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  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:50:48 GMT
    By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football Writer BOSTON (AP) - NFL owners will vote on the sites of the 50th and 51st Super Bowls on Tuesday at their spring meetings. The San Francisco area, where a new stadium is
    By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football Writer BOSTON (AP) - NFL owners will vote on the sites of the 50th and 51st Super Bowls on Tuesday at their spring meetings. The San Francisco area, where a new stadium is

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:22:04 GMT
    By ROB HARRISAP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport. The 38-year-old Beckham, who recently
    By ROB HARRISAP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport. The 38-year-old Beckham, who recently

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:51:23 GMT
    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season. Mitchell was granted his release from the Razorbacks
    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season.

     

    Mitchell was granted his release from the Razorbacks earlier this month, following a spring competition for the starting position that ended with the senior listed as the second-team quarterback to sophomore Brandon Allen.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:46:56 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Louisiana judge has ordered former Leesville and LSU running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1. The Advocate (http://bit.ly/12pRZDO
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.

     

    The Advocate (http://bit.ly/12pRZDO ) reports that District Judge Mike Caldwell will decide whether Collins violated probation on Louisiana charges by committing a burglary in Florida in December 1999.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:42:36 GMT
    Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease. The real intrigue, however, is the new single-elimination
    Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.

     

    The real intrigue, however, is the new single-elimination format in the opening round of the tournament.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:40:46 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from his bounty ban.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:07:20 GMT
    BATON ROUGE – The Northwestern State softball team ended the 2013 season after dropping a 9-1 decision to Central Connecticut State in day two of the 2013 NCAA softball regional tournament hosted by LSU
    BATON ROUGE – The Northwestern State softball team ended the 2013 season after dropping a 9-1 decision to Central Connecticut State in day two of the 2013 NCAA softball regional tournament hosted by LSU on Saturday at Tiger Park.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:39:41 GMT
    BATON ROUGE – Jordan Palmer's lone hit of the day was all the Northwestern State softball team could muster in a 3-0 loss to Louisiana-Lafayette in the 2013 NCAA Softball Regional Tournament hosted by
    BATON ROUGE – Jordan Palmer's lone hit of the day was all the Northwestern State softball team could muster in a 3-0 loss to Louisiana-Lafayette in the 2013 NCAA Softball Regional Tournament hosted by LSU on Friday afternoon at Tiger Park.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:52:34 GMT
    FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy." Coach Gary
    FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy."

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:48:30 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Will Watson, Nick Purdy, Todd Wallace, A.J. Funk, Matt Farmer, Matt Burns, Matt Baca, and Spencer Harrell will all lead the Northwestern State baseball team into its final series of the
    NATCHITOCHES – Will Watson, Nick Purdy, Todd Wallace, A.J. Funk, Matt Farmer, Matt Burns, Matt Baca, and Spencer Harrell will all lead the Northwestern State baseball team into its final series of the 2013 season when the Demons take on Oral Roberts at home starting at 6:30 on Thursday night.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:45:41 GMT
    RUSTON – Kody Neel's two-run double down the right field line sparked a four-run first inning that gave Louisiana Tech all it need to beat the Northwestern State baseball team 7-2 Tuesday night in non-conference
    RUSTON – Kody Neel's two-run double down the right field line sparked a four-run first inning that gave Louisiana Tech all it need to beat the Northwestern State baseball team 7-2 Tuesday night in non-conference action.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:59:51 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Members of the Northwestern State softball team gathered to speak in the Stroud room of the NSU campus on Tuesday about their upcoming trip to the 2013 NCAA Regional Tournament in Baton
    NATCHITOCHES – Members of the Northwestern State softball team gathered to speak in the Stroud room of the NSU campus on Tuesday about their upcoming trip to the 2013 NCAA Regional Tournament in Baton Rouge, hosted by LSU, which is set to begin on Friday as the Lady Demons square off with Louisiana Lafayette at three o'clock at Tiger Park.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:55:18 GMT
    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints say Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60. Muncie was the Saints first-round pick, third
    The New Orleans Saints say Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60. Muncie was the Saints first-round pick, third overall, out of California in 1976. He played four-and-a-half seasons in New Orleans before being traded in 1980 to San Diego, where he finished his nine-year NFL career. The team and a spokesman for the family confirmed the death on Tuesday

