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Second-ranked LSU wins SEC tournament with 11-inning victory over No. 1 Vanderbilt

Second-ranked LSU defeated top-ranked Vanderbilt, 5-4, in 11 innings Sunday to claim the 10th Southeastern Conference Tournament title in school history at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

SEC appoints Herb Vincent as Associate Commissioner for Communications

The Southeastern Conference announced today that Herb Vincent has been hired as Associate Commissioner for Communications for the conference.

2013 Special Olympics Summer Games this weekend

 This weekend over 800 Special Olympics Louisiana athletes, hundreds of volunteers, family members and staff invite you to come out to the 2013 State Summer Games. Friday:

Mathieu makes it official and signs with the Arizona Cardinals

Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has officially signed with the Arizona Cardinals today. According to NFL.com’s Albert Breer, the two parites agreed upon a four-year, $3.052 million deal.

Former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman to make MLB debut for Baltimore Orioles

Former LSU right-hander Kevin Gausman will make his MLB debut in Toronto Thursday night when he takes the mound as the Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher against the Blue Jays.

LSU and Arkansas to battle in SEC Tournament

The LSU baseball team looks to continue their hot play when they face SEC West foe Arkansas Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

ESPN says layoffs will make company more competitive

Sports media giant ESPN gave some of its 7,000 employees pink slips on Tuesday, the network said in a statement. The Bristol, Connecticut-based company said it was looking at the financial bottom line.

LSU shuts out Alabama at SEC Baseball Tournament

LSU advanced in the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament on Wednesday afternoon, as the Tigers scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and held Alabama to six hits in a shutout victory at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

LSU-Arkansas football game to remain on Friday in 2013

LSU and Arkansas will play on what has become its traditional Friday slot in 2013 as the two teams will square off in Tiger Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, the Southeastern Conference, along with CBS, announced Wednesday.

Broken BCS title trophy auctioned off for over $100,000

Remember the BCS Championship trophy that Alabama shattered to pieces after winning the title game against LSU in 2011? Someone paid a pretty penny for the pieces of that famed crystal football.

Pelicans to pick sixth in 2013 NBA Draft

The New Orleans Pelicans received the sixth overall selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, as determined by the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery held tonight in New York City.

LSU assistant men's basketball coach resigns, accepts position at Memphis

LSU men’s basketball assistant coach Robert Kirby submitted his resignation to the LSU Athletics Department late Monday. He has been named Tuesday an assistant coach at the University of Memphis.

Raph Rhymes named SEC Player of the Week

LSU senior outfielder Raph Rhymes was named SEC Player of the Week Monday by the conference office in Birmingham, Ala.

LSU first baseman Mason Katz named to SEC Baseball Community Service Team

LSU senior first baseman Mason Katz was named Monday to the 2013 SEC Baseball Community Service Team by the conference office.

Dedication ceremony for Skip Bertman field to be held during LSU vs. Ole Miss game

Tonight is the official dedication ceremony for the Skip Bertman field. It will begin at 6:55 p.m. during the LSU vs. Ole Miss game. The 1993 National Championship team will be onhand to celebrate its 20-year reunion.