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FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, file photo, Cornelio Bonilla pumps gas at Best Food Mart gas station in Gainesville Ga. Sinking oil prices have cratered the stock market, but a silver lining may soon appear. Cheaper gasoline and heating oil will give consumers worldwide more money to spend, or save and spend later, and possibly boost economic growth in the U.S., Europe and much of Asia. (AP Photo/Kevin Liles, File)

OPINION: Oil industry needs subsidies to compete

By Garrett Marcel January 31, 2016

While driving to campus every day, I notice the falling oil prices and think to myself how wonderful cheap gas is as a consumer. But as a petroleum engineering major, my thoughts quickly turn to “S---,...

LSU head coach Les Miles emerges from the locker room on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, during the Tigers' 31-14 defeat against University of Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.

LSU adds first quarterback to 2016 class with Lindsey Scott’s commitment

January 31, 2016

Lindsey Scott, a three-star rated quarterback from Zachary High School, has committed to LSU, he announced via Twitter on Sunday afternoon. After talking to my family, with plenty of prayer, I've decided...

LSU kinesiology senior Taryn MacKenzie competes in the Women's 200 Yard Breaststroke event on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, during the Tigers' 197-103 win against Southern Methodist University in the Natatorium.

Lady Tigers sweep last quad meet before SEC Championships

By Jarrett Major January 30, 2016

The No. 22 LSU women's swimming and diving team closed their season on a high note with three wins in a quad meet at the University of Houston Recreation Center on Saturday. The Lady Tigers (12-1, 2-1...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) awaits a free throw from a teammate during the devastating LSU 75-77 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016, in the PMAC.

Buddy Hield wins the first bout of ‘Buddy versus Benny’

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

In the first bout of Buddy Hield versus Ben Simmons, Hield took home the heavyweight title belt. Convincingly and humbly, Hield walked off the court the metaphorical hardware. Amid signing a fury of autographs...

LSU guard Jalyn Patterson (15) and Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins (11) watch Cousins' go-ahead basket in the closing seconds of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Oklahoma won 77-75. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Hield’s treys, Cousins’ game winner thwart LSU’s upset attempt against No. 1 Oklahoma

January 30, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons drove baseline, beating Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin to the basket, and slammed the ball behind his back for a reverse, two-handed jam. The dunk highlighted an 8-0 Tiger...

Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield drives towards the goal against the Kansas State on Jan. 9.

Live Updates: LSU (13-7, 6-2 SEC) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12)

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

LSU Tigers (13-7, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12 Conference) When/Where: 4:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: ESPN. Brent...

LSU senior swimmer Megan Cox swims in the Womens' 200 yard butterfly event during the LSU Swimming and Diving meet against Tulane on Oct. 9, 2015, in the Natatorium.

Lady Tigers off to a strong start in quad meet

By Jarrett Major January 29, 2016

The No. 20 LSU women’s swimming and diving team started off strong in the first day of its quad meet against the University of Houston, Rice University and Tulane at the University of Houston Recreation...

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

Mainieri, LSU baseball charge forward into 2016 with new names joining the fold

January 29, 2016

To begin his nearly hour-long media day news conference Friday afternoon, Paul Maineri, the always loquacious 10th year Tiger baseball coach, had an quirky way of billing his 2016 team. Really, Maineri...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) dribbles past Long Beach State University junior forward Madison Montgomery (22) on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over LBSU in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers’ comeback falls short against No. 22 Missouri

By Jarrett Major January 28, 2016

LSU women’s basketball trailed almost the entire game in a 52-46 loss to No. 22 Missouri. Missouri (17-4, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) won the tip and scored the first shot 14 seconds into the game....

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball around the Arkansas defense during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win aginst the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Tigers recognize matchup with No. 1 Oklahoma more than just Simmons versus Hield

By James Bewers January 28, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons made sure to put the pregame billing to bed before he could be further asked about Saturday’s contest with No. 1 Oklahoma. Fresh off a morning SportsCenter interview,...

LSU all-around junior Ashleigh Gnat performs a beam routine during the Tigers' 196.575-195.100 victory against Kentucky for the Pink & Blue Meet on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers put past behind them before competing in the Metroplex Challenge

By Christian Boutwell January 28, 2016

Happiness and good memories are not what the LSU gymnastics team remembers about Fort Worth, Texas after last season’s debacle in the NCAA Semifinals. The Tigers, while having performed well up until...

Senior Ella Taylor during the opening game against Nicholls State on Jan. 16. at the new LSU Tennis Complex

LSU tennis travels to Houston to take on Rice

By Markus Hufner January 28, 2016

The LSU women’s and men’s tennis teams will head to the Lone Star State to take on Rice University at noon on Sunday in Houston, Texas. Coming off a successful weekend with ITA National Indoor...