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:00:35 GMT
    By BRETT MARTELAP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman
    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-13 03:06:30 GMT
    LAKE CHARLES – Medal stand performances by Northwestern State's Janae Allen, Sarah Jones, Porsha Thomas and Jessica Talley highlighted day two of competition at the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships
    LAKE CHARLES – Medal stand performances by Northwestern State's Janae Allen, Sarah Jones, Porsha Thomas and Jessica Talley highlighted day two of competition at the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships on Saturday at the Cameron Communications Track and Field Complex.

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:48:38 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES, La. – The final game of opening day of the Southland Conference Softball Tournament between No. 3 Sam Houston State and No. 2 Northwestern State has been delayed due to severe weather in
    NATCHITOCHES, La. – The final game of opening day of the Southland Conference Softball Tournament between No. 3 Sam Houston State and No. 2 Northwestern State has been delayed due to severe weather in the Natchitoches, La., area. The two teams will resume tomorrow at 9 a.m., with Northwestern State leading 1-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:15:39 GMT
    When you're 43-6 and ranked No. 3 in the national polls, the praise flows like water down the Mississippi. The faucet was wide open Tuesday, as former LSU coach Skip Bertman and former Tigers All-American
    When you're 43-6 and ranked No. 3 in the national polls, the praise flows like water down the Mississippi.

    The faucet was wide open Tuesday, as former LSU coach Skip Bertman and former Tigers All-American pitcher Ben McDonald addressed a packed audience at current coach Paul Mainieri's monthly luncheon at L'Auberge Baton Rouge.

    "LSU has proven itself to be one of the top two or three teams in the country," said McDonald, who works as an ESPN baseball analyst.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:12:54 GMT
    The LSU women's basketball team got caught in a serious numbers crunch late last season, with a roster that at one time dwindled down to seven healthy players. LSU coach Nikki Caldwell is on a mission
    The LSU women's basketball team got caught in a serious numbers crunch late last season, with a roster that at one time dwindled down to seven healthy players.

    LSU coach Nikki Caldwell is on a mission to see to it that doesn't happen again.

    The Lady Tigers have picked up another transfer, albeit for the 2014-15 season, with the decision of guard Akilah Bethel to join the program from West Virginia.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:09:11 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – With eight athletes that rank in the top three in the Southland Conference the Northwestern State men's track and field team feels confident about its potential to succeed this weekend at
    NATCHITOCHES – With eight athletes that rank in the top three in the Southland Conference the Northwestern State men's track and field team feels confident about its potential to succeed this weekend at the SLC Outdoor Championships as coach Leon Johnson and members of the team discussed at Tuesday's media day held in the Stroud Room at NSU.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:06:46 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State's Mike McConathy, who became Louisiana's winningest all-time men's college basketball coach this year while leading the Demons to the NCAA Tournament, will be an honored
    NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State's Mike McConathy, who became Louisiana's winningest all-time men's college basketball coach this year while leading the Demons to the NCAA Tournament, will be an honored guest Friday during commencement exercises at NSU and Bossier Parish Community College.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:04:54 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Head coach Mike Heimerman and members of the Northwestern State women's track and field team gathered at Tuesday's media day held in the Stroud Room at NSU to discuss their excitement and
    NATCHITOCHES – Head coach Mike Heimerman and members of the Northwestern State women's track and field team gathered at Tuesday's media day held in the Stroud Room at NSU to discuss their excitement and expectations for the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships this weekend.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:01:19 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State softball team opens Southland Conference tournament play on Thursday at 6:30 at the Lady Demon softball complex against the winner of No. 3 seeded Sam Houston State
    NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State softball team opens Southland Conference tournament play on Thursday at 6:30 at the Lady Demon softball complex against the winner of No. 3 seeded Sam Houston State and No. 6 seeded Southeastern Louisiana.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-09 02:58:29 GMT
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Louisiana Tech's softball team is happy to have a newly renovated stadium after spending a season heavy on road games. The like-new Lady Techster Softball Complex is getting broken
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Louisiana Tech's softball team is happy to have a newly renovated stadium after spending a season heavy on road games.

