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Ocean Springs, Miss., fullback Travis Dickson is tripped by defensive backs during a 2007 5A state playoff game. His brother, Richard, is a starting tight end for the Tigers.

Football: Miles, assistants record sparkling summer for recruiting

By Chris Branch
Sports Contributor
August 23, 2009

As summer winds down, the LSU coaching staff is doing what it does best. Recruit. Hard.The Tiger football coaches have been busy during the summer. The 13 commitments coach Les Miles has lassoed balloons...

Basketball: Memphis not giving up Final Four run without fight

By The Associated Press
August 23, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — No banners are coming down anytime soon. Not the 2008 Final Four banner nor the one honoring three seniors for an NCAA-record 137 wins.Memphis isn't giving up any of its 38...

My Opinion: This season will prove to be pivotal for coach Miles

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
August 23, 2009

When LSU football coach Les Miles addressed the media at his annual media day event in early August, he made a joke.He said he held the team's 2008 event on a Friday and entered through a door at stage...

Football: Garrett rounds out quarterback corps

By Chris Branch
Sports Contributor
August 23, 2009

A football team can never have too many quarterbacks — quality quarterbacks, for that matter. Ask the 2008 LSU squad. After incoming starter Ryan Perrilloux was dismissed from the team in May 2008,...

NFL: Manning’s 2 TDs in 3 series lead Colts past Eagles

By The Associated Press
August 23, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning reverted to his old form Thursday night.Michael Vick might do the same next week.With Vick staying home, Manning threw two touchdown passes in three series to lead...

LSU midfielder Melissa Clarke (8) guards Vendula Strnadova (5) on Friday. The No. 25 Tigers return eight seniors and seek the first SEC crown in club history.

Soccer: Tigers stumble to open season

By David Helman
Sports Writer
August 23, 2009

The most anticipated season in LSU soccer history wasn't supposed to start with a loss.The No. 25 Tigers (0-1) return eight seniors from an NCAA tournament team and defeated No. 16 Texas for the first...

Tennis: Federer in form after twins born, wins Cincy Masters title

By The Associated Press
August 23, 2009

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Changing diapers doesn't seem to bother Papa Federer's game.With a dominant first set on Sunday, Roger Federer showed that he's in top-of-the-world form after his time off to become...

Soccer: LSU falls, 2-0, to Memphis in home opener

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
August 22, 2009

 The No. 25 LSU soccer team cracked the preseason national rankings for the first time ever last week -- but Memphis didn't care. Memphis pummeled LSU, 2-0, not surrendering a single shot on...

Football: LSU ranked No. 11 in preseason AP Top 25 – 11:04 a.m.

By Associated Press
August 22, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — The LSU football team is ranked No. 11 in the Associated Press' preseason Top 25 poll, released Saturday morning. The Tigers are also ranked No. 9 in the preseason USA Today Coaches'...

Football: DB Loston will report Monday – 1:48 p.m.

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
August 22, 2009

Scout.com five-star safety Craig Loston will report to camp Monday after meeting NCAA eligibility requirements, according to The Advocate. Loston, the cousin of freshman quarterback Russell Shepard, has...

Jacksonville St. suspends former LSU QB Perrilloux for opener – 12:28 p.m.

By Associated Press
August 21, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jacksonville State quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has been suspended for the season opener at Georgia Tech for violating team rules. Coach Jack Crowe said Friday the unspecified...

Football: LSU to sell devices to let fans listen to radio broadcast in stadium – 1:16 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 21, 2009

Fans who attend LSU football games this fall can listen to the radio broadcast of the game while in the stadium by way of a special radio receiver, the LSU Athletic Department announced Friday. The radio...