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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...

Senator calls for Justice Department investigation into BCS

By Associated Press
July 9, 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 9, 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...

Jared Mitchell agrees to contract with Chicago White Sox – 7:50 p.m.

By Staff Reports
July 8, 2009

LSU outfielder Jared Mitchell agreed to terms on a contract with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday and will forego his senior season of eligibility with the Tigers.The White Sox drafted Mitchell...

Football: Tigers to add ‘LSU’ to front of uniforms

By David Helman
Contributing Writer
July 7, 2009

Just in case anyone forgot who they're rooting for this fall in Tiger Stadium, the LSU football team is adding one more reminder.The Tigers have made a minor change to this season's uniforms, adding text...

Tennis: Federer sets record with No. 15

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — So many milestones and never-been-done-befores arise seemingly every time Roger Federer steps on court. The 2009 Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick was no different, and...

Former Tigers Trindon Holliday, left, and Richard Thompson compete in the 100 meters May 18, 2008, in Auburn, Ala., during the SEC Track and Field Championships.

Track and Field: Thompson qualifies for Worlds

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
July 7, 2009

Richard Thompson's win in the 100-meter dash at the Trinidad and Tobago national championships was impressive considering the circumstances that surrounded him.The former LSU star sprinter was involved...

Cycling: Armstrong moves to third place

By Jamey Keaten
The Associated Press
July 7, 2009

LA GRANDE-MOTTE, France (AP) — If age is Lance Armstrong's enemy, then experience is his friend.With a savvy sense of the pack and a touch of luck, the 37-year-old Texan surprised some of the younger...

Baseball: Mainieri, father share bond

By Robert Stewart
Contributing Writer
July 1, 2009

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri has many reasons to celebrate after winning a national title June 24.But sharing the moment with his father made the championship more special for him, considering his...

LSU's volleyball team huddles during a timeout during their match against Tulane in the LSU Spring Invitational Tournament.

Volleyball: Tigers hold open gym in summer to stay fresh

By Andy Schwehm
Contributing Writer
July 1, 2009

The LSU volleyball team is looking for a bit of normalcy at the start of the upcoming season after going on the road for nearly two weeks at the start of last season because of Hurricane Gustav. Eight...

Softball: LSU snatches transfer athlete from Louisiana-Lafayette – 6:26 p.m.

By Staff Reports
June 30, 2009

LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard announced in a news release on Tuesday that the Tigers would be stealing some talent from their in-state rivals at Louisiana-Lafayette, as Heidi Pizer has decided to...

Men’s Basketball: Kentucky looms over SEC hoops once again

By David Helman
Contributing Writer
June 30, 2009

It's a foreign concept for the Southeastern Conference to focus on anything but football during the dog days of summer.But it's an idea SEC fans may have to get used to with John Calipari taking the open...