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Former NFL player’s son commits to LSU football team

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
July 20, 2009

Evan Washington made a deal with his dad a couple of years ago that changed his athletic career.Washington started out as a basketball player at DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas. But his father, Marvin,...

Old Alex Box Stadium’s demolition slated for after football season

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
July 20, 2009

Now that the new $34.5 million Alex Box Stadium has one season and a national championship under its belt, the old stadium has become a thing of the past.The old stadium is being overrun with weeds, the...

Baseball: LeMahieu signs with Chicago

By Staff Reports
July 20, 2009

LSU infielder DJ LeMahieu signed with the Chicago Cubs and will forego his final two seasons with the Tigers, LSU team spokesman Bill Franquez said in a news release Monday.LeMahieu, who switched from...

LSU revises plans, will send small band to Washington – 11:21 a.m.

By Staff Reports
July 20, 2009

A portion of the Tiger Band will now travel to the LSU football team's season opener at Washington, LSU Senior Associate Athletic Director Herb Vincent confirmed Tuesday.The Athletic Department had previously...

Baseball: LeMahieu signs with Chicago – 12:03 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 19, 2009

LSU infielder DJ LeMahieu signed with the Chicago Cubs and will forego his final two seasons with the Tigers, LSU team spokesman Bill Franquez said in a news release Monday.LeMahieu, who switched from...

Tiger Band changes plans for 2009 road football games – 11:31 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 19, 2009

The Tiger Band will not be sending its full band to any regular-season road football games this fall, Linda Moorhouse, associate director of bands, confirmed Monday morning.The football team will open...

Football: 10 Tigers make SEC coaches’ preseason All-SEC teams – 12:21 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 15, 2009

LSU senior offensive tackle Ciron Black led the the Tigers' 10 selections to the 2009 Southeastern Conference coaches' All-SEC teams announced on Thursday.Black, who returns for his senior season after...

Baseball: Mainieri to sing at Wrigley Field on July 26 – 4:50 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 15, 2009

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri will sing the traditional "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch at Wrigley Field in Chicago during the Cubs' game on July 26, LSU chancellor Michael...

Bobby Nickens, general studies senior, shops for LSU baseball championship T-shirts Wednesday afternoon at the LSU Tiger Sport Shop.

Local outlets see sales of baseball championship gear soar in first week, but dip quickly after

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
July 15, 2009

LSU baseball fans rushed to stores after the Tigers won the College World Series on June 24 to buy whatever national championship merchandise they could.But the demand fell quickly.Sales of CWS merchandise...

Softball: Transfer from UL-Lafayette could play shortstop in 2010

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
July 15, 2009

Mid-September could be a little awkward for Heidi Pizer.Pizer, a rising sophomore softball player, has transferred from Louisiana-Lafayette to LSU to play for the Tigers. But her boyfriend, Brad McGuire,...

First weeks of free agency provide plenty of drama

By David Helman
Contributing Writer
July 15, 2009

Crazy weeks in Las Vegas aren't limited to bachelor trips — the NBA is getting in on the fun as well.Players, general managers and NBA owners have spent the past week in the desert, acclimating to...

Baseball: Former Tigers enjoy their MLB All-Star experience – 12:15 p.m.

Former LSU players Brad Hawpe and Aaron Hill each found their experiences as Major League All-Stars to be rewarding. Hill, a second baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Hawpe, an outfielder for the Colorado...