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Speaker: La. should not rush on Saints’ deal

By Melinda Deslatte
The Associated Press
April 23, 2009

(AP) — The state shouldn't rush a new deal to keep the Saints in New Orleans, even if it means the state could miss out on hosting the 2013 Super Bowl, Louisiana House Speaker Jim Tucker said Wednesday.The...

Softball: Late-inning rally falls short at McNeese St.

By David Helman
Sports Writer
April 23, 2009

A seventh-inning home run from sophomore pitcher Casey Faile ensured the No. 19 LSU softball team would avoid a fourth-straight shutout, but it was not enough to prevent Wednesday night's 4-3 loss to McNeese...

Women’s Golf: McChrystal makes All-SEC First Team – 12:10 p.m.

By Staff Reports
April 23, 2009

LSU sophomore women's golfer Megan McChrystal was named to the All-Southeastern Conference First Team, the LSU Athletic Department announced Thursday. McChrystal is the first Lady Tiger to make the first...

Tennis: Tigers, Lady Tigers head to conference tournament

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
April 23, 2009

The No. 8 seed LSU men's tennis team will travel to the 2009 Southeastern Conference tournament eager to achieve its second win of the season against No. 9 seed South Carolina.The Tigers knocked off the...

NFL Draft: Jean-Francois seen as risky project

NFL Draft: Jean-Francois seen as risky project

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
April 23, 2009

Former LSU defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois could become a dominant force in the NFL.But Jean-Francois may never start an NFL game — at least according to pundits. Jean-Francois, the only LSU...

NFL Draft: Former Tigers have difficult journey to NFL

By Chris Branch
Sports Contributor
April 23, 2009

Many NFL dreams can be doused on draft weekend. Millions of dollars can wither away as each pick rolls off the commissioner's tongue. This day can be the deciding factor for many of whether employment...

Baseball: Tigers hope lineup change equals weekend success

By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
April 23, 2009

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri isn't afraid to change his starting lineup midseason.Last season, the third-year Tiger coach replaced then-sophomore Sean Ochinko with then-freshman Micah Gibbs behind...

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

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
April 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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...