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Orb wins 139th Kentucky Derby

Orb, running 15th well into the race, made a late charge to win the 139th running of the mud-spattered Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Golden Soul was second, followed by Revolutionary.

Two games of LSU-Ole Miss baseball series selected for national television

Two of the LSU-Ole Miss baseball games in Alex Box Stadium will be televised by national networks, the Southeastern Conference announced Thursday.  

SEC and ESPN announce SEC Network

The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network.

Bill that would have forced public school out of LHSAA tabled

A controversial bill that would essentially dissolve the Louisiana High School Athletic Association was discussed in the House Education Committee today.

New Orleans Bowl date announced

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl officials and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announced today that the annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (CST).

More details released in LSU RB Jeremy Hill's battery arrest

More details have been released in the arrest of LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Coming out could boost Jason Collins' endorsements

For years, the assumption in locker rooms and along Madison Avenue has been that an openly gay athlete could kiss his endorsement deals good bye.

NBA player reveals he is gay, first openly gay athlete in major American sports

Jason Collins, who played with the NBA's Washington Wizards this season, has disclosed that he is gay, making him the first openly homosexual athlete in the four major American pro team sports.

Study finds criminal record not too harmful to NFL hopefuls

With not one, but two arrests under their belt for this week, some of LSU’s top football players have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Tharold Simon drafted by Seahawks in fifth round of NFL draft despite arrest

Despite off-field trouble, former LSU cornerback Tharold Simon was drafted as the 138th player taken overall. The Seattle Seahawks drafted Simon with the fifth pick of the fifth round.

LSU running back Jeremy Hill arrested for battery

LSU running back Jeremy Hill was arrested last night for an incident at a local bar.

Draft party for former Tiger Tharold Simon canceled after arrest

A draft party planned for a former Tiger has been canceled after he was arrested for public intimidation.

Dutchtown's Eric Reid drafted by 49ers

Eric Reid became the second LSU Tiger selected in the 2013 NFL Draft when the 49ers took him with 18th overall pick. San Francisco traded up 13 spots to get Reid.

LSU's Mingo selected sixth overall by Cleveland

It didn't take long for the LSU talent to start falling of the draft boards Wednesday night in New York. With the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft the Browns selected former LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo.

Local runners to participate in Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

Increased security and a “no bags rule" will be in affect this weekend when over 20 LSU students head north for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon.