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Stanley Cup finals offer something for everyone

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 20:43:00 EDT

Two franchises, rich in history, talent and star power. Two winning teams that know what it takes to bring home the Stanley Cup. Intrigue, in the form of a schedule that kept them away from each other for an entire season.

Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:19:00 EDT

Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins' offense to do it without another exhausting overtime.

LSU faces North Carolina in College World Series elimination game Tuesday

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:27:00 EDT

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.

LSU falls in CWS opener to UCLA 2-1

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:58:00 EDT

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.

LSU ready to take on Bruins in CWS

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:52:00 EDT

LSU is making its 16^th 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.

Bregman finalist for Brook Wallace Award

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:32:00 EDT

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.

Nola finalist for National Pitcher of the Year

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:30:00 EDT

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.

Mainieri finalist for Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year Award

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:53:00 EDT

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.

LSU visits TD Ameritrade Park for Friday practice

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:55:00 EDT

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."

LSU returns to Omaha- CWS Day 1

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:21:00 EDT

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.

Demons add two transfers to 2013 roster

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:17:00 EDT

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.

Four Demon games on TV for 2013 season

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:15:00 EDT

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.

A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:15:00 EDT

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

Blackhawks beat Bruins 4-3 in 3OT Cup opener

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:55:00 EDT

Of course, it was Andrew Shaw. The pesky little forward always gets up when he's knocked down.

Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:44:00 EDT

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

LHSAA announces jump to nine state championships

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:56:00 EDT

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.

School record three Tigers named All-American

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:51:00 EDT

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.

ETBU's Swaner nominated for Woman of the Year

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:49:00 EDT

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.

LSU's Duncan wins back to back Honda Sports Award

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:43:00 EDT

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.

Parker has mild hamstring strain, hopeful for Gm 4

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:04:00 EDT

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...

LSU's Bregman named Freshman Hitter of the Year

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:55:00 EDT

LSU shortstop Alex Bregman and Cal State Fullerton right-handed pitcher Thomas Eshelman have been named the 2013 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Freshman Hitter and Pitcher of the Year recipients, as announced by the organization today.

La Tech avoids probation with impressive APR score

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:08:00 EDT

For the third consecutive year, all 16 of Louisiana Tech's athletic programs remained penalty-free as the latest Academic Progress Rates (APR) were released by the NCAA today.

Grambling basketball banned by NCAA for APR report

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:58:00 EDT

Eighteen Division I teams will miss the postseason, and another 18 squads in men's basketball and nine other college sports will trade practice time for remedial classroom sessions under NCAA academic progress reports released Tuesday.

LSU to face UCLA Sunday at College World Series

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:04:00 EDT

The game times and pairings for the first two days of the Men's College World Series have been announced. The 67th MCWS will take place at the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha from June 15-25/26.

Heat beat Spurs in Game 2 to tie NBA Finals

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:43:00 EDT

Mario Chalmers marched toward midcourt with a message.

Three LSU Tigers picked up in MLB draft

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Three LSU Tigers have been taken so far on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft.

Nadal beats Ferrer for record 8th French Open win

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 16:43:00 EDT

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.

Williams beats Sharapova for 2nd French Open title

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 16:42:00 EDT

Serena Williams knew, of course, that 11 years had passed since her only French Open championship.

Spurs rally to stun Heat in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:49:00 EDT

The San Antonio Spurs still have that winning NBA Finals formula of good defense and a little luck on offense.

LSU's Eades selected 43rd overall in MLB Draft

Alyssa Schneider — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:22:00 EDT

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.

NBA Finals: Heat, Spurs rely on more than 'Big 3'

Matt Quillen — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:46:00 EDT

As Miami and San Antonio square off in the NBA Finals, someone who isn't a household name may surprise with a gamechanging performance.

Sooners win NCAA softball title, top Tennessee 4-0

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:27:00 EDT

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 vs. Oklahoma: A look at the Sooners

Kirk Michelet — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 19:20:00 EDT

LSU (55-9) will host Oklahoma (43-19) at Alex Box Stadium beginning Friday night.

Deacon Jones of famed Fearsome Foursome dead at 74

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 05:54:00 EDT

By The Associated Press David "Deacon" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died.

Heat off to Finals, beat Pacers 99-76 in Game 7

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 00:46:00 EDT

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.

LSU gets comeback win over Sam Houston State, 8-5

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 15:54:00 EDT

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.

Pacers even up series with 91-77 win over Heat

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:25:00 EDT

Indiana staggered Miami with one more big punch Saturday night.

Three LSU players earn All-American recognition

Thu, 30 May 2013 18:52:00 EDT

LSU sophomore pitcher Aaron Nola, senior first baseman Mason Katz and freshman shortstop Alex Bregman received All-America recognition Thursday from Collegiate Baseball magazine.

Ryne Stanek named second team All-American

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Arkansas junior right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek has been named a second-team All-American, as announced on Thursday by Collegiate Baseball.

