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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...

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...

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...

Rugby: Team dominates, continues quest for conference title

By Rob Landry
Sports Contributor
February 10, 2009

The No. 8 LSU rugby team took a giant step forward in its pursuit of a conference championship this weekend.The Tigers (2-0) defeated previously unbeaten Sam Houston State (2-1), 68-13, Saturday at the...

NBA: Grizzlies hand Hornets fifth loss in seven games

By The Associated Press
February 10, 2009

MEMPHIS –– The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of the short-handed New Orleans Hornets with another strong rebounding performance.O.J. Mayo had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, while...

The 6th Man: Alex Rodriguez broke my heart

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
February 10, 2009

I remember the exact moment when I lost my faith.It was Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at 10:01 CST when I got the text message that would forever change my perception about America's pastime."U hear bout arod?"...

Around the SEC: Basketball leaves Johnson restless

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 10, 2009

Trent Johnson doesn't sleep — he waits.The first-year LSU coach said he doesn't "know or really even count" how much he sleeps in a given night. His best guess was "maybe two or three hours."Between...