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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2016, file photo, United States goalie Hope Solo walks off the field at half time of a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament soccer match against Mexico in Frisco, Texas. Solo has taken an indefinite leave from the Seattle Reign of the National Women's Soccer League, less than a week after being suspended for six months by the U.S. national team for disparaging remarks about Sweden, the Reign announced Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Opinion: Hope Solo’s suspension should be permanent

By Marc Stevens
August 28, 2016
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2015, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst, foreground, reacts after running back Alec Ingold scored a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland. Wisconsin has to play national powers LSU, Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State in its first six games alone. The Badgers are embracing the challenge in Paul Chryst’s 2nd season as head coach. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Opinion: Given Wisconsin’s recent success, don’t underestimate the Badgers

By Marc Stevens
August 25, 2016

Hull City defying odds in Barclays Premier League early on

By Marc Stevens
August 23, 2016
Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Phelps should not be considered best Olympian ever

By Marc Stevens
August 22, 2016
LSU head coach Les Miles leads his team toward the field before the Tigers’ 45-24 victory against the University of South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

OPINION: LSU football will not live up to the hype in 2016

By Marc Stevens
July 6, 2016
LSU coach Les Miles gets carried by his football players after the Tigers' 19-7 victory against Texas A&M University on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

LSU athletics produced solid 2015-16 campaigns overall

By Marc Stevens
June 22, 2016
LSU senior infielder Bianka Bell (27) high fives senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against South Carolina on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Six softball players named to All-Louisiana teams

By Marc Stevens
June 12, 2016
LSU catcher Kellsi Kloss, right, cries after Oklahoma defeated LSU in an NCAA Women's College World Series softball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 6, 2016. Oklahoma won 7-3. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Despite loss of seniors, softball may return stronger than ever in 2017

By Marc Stevens
June 8, 2016
LSU sophomore pitcher, Carley Hoover (21), pitches the ball during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Sooners defeat Tigers in WCWS semi-finals, end LSU’s season

By Marc Stevens
June 6, 2016
LSU senior infielder, Bianka Bell (27), hits the ball during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Bell’s homers lift Tigers past Bulldogs, eliminate second straight SEC foe from WCWS

By Marc Stevens
June 5, 2016
LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) runs to first during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers survive to keep season alive, eliminate Alabama from WCWS

By Marc Stevens
June 4, 2016
LSU sophomore pitcher Allie Walljasper (25) winds up for the pitch Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

LSU falls to Michigan in WCWS opener, will play Alabama on Saturday

By Marc Stevens
June 3, 2016
LSU softball players dance during the game against Northwestern State after it gets rain delayed on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball World Series opener postponed due to rain, rescheduled for Friday

By Marc Stevens
June 2, 2016
LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) cheers from first during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers face past, look to future with WCWS start against Michigan

By Marc Stevens
June 2, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitches during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

LSU claims two must-win games to advance to Women’s College World Series

By Marc Stevens
May 28, 2016
LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) runs back to the dugout during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

LSU falls to James Madison in game one of Super Regional

By Marc Stevens
May 27, 2016
LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) defends first during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

LSU takes the turf against James Madison University in Super Regional

By Marc Stevens
May 27, 2016
LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) runs back to the dugout during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Performances by Hoover and Jaquish propel No. 10 LSU to Regional Final

By Marc Stevens
May 21, 2016
LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) runs to first during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Consistent offense propels Tigers to run-rule victory in NCAA Regional opener

By Marc Stevens
May 20, 2016
Carley Hoover

No. 10 LSU opens NCAA Regional against LIU Brooklyn on Friday

By Marc Stevens
May 20, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitches during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against ULM on Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Early miscues doom No. 12 LSU in SEC title game loss

By Marc Stevens
May 14, 2016
LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) gets ready to swing during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Seniors’ home runs lifts No. 12 LSU past No. 10 Tennessee in SEC tournament

By Marc Stevens
May 13, 2016
LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) gets ready to bat during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Simmons’ three-run blasts pushes No. 12 LSU past No. 11 Kentucky 3-1 in SEC tournament

By Marc Stevens
May 12, 2016
LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) bats during LSU's 2-0 victory against the Nicholls State University on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU comes back to beat Texas A&M in opening round of SEC tournament

By Marc Stevens
May 11, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitches during game one of the Tigers' 4-0 victory against Longwood University on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 in Tiger Park.

No. 12 LSU softball starts SEC tournament with revenge game against Texas A&M

By Marc Stevens
May 10, 2016
LSU junior outfielder Bailey Landry (26) throws the ball infield during the Tigers' 9-1 victory against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in Tiger Park.

