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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:27 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:27:30 GMT
    LSU and North Carolina face elimination in today's CWS game
    LSU suffered a crushing 4-2 defeat to UNC, sending the team home after two straight losses in Omaha and putting an end to one of LSU's most successful seasons in program history.

  • Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
    LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

  • Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament because of a lower back injury.
    After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.

  • The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a key loss moments before a scoreless first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals when Marian Hossa was scratched from the lineup.
    Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:27:31 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] LSU (57-10) seeks to keep its national title hopes alive at 2 p.m. CT Tuesday when the Tigers face North Carolina (57-11) in a College World Series elimination
    LSU (57-10) seeks to keep its national title hopes alive at 2 p.m. CT Tuesday when the Tigers face North Carolina (57-11) in a College World Series elimination game at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 12:58 AM EDT2013-06-17 04:58:29 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] UCLA broke a 1-1 tie when Eric Filia's two-out ground ball in the top of the eighth inning was misplayed, allowing the go-ahead run to score and the Bruins went
    UCLA broke a 1-1 tie when Eric Filia's two-out ground ball in the top of the eighth inning was misplayed, allowing the go-ahead run to score and the Bruins went on to defeat top-ranked LSU, 2-1, in the opening round of the College World Series on Sunday night at TD Ameritrade Park.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-16 01:52:44 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] LSU is making its 16th appearance in the College World Series and its first since the Tigers won the 2009 national championship. The Tigers are ranked No. 1 by
    LSU is making its 16th appearance in the College World Series and its first since the Tigers won the 2009 national championship. The Tigers are ranked No. 1 by Collegiate Baseball, by USA Today, by Perfect Game and by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-06-15 21:32:02 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] The National College Baseball Hall of Fame's Brooks Wallace Award list has been narrowed to three shortstops. The finalists for this year's award are Alex Bregman
    The National College Baseball Hall of Fame's Brooks Wallace Award list has been narrowed to three shortstops. The finalists for this year's award are Alex Bregman of LSU, Hunter Dozier of Stephen F. Austin and Trea Turner of North Carolina State. 

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-15 21:30:12 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] The National College Baseball Hall of Fame's National Pitcher of the Year Award list has been narrowed to three. The 2013 finalists are David Berg of UCLA, Jonathan
    The National College Baseball Hall of Fame's National Pitcher of the Year Award list has been narrowed to three. The 2013 finalists are David Berg of UCLA, Jonathan Gray of Oklahoma and Aaron Nola of LSU.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-15 20:53:54 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] The National College Baseball Hall of Fame announced Saturday the creation of its newest award — the Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year Award — honoring the
    The National College Baseball Hall of Fame announced Saturday the creation of its newest award — the Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year Award — honoring the nation's top collegiate coach from any level of college baseball.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:55:15 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] National Freshman of the Year Alex Bregman stepped onto the field at TD Ameritrade Park on Friday and had one word to best sum up his experience -- "awesome."
    National Freshman of the Year Alex Bregman stepped onto the field at TD Ameritrade Park on Friday and had one word to best sum up his experience -- "awesome."

  • Friday, June 14 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:21:54 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] It's been nearly four years since an LSU baseball team stepped foot in the city of Omaha. Shortly after 11 a.m. local time Thursday, the Tigers' charter plane
    It's been nearly four years since an LSU baseball team stepped foot in the city of Omaha. Shortly after 11 a.m. local time Thursday, the Tigers' charter plane landed at Eppley Airfield, beginning a new College World Series chapter and arriving to a throng of fans at the team hotel.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:17:23 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Northwestern State football coach Jay Thomas Friday announced the addition of two talented transfers to the Demon roster for the 2013 season, defensive back Jemarcus
    Northwestern State football coach Jay Thomas Friday announced the addition of two talented transfers to the Demon roster for the 2013 season, defensive back Jemarcus Johnson from Baylor and Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College running back Garrett Atzenweiler.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:15:32 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] The Northwestern State football team will make at least four television appearances this fall, two for home games along with the Oct. 12 Southland Conference opener
    The Northwestern State football team will make at least four television appearances this fall, two for home games along with the Oct. 12 Southland Conference opener at Nicholls and the annual league rivalry game against McNeese State.

  • So much for being fresh.
    Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.

  • Milan Lucic scored late in the first period and the Boston Bruins took a 1-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday.
    Of course, it was Andrew Shaw. The pesky little forward always gets up when he's knocked down.

  • NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.
    NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:56:08 GMT
    The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) announced last week at its annual summer meeting that it will play four additional state championships for a total of nine state football championships
    The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) announced last week at its annual summer meeting that it will play four additional state championships for a total of nine state football championships in 2013.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:51:11 GMT
    Three LSU baseball players received first-team all-America recognition Wednesday, marking the first time in school history the Tigers have produced three first-team all-Americans in one season. Senior
    Three LSU baseball players received first-team all-America recognition Wednesday, marking the first time in school history the Tigers have produced three first-team all-Americans in one season.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:49:38 GMT
    East Texas Baptist senior softball student-athlete Lya Swaner – an academic all-American and national champion – has been selected as the American Southwest Conference nominee for the 2013 NCAA Woman of
    East Texas Baptist senior softball student-athlete Lya Swaner – an academic all-American and national champion – has been selected as the American Southwest Conference nominee for the 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year ballot, the league office announced Wednesday (June 12) following a vote of the ASC Senior Woman Administrators.

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:43:22 GMT
    In the wake of a historic senior season with the Lady Tigers in 2013, Kimberlyn Duncan has been named the winner of the coveted Honda Sports Award for collegiate track and field for the second-straight
    In the wake of a historic senior season with the Lady Tigers in 2013, Kimberlyn Duncan has been named the winner of the coveted Honda Sports Award for collegiate track and field for the second-straight season as the Collegiate Women's Sports Awards organization made their announcement on Wednesday afternoon.

  • San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker says his sore right hamstring has a "slight elongation" and that he hopes to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
    Tony Parker, along with all of San Antonio, really, spent a restless night worrying about a gimpy right hamstring that hampered him in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and threatened the momentum the Spurs seized with a drubbing of...

  • Danny Green scored nine points early on three 3-pointers and the San Antonio Spurs finished the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals tied 22-22 with the Miami Heat on Sunday night.
    Mario Chalmers marched toward midcourt with a message.

  • Three LSU Tigers have been taken so far on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft. Junior catcher Ty Ross was taken in the 12th round by the San Francisco Giants, the Houston Astros selected
    Three LSU Tigers have been taken so far on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft.

  • Rafael Nadal has won the first set in his French Open final against fellow Spaniard David Ferrer, 6-3.
    If Rafael Nadal truly was going to be challenged, if his bid for an unprecedented eighth French Open championship would be slowed even a bit, this might have been the moment.

  • Serena Williams has won the first set 6-4 against Maria Sharapova in their French Open final.
    Serena Williams knew, of course, that 11 years had passed since her only French Open championship.

  • LeBron James had six points, four rebounds and two assists to help the Miami Heat take a 24-23 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
    The San Antonio Spurs still have that winning NBA Finals formula of good defense and a little luck on offense.

  • Friday, June 7 2013 12:22 AM EDT2013-06-07 04:22:21 GMT
    LSU starter Ryan Eades from Slidell was selected as a second round pick by the Minnesota Twins, the 43rd pick overall, in Thursday night's Major League Draft. The junior right-hander had been projected
    LSU starter Ryan Eades from Slidell was selected as a second round pick by the Minnesota Twins, the 43rd pick overall, in Thursday night's Major League Draft.

  • Thursday, June 6 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:46:27 GMT
    (RNN) –At this point, everyone with any interest in the NBA Finals knows LeBron James and Tim Duncan. It's time the guys behind them get some love, too. As the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs prepare
    As Miami and San Antonio square off in the NBA Finals, someone who isn't a household name may surprise with a gamechanging performance.

  • National player of the year Keilani Ricketts homered and drove in four runs, Michelle Gascoigne pitched a three-hit shutout and top-seeded Oklahoma won the NCAA softball championship by beating Tennessee 4-0 on...
    Standing on the field and watching as another team was presented the NCAA softball championship trophy, Keilani Ricketts and her Oklahoma teammates vowed to set out on a mission seeking redemption.

  • LSU (55-9) will host Oklahoma (43-19) at Alex Box Stadium beginning Friday night. The Sooners won the Blacksburg, VA Regional.Here's a look at the Sooners:Team Streaks:Between April 28th and May 18th,
    LSU (55-9) will host Oklahoma (43-19) at Alex Box Stadium beginning Friday night.

  • David "Deacon" Jones, a Hall of Fame defensive end credited with terming the word sack for how he knocked down quarterbacks, has died. He was 74.
    By The Associated Press David "Deacon" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died.

  • LeBron James scored 32 points and the Miami Heat powered their way back to the NBA Finals with a 99-76 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
    Their season, their legacy, their reign atop the NBA was all at stake, and the Miami Heat responded in a manner befitting defending champions - with a blowout.

  • Sunday, June 2 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-06-02 19:54:39 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] In front of a record crowd of 10,752 at Alex Box Stadium, the LSU baseball team fought back from a 5-1 deficit to advance to the regional final, 8-5, over Sam
    In front of a record crowd of 10,752 at Alex Box Stadium, the LSU baseball team fought back from a 5-1 deficit to advance to the regional final, 8-5, over Sam Houston State on Saturday night.

