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Saturday: Pole vaulter Laurent sets school indoor record

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
February 14, 2009

Freshman Rachel Laurent, who had high expectations coming into LSU as the nation's No. 1 recruit in the pole vault in 2008, had not cleared 13 feet in her first three meets of the season. That changed...

Saturday: Men’s basketball squeaks by Ole Miss, 73-66

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
February 14, 2009

The Tigers were noticeably outrebounded in the first half of their game against Ole Miss. So noticeable, one of the referees told senior guard Garret Temple when LSU returned to the court at the start...

Favre announces retirement after 18 seasons in NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr.
The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Brett Favre swears this is the real deal — no more last-minute comebacks.The 39-year-old quarterback retired again Wednesday and insisted he won't look back. Well, at least...

Coaches trade roses for clipboards on Valentine’s Day

By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson has many reasons to be in love with his first season in Baton Rouge.The Tigers have won eight of their past nine games and have positioned themselves on the brink...

MLB: Selig: Rodriguez’ steroid use ‘shamed the game’

By Ronald Blum
The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bud Selig says Alex Rodriguez has "shamed the game," though the baseball commissioner indicated no plans to punish the three-time AL MVP."I am saddened by the revelations," Selig...

Men’s basketball: Spencer won’t play against Ole Miss – 5:35 p.m.

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

Sophomore point guard Bo Spencer will miss Saturday's game against Ole Miss with a high ankle sprain, according to LSU coach Trent Johnson."He's still on crutches for protective reasons, but it looks like...

New Orleans Hornets forward David West, right, battles Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis, left, in the first half of their game in New Orleans on Wednesday. The Hornets lost 89-77.

Celtics spoil Paul’s return to starting lineup, 89-77

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Not even the return of the Hornets' Chris Paul or the departure of Boston's Ray Allen could stop the Celtics from winning yet again on the road.Paul Pierce scored 30 points and...

Former Saints QB Manning to speak at LSU Coaches Clinic – 4:00 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 12, 2009

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning will speak at the LSU Football Coaching Clinic, the LSU Athletic Department announced Wednesday. The clinic takes place March 26-28 on the LSU campus. Manning...

Tigers open new stadium with shutout victory

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 12, 2009

The LSU softball team's 2009 home opener wasn't quite as beautiful as the stadium it was played in, but the Tigers will take it.No. 21 LSU (4-2) debuted the newly finished Tiger Park in front of an announced...

NFL: Patten dropped from Saints

By The Associated Press
February 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says the team has dropped 34-year-old wide receiver David Patten after two seasons.It was the Saints' first major roster move of the offseason.This...

Recruiting: Five-star RB Brown considering LSU – 12:31 p.m.

By Staff Reports
February 12, 2009

LSU may be in the running to sign Rivals.com five-star running back Bryce Brown, The Times-Picayune reported Wednesday evening. The Witchita, Kan., native verbally committed to Miami in Feb. 2008 but has...

The 6th Man: NBA has the best all-star weekend in sports

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
February 12, 2009

This weekend is going to be awesome.It's not all the Valentine's Day extracurricular activities arousing my interests. It's the greatest all-star weekend in professional sports.The NBA will be holding...