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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 17, 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...

LSU sophomore outfielder Mikie Mahtook (8) runs in to the dugout after an at-bat during LSU’s 25-8 win against Centenary on Feb. 20.

Mahtook moves to fifth in batting order

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Writer
March 16, 2010

Mikie Mahtook knows how to get results, and now his work at the plate is being rewarded. The LSU sophomore right fielder started the season as the No. 7 batter in the lineup and moved to No. 5 in the lineup...

LSU nabs No. 7 seed in NCAA tourney

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

LSU junior guard Katherine Graham predicted the fate of the Lady Tiger basketball team before anyone else in Tiger Stadium's Lawton Room on Monday night.Graham whispered LSU's future to freshman guard...

Softball: LSU’s winning streak on the line against Ole Miss

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

Success is often measured by championships and the number of team victories.The No. 14 LSU softball team has enjoyed plenty of success so far this season, earning three tournament championships and 16...

Russell Shepard disqualified from running for SG – 1:34 p.m.

By Staff Reports
March 16, 2010

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

Softball: Shortridge named USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Week – 5:15 p.m.

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

LSU senior center fielder Kirsten Shortridge was named the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Week Tuesday by the Amateur Softball Association after the Tigers swept South Carolina last weekend. The...

Football: Toliver, Shepard headline spring wide receiving corps

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

Wide receivers are known for their propensity to attract attention for activities that don't involve catching passes.Some are good — touchdown celebrations — and others are bad — complaining...

Women’s basketball: Hightower named to Wooden Award final ballot, garners AP All-SEC honors

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

LSU senior guard Allison Hightower has been named to the final ballot of the John R. Wooden Award List. The ballot decides the Wooden Award All-American Team and Player of the Year. Hightower is one of...

Former Tigers have final performance in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
March 16, 2010

Eighteen members of LSU's 2009 senior class had one more chance to impress NFL scouts Monday at Pro Day.Players participated in three hours of drills with several goals in mind, from firmly establishing...

LSU freshman Kaitlin Burns serves the ball Sunday during a doubles match against Ole Miss at W. T. “Dub” Robinson Stadium.

Women’s Tennis: Lady Tigers to host Tulane, Grambling in doubleheader

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
March 16, 2010

LSU women's tennis coach Tony Minnis knew he was in for a challenge when he started the season.The Lady Tigers (4-9, 1-3 Southeastern Conference) had four members lose their eligibility last year and currently...

Softball: Shortridge earns SEC Player of the Week

By Chris Branch
Sports Writer
March 15, 2010

LSU senior outfielder Kirsten Shortridge was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week on Wednesday. Shortridge did impress during the week. The Keller, Texas, native went 8-for-11 at the plate,...

Baseball: SEC play to start this weekend

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Writer
March 15, 2010

Only the top eight Southeastern Conference baseball teams will earn a spot in the conference championship tournament in Hoover, Ala., in late May, but the road to a title starts now. SEC play starts this...