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Sunday: Softball uses home runs to get past Auburn, 4-1

By Staff Reports
May 2, 2009

The LSU softball team beat Auburn, 4-1, behind the power of two-run home runs by freshman right fielder Ashley Langoni and sophomore designated player Casey Faile. Langoni's home run came in the fifth...

Athletic facilities not spared from hurricanes, storms

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
May 2, 2009

LSU has become more experienced in dealing with disasters this year than anyone could've expected.Hurricane Gustav, which hit Baton Rouge on Sept. 1, and the March 26 severe weather left lasting impressions...

Baseball: Tigers see several position changes throughout season

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
May 2, 2009

LSU's 2009 baseball team will be remembered as the team that moved into the new Alex Box Stadium under the microscope of a preseason No. 1 national ranking.But the Tigers' season may very well be defined...

Softball: Tigers fought many obstacles throughout season

The No. 20 LSU softball team entered the 2009 season with hopes of greatness, but the team has endured many ups and downs throughout the season.One of the exciting aspects of the campaign was the opening...

Recruiting: Spring semester great for recruiting

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
May 2, 2009

The spring semester was a busy time in the recruiting world. LSU football coach Les Miles landed one of the top recruiting classes in the nation for 2009 and is already building the 2010 class.The football...

Football: ESPN to televise LSU vs. Washington

By Staff Reports
May 1, 2009

ESPN will televise the LSU football team's season opener against Washington in Seattle, the LSU Athletic Department announced Saturday. The game will start at 9:30 p.m. in the Central time zone. It...

Saturday: Baseball’s DH vs. Arkansas delayed

By Staff Reports
May 1, 2009

The LSU baseball team's doubleheader against Arkansas has been delayed by severe weather in northwest Arkansas. Friday's game was postponed because of rain. The doubleheader was supposed to start at noon...

Friday: Baseball vs. Arkansas postponed; will play DH tomorrow

By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
April 30, 2009

The opening game of LSU's pivotal three-game series with Arkansas was postponed on Friday with thunderstorms surrounding the Fayetteville area. The teams will play a doubleheader tomorrow with the first...

Track and Field: Pole-vaulter Laurent topples LSU records with ease

By Chris Branch
Sports Contributor
April 29, 2009

Pole-vaulter Rachel Laurent is blazing through the LSU record books.Laurent, a freshman, has already etched her name into the rich lore of an LSU track and field program that has amassed 31 national championships.The...

Tennis: Venus named SEC Player of the Year – 5:58 p.m.

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
April 29, 2009

LSU senior tennis player Michael Venus has earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Year honors, the league office announced Thursday. Venus is ranked No. 7 in the nation in singles with a 23-8 overall...

The 6th Man: Tyler’s decision will harm game

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Columnist
April 29, 2009

For many parents, seeing their children graduate from high school is the proudest moment of their lives.Jeremy Tyler's parents won't get to see that moment.Tyler, a 6-foot-11-inch center and high school...

NBA: Nuggets end Hornets’ season

DENVER (AP) — With a little help from the hometown kid, Carmelo Anthony is finally moving on. Behind Anthony's 34 points and the floor leadership of Chauncey Billups, the Denver native who came home...