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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:38 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:38:51 GMT
    ATLANTA (AP) - A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast
    ATLANTA (AP) - A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease.

     

    The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast Monday morning on 790 The Zone. In a statement, General Manager Rick Mack says the station regrets comments made about ex-New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason.

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:36 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:36:35 GMT
    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over
    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:52:24 GMT
    Atlanta radio station 790 the Zone has fired the three radio hosts involved in an on-air skit mocking former Saints player Steve Gleason, who suffers from ALS.
    Atlanta radio station 790 the Zone has fired the three radio hosts involved in an on-air skit mocking former Saints player Steve Gleason, who suffers from ALS.

  • Saturday, June 15 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-06-16 03:36:40 GMT
    SAN ANGELO- Dan Schmidt won his second game in as many starts and the Alexandria Aces benefited from receiving 10 walks from San Angelo pitching to beat the Colts, 9-4. Schmidt (2-0), a left hander from
    SAN ANGELO- Dan Schmidt won his second game in as many starts and the Alexandria Aces benefited from receiving 10 walks from San Angelo pitching to beat the Colts, 9-4.

  • Friday, June 14 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:50:50 GMT
    By DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf Writer ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - The way it's going lately, it can't be a major championship unless someone calls in to report a rules violation. This time, the USGA talked to the player
    By DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf Writer ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - The way it's going lately, it can't be a major championship unless someone calls in to report a rules violation. This time, the USGA talked to the player

  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-06-12 04:10:37 GMT
    In a state stocked with top-flight receiver talent this recruiting cycle, it came as a surprise that LSU's first in-state receiver commitment came Monday from Alexandria Senior High's D.J. Chark. Now
    In a state stocked with top-flight receiver talent this recruiting cycle, it came as a surprise that LSU's first in-state receiver commitment came Monday from Alexandria Senior High's D.J. Chark.

  • Monday, June 10 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-06-11 03:55:04 GMT
    BATON ROUGE -- Three weeks after dedicating the field at Alex Box Stadium to legendary former coach Skip Bertman - who made Omaha an annual early-summer vacation for many Tiger fans - head coach Paul Mainieri
    A day after Aaron Nola tossed a two-hit shutout that gave LSU a lead in the best-of-three series, four Tigers combined to hold Oklahoma to one run on five hits.

    LaMarche, Nick Rumbelow and Cotton held the Sooners scoreless for the remaining five frames, as LSU outscored Oklahoma in the series sweep, 13-1.

  • Monday, June 10 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-11 03:49:36 GMT
    MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James overcame a terrible start to finish with 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Miami Heat rolled to a 103-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night to
    MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James overcame a terrible start to finish with 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Miami Heat rolled to a 103-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night to even the series at a game apiece.

  • Friday, June 7 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:44:30 GMT
    The Louisiana High School Athletic Association's executive committee approved a select school football playoff plan for the fall that will consist of four divisions at its Thursday afternoon meeting. Central
    The Louisiana High School Athletic Association's executive committee approved a select school football playoff plan for the fall that will consist of four divisions at its Thursday afternoon meeting.

  • Friday, June 7 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:42:32 GMT
    While LSU starter Aaron Nola was in the midst of a two-hit complete-game shutout, JaCoby Jones hit an eighth-inning triple and broke a scoreless tie on a double by Tyler Moore, as the Tigers won game 1
    While LSU starter Aaron Nola was in the midst of a two-hit complete-game shutout, JaCoby Jones hit an eighth-inning triple and broke a scoreless tie on a double by Tyler Moore, as the Tigers won game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional, 2-0, over Oklahoma.

  • Friday, June 7 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:40:45 GMT
    Chad Jones may not be done yet. The former LSU two-sport star battling a severely injured left leg was drafted as a left-handed pitcher in the ninth-round by the Cincinnati Reds in Friday's Major League
    Chad Jones may not be done yet. The former LSU two-sport star battling a severely injured left leg was drafted as a left-handed pitcher in the ninth-round by the Cincinnati Reds in Friday's Major League Baseball draft.

