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Recruiting: LSU offers QB Jesse Scroggins – 7:42 p.m.

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
April 21, 2009

Lakewood High School quarterback Jesse Scroggins has been offered a scholarship by LSU, according to Rivals.com. The 6-foot-2-inch quarterback threw for 2,462 yards and 23 touchdowns his junior season. The...

Football: Ticket renewals remain steady

By Amy Brittain
Contributing Writer
April 21, 2009

LSU athletic officials breathed a collective sigh of relief after analyzing ticket renewals for the 2009 football season.The March 31 deadline for renewing season tickets prompted some anxiety about the...

Football: Byrd ‘making progress’ in hospital – 5:31 p.m.

By Staff Reports
April 21, 2009

Former LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd has made "tremendous progress" after a car accident early Sunday morning that put him in the hospital, the LSU Athletic Department announced Wednesday in a news...

Left fielder Jazz Jackson (left) comes up to field the ball that got past short stop Juliana Santos (right) on Sunday during the Tigers’ 12-0 loss to Florida.

Softball: Tigers face McNeese State for second time this season

By David Helman
Sports Writer
April 21, 2009

LSU's softball team is running out of time.The Tigers (27-13-1) have just two Southeastern Conference series remaining after being swept by Florida last weekend, and tonight's game against McNeese State...

Football: Johnson ready for upcoming draft

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
April 21, 2009

The last two years of the NFL draft have shown fullbacks can make a difference at the next level — which could spell high hopes for former LSU fullback Quinn Johnson.Tailback/fullback Jacob Hester...

NFL draft: Johnson’s size plays role in draft status

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
April 21, 2009

Former LSU offensive lineman Herman Johnson weighed 15 pounds and 14 ounces at birth and is often touted as the biggest baby ever born in Louisiana.Now Johnson will be the biggest player in this weekend's...

Basketball: LSU picks up transfer from Ole Miss – 5:25 p.m.

By Staff Reports
April 21, 2009

Ole Miss forward Malcolm White is transfering to LSU, Tigers men's basketball coach Trent Johnson announced Wednesday in a news release.The 6-foot-9-inch White will have two years of eligibility remaining...

Tennis: Falcon named first-team All-SEC for third time – 10:04 p.m.

By Staff Reports
April 20, 2009

LSU senior women's tennis player Megan Falcon was a unanimous choice on the All-Southeastern Conference First Team, the league office announced Tuesday. Falcon is the first Lady Tiger to earn All-SEC honors...

NBA: Team can still make playoff push

By By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
April 20, 2009

Sunday wasn't the night to be a New Orleans Hornets fan.Walking back to my dorm after the 29-point beatdown, I was embarrassed for the first time in my life to wear a New Orleans Hornets jersey.The Hornets...

Baseball: Tigers hang on to defeat Southeastern, 6-5 – 10:20 p.m.

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
April 20, 2009

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri made some major changes to his team's lineup heading into Tuesday night's in-state matchup against Southeastern Louisiana in Alex Box Stadium. The defensive changes seemed...

Women’s tennis No. 23 in latest rankings – 2:39 p.m.

By Staff Reports
April 20, 2009

The LSU women's tennis team is ranked No. 23 in the latest Campbell/ITA Rankings, the LSU Athletic Department announced Tuesday. Senior Megan Falcon is No. 13 individually, and Falcon and senior Mykala...

New Orleans Bowl sponsor signs extension – 5:34 p.m.

By The Associated Press
April 20, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The sponsor of the New Orleans Bowl has signed a three-year renewal, extending its commitment through 2011, organizers of the annual football game said Tuesday. Terms of the agreement...