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Thursday, May 23 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:38:38 GMT
It was the premiere match-up of the tournament on Thursday afternoon as LSU's undefeated Aaron Nola and Arkansas stud Ryne Stanek duked it out on the mound, but in the end Arkansas out hit LSU 4-1. LSUMore >>
LSU's undefeated Aaron Nola and Arkansas stud Ryne Stanek duked it out on the mound, but in the end Arkansas out hit LSU 4-1. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:47:53 GMT
No. 2 LSU wasted no time making their presence felt in Hoover as the No. 2-seed Tigers took care of Alabama 3-0 in their first game of the SEC Tourney.LSU capitalized early on a Mark Laird RBI groundMore >>
No. 2 LSU wasted no time making its presence felt in Hoover as the No. 2-seed Tigers took care of Alabama 3-0 in their first game of the SEC Tourney.More >>
From LSU SportsHOOVER, Ala. – Second-ranked LSU (48-8) faces Alabama (33-24) at approximately 12:30 p.m. CT Wednesday in the SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.The game can be heard on the affiliatesMore >>
Second-ranked LSU faces Alabama at approximately 12:30 p.m. CT Wednesday in the SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:05:42 GMT
From SLU AthleticsSUGAR LAND, Texas – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team opens its quest for an NCAA postseason appearance as the No. 4 seed in the 2013 Southland Conference Baseball TournamentMore >>
Southeastern opens its quest for an NCAA postseason appearance as the No. 4 seed in the 2013 Southland Conference Baseball Tourney that gets underway Wednesday in Sugar Land, Texas.More >>
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 hisMore >>
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.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:30:26 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints signed defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui to a two-year deal Thursday.The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Aaitui is entering his third year as a pro out of UNLV. He was on theMore >>
The 6-'4, 315 pound defensive tackle signed a two year contract with the Saints.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:07 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:07:00 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints will open the NFL regular season at home against Atlanta, and their schedule includes four night games. The schedule, released by the league on Thursday night,More >>
The New Orleans Saints will open the NFL regular season at home against Atlanta, and their schedule includes four night games.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:17:29 GMT
Former New Orleans Saints running back Chuck Muncie has passed away of a heart attack.In 1976 the Saints drafted Muncie from the University of California with the third pick of the first round. In 1979More >>
In 1976 the Saints drafted Muncie from the University of California with the third pick of the first round.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:47:43 GMT
The New Orleans Saints have signed the following free agents to contracts following their participation in the club's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis: DE Baraka Atkins, WR Brent Leonard, DB Korey Lindsey,More >>
The New Orleans Saints have signed Baraka Atkins, Brent Leonard, Korey Lindsey, Jose Maltos, Khiry Robinson and Jeremiah Warren.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:45:50 GMT
IAN HARRISONAssociated PressTORONTO (AP) - Edwin Encarnacion hit his fifth career grand slam, J.P. Arencibia homered and drove in four runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 12-6 on ThursdayMore >>
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 12-6 on Thursday night, spoiling the debut of former LSU Tiger and Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman.More >>
Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.More >>
Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:16:21 GMT
The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday that the team had reached a four year deal with Tyrann Mathieu.Terms of Mathieu's contract were not available."I never doubted it," Mathieu said of getting theMore >>
The former LSU star begins his career at safety and will team up with fellow Tiger and NFL Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:10:25 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Pelicans have received the sixth overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft lottery, dropping a spot after finishing with the fifth-worst record in the league this pastMore >>
The New Orleans Pelicans have received the sixth overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft lottery, dropping a spot after finishing with the fifth-worst record in the league this past season.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 12:39 AM EDT2013-04-01 04:39:06 GMT
BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Arron Afflalo scored five of his game-high 26 points in the final 38 seconds, and the Orlando Magic snapped a three-game skid with a 105-102 victoryMore >>
The Orlando Magic snapped a three-game skid with a 105-102 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.More >>