     

    The like-new Lady Techster Softball Complex is getting broken in this week with the Western Athletic Conference softball tournament.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-08 04:02:12 GMT
    RICHARDSON, Texas –– Texas-Tyler utility player/designated hitter Kevan House, Louisiana College right-handed pitcher Seth Webster, Howard Payne outfielder Carlton Brown and Concordia Texas right-handed
    RICHARDSON, Texas –– Texas-Tyler utility player/designated hitter Kevan House, Louisiana College right-handed pitcher Seth Webster, Howard Payne outfielder Carlton Brown and Concordia Texas right-handed pitcher Ryan Ullmann all earned top individual honors to highlight the 2013 American Southwest Conference baseball awards, following a division-only vote by head coaches, the conference office announced on Tuesday (May 7).

     

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:59:44 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – With the NCAA Women's Tennis Team Championships just three days away, Northwestern State tennis coach Patric DuBois and four members of the team gathered at Tuesday's media day in the Stroud
    NATCHITOCHES – With the NCAA Women's Tennis Team Championships just three days away, Northwestern State tennis coach Patric DuBois and four members of the team gathered at Tuesday's media day in the Stroud Room to discuss their success thus far and their excitement for Friday's match against No. 9 Alabama.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:58:34 GMT
    FRISCO, Texas – 2013 First Team All-Southland Conference selection Brianna Rodriguez and seven other members of the Northwestern State softball team received All-Conference honors, announced by the league
    FRISCO, Texas – 2013 First Team All-Southland Conference selection Brianna Rodriguez and seven other members of the Northwestern State softball team received All-Conference honors, announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:52:01 GMT
    TYLER, TX - The Louisiana College's dream season came to an end on Sunday afternoon in Tyler, TX, as the wildcats fell to Texas-Tyler 10-4 in the 2013 ASC Championship game. Despite the loss, the
    TYLER, TX - The Louisiana College's dream season came to an end on Sunday afternoon in Tyler, TX, as the wildcats fell to Texas-Tyler 10-4 in the 2013 ASC Championship game.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-05-05 04:16:16 GMT
    Orb, running 15th well into the race, made a late charge to win the 139th running of the mud-spattered Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Golden Soul was second, followed by Revolutionary. Late money made Orb
    Orb, running 15th well into the race, made a late charge to win the 139th running of the mud-spattered Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

    Golden Soul was second, followed by Revolutionary.

    Late money made Orb and Revolutionary co-favorites at 6-1 at post time.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 12:12 AM EDT2013-05-05 04:12:50 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Cali Burke's RBI single to center field in the bottom of the ninth propelled the Northwestern State softball team to a 5-4 Southland Conference victory over Sam Houston State and a clinch
    NATCHITOCHES – Cali Burke's RBI single to center field in the bottom of the ninth propelled the Northwestern State softball team to a 5-4 Southland Conference victory over Sam Houston State and a clinch of the No. 2 seed in the upcoming SLC softball tournament, before falling 8-4 to the Bearkats later in the afternoon on Saturday at the Lady Demon Diamond.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-05-05 04:10:58 GMT
    NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Four straight base hits to score four runs in the fifth inning rallied Stephen F. Austin to a 6-4 lead to as they defeated the Northwestern State baseball team Saturday afternoon
    NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Four straight base hits to score four runs in the fifth inning rallied Stephen F. Austin to a 6-4 lead to as they defeated the Northwestern State baseball team Saturday afternoon in Southland Conference action.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:05:44 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State co-head coaches Brooke and Scott Stoehr announced that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College transfer Presley Owens signed to join the 2013-14 women's basketball team.
    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State co-head coaches Brooke and Scott Stoehr announced that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College transfer Presley Owens signed to join the 2013-14 women's basketball team.

