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First weeks of free agency provide plenty of drama

By David Helman
Contributing Writer
July 16, 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...

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

By Staff Reports
July 16, 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...

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

By Staff Reports
July 15, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 13, 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 10, 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 10, 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 9, 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...