  • Thursday, June 6 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-06-06 14:56:30 GMT
    By HOWIE RUMBERGAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Don't count on Alex Rodriguez giving up his Yankees pinstripes any time soon. Vilified by fans for his poor performance in the playoffs. Pursued by Major
    By HOWIE RUMBERGAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Don't count on Alex Rodriguez giving up his Yankees pinstripes any time soon. Vilified by fans for his poor performance in the playoffs. Pursued by Major

  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:21:28 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - LSU sophomore pitcher Cody Glenn returns to the team's active 27-man roster for this weekend's NCAA Super Regional versus Oklahoma. Glenn was sidelined from last week's roster
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - LSU sophomore pitcher Cody Glenn returns to the team's active 27-man roster for this weekend's NCAA Super Regional versus Oklahoma.

     

    Glenn was sidelined from last week's roster after an unspecified violation of team rules.

     

  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:01:08 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) - NFL Sunday afternoon games will be available to local fans on mobile phones through Verizon starting with the 2014 season. The league said Tuesday it had extended its deal with Verizon.
    NEW YORK (AP) - NFL Sunday afternoon games will be available to local fans on mobile phones through Verizon starting with the 2014 season.

     

    The league said Tuesday it had extended its deal with Verizon. For the coming season, the NFL Mobile app will continue to allow subscribers to watch Thursday, Sunday and Monday night games, NFL Network and NFL RedZone.

  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-06-05 02:59:03 GMT
    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - A young, unproven receiver will likely find himself on the field this fall for a Saints passing game that has been among the NFL's best since Sean Payton and Drew Brees joined forces
    METAIRIE, La. (AP) - A young, unproven receiver will likely find himself on the field this fall for a Saints passing game that has been among the NFL's best since Sean Payton and Drew Brees joined forces in New Orleans in 2006.

  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-05 02:43:10 GMT
    The JaMarcus Russell comeback train -- which began like a publicity stunt and featured the phrase "heavier than normal" -- is actually leading somewhere. That somewhere is Chicago, where Russell reportedly
    The JaMarcus Russell comeback train -- which began like a publicity stunt and featured the phrase "heavier than normal" -- is actually leading somewhere. That somewhere is Chicago, where Russell reportedly has a tryout with the Bears on Wednesday.

  • Friday, May 31 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-05-31 04:11:34 GMT
    Neutral site games continue to play prominently in the LSU football landscape. CBSSports.com and others are reporting the Tigers are nearing an agreement to battle The Wisconsin Badgers at Houston's
    Neutral site games continue to play prominently in the LSU football landscape.

    CBSSports.com and others are reporting the Tigers are nearing an agreement to battle The Wisconsin Badgers at Houston's Reliant Stadium, during the 2014 season.

  • Friday, May 31 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-31 04:02:42 GMT
    GRETNA, La. (AP) - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Morgan was arrested over the weekend on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Louisiana State Police Trooper Melissa Matey said Wednesday that
    GRETNA, La. (AP) - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Morgan was arrested over the weekend on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

     

    Louisiana State Police Trooper Melissa Matey said Wednesday that the 25-year-old player was arrested Saturday in Jefferson Parish on a charge of DWI and driving with no license. He was released after posting a $1,150 bond.

     

  • Thursday, May 30 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-31 03:56:06 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference's football championship games and basketball tournaments will be held in Houston the next three years. The league announced Thursday that the Council
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference's football championship games and basketball tournaments will be held in Houston the next three years.

    The league announced Thursday that the Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to relocate the championship events.

     

  • Thursday, May 30 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-31 03:47:56 GMT
    Former ASH Trojan Dezmond Beverly (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) and was added to the College Football Performance 2013 Tight End Award Watch List. Beverly (6-2 • 210 • Sr.) finished the season with a selection
    Former ASH Trojan Dezmond Beverly (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) and was added to the College Football Performance 2013 Tight End Award Watch List.