Bregman on Brooks Wallace Award watch list

Sun, 26 May 2013 15:22:00 EDT

LSU freshman shortstop Alex Bregman has been named to the 14-player watch list for the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award.

LSU beats Arkansas 3-1 to head to SEC Tournament Championship game

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:13:00 EDT

The LSU pitching staff held No. 12 Arkansas to one hit in a 3-1 SEC Tournament semifinal victory Saturday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

Mathieu signs with the Cardinals

Kirk Michelet — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

The former LSU star begins his career at safety and will team up with fellow Tiger and NFL Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson.

Aaron Nola on National Pitcher of the Year Watch List

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT

LSU sophomore right-hander Aaron Nola appears on the 22-player watch list for the 2013 National Pitcher of the Year award.

Six named to LSU Athletic Hall of Fame

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

Five former LSU standouts and a former LSU coach have been elected to the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame, the school has announced.

Louisiana Tech-NC State game to air on ACC Network

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:57:00 EDT

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.

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:00 EDT

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.

Lady Demons out of NCAA Tournament after 9-1 loss

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:13:00 EDT

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.

Demons win 4-3 in last game of 2012-2013 season

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:11:00 EDT

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.

LSU drops game 3 to Ole Miss, 11-9

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

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.

Bulldogs fork in-state rival NSU 7-2

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:46:00 EDT

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.

LSU Garners No. 9 Seed, Faces Central Connecticut State in NCAA Opener

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

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.

Lady Demons set to face UL-Lafayette in Baton Rouge regional

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:06:00 EDT

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.

Demons fall to Nicholls State 3-0

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:13:00 EDT

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.

Bulldogs drop series finale to Dallas Baptist 5-0

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:11:00 EDT

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.

Lady Demons head to NCAA Tournament with the 5-4 win

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT

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.

LA Tech sweeps double header against Dallas Baptist

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:06:00 EDT

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.

LSU wins Western Division title with wins over the Aggies

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

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.

LHSAA 5A-Class C baseball brackets

Christina Jenkins — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:54:00 EDT

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.

Lady Demons get Senior Day win 5-4

Sun, 5 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

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.

Demons fall in rubber match against SFA 6-3

Sun, 5 May 2013 19:19:00 EDT

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.

Bulldogs win big in rubber match over Roadrunners 9-4

Sun, 5 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT

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.

Roadrunners complete comeback over Bulldogs 9-8

Sun, 5 May 2013 16:39:00 EDT

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.

NSU falls to SFA 6-4

Sun, 5 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT

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.

Roadrunners sprint past Bulldogs 2-0

Fri, 3 May 2013 22:59:00 EDT

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.

Saints announce 2013 rookie free agent class

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EDT

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.

Bulldogs fall to Sacramento State 4-1

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:47:00 EDT

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.

Pilots beat #3 Northwood, 8-2

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:33:00 EDT

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

Tigers lose rubber match to Gamecocks, 4-0

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:23:00 EDT

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.

La Tech's Patton and Mills selected in 2013 NFL Draft

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:39:00 EDT

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.

LSU has 9 players selected in 2013 NFL Draft

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:37:00 EDT

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.

NFL Draft airs in prime time; expect the unexpected

Tom Ensey — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:03:00 EDT

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.

NFL Mock Draft: First round will be full of surprises

Brian Tynes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:10:00 EDT

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.

LSU's Reid seeing dreams come true

Jacques Doucet — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:19:00 EDT

"I've actually had a couple of dreams about it this past week," smiles Reid, "It IS my dream, I'm living my dream."

Fujita signs one day contract with Saints, announces retirement

Kirk Michelet — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:06:00 EDT

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.

La Tech and Grambling set for showdown on the diamond Tuesday

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:43:00 EDT

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.

Lady Demons clinch Southland Conference Tournament berth

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:25:00 EDT

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.

LSU ranked number 2 in this week's baseball polls

Kirk Michelet — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:43:00 EDT

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.

Louisiana Tech swept by New Mexico State in weekend series

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:33:00 EDT

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.

Pilots gets the series sweep over #24 Bacone

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:25:00 EDT

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.

Demons swept by Lamar after 18-4 loss on Sunday

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:22:00 EDT

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.

Alabama beats LSU 4-3 in 10 innings, Tigers take the series

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:20:00 EDT

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.

Alabama salvages series finale against No. 2 LSU, 4-3 in 10 innings

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:48:00 EDT

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.

Lady Demons sweep Houston Baptist with 6-1 win

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:52:00 EDT

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.

LSU beats Crimson Tide in 16 innings, 11-8

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:48:00 EDT

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.

LSUS sweeps double-header against #24 Bacone

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:06:00 EDT

The LSU Shreveport Pilots (34-15, 17-9 RRAC) picked up a huge double header sweep of the 24^th 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.

Aggies down Bulldogs, 6-4

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:00:00 EDT

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.

Lamar beats NSU after two huge innings

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:57:00 EDT

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.

White squad beats Purple squad 37-0 in LSU Spring Game

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:55:00 EDT

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.

