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NFL: Judges to decide players’ outcomes

By Steve Karnowski
The Associated Press
December 4, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge will be asked to decide Friday whether five suspended NFL players deserve a chance to play this weekend.At issue is whether the league had a duty to notify its...

Volleyball: Tigers to face UCLA in NCAA tourney tonight

By By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
December 4, 2008

Just like a college basketball team receives a bid to the NCAA tournament for going on a winning streak at the end of the season, LSU's volleyball team hit its stride at just the right time.The Tigers...

Football: Students face weekends without football game

By By David Helman
Sports Contributor
December 4, 2008

For better or worse, LSU students won't be watching their Tigers play football anymore this semester.Saturday marks the first weekend fans will have to themselves with no LSU football game since LSU's...

 

Miles hints at possible changes in coaching staff

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
December 3, 2008

LSU coach Les Miles vaguely indicated Tuesday afternoon that coaching staff changes could be on the way soon.Miles met with the media to discuss the 31-30 loss to Arkansas and outline preparation for the...

Recruiting: Shepard cleared for early entry in spring semester

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
December 3, 2008

Fresh off a 55-48 playoff loss in which he accumulated more than 500 total yards and six touchdowns, Russell Shepard's high school career is officially finished. The Cy Ridge High School superstar is now...

Tuberville resigns as Auburn coach–7:39 p.m.

By by John Zenor
The Associated Press
December 3, 2008

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Tommy Tuberville stepped down Wednesday after 10 years as Auburn's coach, a reign that included a perfect season and a string of overachieving teams but ended with the worst record...

Freshman libero Lauren Waclawczyk [left] and senior libero Elena Martinez prepare for a serve during the Tigers’ 3-2 loss to Florida on Oct 24.

Volleyball: Waclawczyk ‘heir apparent’ to starting libero position

By By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
December 3, 2008

LSU volleyball coach Fran Flory spoke highly of her starting senior libero Elena Martinez at the beginning of the season. But she also looked toward the future of the program and the freshman who would...

LSU freshman guard Chris Bass looks to pass the ball during the Tigers’ 64-58 victory against Centenary on Nov. 28 in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Bass follows in big brother’s steps, comes to LSU

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
December 3, 2008

Senior guard Garrett Temple can relate to freshman guard Chris Bass.Bass followed his brother Brandon to LSU, where the elder Bass was Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year in 2004 and SEC Player...

Men’s Basketball: Tigers switch benches for new season

By Andy Schwehm
December 3, 2008

The LSU men's basketball team has undergone many changes during the last year, but one small change is making the way for the future of the program.The Tigers switched benches from the northeast to the...

LSU junior guard Allison Hightower defends Tulane senior guard Megan Valicevic during the Lady Tigers’ 63-47 victory over the Green Wave.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers searching for rhythm after slow start

By By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
December 3, 2008

LSU coach Van Chancellor thought he had seen everything in his 31 years coaching collegiate and professional basketball.But coaching nine new players on a team that lost eight seniors last season is providing...

Hornets defeat Suns, 104-91–10:57 p.m.

By by Brett Martel
AP Sports Writer
December 3, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic also scored 24 points, highlighted...

Men’s Basketball: Starters score big in blowout victory

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Contributor
December 3, 2008

Four LSU starters scored in double digits in Tuesday night's game in the PMAC against arguably their best competition so far this season.The LSU (6-0) starters scored 77 points en route to a 84–63...