  • Thursday, May 30 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-30 22:52:34 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] LSU sophomore pitcher Aaron Nola, senior first baseman Mason Katz and freshman shortstop Alex Bregman received All-America recognition Thursday from Collegiate
    LSU sophomore pitcher Aaron Nola, senior first baseman Mason Katz and freshman shortstop Alex Bregman received All-America recognition Thursday from Collegiate Baseball magazine.

  • Thursday, May 30 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-30 21:06:29 GMT
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    [Information provided by: Arkansas Athletics] Arkansas junior right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek has been named a second-team All-American, as announced on Thursday by Collegiate Baseball. Stanek earned
    Arkansas junior right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek has been named a second-team All-American, as announced on Thursday by Collegiate Baseball.

  • Sunday, May 26 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-26 19:22:46 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] LSU freshman shortstop Alex Bregman has been named to the 14-player watch list for the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award. The Brooks Wallace Award, sponsored by Mizuno,
    LSU freshman shortstop Alex Bregman has been named to the 14-player watch list for the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award.

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:13:57 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] The LSU pitching staff held No. 12 Arkansas to one hit in a 3-1 SEC Tournament semifinal victory Saturday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The second-ranked Tigers
    The LSU pitching staff held No. 12 Arkansas to one hit in a 3-1 SEC Tournament semifinal victory Saturday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:16:21 GMT
    The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday that the team had reached a four year deal with Tyrann Mathieu.Terms of Mathieu's contract were not available."I never doubted it," Mathieu said of getting the
    The former LSU star begins his career at safety and will team up with fellow Tiger and NFL Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:03:48 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] LSU sophomore right-hander Aaron Nola appears on the 22-player watch list for the 2013 National Pitcher of the Year award. The award, sponsored by Diamond Sports,
    LSU sophomore right-hander Aaron Nola appears on the 22-player watch list for the 2013 National Pitcher of the Year award.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:59:34 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] Five former LSU standouts and a former LSU coach have been elected to the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame, the school has announced. New inductees to the LSU Athletic
    Five former LSU standouts and a former LSU coach have been elected to the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame, the school has announced.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:57:41 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Atlantic Coast Conference officials announced Thursday that Louisiana Tech's Aug. 31 game at NC State will kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT and
    Atlantic Coast Conference officials announced Thursday that Louisiana Tech's Aug. 31 game at NC State will kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT and will be televised by the ACC Network and will be simulcast on ESPN3.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:13:27 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] 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
    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.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:11:44 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Will Watson's clutch run-scoring single to the right side in the seventh inning gave the Northwestern State baseball team the go-ahead run in a 4-3 win over Oral
    Will Watson's clutch run-scoring single to the right side in the seventh inning gave the Northwestern State baseball team the go-ahead run in a 4-3 win over Oral Roberts in the final game of the 2013 season.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:21:41 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] No.2 LSU (48-8, 23-7 SEC) fell to No. 14 Ole Miss (36-20, 15-15 SEC) by a score of 11-9 in Game 3 of the series Saturday at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
    No.2 LSU (48-8, 23-7 SEC) fell to No. 14 Ole Miss (36-20, 15-15 SEC) by a score of 11-9 in Game 3 of the series Saturday at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:46:00 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Louisiana Tech scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back as the Bulldogs defeated Northwestern State, 7-2, to take the season series Tuesday night
    Louisiana Tech scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back as the Bulldogs defeated Northwestern State, 7-2, to take the season series Tuesday night at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-13 03:40:35 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] The LSU softball team earned the No. 9 national seed in the 2013 NCAA Championships and will host a four-team regional which features Louisiana-Lafayette, Northwestern
    The LSU softball team earned the No. 9 national seed in the 2013 NCAA Championships and will host a four-team regional which features Louisiana-Lafayette, Northwestern State and Central Connecticut State running Friday to Sunday at Tiger Park.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-13 03:06:48 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] The Southland Conference Tournament champion Northwestern State Lady Demons picked up a No. 3 NCAA Tournament regional seeding Sunday night and will play second-seeded
    The Southland Conference Tournament champion Northwestern State Lady Demons picked up a No. 3 NCAA Tournament regional seeding Sunday night and will play second-seeded Louisiana-Lafayette in the Baton Rouge Regional hosted by LSU on Friday beginning at three o'clock at Tiger Park on the LSU campus.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-12 23:13:17 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Brandon Jackson's four-hit, complete game shutout held the Northwestern State baseball team down for Matt Richard to break a scoreless game in the fifth inning
    Brandon Jackson's four-hit, complete game shutout held the Northwestern State baseball team down for Matt Richard to break a scoreless game in the fifth inning with a two-run double to give Nicholls State a 3-0 win to take the rubber match on Sunday in Southland Conference action.

