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  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 11:05 PM EST2012-02-23 04:05:01 GMT
    Andre Stringer scored 18 points to lead LSU to a 61-53 victory against Georgia in a Southeastern Conference game on Wednesday night.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 10:37 PM EST2012-02-23 03:37:14 GMT
    No.7 LSU used six pitchers and got three RBI from senior Austin Nola to beat McNeese State 11-4 Wednesday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 10:32 PM EST2012-02-23 03:32:09 GMT
    Seventh-ranked LSU battled McNeese State from start to finish and pulled away in a five-run sixth inning to defeat the Cowboys 11-4 in a Wednesday afternoon matinee at Alex Box Stadium.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-02-22 23:16:09 GMT
    Two SEC champion LSU football players, Bennie Logan and Craig Loston, stopped by Redemptorist Elementary School's Mardi Gras Parade.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 10:21 AM EST2012-02-22 15:21:09 GMT
    The seventh-ranked LSU baseball team plays a rare midweek game at 3 p.m. today when the Tigers play host to McNeese State in Alex Box Stadium.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 12:57 AM EST2012-02-22 05:57:04 GMT
    The LSU softball team used a five-run first inning and never looked back during a 7-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Tuesday at Tiger Park.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:37 PM EST2012-02-21 21:37:21 GMT
    With a three-game winning streak, the LSU men's basketball team hopes to continue its late-season rush by hosting the Georgia Wednesday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 12:20 PM EST2012-02-21 17:20:19 GMT
    LSU climbed in the baseball rankings released Monday, moving up to No. 7 in the Baseball America poll and No. 9 in the Collegiate Baseball poll.

  • What's worse than getting shut out in the National Championship game? How about a Mardi Gras float to help bring back bad memories.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 11:07 AM EST2012-02-20 16:07:08 GMT
    LSU outscored its opposition, 33-2, over the weekend in posting two wins over Air Force and one victory over Alcorn State to open the 2012 season.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 5:37 AM EST2012-02-18 10:37:58 GMT
    No. 8 LSU plated nine runs in the first two innings and utilized solid pitching by sophomore starter Kevin Gausman to defeat visiting Air Force, 10-2, on Opening Day at Alex Box Stadium.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 5:30 AM EST2012-02-18 10:30:17 GMT
    An annual Maravich Center tradition continues at 2 p.m. Sunday as the LSU women's basketball team recognizes breast cancer awareness in the Pink Game when the Lady Tigers host Auburn.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 5:20 AM EST2012-02-18 10:20:41 GMT
    LSU batted around in its first two innings of 2012 to take a 9-1 lead over Air Force and then coasted to a 10-2 season-opening victory over the Falcons at Alex Box Stadium.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 12:26 PM EST2012-02-17 17:26:54 GMT
    It will mark just the second time in the 57-game history between the teams that LSU and Arkansas will meet in Fayetteville.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 2:32 AM EST2012-02-17 07:32:32 GMT
    The SEC has won three straight national championships and the contenders are lining up once again this season.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 2:22 AM EST2012-02-17 07:22:37 GMT
    Retired LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard will be honored at the Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Tournament as part of the 12th annual SEC Greats program.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 2:13 AM EST2012-02-17 07:13:16 GMT
    A 9-0 run late in the second half lifted the LSU women's basketball team to its fourth straight SEC win and snapped Arkansas' eight-game win streak by a score of 50-42.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 3:43 PM EST2012-02-16 20:43:34 GMT
    The No. 25 LSU softball team learned Thursday that five additional games have been picked up for television during the 2012 season. 

