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In this Sept. 2, 2008 file photo, the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans is shown a day after Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana. As far as tourism and economic development officials are concerned, the sports industry has fueled the economic and psychological recovery from Hurricane Katrina as much, if not more, than New Orleans' world renowned music and fine dining scenes.

Return of major sports aids New Orleans’ recovery – 5/25, 5:01 p.m.

By Associated Press
May 24, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There's jazz and jambalaya. Then there's football and Final Fours. On the heels of the NFL's decision to award New Orleans the 2013 Super Bowl, tourism and economic development...

NFL: Shockey taken to hospital, doing fine – 5/25, 5:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
May 24, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans Saints team spokesman says tight end Jeremy Shockey was taken to a hospital but is doing fine after being treated for dehydration. Greg Bensel confirmed Sunday that...

Baseball: Mainieri, Tigers ready to host regional in new Alex Box – 5/25, 1:45 p.m.

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
May 24, 2009

LSU coach Paul Mainieri insisted after his team's 23-16-1 start last season that the Tigers would be closing out old Alex Box Stadium with a postseason appearance. He made good on that. Mainieri's second...

Baseball: Tigers win second consecutive SEC tournament – 5/24, 3:47 p.m.

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
May 23, 2009

Instead of going straight to his bullpen in the bottom of the eighth on Sunday, LSU coach Paul Mainieri brought out southpaw senior Ryan Byrd to warm up to begin what would have been his eighth inning...

 

Baseball: LSU beats Georgia twice, advances to SEC championship – 5/24, 12:11 a.m.

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
May 23, 2009

With LSU playing in its fifth game of the Southeastern Conference tournament and second game of the day, the Tigers needed a pitcher to step up with a big performance to carry the team to the final game. LSU...

Tennis: Tigers, Lady Tigers all knocked out of NCAA championships – 5/22, 4:17 p.m.

By Staff Reports
May 21, 2009

The LSU men's tennis team lost its final competitors in the NCAA championships Thursday as senior Michael Venus was eliminated from singles play and the team of Venus and freshman Neal Skupski was...

LSU's Louis Coleman pitches against Auburn during an NCAA college baseball game in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday, April 25, 2009. LSU won 7-6.

Tigers escape USC behind strong pitching, 4-1

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
May 21, 2009

South Carolina probably couldn't have asked for a much better pitching performance from their freshman southpaw Nolan Belcher, who went 6 innings, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out four...

Tennis: Tigers doubles team ousted from NCAA championships – 5/21, 7:01 p.m.

By Jerit Roser
Editor
May 20, 2009

LSU senior Michael Venus had two tennis matches to play Thursday — one singles against San Diego State's Dean Jackson and one doubles match with freshman Neal Skupski against Sacramento State's pair...

Swimming: LSU announces 2009-2010 schedule – 5/21, 12:53 p.m.

By Staff Reports
May 20, 2009

The LSU swimming and diving teams announced their 2009-2010 schedule Thursday.The Tigers and Lady Tigers will open their season September 25 with the Purple and Gold Intrasquad meet before hosting Tennessee,...

Tennis: Venus knocked out of singles championship – 5/21, 1:03 p.m.

By Staff Reports
May 20, 2009

LSU senior Michael Venus fell in the second round of singles play at the NCAA championships on Thursday.San Diego's Dean Jackson knocked Venus out in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3.Venus and LSU freshman Neal...

Soccer: Signee named Louisiana Player of the Year – 5/21, 12:33 p.m.

By Jerit Roser
Editor
May 20, 2009

LSU soccer signee Tricia Johnson was named Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year earlier this week, according to an LSU Athletic Department news release.The forward/defender from St. Scholastica Academy...

Tennis: Tigers, Lady Tigers each advance to second round of NCAAs – 5/20, 9:44 p.m.

By Jerit Roser
Editor
May 19, 2009

The Tigers and Lady Tigers tennis teams each had one representative begin singles play at the NCAA championships on Wednesday.And each athlete will be moving on to the competition's second round.LSU senior...