News sports 2008-08-17 Andanh.com

ULM offensive line inconsistent in latest scrimmage Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:30:00 EST
Training camp ended for ULM Saturday morning with a lengthy scrimmage at Malone Stadium.

Quarterback play remains erratic at Grambling camp Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:27:00 EST
GRAMBLING — Quarterback play was erratic at Grambling's second scrimmage of training camp on Saturday.

Move over Mark!: Phelps wins 8th gold, eclipsing Spitz for Olympic record Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:51:00 EST
BEIJING — Michael Phelps crowned the greatest single Olympic performance with a win in the 4x100 medley relay.

Prep football: Oak Grove has promising returners Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:32:00 EST
The Oak Grove Tigers like to do things the traditional away.

Louisiana Tech to scrimmage today Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:35:00 EST
RUSTON Louisiana Tech head coach Derek Dooley is starting to see signs of his team healing up as the second-year coach continues preparation for the Aug. 30 season opener against Mississippi State.

McAllister returns but Texans edge Saints anyway Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:39:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS — Deuce McAllister made a promising return from his second knee reconstruction in three seasons, but the Saints running back's brief appearance wasn't enough to keep the Houston Texans from staying perfect in the preseason.

LSU's Hatch leaves scrimmage Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:37:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — The LSU quarterback derby took another turn Saturday with two weeks and counting to go before the season opener on Aug. 30 against Appalachian State.

Denver tops Dallas Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:47:00 EST
DENVER — No scribbled messages on his shoulder pads this time. No trash talk, either. Just Brandon Marshall letting his play do all the debating with a silenced Adam "Pacman" Jones.

McAllister promising, but Texans triumph, 31-27 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:46:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS — Deuce McAllister made a promising return from his second knee reconstruction in three seasons, but the Saints running back's brief appearance wasn't enough to keep the Houston Texans from staying perfect in the preseason.

Bulldogs expected to contend for national title Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
ATHENS, Ga. — Mark Richt couldn't hide his enthusiasm after he made the climb to the press box to watch Georgia's spring game in April.

Guilbeau's take on the Top 25 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:48:00 EST
For the third consecutive year, Glenn Guilbeau of Gannett News Service will be voting in the Associated Press poll. His poll will appear with the weekly AP poll throughout the 2008 season.

Rangers notebook: Texas' rookies struggle on the mound Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:59:00 EST
The Texas Rangers have been knocked seemingly forever for struggling to develop quality starting pitching.

Astros notes: Houston hopes for another hot August Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:58:00 EST
No Major League Baseball team has been hotter this month than the Astros.

Phelps secures single best Olympic feat Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
Eight events. Eight golds. Seven world records. U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps won an unprecedented eighth gold medal in the medley relay in world-record time on Sunday morning in Beijing.

LSU's Jones goes from homeless to Olympics Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:46:00 EST
BEIJING — Every morning, when the kids showed up for the church summer camp at the Salvation Army building in Des Moines, Iowa, Lolo Jones, her sister and brothers were already there.

Star Production scores emotional win Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:43:00 EST
Pat Boorhem's favorite horse, Star Production, hung on for dear life down the stretch to win the 100,000 Super Derby Prelude on Saturday at Louisiana Downs. The incredible moment was truly bittersweet. Pat Boorhem died on July 19 and now it's clearer to see how this amazing horse was able to hold on.

Prime time: Cajuns' defense proving to have some bite Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:25:00 EST
It only took Michael Desormeaux five snaps before the whispers started.

Saints defenseless in the Dome Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:27:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS - The more things change, the more they remain the same.

History: Phelps wins gold No. 8 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:28:00 EST
BEIJING - Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday to become the grandest of Olympic champions.

Fontenot powers SLC to open World Series Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - South Lake Charles' Kennon Fontenot dominated on the mound with 15 strikeouts and added a triple and single at the plate as the Southwest Region champ opened the Little League World Series with a 5-1 win over Mill Creek, Wash., on Saturday night.

Injury gives Lee extended 'go' Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - The LSU quarterback derby took another turn Saturday with two weeks to go before the season opener on Aug. 30 against Appalachian State.

Locals fall short in bids to medal at Olympics Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:29:00 EST
BEIJING - Shouts of "yeah, Erin" and "let's go, Erin," from a largely pro-Chinese crowd weren't enough to buoy Erin Blanchard into the finals of trampoline Saturday morning.

Davis captures LGA Senior Amateur Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:29:00 EST
CARENCRO - John Davis spent nearly two decades away from individual competitive golf. Work and other commitments were in the way.

Saints notes Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS - The long-anticipated return of tailback Deuce McAllister was a positive one for the Saints on Saturday night.

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