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 12:49 PM EST2012-02-16 17:49:16 GMT
    LSU has 8 players invited to the NFL Combine this year. Here's a taste of "What They are Saying" about LSU's future NFL stars.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 10:32 AM EST2012-02-16 15:32:49 GMT
    LSU's preseason No. 8 ranking is due in large part to the expected growth of the team's trio of sophomore weekend starters in Kevin Gausman, Ryan Eades and Kurt McCune.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 2:57 PM EST2012-02-15 19:57:13 GMT
    The Tigers open the season at 7p.m. Friday versus Air Force in Alex Box Stadium.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:09 AM EST2012-02-15 16:09:08 GMT
    LSU's Anthony Hickey hit a runner with less than 2 seconds to go, leading the Tigers to a thrilling victory over Mississippi State. The game is a hot topic today, here's a taste of "What They are Saying" about LSU's huge win.

  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 11:58 PM EST2012-02-15 04:58:29 GMT
    Anthony Hickey hit a driving floater in the paint in the final seconds of overtime, lifting LSU to a 69-67 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday night.

  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 3:41 PM EST2012-02-14 20:41:56 GMT
    The seventh-ranked LSU women's golf team rallied from a stroke back entering the final round to record its third team victory of the 2011-12 golf season.

  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 11:57 AM EST2012-02-14 16:57:16 GMT
    An LSU - USC prediction for a National Championship, a peek at Spring practices and a look at LSU's 2013 recruiting success. Here's "What They are Saying"

  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 11:13 AM EST2012-02-14 16:13:18 GMT
    An annual Maravich Center tradition continues at 2 p.m. Sunday as the LSU women's basketball team recognizes breast cancer awareness in the Pink Game when the Lady Tigers host Auburn. General admission tickets are available for only $1.

  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 2:42 AM EST2012-02-14 07:42:11 GMT
    LSU and the PMAC will serve as the host site for the 2013 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds, bringing "March Madness" to the campus for the second consecutive year.

  • Monday, February 13 2012 4:46 PM EST2012-02-13 21:46:34 GMT
    LSU sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman was named Monday to the 2012 Baseball America magazine First-Team Preseason All-America squad.
    LSU sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman was named Monday to the 2012 Baseball America magazine First-Team Preseason All-America squad.

  • Monday, February 13 2012 4:23 PM EST2012-02-13 21:23:25 GMT
    LSU women's basketball legends and current WNBA stars Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles are among 21 finalists selected for the 2012 USA Women's Basketball Olympic Team.

  • Monday, February 13 2012 1:16 PM EST2012-02-13 18:16:13 GMT
    GymInfo released the latest national standings on Monday, and the LSU gymnastics team moved up one spot to No. 13 thanks to a season-high 196.850 at Florida on Feb. 10.

  • Monday, February 13 2012 11:05 AM EST2012-02-13 16:05:41 GMT
    Arkansas picked to win the Western Division

  • Monday, February 13 2012 10:45 AM EST2012-02-13 15:45:28 GMT
    Nola, Hanover return to experienced infield

  • Friday, February 10 2012 10:11 PM EST2012-02-11 03:11:27 GMT
    Along with LSU's 38-game home schedule, there will be four additional college baseball games played in Alex Box Stadium during the 2012 regular season.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 2:58 AM EST2012-02-10 07:58:30 GMT
    LaSondra Barrett scored LSU's last 10 points of the game to lift the Lady Tigers to their 400th all-time Maravich Center victory by a score of 53-49 over Mississippi State on Thursday night.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 1:58 AM EST2012-02-10 06:58:30 GMT
    The No. 22 LSU softball team is slated to be featured six times on television for the upcoming 2012 season Wednesday as announced by the SEC office.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 1:55 AM EST2012-02-10 06:55:00 GMT
    Three more LSU baseball games have been selected for television, increasing the Tigers' total of TV appearances this season to 21.

  • Thursday, February 9 2012 12:23 PM EST2012-02-09 17:23:19 GMT
    With low ratings and a dismal showing by LSU, will the BCS add a playoff system? Here's "What They are Saying" about LSU and a possible change to the BCS format.

  • Thursday, February 9 2012 2:38 AM EST2012-02-09 07:38:08 GMT
    Vanderbilt snap a two-game skid beating LSU 76-61 Wednesday night.

