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LSU recruits named Parade All-Americans — 11:18 a.m.

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
January 21, 2009

Four LSU commitments have made the Parade All-American team — quarterback Russell Shepard (Houston), safety Craig Loston (Aldine, Texas), running back Michael Ford (Leesville) and offensive tackle...

The Sixth Man: LaFell made the right choice

By Johanathan Brooks
Columnist
January 21, 2009

Look at the big brain on Brandon LaFell.When ESPN broke the news last week that the junior wide receiver would skip his senior season for the fame and fortune of the NFL, I thought it was a great idea...

Chancellor likely to shuffle lineup in coming weeks

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
January 21, 2009

LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor addressed the media Tuesday  at Walk On's Bistreaux and Bar, discussing the status of sophomore forward Katherine Graham and his team's matchup Thursday...

Basketball: Mitchell, Hightower named LSWA Players of the Week – 7:39 p.m.

By Staff Reports
January 20, 2009

LSU basketball players Tasmin Mitchell and Allison Hightower were named Louisiana Sports Writers Association Players of the Week, the Athletic Department announced Tuesday. Mitchell, a junior from Denham...

LSU Volleyball begins offseason workouts – 1:50 p.m.

By LSU Athletic Department news release
January 20, 2009

The LSU volleyball team began small group practices Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming spring season.The Tigers will practice twice a week in small groups before team workouts begin on March 11. LSU...

Lady Tigers set “Bookmark Game” for Feb. 1 - 1:44 p.m.

By LSU Athletic Department news release
January 20, 2009

The LSU and Auburn women's basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1 features the annual "bookmark game" promotion sponsored by The Advocate. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. CST in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.Baton...

Softball: Coaches pick Florida to win SEC - 1:38 p.m.

By LSU Athletic Department news release
January 20, 2009

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A poll of the Southeastern Conference coaches revealed the Florida Gators are the preseason favorites to win the 2009 SEC Softball title, the conference announced Tuesday. The Gators...

LSU ranked No. 2 by Baseball America — 12:01 p.m.

By Staff Reports
January 20, 2009

The LSU baseball team is ranked No. 2 in Baseball America's preseason poll, which was released Tuesday. The Tigers are now ranked at least second in three preseason polls. Collegiate Baseball ranked LSU...

Women’s Basketball: Poor rebounding leads to Lady Tigers’ first conference loss

By By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
January 19, 2009

Melanie Balcomb has seen first-hand the difficulty of facing LSU's No. 2 rated scoring defense in her seven seasons coaching Vanderbilt.LSU (9-6, 2-1) had held Vanderbilt (14-4, 3-0) to just less than...

NBA: Hornets beat Pacers on Paul’s last second 3-pointer

By By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
January 19, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul capped a 27-point performance with an off-balance 3-pointer as time expired, lifting the hobbled New Orleans Hornets to a 103-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on...

Football: LaFell opts out of NFL draft

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
January 19, 2009

Brandon LaFell took advantage of the 72-hour window underclassmen were given to withdraw their names from the NFL draft when he announced Sunday he will return for his senior season. LSU coach Les Miles...

Baseball: Astros make stop at Alex Box

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
January 19, 2009

For a few of the members in this year's Astros Caravan, it was not their first stop through Baton Rouge.The caravan is a two-week trip that goes through Louisiana, Texas and Mexico. Although the names...