  • Sunday, May 12 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-05-12 23:11:46 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Dallas Baptist rallied in the final game of the conference set to defeat Louisiana Tech, 5-0, after losing the first two games of the weekend Sunday
    Dallas Baptist rallied in the final game of the conference set to defeat Louisiana Tech, 5-0, after losing the first two games of the weekend Sunday at Horner Ballpark in Dallas.

  • Saturday, May 11 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-05-12 02:43:46 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Cali Burke's lone hit in the top of the seventh inning of game two of the Southland Conference tournament championship two-game series catapulted the Northwestern
    Cali Burke's lone hit in the top of the seventh inning of game two of the Southland Conference tournament championship two-game series catapulted the Northwestern State softball team to a 5-4 tournament championship title over Sam Houston State.

  • Saturday, May 11 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:06:03 GMT
    [Information provided by: LA Tech Athletics] Louisiana Tech defeated the Dallas Baptist Patriots, 4-1 and 5-2, in a doubleheader to take the Western Athletic Conference series Saturday at Horner Ballpark
    Louisiana Tech defeated the Dallas Baptist Patriots, 4-1 and 5-2, in a doubleheader to take the Western Athletic Conference series Saturday at Horner Ballpark in Dallas.

  • Saturday, May 11 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-11 23:40:54 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] Sean McMullen lifted a sacrifice fly in the top of the eighth inning to provide the go-ahead run and propel third-ranked LSU to a 2-1 victory over Texas A&M at
    Sean McMullen lifted a sacrifice fly in the top of the eighth inning to provide the go-ahead run and propel third-ranked LSU to a 2-1 victory over Texas A&M at Blue Bell Park.

  • Saturday, May 11 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-05-11 19:54:28 GMT
    The LHSAA released the 4A- Class C baseball brackets on Tuesday. North DeSoto, Calvary, and Zwolle all grabbed the top seed in their respective class. Here is the list of local schools in the postseason.
    The LHSAA released the 4A- Class C baseball brackets on Tuesday. North DeSoto, Calvary, and Zwolle all grabbed the top seed in their respective class. Here is the list of local schools in the postseason. Times will be added as they come in.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-05 23:21:34 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Senior's Brooke Boening, Paige Cavallin, Jordan Palmer and Kylie Roos celebrated senior day with a victory as the Northwestern State softball team defeated Southland
    Senior's Brooke Boening, Paige Cavallin, Jordan Palmer and Kylie Roos celebrated senior day with a victory as the Northwestern State softball team defeated Southland Conference foe Sam Houston State 5-4 Sunday afternoon in the regular season finale at the Lady Demon Diamond.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-05 23:19:48 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Two home runs from Hunter Dozier and a solid start from Stephen F. Austin pitcher Justin Choate gave the Lumberjacks a 6-3 win to take the series from the Northwestern
    Two home runs from Hunter Dozier and a solid start from Stephen F. Austin pitcher Justin Choate gave the Lumberjacks a 6-3 win to take the series from the Northwestern State baseball team Sunday afternoon in Southland Conference action.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-05 21:59:33 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Louisiana Tech's offense exploded for a nine-run sixth inning highlighted by a grand slam by Taylor Burch as the Bulldogs defeated CSU Bakersfield,
    Louisiana Tech's offense exploded for a nine-run sixth inning highlighted by a grand slam by Taylor Burch as the Bulldogs defeated CSU Bakersfield, 9-4, Sunday in the series finale at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:39:53 GMT
    RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech led by six runs after four innings, but CSU Bakersfield mounted a come-from-behind victory and scored nine straight runs to defeat the Bulldogs, 9-8, Saturday afternoon at
    Louisiana Tech led by six runs after four innings, but CSU Bakersfield mounted a come-from-behind victory and scored nine straight runs to defeat the Bulldogs, 9-8, Saturday afternoon at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston.