    The 6-1 forward averaged 13 points and nine rebounds per game on her way to earning All-American Honorable Mention from the National Junior College Athletic Association.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:00:37 GMT
    ATLANTA (AP) - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said Thursday
    ATLANTA (AP) - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014.

     

    SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said Thursday the SEC network will produce 1,000 live events each year, including 450 televised on the network and 550 distributed digitally. Slive says the network will carry approximately 45 SEC football games "and a depth of content across all sports" each year.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-03 02:57:49 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The attorney for LSU running back Jeremy Hill says a brief mobile phone video showing Hill punching another man does not show important events that precipitated the fight. Hill
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The attorney for LSU running back Jeremy Hill says a brief mobile phone video showing Hill punching another man does not show important events that precipitated the fight.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-05-01 04:11:11 GMT
    BATON ROUGE – Garrett Killgore and Matt Burns' combined five runs batted in from the eight and nine spots in the Northwestern State lineup helped the Demon offense surge past Southern University 9-5 in
    BATON ROUGE – Garrett Killgore and Matt Burns' combined five runs batted in from the eight and nine spots in the Northwestern State lineup helped the Demon offense surge past Southern University 9-5 in non-conference baseball action.

     

    The win snaps a 10-game losing streak and improves NSU's record to 12-33 on the season. Southern dropped to 19-19.

     

  • Monday, April 29 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:09:06 GMT
    By HOWARD FENDRICHAP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major
    By HOWARD FENDRICHAP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major

  • Monday, April 29 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:53:38 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL has distributed a document to its teams reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation. A memo sent Monday by Commissioner Roger Goodell to ownership, front-office
    NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL has distributed a document to its teams reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation. A memo sent Monday by Commissioner Roger Goodell to ownership, front-office

  • Monday, April 29 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:16:40 GMT
    By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Tebow Time is over in New York - before it ever got started. Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment
    By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Tebow Time is over in New York - before it ever got started. Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 12:25 AM EDT2013-04-28 04:25:29 GMT
    TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - After making safe picks in the first two rounds of the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals took a gamble with their third: The Honey Badger. Believing a former Heisman Trophy finalist
    TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - After making safe picks in the first two rounds of the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals took a gamble with their third: The Honey Badger.

     

    Believing a former Heisman Trophy finalist could get his life back on track, the Cardinals used their third-round draft pick to select LSU defensive back and kick returner Tyrann Mathieu.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 12:21 AM EDT2013-04-28 04:21:21 GMT
    LSU opponents felt like they were playing an NFL defense when they faced the Tigers. Turns out, they weren't wrong. The Tigers had eight defensive players selected during the three-day, seven-round
    LSU opponents felt like they were playing an NFL defense when they faced the Tigers.

     

    Turns out, they weren't wrong.

     

    The Tigers had eight defensive players selected during the three-day, seven-round NFL draft.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-04-28 04:16:29 GMT
    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans has sent two fourth-round draft picks to Miami in exchange for the Dolphins' 82nd overall choice in the third round, which the Saints used to select Georgia defensive
    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans has sent two fourth-round draft picks to Miami in exchange for the Dolphins' 82nd overall choice in the third round, which the Saints used to select Georgia defensive tackle John Jenkins.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-04-28 04:10:27 GMT
    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have selected Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with their first-round pick in in the NFL draft. The selection of the 6-foot, 214-pound Vaccaro on Thursday night,
     

    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have selected Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with their first-round pick in in the NFL draft.