No. 13 LSU take series against No. 11 Washington, win in final regular season game

By Marc Stevens
May 8, 2016
LSU senior infielder, Bianka Bell (27), catches the ball during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

No. 11 Washington defeats No. 13 LSU in Game 2 to even series

By Marc Stevens
May 7, 2016
LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) high-fives freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) after the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

No. 13 Tigers take game one in series against No. 11 Washington

By Marc Stevens
May 7, 2016
LSU sophomore outfielder, Emily Griggs (08), runs third base during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

No. 13 LSU battles No. 11 Washington in a matchup of ranked teams

By Marc Stevens
May 6, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) throws a pitch during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Hoover, Walljasper, Smith elevating LSU’s deep rotation, leading in the circle

By Marc Stevens
April 28, 2016
LSU junior infielder, Sahvanna Jaquish (02), catches the ball on first base for the out during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Tiger Park’s advantage makes life easier for LSU softball

By Marc Stevens
April 27, 2016
LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) gets ready to bat during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers looking to win 14th-straight against McNeese on Tuesday

By Marc Stevens
April 25, 2016
LSU sophomore pitcher Allie Walljasper (25) winds up for the pitch Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

LSU’s 8-0 victory against South Carolina caps off ‘perfect day’ in annual “Geaux Teal” game

By Marc Stevens
April 23, 2016
LSU senior infielder Bianka Bell (27) daps junior infielder Constance Quinn (5) during LSU's 6-2 victory against the University of Alabama on March 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU softball continue five-game homestand against South Carolina

By Marc Stevens
April 21, 2016
LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) catches a foul ball during LSU's 2-0 victory against the Nicholls State University on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Tiger Park

Kloss, Simmons, Bell drafted into the National Pro Fastpitch, will continue softball careers

By Marc Stevens
April 19, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitches during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against ULM on Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2016 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball ends conference slide with offensive explosion, solid pitching

By Marc Stevens
April 18, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Carley Hoover (21) and junior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) talk in between pitches during the Tiger's 1-0 defeat against Arizona St. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Tiger Park.

No. 11 LSU looking to end losing streak against Southeastern in midweek road matchup

By Marc Stevens
April 12, 2016
LSU sophmore outfielder Emily Griggs (8) bats during LSU's 0-2 defeat against the University of Kentucky on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tiger offense continues cold streak in 2-0, sweep-clinching loss to No. 16 Kentucky

By Marc Stevens
April 11, 2016
LSU sophmore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) pitches during LSU's 6-2 victory against the University of Alabama on March 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

No. 16 Kentucky wins pitchers’ duel to take game one from No. 8 LSU

By Marc Stevens
April 9, 2016
LSU freshman infielder Amber Serrett (17) bats during LSU's 2-0 victory against the Nicholls State University on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Tiger Park

No. 8 Tigers consistent offense plates Southern Mississippi, 5-0, in midweek contest

By Marc Stevens
April 6, 2016
LSU senior golfer Zach Wright moves the ball to the green during the David Toms Intercollegiate tournament on Oct. 11, 2015, at the University Club golf course.

Wright, Gagne tie for fourth in regular season finale at Aggie Invitational

By Marc Stevens
April 3, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Allie Walljasper (25) traks the ball after hitting during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against Oklahoma Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Tiger Park.

Tigers end four-game SEC losing streak, Walljasper’s homerun sparks seventh inning comeback against No. 10 UGA.

By Marc Stevens
April 1, 2016
LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) bats during LSU's 2-0 victory against the Nicholls State University on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Tiger Park

Bell, Jaquish, Kloss bring fire to LSU softball team

By Marc Stevens
March 28, 2016
LSU senior golfer Zach Wright reads the green during the David Toms Intercollegiate tournament on Oct. 11, 2015, at the University Club golf course.

Tigers look to continue hot start to 2016 at the Tiger Classic on Tuesday

By Marc Stevens
March 28, 2016
LSU freshman outfielder Bailey Landry (26) steals a base during the Lady Tigers' 3-2 victory against the Gators on March 15, 2014 at Tiger Park.

No. 1 Florida sweeps LSU, first SEC sweep against the Tigers since 2011

By Marc Stevens
March 26, 2016
LSU sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) throws first career no-hitter during the Tigers' 16-0 victory against Tennessee Tech in five innings on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Hoover’s miscues overshadow impressive performance, No. 1 Gators outlast LSU in Game 1

By Marc Stevens
March 25, 2016
LSU senior pitcher Ashley Czechner (99) throws the ball Sunday, March 16, 2014 during the Tigers' 2-10 loss to Florida in Tiger Park.

LSU looks to upset top-ranked Florida in a top-ten clash in Tiger Park

By Marc Stevens
March 24, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitches during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against ULM on Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Smith’s near no-hitter carries Tigers in 2-0 win against Nicholls in midweek matchup

By Marc Stevens
March 22, 2016
LSU sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) pitches during her first career no-hitter in the Tigers' 16-0 victory against Tennessee Tech in five innings on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2016 in Tiger Park.

