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Snowmobiler Caleb Moore dies a week after crash

Snowmobiler Caleb Moore died Thursday, a week after a crash that has raised new safety concerns about the X Games. He was 25 years old. "He will be truly missed and never forgotten," his family said in a statement.

Former Saint and Super Bowl great discusses new book, the big game, father's struggles and God

As the 49ers and Ravens take the field in New Orleans' Super Dome for Super Bowl XLVII, a man very familiar with that field, Chris Reis, will be watching the game with his family.

VIDEO: LSU baseball Hall of Fame revealed

LSU unveiled its newest addition to Alex Box stadium Thursday night when the doors to the Wally Pontiff Jr. Hall of Fame were opened. The Hall of Fame displays the illustrious history of LSU Basebal.

A tale of two former NFL players -- and their brains

About a year ago, a former quarterback with the San Diego Chargers and a retired linebacker with the Minnesota Vikings lifted their once-sturdy frames onto a cold examination table.

Southern baseball set to return to MLB Urban Invitational

Southern University baseball will make its seventh appearance in the Major League Baseball Urban Invitational and will be joined by three Southwestern Athletics Conference teams Feb. 22-24 in Houston.

Three Tigers recieve All-America recognition from Baseball America

Three LSU players have been named to the 2013 Baseball America preseason all-America teams.

LSU basketball travels to Starkville for tilt with Mississippi State

The LSU men’s basketball team, off its biggest win of the season over No.

LSU Board approves $4.3 million contract for Les Miles

The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved the contract extension of LSU head football coach Les Miles. He will now gain an annual salary of $4.3 million, which is an increase of $549,000. The contract has also been extended for seven years.

LSU graduate launches site focused on Louisiana football

When LSU Manship School of Mass Communication master’s student Michael Wunderlich walked into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 29, to cover Super Bowl Media Day, he felt like he was in a dream.

Saints get $5 million payment for hosting Super Bowl

The New Orleans Saints are getting a $5 million payment from the state because the Big Easy is hosting the Super Bowl.  

LSU Law students 'tackle' charity for Make-A-Wish Foundation

While the eyes of the football world may be on New Orleans this weekend for the Super Bowl, the LSU Law School students will be putting down the books and putting on the pads to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Barristers Bowl IX.<

Sandy Hook students to sing at Super Bowl XLVII

More than two dozen students from Sandy Hook Elementary School are heading to New Orleans. The kids from Connecticut will perform at Super Bowl XLVII at the Superdome on Sunday.

Feds: $13.6M in phony sports goods confiscated, more expected

A federal law-enforcement official says investigators have confiscated more than $13.6 million worth of phony sports merchandise over the past five months and expect to seize more in New Orleans during Super Bowl week.

Louisiana State Troopers deploy in support of Super Bowl XLVII

As the City of New Orleans prepares to host Super Bowl XLVII, State Police will be working with public safety officials to ensure a safe environment for football fans from across the globe.

Former golf No.1 Singh left 'shocked' and 'angry' over deer antler drug claims

Former World No.1 Vijay Singh says he has been left '"shocked" and "angry" after the revelation that he used a spray which may have contained a banned substance under the PGA TOUR Anti-Doping Policy.