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

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

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

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

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

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.  

Two LSU alumni to play in this year's Masters

Golf fans, you can expect to see a lot of Purple and Gold in the gallery this weekend at The Masters. Two former tigers are among the 93 golfers who are hoping to take home the first place and the prized green jacket.

MMA fighter calls transgender fighter 'disgusting freak,' gets suspended

Mixed martial arts organization UFC has suspended fighter Matt Mitrione indefinitely for comments made in an interview Monday night about transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox.

LSU's O'Bryant puts NBA dreams on hold

LSU star basketball player Johnny O’Bryant III announced Tuesday that he will return to college for his junior year instead of pursuing a professional career.

Axiall, others tee off for American Cancer Society

One of the biggest cancer fundraisers in Iberville Parish was held Monday at the Island Country Club in Plaquemine. Axiall, a chemical company, held its 9th annual golf tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society.

We're no.1! LSU baseball ranked top team in newspaper poll

LSU is ranked No. 1 in the Collegiate Baseball newspaper poll released Monday. The Tigers (30-2, 11-1 SEC) have won 12 straight games, including nine consecutive SEC contests, and are tied with Vanderbilt for the overall conference lead.

7-yr-old boy with brain cancer scores 69-yd TD in Nebraska spring game

The University of Nebraska held its spring game this weekend, giving a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to a boy battling brain cancer.

Southern Survival Sprint to test racers with tough challenge

Are you looking for an adventure? Or a tough challenge? The first annual Southern Survival Sprint is less than a month away.

Can the 2013 LSU baseball Tigers match the best start in program history?

The LSU baseball team will be playing for the best start in program history Friday night when they take on the Kentucky Wildcats.

Freshman catcher leads LSU pregame tradition, uses Spanish for good luck

LSU freshman Chris Chinea may not play every inning (or every game, for that matter), but he's found a vital role on the Tiger baseball team in his first year in Baton Rouge.

Saints 2013 preseason opponents announced

The New Orleans Saints will face four AFC opponents in their 2013 preseason schedule, including one contest at Houston that will be televised nationally on Sunday afternoon, August 25 by FOX Sports.