  • Thursday, February 9 2012 1:54 AM EST2012-02-09 06:54:27 GMT
    LSU offensive lineman Josh Dworaczyk has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA and says he plans to play for the Tigers in 2012.

  • Wednesday, February 8 2012 2:08 PM EST2012-02-08 19:08:47 GMT
    Eighteen of LSU's regular-season baseball games will be televised in 2012 by national and regional networks.

  • Wednesday, February 8 2012 1:45 PM EST2012-02-08 18:45:24 GMT
    The Southeastern Conference has announced its official 2012 SEC Baseball television schedule, the third under the league's 15-year agreement with ESPN.

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 11:23 PM EST2012-02-08 04:23:23 GMT
    Morris Claiborne celebrated his 22nd birthday and was honored as the Jim Thorpe Award at a dinner Tuesday night.

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 11:06 PM EST2012-02-08 04:06:39 GMT
    The LSU softball program played host to its annual media Day Tuesday at Tiger Park.

  • Friday, February 3 2012 2:00 AM EST2012-02-03 07:00:13 GMT
    The Gators won in Baton Rouge for the first time since 1996 and handed the Lady Tiger basketball team its fifth straight Southeastern Conference loss, 73-64.

  • Friday, February 3 2012 1:49 AM EST2012-02-03 06:49:30 GMT
    The LSU softball program will play host to its inaugural fan day Saturday at Tiger Park. Festivities are slated to get underway at 3 p.m. and admission is free.

  • A list of 2012 football signees for Louisiana colleges.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 4:09 AM EST2012-02-02 09:09:15 GMT
    LSU added another strong recruiting class to the fold as head coach Les Miles and the Tigers filled some immediate needs by signing five linebackers and five defensive backs to their 22-player class.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 2:26 AM EST2012-02-02 07:26:56 GMT
    A preview of the 2012 Signing Class for LSU Football with signee bios.

     

  • Wednesday, February 1 2012 3:22 AM EST2012-02-01 08:22:53 GMT
    Coaches at Louisiana's Division I football schools already have a clear picture of what their 2012 recruiting classes will look like.

  • Jan 29, 2012 06:44 PM 2012-01-30 12:44:10 GMT
    The Lady Tigers, who started SEC play 4-0, suffered their fourth straight loss in the league after an 81-72 loss to Vanderbilt on Sunday.

  • Monday, January 30 2012 7:05 AM EST2012-01-30 12:05:02 GMT
    No. 1 Kentucky claimed a 74-50 victory over the LSU men's basketball team Saturday in-front of a season-best crowd of 11,631 at the Maravich Center.

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 3:22 AM EST2012-01-26 08:22:02 GMT
    No. 18 Mississippi State held off a late LSU charge to win 76-71 on Wednesday night.

  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 3:31 AM EST2012-01-25 08:31:00 GMT
    The LSU women's basketball team rallied back from a double-digit deficit to defeat East Tennessee State, 71-68, on Tuesday night in the MSHA Athletic Center.

  • Saturday, January 21 2012 2:30 AM EST2012-01-21 07:30:49 GMT
    LSU senior point guard Destini Hughes will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a right knee injury in the first half of the Lady Tigers' road game at ninth-ranked Tennessee.

  • Saturday, January 21 2012 2:22 AM EST2012-01-21 07:22:57 GMT
    The 2012 LSU baseball squad opens preseason practice at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 27 in Alex Box Stadium, three weeks prior to the Tigers' season opener versus Air Force.

  • Saturday, January 21 2012 1:36 AM EST2012-01-21 06:36:44 GMT
    The LSU gymnastics team tallied the highest vault team score since 2008 with a 49.500, and the Tigers used that momentum to score a season-high 196.325 against No. 3 Arkansas.

  • Jan 17, 2012 05:24 PM 2012-01-18 12:00:04 GMT
    Les Miles said he is ready to move onto next season. However, fans still want answers to so many questions about that BCS title collapse.