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:38:28 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
    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.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:59:46 GMT
    RUSTON, La. - CSU Bakersfield scored the only two runs of the ball game as the Roadrunners shut out Louisiana Tech, 2-0, Friday night in the first game of the Western Athletic Conference series at J.C.
    CSU Bakersfield scored the only two runs of the ball game as the Roadrunners shut out Louisiana Tech, 2-0, Friday night in the first game of the Western Athletic Conference series at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 10:30 AM EDT2013-04-29 14:30:05 GMT
    New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Sunday that 13 undrafted rookie free agents have agreed to terms with the team following the conclusion of the NFL Draft.
    New Orleans Saints announced Sunday that 13 undrafted rookie free agents have agreed to terms with the team following the conclusion of the NFL Draft.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-04-29 00:47:37 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Sacramento State scored three runs early on and never looked back as the Hornets defeated Louisiana Tech, 4-1, to complete the series victory Sunday
    Sacramento State scored three runs early on and never looked back as the Hornets defeated Louisiana Tech, 4-1, to complete the series victory Sunday at John Smith Field in Sacramento.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-04-29 00:33:50 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSUS Athletics] With their season on the line the LSU Shreveport Pilots responded with an 8-2 thumping of the NAIA's no. 3 team in the nation, the Northwood Knights, on Sunday
    With their season on the line the LSU Shreveport Pilots responded with an 8-2 thumping of the NAIA's no. 3 team in the nation, the Northwood Knights, on Sunday afternoon at Pilot Field. The win evens the season series with two wins for each school. The Pilots advance to play Texas College tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. as both teams face elimination

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-04-29 00:23:38 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] No. 2 LSU (39-6, 16-5 SEC) lost its first series of the season Sunday, falling to No. 10 South Carolina (33-12, 13-8 SEC) by a score of 4-0 at Alex Box Stadium.
    No. 2 LSU (39-6, 16-5 SEC) lost its first series of the season Sunday, falling to No. 10 South Carolina (33-12, 13-8 SEC) by a score of 4-0 at Alex Box Stadium.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-04-28 20:39:16 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Louisiana Tech had two players selected in the 2013 NFL Draft on Saturday as wide receiver Quinton Patton was a fourth-round and offensive tackle Jordan
    Louisiana Tech had two players selected in the 2013 NFL Draft on Saturday as wide receiver Quinton Patton was a fourth-round and offensive tackle Jordan Mills was a fifth-round selection.

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-04-28 20:37:02 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] LSU football broke the school record for the most selections in a single NFL Draft with nine total players picked this weekend, including three on the final day
    LSU football broke the school record for the most selections in a single NFL Draft with nine total players picked this weekend, including three on the final day of the draft Saturday at Radio City Music Hall.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 7:03 AM EDT2013-04-25 11:03:18 GMT
    (RNN) - Big guys are likely to be the stars of the show Thursday night when the NFL Draft again airs in primetime on ESPN, live from Radio City Music Hall. Barring unforeseen weirdness - which can never
    The NFL Draft with all its drama and uncertainty airs live in prime time Thursday night. Luke Joeckel, Manti Te'o, SEC stars and borderline quarterbacks are among this year's mysteries.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-04-24 22:10:16 GMT
    Trying to predict what the people who run NFL teams are thinking – or not thinking (looking at you, Oakland Raiders) – is an exercise in futility.
    Trying to predict what the people who run NFL teams are thinking – or not thinking (looking at you, Oakland Raiders) – is an exercise in futility. Nevertheless, mock drafts are as much a part of spring as baseball and the Masters.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 3:19 PM EDT2013-04-23 19:19:21 GMT
    Former LSU safety and Dutchtown high school alum Eric Reid has worked long and hard for this week to come. The NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night and Reid has heard there's a good chance he'll be taken
    "I've actually had a couple of dreams about it this past week," smiles Reid, "It IS my dream, I'm living my dream."