No. 4 LSU drops Game 1 to No. 11 Texas A&M, 6-2

By Marc Stevens
March 19, 2016
LSU seinor catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) stretches during game two of the Tigers' 1-0 victory against Longwood University on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Dominant Tigers travel to College Station for first road series

By Marc Stevens
March 17, 2016
LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) runs to first base during LSU's 6-2 victory against the University of Alabama on March 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

Six errors lead to first loss in conference play

By Marc Stevens
March 12, 2016
LSU sophomore outfielder Emily Griggs (8) celebrates after scoring a run during game one of the Tigers' 4-0 victory against Longwood University on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers sweep midweek doubleheader behind strong pitching

By Marc Stevens
March 9, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitches during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against ULM on Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Smith’s strong performance seals No. 4 Tigers’ 4-0 victory

By Marc Stevens
March 8, 2016
LSU sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) catches the ball during her first career no-hitter in the Tigers' 16-0 victory against Tennessee Tech in five innings on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Dependable Hoover shines in Tigers’ sweep of LSU Invtational

By Marc Stevens
March 7, 2016
LSU outfielder junior Bailey Landry (26) congratulates junior indfielder Constance Quinn (5) during the Tigers' 16-0 victory against Tennessee Tech in five innings on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers not overlooking midweek doubleheader

By Marc Stevens
March 7, 2016
LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) high fives LSU pitcher LSU sophmore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) after her third consecutive strikeout during their 2-1 defeat against University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU sweeps Saturday doubleheader as Hoover dominates

By Marc Stevens
March 6, 2016
LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) high fives LSU pitcher LSU sophmore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) after her third consecutive strikeout during their 2-1 defeat against University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers host final home tournament before SEC play

By Marc Stevens
March 3, 2016
LSU Junior Outielder Bailey Landry running the bases during the LSU 10-2 victory against Illinois State University on Friday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU wins walk-off thriller at Tiger Park in Purple & Gold Challenge

By Marc Stevens
February 27, 2016
LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) swings at the ball Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

Kloss fuels LSU’s 10-2 blowout of Illinois State

By Marc Stevens
February 27, 2016
The newly renovated Tiger Terrace on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU softball’s Tiger Park gets offseason facelift

By Marc Stevens
February 24, 2016
LSU freshman utility Elyse Thornhill (9) runs to third base during their 13-2 victory against University of Connecticut on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Serrett, Thornhill and Smith lead softball’s standout freshman class

By Marc Stevens
February 23, 2016
LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitching during LSU's 9-0 victory against University of North Florida on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers notch two wins against ranked opponents in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

By Marc Stevens
February 21, 2016
LSU freshman infilder Shemiah Sanchez (23) batting during LSU's 5-0 victory against Ohio State University on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Tiger Park

The No. 4 Tigers defeat UC Santa Barbara, 5-2

By Marc Stevens
February 20, 2016
LSU sophomore infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) hits the ball during the Tiger's 8-0 first victory against Arizona on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Tiger Park.

No. 3 LSU softball notches third-straight mercy rule victory

By Marc Stevens
February 13, 2016
The LSU Lady Tigers’ infield discuss strategy before a pitch during the Tigers’ 10-5 final victory against Arizona on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Tiger Park.

No. 3 LSU softball sweeps opening night doubleheader in Tiger Classic

By Marc Stevens
February 12, 2016
LSU junior infield Bianka Bell (27) hits the ball during the Tigers’ 10-5 final victory against Arizona on May 24, 2015, in Tiger Park.

LSU softball chases a championship in 2016

By Marc Stevens
February 10, 2016
LSU lacrosse player Thomas Brown runs upfield during an LSU lacrosse match. 

Club Sports: Brown aims to improve after stellar junior season

By Marc Stevens
February 3, 2016
Lacrosse Coach Jeff Echols participates in practice Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 during Lacrosse practice at the UREC fields.

Club Sports Spotlight: Echols spurs progression in men’s lacrosse program

By Marc Stevens
January 27, 2016

OPINION: E-sports athletes should be given athletic scholarships

By Marc Stevens
January 24, 2016
FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2015, file photo, U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd smiles during a practice session for the team's international soccer friendly against China in New Orleans. Lloyd and defender Becky Sauerbrunn have been chosen captains of the U.S. Women's National Team. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

OPINION: Soccer gaining popularity in the United States

By Marc Stevens
January 13, 2016
Freshman Eric Ricard eyes the course Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the fifth-annual David Toms Intercollegiate at the University Club.

Defending champion Tigers focused on themselves, not rankings

By Marc Stevens
September 9, 2015
LSU sophmore cornerback Dwayne Thomas (13) celebrates after tackleing Mississippi State junior quarterback Dak Prescott (15) in Tiger Stadium where LSU lost 34-29 Saturday September 20, 2014.

Notebook: LSU DB Thomas looks to bounce back after injury, arrest

By Marc Stevens
August 25, 2015