Wednesday, January 9 2013 11:31 PM EST2013-01-10 04:31:06 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Roger Mason scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to rally the New Orleans Hornets to an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Greivis Vasquez and JasonMore >>
Roger Mason scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to rally the New Orleans Hornets to an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.More >>
Tuesday, December 11 2012 12:52 PM EST2012-12-11 17:52:26 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Hornets rookie and top overall draft pick Anthony Davis has been cleared to return to action on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards. Davis has missed 11 games becauseMore >>
New Orleans Hornets rookie and top overall draft pick Anthony Davis has been cleared to return to action on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 12:58 PM EST2012-11-07 17:58:00 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Hornets rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers both have been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Davis has been sidelined by a minor concussionMore >>
New Orleans Hornets rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers both have been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.More >>
WAFB Sports Anchor Jacques Doucet has something to say. Check it out, right here.More >>
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Thursday, May 23 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:51:51 GMT
Former Southern University wide receiver Charles Hawkins has signed with the Arizona Cardinals. In 2012, Hawkins caught 31 passes for 467 yards and seven touchdowns for a Jaguars team thatMore >>
Former Southern University wide receiver Charles Hawkins has signed with the Arizona Cardinals.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:15:57 GMT
Southern was eliminated Friday from the SWAC Baseball Tournament falling to Prairie View.Prairie View jumped out on the Jags with a quick run in the first inning and two more in the second inning.In theMore >>
After losing a heart breaker early Friday morning to Alabama State, Southern was eliminated from the SWAC tournament after falling to Prairie View. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:10:32 GMT
Southern erased an early 1-0 deficit against Alabama A&M scoring two runs in the fifth before exploding for five in the sixth.Jesse Holliday went the distance for the Jaguars giving up one run on fourMore >>
Southern erased an early 1-0 deficit against Alabama A&M scoring two runs in the fifth before exploding for five in the sixth.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-05-08 04:34:17 GMT
From Southern U. Athletics Southern University co-offensive coordinator coach Chad Germany has been selected to participate in the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship and will spend this summerMore >>
Southern co-offensive coordinator coach Chad Germany has been selected to participate in the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship and will spend this summer with the Minnesota Vikings.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:52:49 GMT
From NSU AthleticsBATON ROUGE – Two big, rally innings led the Northwestern State baseball team in a 12-11 win over Southern University to complete the two-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon in non-conferenceMore >>
Two big, rally innings led the Northwestern State baseball team in a 12-11 win over Southern University to complete the two-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon in non-conference action.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:45:50 GMT
IAN HARRISONAssociated PressTORONTO (AP) - Edwin Encarnacion hit his fifth career grand slam, J.P. Arencibia homered and drove in four runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 12-6 on ThursdayMore >>
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 12-6 on Thursday night, spoiling the debut of former LSU Tiger and Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:38:38 GMT
It was the premiere match-up of the tournament on Thursday afternoon as LSU's undefeated Aaron Nola and Arkansas stud Ryne Stanek duked it out on the mound, but in the end Arkansas out hit LSU 4-1. LSUMore >>
LSU's undefeated Aaron Nola and Arkansas stud Ryne Stanek duked it out on the mound, but in the end Arkansas out hit LSU 4-1. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:16:21 GMT
The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday that the team had reached a four year deal with Tyrann Mathieu.Terms of Mathieu's contract were not available."I never doubted it," Mathieu said of getting theMore >>
The former LSU star begins his career at safety and will team up with fellow Tiger and NFL Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:32:52 GMT
From LSU SportsBATON ROUGE, La. -- 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 BlueMore >>
Former LSU right-hander Kevin Gausman will make his MLB debut in Toronto Thursday night.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:48:13 GMT
LSU guard Corban Collins has decided to leave the LSU basketball program."We have granted a release from LSU to guard Corban Collins," said head coach Johnny Jones. "We appreciate his hard work duringMore >>
LSU guard Corban Collins has decided to leave the LSU basketball program.More >>