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-04-23 14:06:53 GMT
    From the New Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints announced Monday that linebacker Scott Fujita has signed a one-day contract with the team and will announce his retirement from professional football.
    Fujita, an 11-year veteran of play in the NFL, was signed by the New Orleans in 2006 as an unrestricted free agent and played for the Saints through the 2009 season.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-04-22 21:43:58 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Louisiana Tech (13-28, 2-13 WAC) will return to the road as the Bulldogs make the short trip to face I-20 rival Grambling State (14-24, 8-12 SWAC) in
    Louisiana Tech (13-28, 2-13 WAC) will return to the road as the Bulldogs make the short trip to face I-20 rival Grambling State (14-24, 8-12 SWAC) in a midweek matchup beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Wilbert Ellis Field at R.W.E. Jones Park in Grambling.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-04-22 21:25:31 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] After defeating Houston Baptist 6-1 Sunday afternoon, the Northwestern State softball team clinched a Southland Conference Tournament berth, giving the Lady Demons
    After defeating Houston Baptist 6-1 Sunday afternoon, the Northwestern State softball team clinched a Southland Conference Tournament berth, giving the Lady Demons the opportunity to play in front of local fans as they host the tournament at the Lady Demon Diamond May 9-11.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-04-22 17:43:28 GMT
    After a 3-1 week, LSU is ranked number 2 in this week's Collegiate Baseball Poll.The Tigers started the week with a 4-0 victory against Grambling. LSU traveled to Tuscaloosa and won two out of three games
    The Tigers started the week with a 4-0 victory against Grambling. LSU traveled to Tuscaloosa and won two out of three games against Alabama, including a game two 16-inning thriller.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 10:33 PM EDT2013-04-22 02:33:56 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] New Mexico State completed a four-game series sweep of the Bulldogs Sunday as the Aggies defeated Louisiana Tech, 5-1 and 4-1, in a double header at
    New Mexico State completed a four-game series sweep of the Bulldogs Sunday as the Aggies defeated Louisiana Tech, 5-1 and 4-1, in a double header at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-04-21 23:25:28 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSUS Athletics] The LSU Shreveport Pilots defeated the no. 24 Bacone Warriors 6-5 on Sunday afternoon to complete the series sweep in the final regular season weekend series
    The LSU Shreveport Pilots defeated the no. 24 Bacone Warriors 6-5 on Sunday afternoon to complete the series sweep in the final regular season weekend series in Red River Athletic Conference play.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-04-21 23:22:48 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Lamar's 14-run outburst, including Brad Picha's four RBI performance, in the first inning provided the Cardinals all the runs in they needed to sweep the Northwestern
    Lamar's 14-run outburst, including Brad Picha's four RBI performance, in the first inning provided the Cardinals all the runs in they needed to sweep the Northwestern State baseball team with a 18-4 win in seven innings Sunday afternoon in Southland Conference action.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-04-21 23:20:50 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] Kyle Overstreet lined a two-out bloop single into centerfield scoring the winning run from third as Alabama salvaged the final game of its three-game series against
    Kyle Overstreet lined a two-out bloop single into centerfield scoring the winning run from third as Alabama salvaged the final game of its three-game series against the second-ranked LSU baseball team, 4-3, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-04-21 22:48:55 GMT
    Kyle Overstreet's RBI bloop single in the bottom of the tenth salvaged one game for Alabama in this weekend's series, as the Tide edged LSU 4-3 Sunday. LSU (36-4, 15-3 SEC) allowed three unearned runs
    Alabama salvaged the final game of its three-game series against the second-ranked LSU baseball team, 4-3, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-04-21 20:52:00 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Senior pitcher Kylie Roos threw her second complete game of the weekend as the Northwestern State softball team picked up the Southland Conference series sweep
    Senior pitcher Kylie Roos threw her second complete game of the weekend as the Northwestern State softball team picked up the Southland Conference series sweep over Houston Baptist with a 6-1 triumph Sunday afternoon at the Lady Demon Diamond.

  • Sunday, April 21 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-04-21 20:48:45 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] In a game that matched the longest in the 120-year history of LSU baseball, the second-ranked Tigers plated three runs in the bottom of the 16th inning and clinched
    In a game that matched the longest in the 120-year history of LSU baseball, the second-ranked Tigers plated three runs in the bottom of the 16th inning and clinched their weekend series with the Alabama Crimson Tide by a score of 11-8 early Sunday morning in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

  • Saturday, April 20 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-04-21 02:06:30 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSUS Athletics] The LSU Shreveport Pilots (34-15, 17-9 RRAC) picked up a huge double header sweep of the 24th ranked Bacone College Warriors (34-13, 20-5 RRAC) taking game one
    The LSU Shreveport Pilots (34-15, 17-9 RRAC) picked up a huge double header sweep of the 24th ranked Bacone College Warriors (34-13, 20-5 RRAC) taking game one 2-1 and winning the second game by a final of 6-0 to at the least take the series two out of three.

  • Saturday, April 20 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-04-21 02:00:59 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] The New Mexico State Aggies defeated Louisiana Tech, 6-4, in the second game of the weekend series Saturday afternoon at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson
    The New Mexico State Aggies defeated Louisiana Tech, 6-4, in the second game of the weekend series Saturday afternoon at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in Ruston.

  • Saturday, April 20 2013 9:57 PM EDT2013-04-21 01:57:17 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Steven Spann and the Northwestern State baseball team held Lamar to a no-hitter through five and one-third innings before the Cardinals put together two big innings
    Steven Spann and the Northwestern State baseball team held Lamar to a no-hitter through five and one-third innings before the Cardinals put together two big innings to defeat the Demons 11-1 in seven innings on Saturday afternoon in Southland Conference action.

  • Saturday, April 20 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-04-21 01:55:10 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] Senior Zach Mettenberger threw for 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the White team, which was comprised mainly of starters, to a 37-0 win over the Purple
    Senior Zach Mettenberger threw for 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the White team, which was comprised mainly of starters, to a 37-0 win over the Purple here Saturday before 28,000 fans in Tiger Stadium in LSU's National L-Club Spring Game presented by Tony Chachere's.