  • Thursday, May 30 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-31 03:44:51 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State junior tight end Corey Simmons, whose debut with the Demons last season earned him honorable mention All-Southland Conference recognition, has made the College Football
    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State junior tight end Corey Simmons, whose debut with the Demons last season earned him honorable mention All-Southland Conference recognition, has made the College Football Performance Awards tight ends watch list for 2013 honors.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:57:52 GMT
    Already one of the most decorated players in Louisiana College and American Southwest Conference history, LC forward Natosha Gottlieb has received one of the highest honors a female basketball player can
    Already one of the most decorated players in Louisiana College and American Southwest Conference history, LC forward Natosha Gottlieb has received one of the highest honors a female basketball player can attain, as the All-American will have her jersey displayed in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:40:46 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from his bounty ban.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:52:34 GMT
    FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy." Coach Gary
    FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy."

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:00:37 GMT
    ATLANTA (AP) - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said Thursday
    ATLANTA (AP) - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014.

     

    SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said Thursday the SEC network will produce 1,000 live events each year, including 450 televised on the network and 550 distributed digitally. Slive says the network will carry approximately 45 SEC football games "and a depth of content across all sports" each year.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-03 02:57:49 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The attorney for LSU running back Jeremy Hill says a brief mobile phone video showing Hill punching another man does not show important events that precipitated the fight. Hill
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The attorney for LSU running back Jeremy Hill says a brief mobile phone video showing Hill punching another man does not show important events that precipitated the fight.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:09:06 GMT
    By HOWARD FENDRICHAP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major
    By HOWARD FENDRICHAP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major

  • Monday, April 29 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:53:38 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL has distributed a document to its teams reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation. A memo sent Monday by Commissioner Roger Goodell to ownership, front-office
    NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL has distributed a document to its teams reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation. A memo sent Monday by Commissioner Roger Goodell to ownership, front-office

  • Monday, April 29 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:16:40 GMT
    By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Tebow Time is over in New York - before it ever got started. Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment
    By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Tebow Time is over in New York - before it ever got started. Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment

  • Thursday, April 11 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-04-11 21:17:23 GMT
    NEW ORLEANS – The Bayou Classic team announced today that the 40 th Annual Bayou Classic will once again be broadcast on NBC nationally. The agreement between The Bayou Classic and NBC Sports Group extends
    NEW ORLEANS – The Bayou Classic team announced today that the 40 th Annual Bayou Classic will once again be broadcast on NBC nationally. The agreement between The Bayou Classic and NBC Sports Group extends the national broadcast on NBC through the 2015 contest.

     

    NBC Sports Group has been the home of The Bayou Classic since 1991. Last year, the nationally-televised edition of the 39 th Annual Bayou Classic saw a 19% rating increase.

  • Monday, January 28 2013 11:10 PM EST2013-01-29 04:10:02 GMT
    Shreveport, La. - Despite the disappointing night shooting night overall, the Lady Wildcats were able to knock down 12 3-pointers and dominate the glass by out rebounding the former American Southwest
    Shreveport, La. - Despite the disappointing night shooting night overall, the Lady Wildcats were able to knock down 12 3-pointers and dominate the glass by out rebounding the former American Southwest Conference member 70-58.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 12:07 AM EST2013-01-08 05:07:37 GMT
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Eddie Lacy romped through Notre Dame's defense with power and his favorite spin move. No. 2 Alabama's latest star tailback rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown and scored
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Eddie Lacy romped through Notre Dame's defense with power and his favorite spin move.

     

    No. 2 Alabama's latest star tailback rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown and scored with a spin move on a catch in Monday night's 42-14 rout over No. 1 Notre Dame in the BCS championship.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 12:05 AM EST2013-01-08 05:05:32 GMT
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Alabama rolled to its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons, beating No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14 in a BCS championship game that was no classic after all.
    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Alabama rolled to its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons, beating No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14 in a BCS championship game that was no classic after all.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 12:03 AM EST2013-01-08 05:03:14 GMT
    DeQuan Hicks scored 24 points and snatched 13 rebounds, helping spark a furious rally in the closing minutes as Northwestern State overcame a 14-point first-half Sam Houston State lead to win 73-64 Monday
    DeQuan Hicks scored 24 points and snatched 13 rebounds, helping spark a furious rally in the closing minutes as Northwestern State overcame a 14-point first-half Sam Houston State lead to win 73-64 Monday night and remain perfect through three Southland Conference basketball games.

