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Tigers open new stadium with shutout victory

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

The LSU softball team's 2009 home opener wasn't quite as beautiful as the stadium it was played in, but the Tigers will take it.No. 21 LSU (4-2) debuted the newly finished Tiger Park in front of an announced...

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...

New Orleans bidding for 2013 Super Bowl – 1:34 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 11, 2009

New Orleans is bidding to host the 2013 Super Bowl, Neworleanssaints.com writer Douglas Miller reported Wednesday. New Orleans last hosted a Super Bowl in 2002, when the New England Patriots beat the St....

Students required to reserve tickets for Auburn, Florida games – 4:11 p.m.

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
February 11, 2009

Students hoping to attend the LSU men's basketball team's home games against Auburn and Florida need to reserve tickets by Feb. 19, the Athletic Department announced Wednesday.Tickets can be reserved on...

Women’s basketball to donate money for breast cancer research – 4:05 p.m.

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
February 11, 2009

The LSU women's basketball team will donate $2 to Baton Rouge area cancer research for every student who attends Sunday's game at noon against No. 9 Florida, the LSU Athletic Department announced Wednesday.Admission...

Softball: Tigers excited about home opener in Tiger Park

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
February 11, 2009

LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard accepted the LSU job nine years ago with the promise of a new stadium for her team.Girouard will finally get her wish when the team opens the season Wednesday at 6 p.m....

Dickson’s brother garnering attention

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
February 11, 2009

By the time his college career ends, rising senior Richard Dickson will have set new heights for future tight ends at LSU. And if coach Les Miles and his staff have their way, they'll get his replacement...

Hornets’ Paul to start tonight against Boston – 6:00 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 11, 2009

New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul will start tonight against Boston, The Times-Picayune reported Wednesday evening.Paul has missed the past four games with a strained groin. The Hornets have gone...

Baseball: Pitching rotation set for first series

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
February 10, 2009

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri has announced the starting pitching rotation for the Tigers' opening series against Villanova on Feb. 20.LSU senior Louis Coleman will take the mound for LSU in its first...

Fans excited about recruiting class, make predictions

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
February 10, 2009

A week after the LSU football coach Les Miles and his staff hauled in one of the top recruiting classes in the country, Tiger fans are still oozing with excitement.Twenty-five high school seniors signed...

Football: LSU holds strong recruiting advantage in Louisiana

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
February 10, 2009

In recruiting, location may play as big a role as name recognition and past success.One of the reasons LSU was able to claim four straight Scout.com top-10 recruiting classes is the location of the program...

Saints, Hornets payments $27M shy

By Melinda Deslatte
The Associated Press
February 10, 2009

An executive with the group overseeing the Louisiana Superdome and the New Orleans Arena warned lawmakers Tuesday the state must find $27.5 million next year to fulfill contracts that keep the Saints and...