  • Saturday, April 20 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-04-20 21:07:39 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Senior receiver Louis Hollier made touchdown catches of 37 and 39 yards Saturday to capture Most Valuable Player honors in Northwestern State's 24th Annual Joe
    Senior receiver Louis Hollier made touchdown catches of 37 and 39 yards Saturday to capture Most Valuable Player honors in Northwestern State's 24th Annual Joe Delaney Bowl spring football game won 21-7 by the Purple, capping the Demons' first spring workouts under new coach Jay Thomas.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-04-19 20:15:55 GMT
    From the New Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints announced Friday that restricted free agent running back Chris Ivory has signed his tender offer. Ivory, 6-0, 222, first joined the Saints as an undrafted
    The New Orleans Saints announced Friday that restricted free agent running back Chris Ivory has signed his tender offer.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-04-19 17:30:47 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. – Second-ranked LSU (35-3, 13-2) travels to Tuscaloosa, Ala. this weekend for a three-game SEC series versus Alabama (23-16, 8-7). The games can be heard on the affiliates of the LSU
    The Tigers open play against Alabama with an overall record of 35-3 and 13-2 in the SEC. The Crimson Tide start the weekend series at 23-16 and 8-7 in league play.

  • Thursday, April 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:52:03 GMT
    (RNN) - Spring practice in the SEC climaxes Saturday when five more teams hold their annual spring scrimmages. Interesting fact: So far the biggest attendance at a spring game this season was at Kentucky
    New coaches at Tennessee, Auburn and Arkansas will give us the first glimpse of their teams in Saturday's SEC spring games. Two-time defending national champion Alabama and Mississippi State also give fans a break from the long college football offseason.

     

  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-04-17 15:52:54 GMT
    LSU's Spring Football Game is Saturday at Tiger Stadium with kickoff at 2:00 p.m. Tiger fans will get a chance to see a young, but very talented team led by quarterback Zach Mettenberger.In preparation
    LSU's Spring Football Game is Saturday at Tiger Stadium with kickoff at 2:00 p.m. Tiger fans will get a chance to see a young, but very talented team led by quarterback Zach Mettenberger.

  • Monday, April 15 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-04-15 19:41:47 GMT
    After a 5-1 week the LSU baseball team is ranked ... ... ..The Tigers took two games from Southern, one in New Orleans and the other in Baton Rouge. LSU traveled to Arkansas and won two of three games,
    After a 5-1 week LSU dropped to number 2 in Collegiate Baseball's Top 30 and remained at number three in this week's Baseball America Top 25 Poll.

  • Monday, April 15 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-04-15 15:21:42 GMT
    After a bounty scandal derailed the New Orleans Saints 2012 season, it looks as though the team may be facing its next crisis.The Washington Post reports the team could face a hefty fine for violating
    The Washington Post reports the team could face a hefty fine for violating laws governing the proper storage, control and dispensing of prescription drugs.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:56:27 GMT
    [Information provided by: Centenary Athletics] The Centenary baseball team wrapped up the top seed in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament in two weeks with a 5-1 victory over Austin
    The Centenary baseball team wrapped up the top seed in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament in two weeks with a 5-1 victory over Austin College on Sunday afternoon at Shehee Stadium.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-04-14 22:05:27 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Texas A&M-Corpus Christi scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Islanders a 12-2 win Sunday afternoon to take the series from the Northwestern
    Texas A&M-Corpus Christi scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Islanders a 12-2 win Sunday afternoon to take the series from the Northwestern State baseball team in Southland Conference action.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-04-14 21:36:35 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] Rightfielder Sean McMullen delivered a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning for the go-ahead run as top-ranked LSU recorded a 5-3 victory over No. 10 Arkansas
    Rightfielder Sean McMullen delivered a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning for the go-ahead run as top-ranked LSU recorded a 5-3 victory over No. 10 Arkansas at Baum Stadium.

