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Roger Cador appears on ESPN's Sportscenter

By Southern U. Athletic Media Relations
 

14-year-old Masters phenom has New Orleans connection

By WGNO
Tiger Woods is the biggest name in golf, but at this year's Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia, Woods is giving up a lot of the spotlight, along with other top golfers, to a 14-year-old from China.

Boston Marathon runners for Newtown safe, finished before blasts

By CNN Staff
Six members of the Newtown Strong team who ran the Boston Marathon on Monday are OK, according to a Facebook post from the group.
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95 Louisiana runners registered to participate in Boston Marathon

By Samantha Morgan
A total of 95 runners from Louisiana were registered to participate in the Boston Marathon, where two explosions were set off near the finish line. In all, 26,839 runners and wheelchair racers registered.

Two bombs strike Boston Marathon, killing 2 and causing serious injuries

By CNN
UPDATE: The number of wounded treated at Boston hospitals after Monday's Boston Marathon bombings has risen to 132, including 17 in critical condition, hospital officials said.

Saints sign quarterback Seneca Wallace to a 1-year contract

By Media Relations
The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have signed quarterback Seneca Wallace to a one-year contract. The announcement was made by Saints’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis.

LSU alum David Toms fires lowest final round at Masters to tie for 13th place

By LSU SPORTS INFORMATION
While carding six birdies on the day, including four birdies in a five-hole stretch on the back nine, LSU alum David Toms fired the lowest score in the field during Sunday’s final round with a 5-under par 67 at Augusta National Golf Club

More people are doubling down on their sports viewing thanks to mobile devices

By Mark Barger - NBC
The remote control has long been a TV watcher's best friend, but for more and more viewers it's now their laptop, tablet or smart phone.

LSU Athletics proposes baseball field to be named for Skip Bertman

By LSU Media Relations
The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal from the LSU Athletic Department on Wednesday to name the baseball field at Alex Box Stadium after legendary baseball coach Skip Bertman.

LSU alumni doing well at the Masters

By Matt Boudreaux
The Masters, golf's most prestigious tournament, is underway in Augusta, Georgia and a couple of former LSU Tigers are off to a solid start.

LSU Tigers off to fast start after breaking par in first round of Masters

By LSU SPORTS INFORMATION
Two LSU Tigers are off to a fast start at the 2013 Masters Tournament as David Toms fired a 2-under par 70 and John Peterson carded a 1-under par 71 in Thursday’s opening round of the first major championship of the PGA Tour season being

Bayou Classic signs extension with NBC Sports Group for next 3 years

By Bayou Classic
The Bayou Classic team announced today that the 40th Annual Bayou Classic will once again be broadcast on NBC nationally.

Saints agree to terms with tackle Jason Smith

By New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have agreed to terms with free agent tackle Jason Smith on a one-year contract. The announcement was made by Saints’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis.

LSU shortstop Alex Bregman invited to join Team USA for summer tour

By LSU SPORTS INFORMATION
LSU freshman shortstop Alex Bregman has been invited to join the Team USA baseball squad for its 2013 summer tour.

LSU post 14th straight win with 16-2 victory over Southern

By LSU SPORTS INFORMATION
For the third straight game, No. 1 LSU (32-2) sent nine batters to the plate in the opening frame, as the Tigers posted a 16-2 victory over Southern (12-14) Wednesday night at Alex Box Stadium.