  • Friday, January 4 2013 12:37 AM EST2013-01-04 05:37:49 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES -- Brison White's season-high 20 points paced a productive Northwestern State bench output to lift the Demons over visiting McNeese State 78-63 Thursday night in the Southland Conference basketball
    Northwestern State (7-4) dominated scoring by non-starters, 52-8, as DeQuan Hicks added 14 and Jalan West 10 along with White in the Demons' "second wave." NSU, the nation's fourth highest-scoring team, typically substitutes in five-man waves through most of each half. The Demons' first five combined for 26 points.

  • Wednesday, November 28 2012 4:11 PM EST2012-11-28 21:11:32 GMT
    BATON ROUGE – LSU head football coach Les Miles, who became the second-winningest coach in Tiger football history during the 2012 season, will receive an increase in salary and a contract extension following
    BATON ROUGE – LSU head football coach Les Miles, who became the second-winningest coach in Tiger football history during the 2012 season, will receive an increase in salary and a contract extension following LSU's bowl appearance this year, it was announced Wednesday by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva.

  • Monday, November 26 2012 8:43 PM EST2012-11-27 01:43:13 GMT
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Shavon Coleman and Johnny O'Bryant III provided double-doubles to lift LSU to a 75-50 victory over Mississippi Valley State Saturday in a nonconference matchup. Coleman poured
    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Shavon Coleman and Johnny O'Bryant III provided double-doubles to lift LSU to a 75-50 victory over Mississippi Valley State Saturday in a nonconference matchup.

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-10-26 03:30:50 GMT
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Three years into his North Louisiana venture, Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Dykes is making the production of Bulldogs legends Terry Bradshaw and Tim Rattay look rather pedestrian.
    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Three years into his North Louisiana venture, Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Dykes is making the production of Bulldogs legends Terry Bradshaw and Tim Rattay look rather pedestrian.

     

  • Monday, October 8 2012 10:28 AM EDT2012-10-08 14:28:35 GMT
    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Colby Cameron threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Louisiana Tech scored 34 straight points to rally from an early deficit and beat penalty-riddled Virginia 44-38 Saturday. Ray
    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Colby Cameron threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Louisiana Tech scored 34 straight points to rally from an early deficit and beat penalty-riddled Virginia 44-38 Saturday.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 12:07 AM EDT2012-09-27 04:07:25 GMT
    The NFL and the NFL Referees Association reached an agreement late Wednesday night to end the referee lockout, the league confirmed. NFL Network, citing a league source, reports the two sides agreed to
    The NFL and the NFL Referees Association reached an agreement late Wednesday night to end the referee lockout, the league confirmed.

    NFL Network, citing a league source, reports the two sides agreed to a new developmental program, rather than adding 21 officials to current pool of 121 NFLRA officials.

    The pool of money for the current officials, according to the report, will remain the same.

  • Saturday, August 25 2012 11:42 PM EDT2012-08-26 03:42:22 GMT
    The following is press conference transcript from head coach Les Miles at LSU Football Media Day here Tuesday. Opening statement… "I think we have a nice team returning. Fifteen starters – six on
    The following is press conference transcript from head coach Les Miles at LSU Football Media Day here Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, August 7 2012 11:41 PM EDT2012-08-08 03:41:02 GMT
    The following are quotes from LSU defensive players from media day here Tuesday. CB Tyrann Mathieu On his natural ability … "It's just about me going out there and practicing the things we do
    The following are quotes from LSU defensive players from media day here Tuesday.

     

  • Thursday, August 2 2012 12:53 AM EDT2012-08-02 04:53:27 GMT
    NATCHITOCHES – Eleven more air dates in August, including four showings in the first five days of the month, have been added by Cox Sports Television for the hour-long showcase providing coverage of the
    NATCHITOCHES – Eleven more air dates in August, including four showings in the first five days of the month, have been added by Cox Sports Television for the hour-long showcase providing coverage of the 2012 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

  • Saturday, June 23 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-06-23 21:26:57 GMT
    MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James scored 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 91-85 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday
    MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James scored 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 91-85 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.
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