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Peterson, Joseph lead tight end corps for 2011 season

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
April 5, 2011

The injury bug bit senior tight ends Deangelo Peterson and Mitch Joseph last season. Peterson and Joseph missed three games each last season with ankle and knee injuries, respectively. But now that they...

Allegations: Players say LSU runs clean program

There's a problem in college football, and it's not going away anytime soon. The 2010 football season and this spring have seen a constant barrage of stories about ineligibility, problems with agents and...

LSU’s Alex Edward dives into third base Tuesday for a one-run triple during the Tigers’ 7-5 win at Turchin Stadium against the Tulane Green Wave.

Baseball: No. 17 LSU tops Tulane, 7-5

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
April 5, 2011

The No. 17 LSU baseball team knew Tulane wouldn't back down at home after beating the Tigers, 9-1, at Turchin Stadium last season. The Green Wave (18-11) took a one-run lead in the fifth inning Tuesday...

Golf: Tigers named Team of the Week

By Staff Reports
April 5, 2011

The LSU men's golf team, fresh off its team title at the LSU Invitational, was named Golfweek National Team of the Week on Tuesday. The Tigers compiled a two-day score of 22-over-par to win the tournament...

Men’s basketball: Dotson, Populist leave team

By Michael Lambert
Sports Writer
April 5, 2011

The LSU men's basketball team will be without two players from this past season when it takes the court next year. Guards sophomore Aaron Dotson and walk-on Daron Populist have left the team. Dotson, who...

LSU construction management student Tommy Pittari squats during the Powerlifting Collegiate National Championships, which were held April 1-3 in Scranton, Pa.

Club Sports: Powerlifting wins national honors

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
April 5, 2011

The '90s LSU baseball teams. The 1997 to 1999 Yankees. The 1999 to 2002 Lakers. Each one of these teams has been called a dynasty. After last weekend's Powerlifting Collegiate Championships, the LSU powerlifting...

Recruiting: LSU grabs Breaux Bridge commitments

By Michael Lambert
Sports Writer
April 5, 2011

Breaux Bridge isn't known as a hotbed for football recruiting prospects. The most recognized product out of the "Crawfish Capital of the World" was former Louisiana-Lafayette and current NFL quarterback...

Sports Briefs: April 6, 2011

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April 5, 2011

New Orleans Hornets sign Patrick Ewing Jr. for remainder of season NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Hornets said Tuesday that forward Patrick Ewing Jr. has been signed for the remainder of the...

LSU sophomore running back Alfred Blue participates in drills during spring practice Tuesday. Four other backs join Blue in vying for the starting position.

Football: Five running backs see action at spring practice, vie for starting spot

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
April 5, 2011

LSU redshirt freshman running back Jakhari Gore is thrilled to be back at the position he loves most this spring. Gore switched between running back and wide receiver during the 2010 preseason camp, but...

Baseball: Berry holds Tulane late in No. 17 LSU’s 7-5 win

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
April 4, 2011

The No. 17 LSU baseball team knew Tulane wouldn't back down at home after beating the Tigers, 9-1, at Turchin Stadium last season. LSU needed an eighth inning surge to take a 7-5 lead, and the Tigers went...

LSU sophomore pitcher Rachele Fico throws during the Tigers’ 9-1 victory against Louisiana Tech on Feb. 11, at Tiger Park. Fico was named LSWA Pitcher of the week.

Awards: Fico earns LSWA Pitcher of the Week

By Staff Reports
April 4, 2011

LSU sophomore pitcher Rachele Fico was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Week, LSU announced Tuesday. Fico tossed two shutouts last weekend during LSU's sweep against Arkansas....

Softball: LSU looks to continue winning streak against Nicholls

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Contributor
April 4, 2011

The LSU softball team has one more obstacle to overcome tonight before hosting No. 1 Alabama this weekend. Nicholls State (9-23) travels to Baton Rouge to face the Tigers (21-12) for the third time this...