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Louisiana Tech's Dooley to run fast-paced training camp Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:31:00 EST
RUSTON — Louisiana Tech begins training camp today, and players new to the program may be in for a surprise when they participate in their first Derek Dooley practice.

GEARED UP: LSU football players report to training camp for new year Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:06:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — Football fans just wait for the games. Football coaches and players have to do the work.

Prep football: Players begin reporting for first practice Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:29:00 EST
It may be a couple of weeks until high school jamborees mark the official start to the 2008 prep season for fans.

SAINTS CAMP: New Orleans defense shows growth Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:30:00 EST
JACKSON, Miss. — Though the first-team offense scored on both of its series and the third-team offense drove into the red zone, the New Orleans defense as a whole outperformed the offense in Saturday's scrimmage at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Racing notebook: Monroe Speedway crew springs to action after fire Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:28:00 EST
The Late Model division had a little spark in the feature race. Coming out of turn 3, #8 driven by Keith Warner and #602 driven by D. W. Goodman collided. The 8 car spun around after some contact and was then hit head on. The impact apparently broke a fuel line and the car caught on fire. Keith excited the vehicle safely and later was checked out by the paramedics.

LSU players report for new season Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:52:00 EST
BATON ROUGE— Football fans just wait for the games. Football coaches and players have to do the work.

Thorpe to sue French newspaper over drug claims Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:50:00 EST
SYDNEY, Australia — Five-time Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe has decided to pursue legal proceedings against a French newspaper and journalist he alleges defamed him by publishing claims he used performance-enhancing drugs.

Marshes sweep RCT Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:47:00 EST
Brandon Marsh won the men's portion of the 28th River Cities Triathlon and later was joined by his wife, Amy, in the winner's circle. It marked the second Shreveport-Bossier City race the Marshes have swept in the last three months.

Jimmy Watson: Wings' 'D' closes down game Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:48:00 EST
While the arena game is designed for offense, and kickoff returns for scores happen more often indoors than they do in the outside game, Chavis McCollister's performance on Saturday was certainly an aberration.

Roy Lang III: Sports left with diehards in the stands Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:07:00 EST
The Shreveport Sports, despite holding a pair of five-run leads, edged the Fort Worth Cats 9-8 in a thrilling 12-inning affair Sunday night. Hours earlier, however, the Sports were trumped by Mother Nature.

Gametime Rockies roll in Wichita Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:58:00 EST
WICHITA, Kan. -- The Gametime Rockies rolled to a mercy-rule win over the Park City (Kan.) Cowboys, 12-2, here on Sunday.

Shin wins Women's British Open by 3 strokes Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
SUNNINGDALE, England -- What was billed as Annika Sorenstam's farewell to the majors turned into yet another showcase for the young stars from Asia.

New Speedos bring laser-like results for swimmers Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:42:00 EST
Growing up, Speedo was synonymous with the old guy at the pool wearing the skimpy bathing suit much to the giggly amusement of all the kids.

Singh wins his first World Golf Championship Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:05:00 EST
AKRON, Ohio -- Vijay Singh raised both hands over his head when he saw his 3½-foot par putt swirl into the cup for a one-shot victory, a familiar sight for someone who has won 32 times on the PGA Tour.

La. Tech, NSU football players ready for start of practice Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:58:00 EST
RUSTON — Louisiana Tech head coach Derek Dooley welcomed 95 players to campus Sunday as the Bulldogs reported one day before opening fall drills.

Back on campus: UL football players return; check out UL football live chat recap Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:04:00 EST
Bustle says Ragin' Cajun players brimming with enthusiasm

Patin leaves Texas to play for Cajuns Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:50:00 EST
Despite spending the last 10 years in Texas, Montana Patin still considers herself a Louisiana girl. That's what makes the fact she is transferring to UL to play softball that much more special.

Tigers get '08 started Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - Football fans just wait for the games. Football coaches and players have to do the work.

Softball lands commitments from Texas Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Since committing in the spring to sign with UL's softball program, Britni Soria helped convince travel ball teammate Sarah Draheim to make a similar pledge to the Ragin' Cajuns.

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