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Katz named National and SEC Player of the Week

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz was named Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week and SEC Player of the Week Monday after leading second-ranked LSU to a win over Tulane and a three-game series sweep at Missouri.

Angola Prison to host fundraising golf tournament for completion of restoration projects

Angola Prison is adding another annual event to its roster to raise funds for preservation projects around the facility.

LSU baseball heads to Missouri looking to stay hot

Second-ranked LSU (23-2, 5-1 SEC) travels to Columbia, Mo. for the first time this weekend as the Tigers face Missouri (9-12, 2-4 SEC) in a three-game Southeastern Conference series at Taylor Stadium.

LSU headed to NCAA Columbus regional as No. 2 seed

The LSU gymnastics team will compete as the No. 2 seed at the NCAA Columbus (OH) Regional, the NCAA announced Monday.

Southeastern Lions report 137 ineligible student-athletes

The Southeastern Lions athletic program could be in hot water with the NCAA after announcing over 100 student-athletes competed without meeting eligibility requirements.

LSU Lady Tigers to head to the Sweet 16

The LSU Lady Tiger basketball team is Sweet 16 bound. Coach Nikki Caldwell and the gang are headed to Spokane, Washington after upsetting Penn State last night in the PMAC.

Hope bats a thousand in Cactus League

The sun is warm. The beer is cold. And the mood is as bright as the midday sky. It's spring training season, a time when hopes remain high across baseball-loving America.

Tiger Woods regains No. 1 ranking

Tiger Woods regained the No. 1 spot in the world golf rankings, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Monday in Orlando, Florida.

MLB sues Florida clinic for providing banned substances

Major League Baseball filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking damages against the South Florida clinic Biogenesis of America and The clinic's operator, Anthony Bosch, is also being sued.

Catholic High School names Mark Cascio new head basketball coach

Mark Cascio has been named head basketball coach at Catholic High School of Baton Rouge.

Jags basketball team returns home to a hero's welcome

Fans of the Southern Jags men's basketball team gathered to welcome their heroes back home today. The men's basketball team went up against the number one seed Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Ascension Christian names new head football coach

Ascension Christian High School announced today that they have made a decision on who will lead the Lions football program as head coach.

Miami Heat's winning streak sparks sales rush

The Miami Heat's extraordinary winning streak is capturing the attention of basketball fans across the country, and the team's merchandise is flying off shelves.

Lady Tigers make final preps for big trip to NCAA Tournament

The LSU Lady Tigers are getting ready for their trip to the NCAA Tournament. Coach Nikki Caldwell and her team take on the Green Bay Phoenix. That game is set for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the PMAC.

Southern Jags fall short in NCAA Tournament

The Southern University Jaguars may not have made history today, but they certainly put up a good fight. The 16-seed Southern Jags were narrowly defeated by the 1-seed Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament. The final score was 58-64.