by the quiet atmosphere of this course's surroundings, it's a bear.

Carmody takes comedy stage Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The latest in a long line of Art Carmodys, Art the fourth might land a job as a stand-up comedian if his NFL aspirations don't work out.

Ex-LSU QB Perrilloux adjusting to small-college life Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EST
Ryan Perrilloux could always make the plays. He just couldn't always make it to class, or sidestep trouble with the same ease off the field as he did on it.

Cowboys' Williams has great expectations Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:52:00 EST
OXNARD, Calif. — Roy Williams was only a rookie and just beginning to build his reputation as a hard-hitting safety the last time he was on the field with coach Dave Campo.

Saints' top pick joins camp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:04:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — New Orleans Saints first-round pick Sedrick Ellis took a healthy amount of ribbing from his teammates on the defensive line as he arrived Wednesday at Millsaps College for training camp.

Filly Superior Storm has turned out to be something special Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EST
It was barely a year ago that Superior Storm arrived at the barn of trainer Richard Jackson, a slight-looking 2-year-old filly, fresh off the farm of owner-breeder Jack Dickerson.

Golf roundup: Perry out to prove point at Ryder Cup Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:55:00 EST
For more than two decades, no one ever paid much attention to Kenny Perry unless he happened to be holding the trophy at the end of the week. Few players have won 12 times and nearly $26 million so quietly.

Ochoa out to spoil Sorenstam's party at Open Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:28:00 EST
With her powerful sense of competitive pride, Annika Sorenstam knows that none of her rivals will step aside at the Women's British Open just so she can win her final major.

No. 1's in Jackson: Ellis signs, impresses in first practice; See photo gallery Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:58:00 EST
Former Southern Cal defensive tackle brings presence to front four

UL signs star Houston RB Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:14:00 EST
Even with scholarship offers to play football at Alabama and Texas A&M, Yobes Walker realized he needed more time to make an informed decision.

Frith joining C-USA Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
If Ben Frith would have ended up pitching at Division III's Texas-Tyler, he certainly would have relished the opportunity to play college baseball.

The SEC's handful of rings Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:14:00 EST
When Florida football coach Urban Meyer walked into the meeting room in Destin, Fla., at the SEC's Spring Meetings he noticed something immediately.

New Saints additions on defense impress Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. - Saints coach Sean Payton likes what he sees of his team's defensive additions.

Dropping-off point: Atchafalaya River begins to go down Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
The Atchafalaya River at Butte La Rose held to its highest levels in July since 2004, but as of July 24 the water finally started to recede.

UL creating new position for athletics Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
UL's athletic department will have a new look starting in the 2008-09 academic year.

Miles and Snoop share some 'izzle' Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - Defending national champion LSU apparently has some "izzle" in addition to sizzle.

Spotlight on the Lafayette Kayak Fishing Club Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Lafayette Kayak Fishing (LKF) Club is a grassroots fishing club effort founded earlier this month.

Outdoors bulletin board Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Fishing report

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