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The 6th Man: Track and field not publicized enough

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
January 22, 2009

Here's a fun fact: LSU's track and field season starts this weekend.Here's another fun fact: No one cares.The most successful program in LSU history is also one of the least publicized and least cared...

Track and Field: 2009 season begins today for largely unknown sport

By Rowan Kavner
Sports contributor
January 22, 2009

LSU track and field has a history of successful teams and individual talents. LSU's 2009 indoor track season begins at 3 p.m. today at the Maddox Field House with high hopes for the No. 2 Lady Tigers and...

NBA: Hornets defeat New Jersey Nets

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
January 22, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul narrowly missed his fifth triple-double of the season with 29 points, nine rebounds and eight assists when the New Orleans Hornets defeated the New Jersey Nets 102-92...

Gymnastics: Tigers look to rebound on road

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
January 22, 2009

LSU's gymnastics team will try to follow up last week's season high score tonight against Kentucky.The Tigers (5-1, 0-1) will take on Kentucky (1-1, 0-1) in its first Southeastern Conference road test...

Women’s Basketball: Graham expected back on court soon

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
January 21, 2009

The LSU women's basketball team has had to make noticeable adjustments to account for the loss of sophomore guard Katherine Graham to a sprained left knee.Coach Van Chancellor said Graham's health is steadily...

Recruiting: Reason behind Pratt’s switch remains uncertain

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
January 21, 2009

The saga of Dexter Pratt has been harder to follow than an organic chemistry class. With rumors swirling and few people talking, it is still not entirely clear why the four-star running back went from...

Pro athletes toss schedules aside to catch inauguration

By Joseph White
AP Sports Writer
January 21, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Muhammad Ali and Magic Johnson had prime seats at the Capitol. LeBron James watched from a hotel room in Los Angeles with his two sons. Across the country, coaches rescheduled practices,...

Men’s Basketball: Thornton shoots Tigers to lead SEC West after win

By David Helman
Sports Writer
January 21, 2009

It took the LSU men's basketball team 22 minutes to score 40 points in Wednesday night's game against Mississippi State. Thanks to senior guard Marcus Thornton, the Tigers reached 60 in just five.Thornton...

NCAA Pinnacle of Fitness Challenge Program set for halftime of Wed.’s men’s bball game - 1:48 p.m.

By LSU Athletic Department news release
January 21, 2009

INDIANPOLIS -- The NCAA recently announced the details for the 2009 Pinnacle of Fitness challenge program which will energize middle school age children in nine cities across the United States and allow...

LSU recruits named Parade All-Americans — 11:18 a.m.

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
January 21, 2009

Four LSU commitments have made the Parade All-American team — quarterback Russell Shepard (Houston), safety Craig Loston (Aldine, Texas), running back Michael Ford (Leesville) and offensive tackle...

The Sixth Man: LaFell made the right choice

By Johanathan Brooks
Columnist
January 21, 2009

Look at the big brain on Brandon LaFell.When ESPN broke the news last week that the junior wide receiver would skip his senior season for the fame and fortune of the NFL, I thought it was a great idea...

Chancellor likely to shuffle lineup in coming weeks

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
January 21, 2009

LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor addressed the media Tuesday  at Walk On's Bistreaux and Bar, discussing the status of sophomore forward Katherine Graham and his team's matchup Thursday...