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UNC eliminates LSU baseball from CWS, 4-2

Updated: June 18, 2013 09:20 PM

North Carolina pitcher Trent Thornton limited top-ranked LSU to two runs over seven innings and a comeback bid came up short as the Tar Heels eliminated the Tigers from the CWS, 4-2.

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UNC eliminates LSU baseball from CWS, 4-2
UNC eliminates LSU baseball from CWS, 4-2
Updated: June 18, 2013 09:20 PM 2013-06-19 08:41:46 GMT
From LSU SportsOMAHA, Neb. – North Carolina pitcher Trent Thornton limited top-ranked LSU to two runs over seven innings and a comeback bid came up short as the Tar Heels eliminated the Tigers from theMore >>
North Carolina pitcher Trent Thornton limited top-ranked LSU to two runs over seven innings and a comeback bid came up short as the Tar Heels eliminated the Tigers from the CWS, 4-2.More >>
UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series
UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:35:10 GMT
ERIC OLSONAP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College WorldMore >>
Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.More >>
Glenn looks to get in early "groove" against Tar Heels
Glenn looks to get in early "groove" against Tar Heels
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:12:15 GMT
The LSU Tigers are hoping to make history and not become history against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The game will fall on the left arm of Cody Glenn, who hasn't pitched in nearly a month. His last outingMore >>
The LSU Tigers are hoping to make history and not become history against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The game will fall on the left arm of Cody Glenn.More >>
Porter sends Miss. St. to 5-4 CWS win over Indiana
Porter sends Miss. St. to 5-4 CWS win over Indiana
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:39 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:39:58 GMT
ERIC OLSONAP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victoryMore >>
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Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win
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Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:10:17 GMT
ERIC OLSONAP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World SeriesMore >>
Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the CWS with an 11-4 victory on Monday.More >>

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Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:32:21 GMT
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AP source: MRI shows torn ACL for Saints' Butler
AP source: MRI shows torn ACL for Saints' Butler
Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:26:40 GMT
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Saints hit with first major injury of the year
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Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:59:46 GMT
Victor Butler was injured Tuesday after a collision with running back Mark Ingram. Wednesday the Saints received the tough news that the linebacker reportedly tore an ACL and would likely spend the seasonMore >>
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Saints sign CB Carr to 1-year deal
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Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:25 AM EDT2013-06-12 04:25:04 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis says the Saints have signed veteran free agent cornerback and return man Chris Carr to a one-year contract. The 5-foot-10, 181-pound CarrMore >>
New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis says the Saints have signed veteran free agent cornerback and return man Chris Carr to a one-year contract.More >>
Saints find normal offseason refreshing
Saints find normal offseason refreshing
Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-06-12 04:19:13 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - No scandals. No holdouts. No suspensions. With the Saints only days from starting their last vacation until training camp opens in late July, they're relishing the sense of normalcyMore >>
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NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums
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Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.More >>
Football writers honor Colts coach Chuck Pagano
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Updated: 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 >>
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Updated: Wednesday, January 9 2013 11:31 PM EST2013-01-10 04:31:06 GMT
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Hornets rookies Davis, Rivers out vs. 76ers
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UNC eliminates LSU baseball from CWS, 4-2
UNC eliminates LSU baseball from CWS, 4-2
Updated: June 18, 2013 09:20 PM 2013-06-19 08:41:46 GMT
From LSU SportsOMAHA, Neb. – North Carolina pitcher Trent Thornton limited top-ranked LSU to two runs over seven innings and a comeback bid came up short as the Tar Heels eliminated the Tigers from theMore >>
North Carolina pitcher Trent Thornton limited top-ranked LSU to two runs over seven innings and a comeback bid came up short as the Tar Heels eliminated the Tigers from the CWS, 4-2.More >>
LSU falls to UNC, eliminated from the College World Series
LSU falls to UNC, eliminated from the College World Series
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:22:52 GMT
LSU and North Carolina face elimination in today's CWS gameMore >>
LSU struggled on offense to get key hits with base runners in scoring position. The Tigers stranded 12 runners, leaving the bases loaded two times in the game.More >>
Glenn looks to get in early "groove" against Tar Heels
Glenn looks to get in early "groove" against Tar Heels
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:12:15 GMT
The LSU Tigers are hoping to make history and not become history against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The game will fall on the left arm of Cody Glenn, who hasn't pitched in nearly a month. His last outingMore >>
The LSU Tigers are hoping to make history and not become history against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The game will fall on the left arm of Cody Glenn.More >>
LSU and North Carolina face elimination game Tuesday
LSU and North Carolina face elimination game Tuesday
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:49:58 GMT
Cody Glenn has been named LSU's starting pitcher for Tuesday's CWS elimination against North Carolina (57-11). First pitch will be at 2 p.m. on ESPN. LSU (57-10) dropped game one to UCLA, 2-1, after aMore >>
Cody Glenn has been named LSU's starting pitcher for Tuesday's CWS elimination against North Carolina (57-11). First pitch will be at 2 p.m. on ESPN.More >>
UCLA capitalizes on LSU errors in 2-1 CWS win
UCLA capitalizes on LSU errors in 2-1 CWS win
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:32:34 GMT
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LSU fell 2-1 to UCLA in its first game of the College World Series after a Tigers defense that is usually reliable made two very crucial errors.More >>