  • Wednesday, January 18 2012 1:10 AM EST2012-01-18 06:10:48 GMT
    LSU coach Les Miles met with members of the media for the first time since his post-game press conference following last week's loss to Alabama in the BCS National Championship contest.

  • Tuesday, January 17 2012 12:35 PM EST2012-01-17 17:35:29 GMT
    Reports have surfaced indicating quarterback Gunner Kiel, who had at one time verbally committed to LSU, will start classes at Notre Dame this week.

  • Tuesday, January 17 2012 1:29 AM EST2012-01-17 06:29:32 GMT
    Former LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee is smiling again after throwing two touchdown passes in Monday night's Casino del Sol College All-Star game in Tucson, Arizona.

  • Tuesday, January 10 2012 2:31 AM EST2012-01-10 07:31:43 GMT
    In the "Rematch of the Century" between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama, the Crimson Tide won the BCS national championship 21-0.

  • Jan 5, 2012 02:39 PM 2012-01-06 10:22:01 GMT
    LSU's Tyrann Mathieu has quickly risen to become one of the biggest stars of the team. FOX Sports recently interviewed him about his painful upbringing.

  • Thursday, January 5 2012 2:57 PM EST2012-01-05 19:57:26 GMT
    Alabama offensive players fielded questions from the media Thursday and one of the Crimson Tide's wide receivers has lots of respect for LSU's No. 7.

  • Wednesday, January 4 2012 9:39 AM EST2012-01-04 14:39:02 GMT
    The LSU Tigers spent their last night in Baton Rouge before the BCS national championship game next week. They practice in New Orleans on Wednesday.

  • Dec 28, 2011 09:56 AM 2011-12-28 17:09:46 GMT
    LSU fans will enjoy being able to watch eight games at home next season. The 2012 schedule was released Wednesday morning.

  • Dec 28, 2011 04:34 AM 2011-12-28 11:15:27 GMT
    Fans who want to watch the rematch between LSU and Alabama will most likely have to shell out at least $1,000 just to get through the doors.

  • Wednesday, December 28 2011 4:57 AM EST2011-12-28 09:57:01 GMT
    A five-star quarterback has verbally committed to play for the Tigers. He is the No. 1 rated pro-style QB in the country coming out of high school.

  • Dec 23, 2011 05:44 AM 2011-12-23 13:53:29 GMT
    Alabama running back Trent Richardson said the Crimson Tide's upcoming battle with LSU for the BCS National Championship will be a "slugfest."

  • Friday, December 16 2011 3:11 PM EST2011-12-16 20:11:46 GMT
    LSU head football coach Les Miles met with the media for an extended period of time Friday afternoon, fielding over 50 questions as his Tigers prepare for their BCS National Championship rematch with Alabama.

  • Saturday, December 10 2011 7:22 PM EST2011-12-11 00:22:00 GMT
    The most anticipated and talked about honor in college football, the Heisman Trophy, will be awarded Saturday. LSU standout Tyrann Mathieu is in the mix.

  • Friday, December 9 2011 3:30 PM EST2011-12-09 20:30:29 GMT
    LSU has become a Football Fantasyland, with a chance to win its 4th national championship in less than a decade. But, things weren't always so golden.

  • Dec 5, 2011 05:55 PM 2011-12-06 13:20:35 GMT
    LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, nicknamed the "Honey Badger," was named as one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy. The winner will be announced Saturday.

  • Monday, December 5 2011 12:59 PM EST2011-12-05 17:59:14 GMT
    The American Football Coaches Assoc. announced Monday LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne has been named to the 2011 AFCA FBS Coaches' All-America Team.

  • Tuesday, November 29 2011 5:31 PM EST2011-11-29 22:31:56 GMT
    Despite the fact LSU has likely already punched a ticket to the BCS National Championship, the SEC Championship is still very important.

  • Saturday, November 26 2011 12:46 AM EST2011-11-26 05:46:45 GMT
    After a scoreless first quarter, LSU and Arkansas both lit up the scoreboard big in the second quarter, with the Tigers pulling away in the final frame to win 41-17.