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-04-14 21:34:57 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Texas State used an eight-run fifth inning for a come-from-behind victory to complete the series sweep over Louisiana Tech, 13-6, Sunday afternoon in
    Texas State used an eight-run fifth inning for a come-from-behind victory to complete the series sweep over Louisiana Tech, 13-6, Sunday afternoon in conference play at Bobcat Ballpark in San Marcos.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-04-14 02:38:24 GMT
    Arkansas (25-11, 9-5) jumped out to an 8-0 lead over the NO. 1 LSU Tigers (33-3, 12-2) and never looked back as the 10th ranked Razorbacks beat LSU 8-3. Arkansas snaps LSU's 15 game winning streak with
    Arkansas (25-11, 9-5) jumped out to an 8-0 lead over the NO. 1 LSU Tigers (33-3, 12-2) and never looked back as the 10th ranked Razorbacks beat LSU 8-3.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-04-14 01:29:15 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] Texas A&M-Corpus Christi answered the Northwestern State baseball team's run-rule on Friday with one of its own Saturday with an 11-0 win over the Demons in Southland
    Texas A&M-Corpus Christi  answered the Northwestern State baseball team's run-rule on Friday with one of its own Saturday with an 11-0 win over the Demons in Southland Conference play to even the series at one.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-04-14 00:41:45 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSUS Athletics] Each team picked up a win on Saturday but the LSU Shreveport Pilots (31-15, 15-9 RRAC) won the series with a 10-3 win in game two of Saturday's double header
    Each team picked up a win on Saturday but the LSU Shreveport Pilots (31-15, 15-9 RRAC) won the series with a 10-3 win in game two of Saturday's double header at Pilots on Senior Day over the Wiley Wildcats (5-30, 4-19 RRAC). Wiley kept the Pilots off balance with a 2-0 win in game one of the twin bill.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-04-13 23:37:43 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs] Louisiana Tech fell to the Texas State Bobcats, 9-5, in a back-and-forth offensive contest to give the Bobcats the conference series victory Saturday
    Louisiana Tech fell to the Texas State Bobcats, 9-5, in a back-and-forth offensive contest to give the Bobcats the conference series victory Saturday afternoon at Bobcat Ballpark in San Marcos.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-04-13 23:35:51 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] The "LA Tech" team scored 21 unanswered points in the first quarter and led for most of the game as it defeated the "Bulldogs" team, 38-27, in the annual
    The "LA Tech" team scored 21 unanswered points in the first quarter and led for most of the game as it defeated the "Bulldogs" team, 38-27, in the annual T-Day Spring Game in front of 5,700 fans at Joe Aillet Stadium Saturday afternoon.

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-04-13 21:18:32 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSU Athletics] The offense took advantage of a defense that was short on numbers Saturday as quarterback Zach Mettenberger threw for 276 yards and six touchdowns in LSU's second
    The offense took advantage of a defense that was short on numbers Saturday as quarterback Zach Mettenberger threw for 276 yards and six touchdowns in LSU's second full-scale scrimmage of the spring here in Tiger Stadium.

  • Friday, April 12 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-04-13 02:59:23 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] Louisiana Tech left 11 runners on base as the Texas State Bobcats scored just one run to defeat the Bulldogs, 1-0, in the first of a three-game conference
    Louisiana Tech left 11 runners on base as the Texas State Bobcats scored just one run to defeat the Bulldogs, 1-0, in the first of a three-game conference set Friday night at Bobcat Ballpark in San Marcos.

  • Friday, April 12 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-04-13 02:49:34 GMT
    [Information provided by: Louisiana Tech Athletics] San Jose State scored in every inning but one and Amanda Pridmore became the Spartans all-time strikeout leader in a 12-0 win over Louisiana Tech Friday
    San Jose State scored in every inning but one and Amanda Pridmore became the Spartans all-time strikeout leader in a 12-0 win over Louisiana Tech Friday night at the Lady Techster Softball Complex.

  • Friday, April 12 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-04-13 02:49:11 GMT
    [Information provided by: LSUS Athletics] Rory Young tossed his second complete game shutout of the season as the LSU Shreveport Pilots defeated the Wiley College Wildcats 3-0 on Friday night in the opening
    Rory Young tossed his second complete game shutout of the season as the LSU Shreveport Pilots defeated the Wiley College Wildcats 3-0 on Friday night in the opening game of the weekend Red River Athletic Conference series at Pilot Field.

  • Friday, April 12 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-04-13 02:34:21 GMT
    [Information provided by: NSU Athletics] A balanced, complete team effort led the Northwestern State baseball team to the most runs the Demons have scored this season in a 12-1 run-rule win over Texas
    A balanced, complete team effort led the Northwestern State baseball team to the most runs the Demons have scored this season in a 12-1 run-rule win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Friday night in Southland Conference action.

  • Friday, April 12 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-04-12 20:47:33 GMT
    Tyrann Mathieu disputes a USA Today story saying he failed more than 10 drug tests before he was suspended in college.
    Tyrann Mathieu disputes a USA Today story saying he failed more than 10 drug tests before he was suspended in college.

  • Thursday, April 11 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-11 11:00:16 GMT
    Many Southeastern Conference football fans will finally get a look at their favorite teams this Saturday, April 13, and several of the annual spring games will be broadcast on TV and on the Web.Texas A&M
    Southeastern Conference fans are beginning to stir as South Carolina, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Kentucky all hold their annual spring football games on Saturday, April 13.

  • Monday, April 8 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-08 21:08:12 GMT
    The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran safety Jim Leonard to a one year contract.Leonard played his collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin. Although not drafted, he has played eight years
    The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran safety Jim Leonhard to one year contract.

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