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LSU freshman outfielder Akiya Thymes (00) on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at Tiger Park

Born with it: Akiya Thymes brings her family’s dynamic speed to LSU softball program

By Josh Thornton February 17, 2016

LSU freshman outfielder Akiya Thymes has blistering speed — blink once and you just might miss her. The Tiger faithful have seen their fair share of game-changing base runners, such as A.J. Andrews...

LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) makes her way around the Georgia defense during the LSU 47-58 loss against Georgia on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016, in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers battle injury bug

By Jarrett Major February 17, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team began the season poised to build off of an NCAA Tournament appearance. Three months later, the Lady Tigers are eager to finish the season. LSU (8-17, 2-10 Southeastern...

LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) shoots for two over Alabama forward Michael Kessens (3) as LSU guard Tim Quarterman (55) and Alabama guard Retin Obasohan (32) battle underneath during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Live Updates: LSU (16-9, 9-3 SEC) vs. Alabama (15-9, 6-6 SEC)

By Christian Boutwell February 17, 2016

LSU Tigers (16-9, 9-3 Southeastern Conference) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (15-9, 6-6 Southeastern Conference)When/Where: 8 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, LouisianaTelevision: SECNetworkDave...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks during the opening of a special legislative session in the state House chamber in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool)

OPINION: John Bel Edwards should call a constitutional convention to fix the state’s budget

By James Ricahrds @jayellrichy February 17, 2016

The state is so broke, we might as well call it Kanye West. State government is so broke it took out a second mortgage on the Capitol. Louisiana is SO BROKE … I think you get the point. If you’ve...

FILE - In this April 30, 2015, file photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook responds to a question during a news conference at IBM Watson headquarters, in New York. Cook said his company will resist a federal magistrate's order to hack its own users in connection with the investigation of the San Bernardino, Calif., shootings. In a statement posted early Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, on the company's website, Cook argued that such a move would undermine encryption by creating a backdoor that could potentially be used on other future devices. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

OPINION: Judicial order against Apple violates privacy of millions

By John Gavin Harp @SirJohnGavin February 17, 2016

“Hello. It’s me,” the United States government howls to Apple as it prepares to violate the constitutional rights of nearly every American. On Tuesday, a California judge ordered Apple...

Republican presidential candidates, from left, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, businessman Donald Trump, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson take the stage before the CBS News Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Opinion: A guideline of the Republican presidential candidates

By Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 February 17, 2016

It’s almost Louisiana’s turn in the presidential primary election. Before casting your ballots, read my analysis on each GOP candidate. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush: If his last name was the...

Dameyune Craig is speaking during his formal introduction to the media on Feb. 17.

Miles introduces Juluke and Craig as LSU’s newest coaches

By Christian Boutwell February 17, 2016

In an official introduction, LSU formally announced its new running backs coach, Jabbar Juluke, and wide receivers coach, Dameyune Craig, on Wednesday. After the departure of former running backs coach...

LSU players react after defeating Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference NCAA college baseball tournament championship game at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Sunday, May 26, 2013. LSU defeated Vanderbilt 5-4 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

New bill paves way for SEC baseball tournament to be brought to Louisiana

February 17, 2016

With the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament contract in Hoover, Alabama, expiring in 2016, the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1 Wednesday, which adds "college tournaments and...

LSU junior second baseman Kramer Robertson fields ground balls at the Tigers' first preseason practice on Jan. 29 at Alex Box Stadium.

Brand new infield squad taking ‘pride in play’ as opener approaches

By James Bewers February 16, 2016

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri would not have wanted Tiger fans to see the infielders practice on Feb. 9. In an uncommon occurrence, the mostly fresh-faced infielders didn’t perform the fundamentals...

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Jeff Brown embodies the past and future of LSU tennis

By Justin Talbot February 16, 2016

Tennis is known for passionate players, from Andy Roddrick slamming his racket against the court in frustration to Serena Williams’ tirades at line judges. Watching LSU tennis coach Jeff Brown in...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones questions a referee’s call during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU battles Alabama in reunion between Johnson and Jones

By Christian Boutwell February 16, 2016

Tonight will be a Baton Rouge homecoming of sorts for Alabama coach Avery Johnson. In his youth at Southern University just 12.1 miles from the heart of LSU’s campus, Johnson, a then-senior point...

LSU sophomore right-handed pitcher Alex Lange (35) talks with reporters before the first preseason practice on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at Alex Box Stadium

OPINION: LSU baseball’s strength is pitching staff

By Jacob Hamilton February 16, 2016

If you’re only a half-hearted follower of the No. 7 LSU baseball team, it’s unlikely you’ll recognize many players who trot out onto Skip Bertman Field this weekend. The Tigers lost eight...