  • Sunday, November 20 2011 2:52 PM EST2011-11-20 19:52:30 GMT
    LSU had no trouble against Ole Miss, steam-rolling over the Rebels 52-3. With the win, LSU moved to 11-0 on the season, matching its best start since 1958.

  • Tuesday, October 25 2011 6:50 AM EDT2011-10-25 10:50:16 GMT
    There are conflicting reports about the status of three LSU football players and whether their suspensions will be lifted in time to play against Alabama.

  • Friday, October 21 2011 4:52 PM EDT2011-10-21 20:52:06 GMT
    The epic showdown between the number-one ranked LSU Tigers and number-two ranked Alabama will likely be moved to a primetime kickoff on CBS, WAFB's Jacques Doucet reports.

  • Thursday, October 20 2011 7:27 AM EDT2011-10-20 11:27:46 GMT
    LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu, RB Spencer Ware, and RB Tharold Simon were suspended for violating team rules. All three will miss Saturday's game against Auburn.

  • Sunday, October 16 2011 12:47 AM EDT2011-10-16 04:47:39 GMT
    The LSU Tigers held strong to their undefeated record, moving up to 7-0 on the season after beating the Tennessee Volunteers 38-7 in Knoxville on Saturday.

  • Oct 4, 2011 04:52 AM 2011-10-05 16:32:09 GMT
    LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson is once again a Tiger, but making no apologies about his recent run-in with the law and temporary dismissal from the team.

  • Wednesday, October 5 2011 9:09 AM EDT2011-10-05 13:09:50 GMT
    LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu has earned the nickname, "Honey Badger," and he's just fine with that. Now, his name is being mentioned in the Heisman conversation.

  • Wednesday, October 5 2011 6:42 AM EDT2011-10-05 10:42:06 GMT
    Last year's LSU-Florida game was probably one of the more exciting contests on the schedule. A last-second touchdown pass from Jarrett Lee gave LSU the win.

  • Thursday, September 29 2011 9:30 AM EDT2011-09-29 13:30:50 GMT
    Suspended LSU QB Jordan Jefferson and LB Josh Johns were reinstated to the football team after a grand jury decided not to indict on felony battery charges.

  • Sep 12, 2011 02:32 PM 2011-09-13 10:32:54 GMT
    Police investigators returned 33 pairs of shoes belonging to suspended LSU QB Jordan Jefferson. Police seized 49 pairs of shoes during the bar fight investigation.

  • Tuesday, September 6 2011 12:46 PM EDT2011-09-06 16:46:50 GMT
    Winning the biggest game of college football's opening weekend 40-27 over the Oregon Ducks boosted LSU to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25.

  • Monday, September 5 2011 9:14 AM EDT2011-09-05 13:14:32 GMT
    Saturday night reminded us...what we enjoy most about LSU football. A complete team victory that's gotten the 2011 season off to a soaring start.

  • Friday, August 26 2011 7:35 PM EDT2011-08-26 23:35:25 GMT
    Senior quarterback Jarrett Lee has stuck it out with LSU and now, despite less than ideal circumstances, has been presented with a great opportunity.

  • Friday, August 26 2011 1:20 PM EDT2011-08-26 17:20:35 GMT
    LSU head coach Les Miles said QB Jordan Jefferson and LB Josh Johns have been suspended indefinitely after their arrests on battery charges.

  • Aug 25, 2011 04:32 PM CDT2011-08-26 10:48:42 GMT
    A police incident report quotes a female as telling a responding officer she witnessed LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson kick a young man in the face.

  • Aug 21, 2011 11:07 PM CDT2011-08-22 15:41:18 GMT
    An attorney representing the four LSu players accused of involvement in a fight in the parking lot of a bar got a meeting with police postponed until Tuesday.