Purple wins NSU's Delaney Bowl, 21-7

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:07:00 EDT

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.

Saints re-sign Chris Ivory

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:15:00 EDT

The New Orleans Saints announced Friday that restricted free agent running back Chris Ivory has signed his tender offer.

LSU travels to Alabama for big SEC series

Kirk Michelet — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EDT

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.

SEC football spring training winds up with five Saturday scrimmages

Tom Ensey — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:52:00 EDT

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.

LSU issues parking and game day information for Saturday

Kirk Michelet — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:52:00 EDT

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.

LSU ranked #2 and #3 in this week's baseball polls

Kirk Michelet — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:00 EDT

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.

Report: Saints may be facing a hefty fine

Kirk Michelet — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:21:00 EDT

The Washington Post reports the team could face a hefty fine for violating laws governing the proper storage, control and dispensing of prescription drugs.

Gents capture top seed in SCAC tournament

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:56:00 EDT

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.

Islanders take series over Demons, 12-2

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:05:00 EDT

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.

LSU gets extra inning win over Arkansas, 5-3

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:36:00 EDT

Rightfielder Sean McMullen delivered a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10^th inning for the go-ahead run as top-ranked LSU recorded a 5-3 victory over No. 10 Arkansas at Baum Stadium.

Bulldogs swept by Texas State after 13-6 loss

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:34:00 EDT

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.

Hogs end Tigers 15 game win streak

Sharief Ishaq — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:38:00 EDT

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.

NSU run-ruled by Islanders, 11-0

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:29:00 EDT

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.

Pilots spilt double header against Wiley

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:41:00 EDT

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.

Bobcats beat La Tech, 9-5

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:37:00 EDT

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.

LA Tech beat Bulldogs in T-Day Spring Day

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:35:00 EDT

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.

LSU offense shines in scrimmage

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:18:00 EDT

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.

Texas State defeats Louisiana Tech, 1-0.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:59:00 EDT

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.

San Jose blanks LA Tech

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:49:00 EDT

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.

Pilots beat Wiley, 3-0

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:49:00 EDT

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.

Demons run-rule Islanders 12-1

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:34:00 EDT

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.

LSU, Mathieu dispute USA Today Report

Kirk Michelet — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:47:00 EDT

Tyrann Mathieu disputes a USA Today story saying he failed more than 10 drug tests before he was suspended in college.

SEC football 'spring fever' arrives with first big weekend of intrasquad games

Tom Ensey — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EDT

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.

Saints sign safety Jim Leonhard

Kirk Michelet — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:08:00 EDT

The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran safety Jim Leonhard to one year contract.

Brees sues ex-teammate over bogus tax credits

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:15:00 EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has sued a former teammate for allegedly advising him to invest $160,000 in tax credits that turned out to be bogus.

LHSAA alters football playoff split rules

Andrew Nomura — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 21:02:00 EDT

The controversial split of high school football in Louisiana has been altered before it's first season in effect.

LSU struggles to beat underdog Jackson State

Kirk Michelet — Sat, 1 Jun 2013 00:17:00 EDT

LSU beat Jackson State 11-7 at The Box to advance in the Baton Rouge Regional.

The End Zone

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:37:00 EST

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NASCAR NOTES: All Stars shine in Charlotte

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT

The stick-and-ball sports have their All-Star games but they are usually more a social event than a hard-fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other with the winner leaving with at least a million dollars in their pocket.

NASCAR NOTES: Johnson makes history with All Star win

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:00 EDT

Located just a few miles from the Hendrick Motorsport's complex and just down the road from Lowe's headquarters, Charlotte Motorspeedway is the perfect spot for Jimmie Johnson to dominate.

NASCAR NOTES: Kenseth finds Southern comfort in Darlington

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:03:00 EDT

Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.

NASCAR NOTES: Darlington's still too tough to tame

Glenn Campbell — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:15:00 EDT

Last week's white-knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, SC.

NASCAR NOTES: Hail storms can't dampen Talladega's excitement

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 6 May 2013 06:03:00 EDT

Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstorm with one-eighth-inch hail that halted the event with 63 laps to go.

NASCAR NOTES: Talladega continues to be unpredictable

Glenn Campbell — Fri, 3 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect, and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing.

NASCAR NOTES: Harvick captures action-packed Richmond win

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action, but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads.

NASCAR NOTES: Bowyer looking for short track magic at Richmond

Glenn Campbell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Growing up, Clint Bowyer cut his teeth driving the short track circuit of the Midwest. Now that he is a big time Sprint Cup driver, he is hoping that his short track experience puts him back in the winner's circle this week in Richmond.

NASCAR NOTES: Kenseth makes statement with Kansas win

Glenn Campbell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

When Matt Kenseth made the unprecedented move from his longtime home at Roush/Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, many expected him to remain a championship threat; just not this soon.

NASCAR NOTES: What a difference a year makes

Glenn Campbell — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle Busch as he heads to Kansas this weekend.