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FOX Sports Net acquires rights from ESPN to exclusive SEC football games – 4:48 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 14, 2009

FOX Sports Net (FSN) announced on Wednesday afternoon a multi-year agreement with ESPN to expand its coverage of the Southeastern Conference.Beginning this academic year, FSN's three regional networks...

My Opinion: Expect the Cardinals to ride hot second half to World Series title

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
July 13, 2009

With the 2009 All-Star Game tonight, here's a look into my crystal ball for the second half of the season. NL CENTRALOh, Cubbies, you never fail to disappoint. Sure, you are only 3 1/2 games out of first...

LSU baseball players travel around the nation to play summer league, minor league ball

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
July 13, 2009

The familiar pings of the metal bats aren't being heard in Alex Box Stadium right now. But the crack of wooden Louisville Sluggers and the popping of the mitts of the Tigers can be heard across the country...

Back problems could end Schwitkis’ career at LSU

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
July 13, 2009

The LSU gymnastics team relied on the stability of the middle of their lineup last season to return to the Super Six after early-season injuries knocked sophomore Nicole Lyons and former Tiger Lauren Klein,...

Baseball: Coleman signs professional contract with Kansas City

By Staff Reports
July 13, 2009

Former LSU pitcher Louis Coleman agreed to a professional contract Monday with the Kansas City Royals organization.The 2009 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-American will report to the...

Baseball: Coleman signs professional contract – 5:47 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 12, 2009

Former LSU pitcher Louis Coleman signed a professional contract with the Kansas City Royals organization Monday.Coleman will begin his professional career for the Royals' Class A affiliate, the Burlington...

Baseball: Blake Dean returning for senior season – 1:50 p.m.

By Jerit Roser and Andy Schwehm
July 9, 2009

Designated hitter Blake Dean will return to LSU for his senior season, his father said early Friday afternoon. The decision was confirmed in an afternoon press conference with Dean and LSU coach Paul Mainieri.Blake...

NBA: Hornets sign Thornton, Collison

By Staff Reports
July 9, 2009

The New Orleans Hornets signed draft picks Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton to contracts Wednesday.Collison, the No. 21 overall pick, will earn $1.055 million this season and $1.3 million in 2010-11,...

Baseball: Cain joins Detroit Tigers’ farm system – 6:42 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 8, 2009

Former LSU pitcher Nolan Cain wasn't one of the Tigers selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft last month.But he is one of the first of the national championship team to begin...

Senator calls for Justice Department investigation into BCS

By Associated Press
July 8, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch urged the Justice Department on Tuesday to investigate college football's Bowl Championship Series for what he views as violations of antitrust laws. Hatch...

Jared Mitchell signs professional contract with White Sox

By Staff Reports
July 8, 2009

LSU outfielder Jared Mitchell agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.The 20-year-old New Iberia native will forego his senior season with the Tigers and join Chicago's Class A affiliate...

Mainieri continues raising LSU baseball team’s academic success rates

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
July 8, 2009

LSU coach Paul Mainieri has taken the baseball team back into the spotlight since arriving on campus in 2006 with a national championship and numerous All-American and All-Southeastern Conference performers.But...