  • Aug 20, 2011 02:49 PM CDT2011-08-21 17:50:40 GMT
    LSU head football coach Les Miles said players violated team rules and broke curfew in regards to a fight near the LSU campus early Friday morning.

  • Tuesday, August 16 2011 2:39 AM EDT2011-08-16 06:39:01 GMT
    A busy three days of activities on and off the LSU campus in conjunction with the first home football game begins on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 8, when the statue of Shaquille O'Neal, will be unveiled in front of the LSU men's basketball practice facility.

  • Tuesday, August 9 2011 10:26 AM EDT2011-08-09 14:26:42 GMT
    This will be the first time the media gets a chance to hear from certain players, including junior college transfer QB Zach Mettenberger.

  • Aug 8, 2011 04:32 PM 2011-08-09 10:57:02 GMT
    If Baton Rouge sports radio talk hosts had $1 for every question fielded on Michael Ford last year, they could be retired now, instead of sweating in the sun.

  • Aug 6, 2011 03:01 PM 2011-08-06 21:19:57 GMT
    The LSU football team practiced as a full squad for the first time Saturday morning on "The Ponderosa." Players were in only helmets and shoulder pads.

  • Thursday, August 4 2011 11:58 AM EDT2011-08-04 15:58:20 GMT
    Media members were allowed to watch about 28 minutes of LSU's first football practice for veterans. Les Miles spent most of that time with the offense.

  • Thursday, August 4 2011 4:56 AM EDT2011-08-04 08:56:34 GMT
    Every year, LSU fans attack Baton Rouge sportscasters with the question: "So how are the Tigers looking?" Everyone, media included, will find out Sept. 3.

  • July 19, 2011 03:54 PM 2011-07-20 10:08:17 GMT
    The NCAA Committee on Infractions has accepted the self-imposed sanctions by LSU in a case on the actions of a former coach and former student-athlete.

  • Tuesday, June 21 2011 12:46 AM EDT2011-06-21 05:46:06 GMT
    Future Lady Tiger standout Tori Bliss uncorked a new personal best and extended her national lead to defend her New Balance Outdoor Nationals title in Saturday's championship.

  • Wednesday, June 8 2011 1:05 PM EDT2011-06-08 17:05:38 GMT
    Toronto followed Tuesday's Round 22 pick of LSU signee and Catholic High pitcher Aaron Nola, by taking his older brother, Austin, on Wednesday.

  • Monday, May 23 2011 2:52 PM EDT2011-05-23 18:52:32 GMT
    LSU's Paul Mainieri tells WAFB he got a text message from Ray Tanner of the reigning NCAA and SEC Champion South Carolina Gamecocks Sunday morning, telling him to get his team ready for NCAA play.

  • Tuesday, May 10 2011 11:45 AM EDT2011-05-10 15:45:08 GMT
    Many of us in south Louisiana are highly emotional. Yvette Girouard is no different. It was an emotional Sunday ... and Jacques has some perspective.

  • Saturday, April 30 2011 7:24 PM EDT2011-05-01 00:24:02 GMT
    LSU first baseman Mason Katz continued his hot streak with a homer and two doubles to help lead the Tigers to an 8-4 victory and series sweep of Kentucky.

  • Wednesday, April 27 2011 1:27 PM EDT2011-04-27 18:27:30 GMT
    Chad Jones entered a football field in early October to a standing ovation from thousands of fans.

  • Following a horrific crash, former LSU star and NY Giants draft pick Chad Jones was told he would have trouble walking. He has defied odds and can now run.

  • Tuesday, April 26 2011 11:13 AM EDT2011-04-26 15:13:26 GMT
    Just two summers ago it appeared the LSU baseball program was totally set. What has happened since has Jacques Doucet talking.

  • Saturday, April 23 2011 8:07 PM EDT2011-04-24 00:07:56 GMT
    LSU lost to Vanderbilt 10-1 on Saturday. The pitchers for the Commodores held the Tigers' bats in check, only allowing six hits. VU blew the game open in the 6th.