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NFL: Patten dropped from Saints

By The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says the team has dropped 34-year-old wide receiver David Patten after two seasons.It was the Saints' first major roster move of the offseason.This...

Recruiting: Five-star RB Brown considering LSU – 12:31 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 12, 2009

LSU may be in the running to sign Rivals.com five-star running back Bryce Brown, The Times-Picayune reported Wednesday evening. The Witchita, Kan., native verbally committed to Miami in Feb. 2008 but has...

The 6th Man: NBA has the best all-star weekend in sports

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
February 12, 2009

This weekend is going to be awesome.It's not all the Valentine's Day extracurricular activities arousing my interests. It's the greatest all-star weekend in professional sports.The NBA will be holding...

Football: Yanowsky hired to replace Henson – 6:03 p.m.

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

LSU has hired Don Yanowsky as its new tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator, the LSU athletic department announced today.The position opened up when Josh Henson left LSU to be the co-offensive line...

Athlete couples share more than sport

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

It can be a challenge for college students to balance academic commitments and dating.Try being a student athlete — dealing with practice, traveling and school work.But for rising senior soccer player...

Football: Tigers hire new assistant coach

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

LSU has welcomed a new addition to its football coaching staff, the LSU Athletic Department announced Thursday.Dan Yanowsky will take over as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator in place of Josh...

Saints cut receiver Patten – 5:22 p.m.

By Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says the team has dropped 34-year-old wide receiver David Patten after two seasons.It was the Saints' first major roster move of the offseason.This...

Favre announces retirement after 18 seasons in NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr.
The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Brett Favre swears this is the real deal — no more last-minute comebacks.The 39-year-old quarterback retired again Wednesday and insisted he won't look back. Well, at least...

Coaches trade roses for clipboards on Valentine’s Day

By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson has many reasons to be in love with his first season in Baton Rouge.The Tigers have won eight of their past nine games and have positioned themselves on the brink...

MLB: Selig: Rodriguez’ steroid use ‘shamed the game’

By Ronald Blum
The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bud Selig says Alex Rodriguez has "shamed the game," though the baseball commissioner indicated no plans to punish the three-time AL MVP."I am saddened by the revelations," Selig...

Men’s basketball: Spencer won’t play against Ole Miss – 5:35 p.m.

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

Sophomore point guard Bo Spencer will miss Saturday's game against Ole Miss with a high ankle sprain, according to LSU coach Trent Johnson."He's still on crutches for protective reasons, but it looks like...

New Orleans Hornets forward David West, right, battles Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis, left, in the first half of their game in New Orleans on Wednesday. The Hornets lost 89-77.

Celtics spoil Paul’s return to starting lineup, 89-77

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Not even the return of the Hornets' Chris Paul or the departure of Boston's Ray Allen could stop the Celtics from winning yet again on the road.Paul Pierce scored 30 points and...