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LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri addresses the media Feb. 3 during the Tigers’ first practice in the new Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Mainieri, players have seen steroid use in college baseball

By Kyle Whitfield
Editor
February 17, 2009

LSU's Paul Mainieri is usually an even-keeled, soft-spoken baseball coach.But throw out a topic like steroids, and his answer – especially his tone of voice – is unusually terse."I'm disgusted...

Saints release popular RB McAllister – 12:35 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 17, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Popular running back Deuce McAllister was released by the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday in a move that reduced the team's payroll as free agency approaches.McAllister, the Saints'...

Dean, Schimpf named second team All-Americans – 12:32 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 17, 2009

LSU junior outfielder Blake Dean and junior second baseman Ryan Schimpf were named to Baseball America's second-team All-America team on Tuesday. Junior outfielder Jared Mitchell and sophomore shortstop...

Women’s Basketball: Four regular season games likely to decide LSU’s fate

By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
February 17, 2009

LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor promised Lady Tiger fans during the team's preseason media day that LSU would advance to the NCAA tournament.But Chancellor knows his young team still has some...

Recruiting: Top RB recruit Brown may visit LSU before decision

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
February 17, 2009

As football prospects across the nation picked colleges on National Signing Day, running back prospect Bryce Brown chose to take a vacation.Brown's delayed decision keeps Miami, Oregon, Tennessee, USC...

Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant (35) drives the ball past New Orleans forward Peja Stojakovic on Tuesday in the Hornets’ win in Oklahoma City.

NBA: Paul drives for game-winner in 100-98 win in OKC

By Jeff Latzke
The Associated Press
February 17, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chris Paul performed all kinds of amazing feats in launching his All-Star career in Oklahoma City. There was still something missing."I don't think I ever hit any game-winners...

Fans asked to park in west Nicholson lots for baseball opener – 10:53 a.m.

By Staff Reports
February 17, 2009

The LSU Athletic Department has encouraged fans who will attend the first game in new Alex Box Stadium to park in lots west of Nicholson Drive. The new stadium is located on Gourrier Drive, a two-lane...

Gymnastics: Johnson named Freshman of the Week — 2:29 p.m.

By LSU Athletics Department News Release
February 17, 2009

Gloria Johnson of the LSU gymnastics team was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for her performance against Alabama, the league announced on Tuesday. The honor is the first of her...

Hornets to trade Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City – 1:11 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 17, 2009

The New Orleans Hornets have traded center Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Times-Picayune reported Tuesday. Chandler has missed 12 games this season because of a sprained left ankle. The...

Hornets to trade Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City – 1:21 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 17, 2009

The New Orleans Hornets will trade center Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Times-Picayune and ESPN reported Tuesday. Chandler has missed 12 games because of a left ankle sprain. The Hornets...

Men’s Basketball: Tigers stay focused for Arkansas

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
February 17, 2009

LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson has subtle ways of keeping his team motivated.The newly ranked Tigers, the Southeastern Conference's lone ranked team, travel tonight to face a team with only one...

The 6th Man: Teams seemingly reverse roles headed into tournament time

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
February 16, 2009

Up is down. Down is up. White is black. Black is white.So on and so forth.The basic idea here is, "everything has changed."I was just getting used to having reasonable expectations for LSU's basketball...