     

    The selection of the 6-foot, 214-pound Vaccaro on Thursday night, at 15th overall, gives the Saints greater depth in the backfield of a defense that ranked last in the NFL last season, giving up a single-season record 7,042 yards.

  • Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-04-17 03:42:43 GMT
    Fifteen time zones, a hemisphere and 8,975 miles separate Baton Rouge from the Australian city of Canberra. Stated another way, it's helpful to have fax machines cover the distance when LSU accepts its
    Fifteen time zones, a hemisphere and 8,975 miles separate Baton Rouge from the Australian city of Canberra. Stated another way, it's helpful to have fax machines cover the distance when LSU accepts its sole letter of intent from center Darcy Malone on an otherwise quiet signing day for coach Johnny Jones and the Tigers.

    Malone, who is 7-feet, 220 pounds, is adept off the dribble and touts as a reliable jumper.

  • Thursday, April 11 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-04-11 21:17:23 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS – The Bayou Classic team announced today that the 40 th Annual Bayou Classic will once again be broadcast on NBC nationally. The agreement between The Bayou Classic and NBC Sports Group extends
    NEW ORLEANS – The Bayou Classic team announced today that the 40 th Annual Bayou Classic will once again be broadcast on NBC nationally. The agreement between The Bayou Classic and NBC Sports Group extends the national broadcast on NBC through the 2015 contest.

     

    NBC Sports Group has been the home of The Bayou Classic since 1991. Last year, the nationally-televised edition of the 39 th Annual Bayou Classic saw a 19% rating increase.

  • Friday, April 5 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-04-06 03:51:50 GMT
    The New Orleans Saints' 2013 exhibition schedule, released Thursday by the NFL, is highlighted by a nationally televised Sunday afternoon game against Houston in Reliant Stadium. The Saints will play
    The New Orleans Saints' 2013 exhibition schedule, released Thursday by the NFL, is highlighted by a nationally televised Sunday afternoon game against Houston in Reliant Stadium.

  • Thursday, April 4 2013 12:17 AM EDT2013-04-04 04:17:45 GMT
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Louisiana Tech officials say they've been advised by Conference USA that the Bulldogs' 2013 home game against Tulane has been moved up two days to Thursday, Sept. 12, to accommodate
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Louisiana Tech officials say they've been advised by Conference USA that the Bulldogs' 2013 home game against Tulane has been moved up two days to Thursday, Sept. 12, to accommodate a national television broadcast.

  • Monday, January 28 2013 11:10 PM EST2013-01-29 04:10:02 GMT
    Shreveport, La. - Despite the disappointing night shooting night overall, the Lady Wildcats were able to knock down 12 3-pointers and dominate the glass by out rebounding the former American Southwest
    Shreveport, La. - Despite the disappointing night shooting night overall, the Lady Wildcats were able to knock down 12 3-pointers and dominate the glass by out rebounding the former American Southwest Conference member 70-58.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 12:07 AM EST2013-01-08 05:07:37 GMT
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Eddie Lacy romped through Notre Dame's defense with power and his favorite spin move. No. 2 Alabama's latest star tailback rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown and scored
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Eddie Lacy romped through Notre Dame's defense with power and his favorite spin move.

     

    No. 2 Alabama's latest star tailback rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown and scored with a spin move on a catch in Monday night's 42-14 rout over No. 1 Notre Dame in the BCS championship.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 12:05 AM EST2013-01-08 05:05:32 GMT
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Alabama rolled to its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons, beating No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14 in a BCS championship game that was no classic after all.
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Alabama rolled to its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons, beating No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14 in a BCS championship game that was no classic after all.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 12:03 AM EST2013-01-08 05:03:14 GMT
    DeQuan Hicks scored 24 points and snatched 13 rebounds, helping spark a furious rally in the closing minutes as Northwestern State overcame a 14-point first-half Sam Houston State lead to win 73-64 Monday
    DeQuan Hicks scored 24 points and snatched 13 rebounds, helping spark a furious rally in the closing minutes as Northwestern State overcame a 14-point first-half Sam Houston State lead to win 73-64 Monday night and remain perfect through three Southland Conference basketball games.

