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Former LSU running back Richard Murphy, right, runs a drill at practice March 4, 2010, while running backs coach Frank Wilson tries to knock the ball away.

Football: Murphy, Ridley compete for top running back spot

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
March 17, 2010

It's like a movie.An injured veteran and a largely unknown former fullback fill in for one of the most successful athletes to take a handoff at LSU. That's the backfield situation heading into the 2010...

Dates announced for 2010 Tiger Tour

By Staff Reports
March 17, 2010

LSU football coach Les Miles will make 11 stops around the region this spring, as the dates have been set for LSU's annual Tiger Tour. The tour will also feature LSU Chancellor Dr. Michael Martin, LSU...

Football: Team starters beginning to form at spring practices

By Mark Clements
Sports Contibutor
March 17, 2010

The LSU football team's secondary only lost one starter from 2009 to the NFL draft with the departure of safety Chad Jones.With large shoes to fill, defensive coordinator John Chavis and the coaching staff...

Golf: McChrystal, Loupe recognized as SEC male, femal golfers of the week

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
March 17, 2010

LSU junior golfers Megan McChrystal and Andrew Loupe were recognized as the Southeastern Conference's male and female golfers of the week after their performances in the Louisiana Classics tournament and...

LSU junior outfielder Leon Landry hits a home run during the second inning of the Tigers’ 10-3 victory against Nicholls on Wednesday at Alex Box Stadium. Landry went 2-3 at bat against the Colonels.

Baseball: Tigers use fourth-inning scoring burst for victory

By Chris Branch
Sports Writer
March 17, 2010

Forget deja vu.The LSU baseball team (13-2) overcame a sluggish start to thwart Nicholls State's attempt at a repeat of last year's victory in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers used a fourth-inning outburst...

Saints coach Payton suing former player over investment – 3:27 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 16, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and his wife have sued the team's former long snapper over a $144,000 investment tied to a now-defunct movie studio. The federal suit...

LSU junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson, center, hands the ball off to junior fullback Stevan Ridley during spring practice March 1, 2010, in the Indoor Practice Facility.

Football: Jefferson manages, leads offense during spring practice

By By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

The quarterback position for the 2009 LSU football team was anything but flashy.Quarterback Jordan Jefferson controlled the reins for the Tiger offense as a sophomore last season and averaged the second-fewest...

LSU sophomore center Patrick Lonergan (64) and junior offensive guard Josh Dworaczyk (68) work on blocking drills during practice Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football: Offensive line starts spring practice fresh after poor 2009

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

LSU's offensive linemen have been working on a particular blueprint during spring practices.The blueprint calls for fundamental changes after the line gave up the most sacks in the Southeastern Conference...

 

Football: Shepard ineligible to run for SG office

By By Staff Reports
March 16, 2010

Sophomore Russell Shepard can no longer run for University Court, Student Government Commissioner of Elections Alexis Sarver said Tuesday.Shepard, a wide receiver on the football team, was on the "Geauxing...

PGA: Woods to return for Masters

By The Associated Press
March 16, 2010

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods said Tuesday he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold standard...

The Chicago Bears introduced recently signed free agents, from left, running back Chester Taylor, defensive end Julius Peppers, and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall on Friday, March 5, 2010, in Lake Forest, Ill.

Famous Amos: Jets’ offseason moves make them title favorites

By Amos Morale
Sports Columnist
March 16, 2010

LaDainian Tomilinson might as well get his finger sized now.It'll be one less thing he'll have to cross off his to-do list come winter 2011. By then he'll probably be busy with all of the interviews, public...

Women’s Basketball: Five Lady Tigers to compete at NCAA championships

By Katherine Terrell
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

Whether at home or 900 miles away, opportunity awaits LSU's female swimmers.The Lady Tigers have worked all season to get to West Lafayette, Ind., the site of the 2010 Women's NCAA Championship. Now they...