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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...

Public address announcer Dan Borné has spent nearly 23 years behind the mic

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
December 3, 2008

Nov. 15 was a unique day for Dan Borné.It was the first time he worked as the public address announcer in a men's basketball and a football game in the same day.He has seen two football national championships,...

 

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...

Journalist vs. Jock: All-SEC goalie tested in PK shootout

By David Helman
Sports Contributor
December 2, 2008

To see a video of David Helman's matchup with LSU goalkeeper Mo Isom, click here. The penalty kick. It fills players and fans with dread. It turns the world's most prominent team sport, soccer, into a...

Basketball: Lady Tigers snap losing streak

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
December 2, 2008

For the first four games of the season, LSU coach Van Chancellor wanted freshman point guard Destini Hughes slow down and let the game come to her.In the second half of LSU's game against Texas Southern...

Three N.O. Saints players suspended for four games

By The Associated Press
December 2, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — Six players were suspended for four games without pay by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's anti-doping policy.All six were punished for using a diuretic, which can serve...