  • Friday, January 4 2013 12:37 AM EST2013-01-04 05:37:49 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES -- Brison White's season-high 20 points paced a productive Northwestern State bench output to lift the Demons over visiting McNeese State 78-63 Thursday night in the Southland Conference basketball
    Northwestern State (7-4) dominated scoring by non-starters, 52-8, as DeQuan Hicks added 14 and Jalan West 10 along with White in the Demons' "second wave." NSU, the nation's fourth highest-scoring team, typically substitutes in five-man waves through most of each half. The Demons' first five combined for 26 points.

  • Wednesday, November 28 2012 4:11 PM EST2012-11-28 21:11:32 GMT
    BATON ROUGE – LSU head football coach Les Miles, who became the second-winningest coach in Tiger football history during the 2012 season, will receive an increase in salary and a contract extension following
    BATON ROUGE – LSU head football coach Les Miles, who became the second-winningest coach in Tiger football history during the 2012 season, will receive an increase in salary and a contract extension following LSU's bowl appearance this year, it was announced Wednesday by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva.

  • Monday, November 26 2012 8:43 PM EST2012-11-27 01:43:13 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Shavon Coleman and Johnny O'Bryant III provided double-doubles to lift LSU to a 75-50 victory over Mississippi Valley State Saturday in a nonconference matchup. Coleman poured
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Shavon Coleman and Johnny O'Bryant III provided double-doubles to lift LSU to a 75-50 victory over Mississippi Valley State Saturday in a nonconference matchup.

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-10-26 03:30:50 GMT
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Three years into his North Louisiana venture, Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Dykes is making the production of Bulldogs legends Terry Bradshaw and Tim Rattay look rather pedestrian.
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Three years into his North Louisiana venture, Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Dykes is making the production of Bulldogs legends Terry Bradshaw and Tim Rattay look rather pedestrian.

     

  • Monday, October 8 2012 10:28 AM EDT2012-10-08 14:28:35 GMT
    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Colby Cameron threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Louisiana Tech scored 34 straight points to rally from an early deficit and beat penalty-riddled Virginia 44-38 Saturday. Ray
    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Colby Cameron threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Louisiana Tech scored 34 straight points to rally from an early deficit and beat penalty-riddled Virginia 44-38 Saturday.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 12:07 AM EDT2012-09-27 04:07:25 GMT
    The NFL and the NFL Referees Association reached an agreement late Wednesday night to end the referee lockout, the league confirmed. NFL Network, citing a league source, reports the two sides agreed to
    The NFL and the NFL Referees Association reached an agreement late Wednesday night to end the referee lockout, the league confirmed.

    NFL Network, citing a league source, reports the two sides agreed to a new developmental program, rather than adding 21 officials to current pool of 121 NFLRA officials.

    The pool of money for the current officials, according to the report, will remain the same.

  • Saturday, August 25 2012 11:42 PM EDT2012-08-26 03:42:22 GMT
    The following is press conference transcript from head coach Les Miles at LSU Football Media Day here Tuesday. Opening statement… "I think we have a nice team returning. Fifteen starters – six on
    The following is press conference transcript from head coach Les Miles at LSU Football Media Day here Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, August 7 2012 11:41 PM EDT2012-08-08 03:41:02 GMT
    The following are quotes from LSU defensive players from media day here Tuesday. CB Tyrann Mathieu On his natural ability … "It's just about me going out there and practicing the things we do
    The following are quotes from LSU defensive players from media day here Tuesday.

     

  • Thursday, August 2 2012 12:53 AM EDT2012-08-02 04:53:27 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Eleven more air dates in August, including four showings in the first five days of the month, have been added by Cox Sports Television for the hour-long showcase providing coverage of the
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