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New Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian points downfield as he works with his team on practice drills, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, on the first day of NCAA college football practice.

Football: Sarkisian prepares Huskies for season opener against LSU after winless 2008

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
August 31, 2009

Steve Sarkisian received two early Christmas presents last December. First, Washington named him as its new football coach Dec. 6. Then he learned of his team's first opponent — LSU.The former was...

The volleyball team waits in a Nebraska airport. They could not get a flight to New Orleans because of Hurricane Gustav. Instead they flew to Tennessee to wait out the hurricane.

LSU teams reflect on experiences during Hurricane Gustav, ranging from schedule changes to parties

By David Helman
Sports Writer
August 30, 2009

LSU football coach Les Miles addressed a dingy cinder-block room full of reporters in the bowels of Tiger Stadium on Aug. 30 last year.The reason for the gathering was a football game, but the lone thought...

LSU football coach Les Miles speaks at a press conference Aug. 4, 2009. Miles holds press conferences on Mondays druing the season.

Football: Miles preparing team for opener

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
August 30, 2009

To see a video of Les Miles' press conference, click here.Sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson will start in the Tigers' season opener against Washington in Seattle on Saturday, coach Les Miles said...

Football: Michigan coach denies claims of NCAA violations

By The Associated Press
August 30, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said Monday his football program has abided by NCAA rules, despite allegations from anonymous players and former players who say the team has...

Golf: Woods suffers defeat at The Barclays tournament

By The Associated Press
August 30, 2009

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Much to his chagrin, Tiger Woods has put some suspense back into golf.Give him the lead going into the final round of the major, and victory is no longer as certain as death,...

Football: Saints expect Bush, Thomas ready for opener – 12:16 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 30, 2009

Saints coach Sean Payton told the New Orleans Times-Picayune on Monday that he expects the team's two primary running backs, Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas to be ready for the team's season opener in two...

Basketball: Mississippi State center Varnado in hospital for tests – 3:17 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 30, 2009

JACKSON, Miss. (AP)—Mississippi State center Jarvis Varnado is in the hospital undergoing tests after falling ill during a morning workout. Varnado felt nauseous and was first taken to a doctor Monday...

Football: Jefferson officially named starter at QB – 2:07 p.m.

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
August 30, 2009

LSU football coach Les Miles said sophomore quarterback Jordan Jefferson will be the starter in Saturday's game at Washington. During Monday's press conference, Miles said he doesn't expect sophomore quarterback...

Volleyball: Cooper named SEC Defensive Player of the Week – 3:47 p.m.

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Writer
August 30, 2009

LSU senior middle blocker Brittnee Cooper was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after her performance in the Shamrock Invitational in South Bend, Ind. this past weekend. This...

Tennis: Federer, Serena Williams begin US Open title defenses

By The Associated Press
August 30, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer and Serena Williams began their U.S. Open title defenses Monday with easy wins in matches that will probably stick only in the memories of the players they beat.Federer...

Football: Former Tiger Stewart dies at 97 – 2:34 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 30, 2009

Marvin "Moose" Stewart, who was an All-American center for the LSU football team's 1935 and 1936 Southeastern Conference championship died today at the age of 97 in Pebble Beach, Calif. Stewart was...

Soccer: Bush named to national team of the week – 5:47 p.m.

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
August 30, 2009

LSU senior defender Nikki Bush was named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com national team of the week today for her outstanding play in the Tigers' 3-0 shutout win against Southern Miss on Friday.Bush had two...