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United States’ Robbie Findley, right, is tackled by England’s Jamie Carragher, left, Saturday during the World Cup soccer match between England and the United States.

Soccer: ‘Football’ faithfuls pack local soccer bar for America’s World Cup opener

By David Helman
Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2010

Saturday, June 12, 6 a.m.The bar is dark and quiet — on any other occasion it wouldn't even be open.Still, even at this early hour, 60 or so eager-eyed patrons sit fixated in front of several HD...

Baseball: Austin Ross signs with Milwaukee Brewers

By Michael Lambert
Contributing Writer
June 13, 2010

LSU junior pitcher Austin Ross was starting to look like the sure-fire ace for the Tigers next season.Ross was a consistent starter for two seasons and ended the 2010 campaign on a hot streak, throwing...

Baseball: Ross signs with Brewers – 1:51 p.m.

By Michael Lambert
Contributing Writer
June 13, 2010

LSU junior pitcher Austin Ross has agreed to a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Advocate. Ross was drafted in the eighth round of last week's Major League Baseball draft. The Shreveport...

Baseball: Seven Tigers selected in 2010 MLB Draft

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri considers the three days of the Major League Baseball draft among his least favorite days of the year.Mainieri said the draft combines two of his least favorite things:...

Americans should not be considered World Cup long shots

By Mark Clements
Columnist
June 9, 2010

It's a sport where cleats are called "boots," the field is the "pitch" and using your hands is illegal — the game of soccer is a thing of beauty.Every four years, 32 nations gather in one country...

Football: Report: Prater to transfer to Rice – 1:51 p.m.

LSU sophomore linebacker Kyle Prater is transferring to Rice, according to a report by FOX 26 Sports in Houston. Prater was a former all-state player for Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas, and a Scout.com...

Senior point guard Bo Spencer suspended for fall

More than half of the points from last season's LSU men's basketball team will be missing this upcoming season — at least for the fall semester.The Tigers already have to deal with the loss of forward...

Basketball: PMAC’s student section to move

The roar of the Maravich Maniacs will be coming from a new direction next basketball season.A plan to move the student section and set a Tradition Fund for season tickets was passed Friday by the LSU Board...

Baseball: Mainieri: Pitching did not meet potential this season

A clear difference between last year's national championship baseball team and this season's 41-22 club can be found in the team's ERA.The 2010 ERA was more than a point and a half higher than last season's...

Baseball: Dishon, Jones round out draft selections

The Milwaukee Brewers selected LSU sophomore outfielder Johnny Dishon and former Tiger center-fielder and pitcher Chad Jones Wednesday in the 42nd and 50th round, respectively of the 2010 Major League...

Baseball: Pitching staff’s struggles hurt Tigers down the stretch

Sometimes a single moment sums up an entire season for an athletic team.Last season, that moment came June 24th, 2009. Senior Louis Coleman threw up his glove in celebration after recording the final out...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri celebrates with the team May 30 after beating Alabama, 4-3, during the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Baseball: LSU eliminated from postseason after loss to UC Irvine

The LSU baseball team learned just how hard it is to repeat as national champions last weekend — once again at the hands of a Mike Gillespie-coached team.Gillespie's UC Irvine Anteaters (39-21) eliminated...