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New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson speaks at a news conference announcing that the NBA basketball team's name will change from the Hornets to the Pelicans starting next season, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Hand Down. Man Down. – Jan. 24, 2013

By Micah Bedard January 25, 2013

Take a listen to our KLSU Sports NBA podcast, named for Golden State head coach Mark Jackson's famous saying, "Hand Down. Man Down." This week KLSU Sports director Micah Bedard, and sports reporters...

LSU track and field looks to repeat Arkansas victory on Razorbacks’ home track

By Spencer Hutchinson January 24, 2013

The LSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will take on their largest field of competition yet this season on Friday and Saturday at the two-day Razorback Invitational meet in Fayetteville,...

JaMarcus Russell, a former LSU star quarterback turned NFL flop, is attempting to make a comeback to the NFL despite his massive 300-pound frame.

Opinion: JaMarcus Russell is delusional

By Albert Burford January 24, 2013

Does anybody actually believe a 308-pound man can play quarterback in the NFL? Not to mention a 308-pound man who has a history full of attitude issues, substance abuse problems and last played professional...

LSU head coach Nikki Caldwell watches the Lady Tigers play Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 during the 54-51 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: LSU travels to take on No. 5 Kentucky

By Bria Turner January 24, 2013

The LSU women’s basketball team will travel to Lexington, Ky., to take on its highest-ranked opponent this season, the No. 5 Wildcats. LSU (12-7, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) comes off a 54-51...

LSU sophomore Anthony Hickey (1) lays up Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 the basketball over Texas A&M senior foward Ray Turner (35) in the 58-54 victory over Texas A&M in the PMAC.

Kentucky native Hickey leads LSU into Rupp Arena

By Chandler Rome January 24, 2013

Shunned by both Louisville and childhood favorite Kentucky, Anthony Hickey, native of Hopkinsville, Ky., can only hold onto his last visit to Rupp Arena. The 5-foot-11 dynamo drew the double team and...

LSU sophomore all-around Lloimincia Hall (right) performs her floor routine and is cheered on by former gymnast and volunteer coach Ashleigh Clare-Kearney (left) Jan. 11, 2013 during the Tiger's 196.875-196.575 upset of the Florida Gators in the PMAC.

LSU gymnastics travels to Texas for Metroplex Challenge

By Mike Gegenheimer January 24, 2013

Top 25 opponents will clash as the No. 7 LSU gymnastics team takes on No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 9 Georgia, No. 16 Oregon State and unranked Washington on Saturday at the Metroplex Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. The...

LSU sophomore Anthony Hickey (12) shoots Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 over Texas A&M senior forward Ray Turner (35) in the Tigers' 58-54 victory over the Aggies in the PMAC.

Hickey grabs eight steals in LSU’s first SEC victory

By Marcus Rodrigue January 24, 2013

Call him the Honey Badger of the hardwood. Sophomore Anthony Hickey snagged eight steals, a career high and the most by a Tiger since 1994, in LSU’s 58-54 win against Texas A&M on Wednesday...

LSU junior running back Alfred Blue (4) runs the football into the endzone for a touchdown Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 during the Tigers' 41-3 victory over the Washington Huskies in Tiger Stadium.

Nike deal with LSU declining in value

By Chris Abshire January 23, 2013

Former defensive end Sam Montgomery spent much of his time at LSU adorned in purple and gold, an unmistakable swoosh dotting that wardrobe from the practice field to the classroom. That look became second...

LSU junior all-around Kaleigh Dickson sprints on the floor Jan. 4, 2013 during the Tiger's 196-194 win over NC State in the PMAC.

LSU finds chemistry through imitated dance

By Mike Gegenheimer January 23, 2013

Under the bright lights of the floor mat, an LSU gymnast may feel alone and anxious. Luckily, just feet away, 15 backup dancers stand in purple and gold leotards. LSU gymnasts can be seen lining the...

LSU sophomore all-around Jessie Jordan tumbles over a balance beam Jan. 4, 2013 during the Tiger's 196-194 win over NC State in the PMAC.

Mic’d Up: LSU Athlete of the Week – All-round gymnast dishes about the spotlight

By Micah Bedard January 23, 2013

Columnist’s Note: A new feature we’re implementing this semester at LSU Student Media is the “LSU Athlete of the Week.” Our inaugural honor goes to sophomore gymnast Rheagan Courville. ...

Justin Bui, psychology sophomore and president of the bowling club, practices Sunday morning, Jan. 20, 2013. at All Star Lanes on Airline Highway. Bui is the most recent in a long line of bowlers in his family.

Bowler Builds on a family legacy

By Cole Travis January 23, 2013

Raised in an environment full of bowlers, psychology sophomore and LSU Bowling Club President Justin Bui was born to shoot strikes. But now that many of his family members have stopped playing, it has...

Football: With recruiting, there’s more than meets the eye

By Lawrence Barreca January 23, 2013

The nation’s top football recruits generally share similar qualities: they’re faster, stronger and simply more talented than their high school competition. But there’s more than meets...