Friday, May 24 2013 1:09 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:09:17 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 >>
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 >>
Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on.More >>
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:00:05 GMT
Las Vegas Metro police said former Major League slugger Jose Canseco is being investigated as a suspect in a sexual assault case. Metro made the announcement Wednesday following a series of tweets fromMore >>
Las Vegas Metro police said former Major League slugger Jose Canseco is being investigated as a suspect in a sexual assault case.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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:13:13 GMT
STEVE REEDAP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.Jordan said at a Tuesday press conference he has informed the leagueMore >>
Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.More >>
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Golf's governing bodies approved a new rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, going against two major golf...More >>
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:14:49 GMT
From American Red Cross:On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant through his family foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.More >>
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant through his family foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.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 >>
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denies ever contemplating suicide, and says private comments he made in text messages are being taken out of context by his ex-fiancee in a lawsuit over the possession of a...More >>
Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a series of text messages from his former fiancee.More >>
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.More >>
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.More >>
Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont...More >>
New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.More >>
New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.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 >>
Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay.More >>
Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay.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 >>
Two marshals say Tiger Woods never said anything to them about whether Sergio Garcia had played his shot. Two other marshals disputed that account, one of them saying he told Woods that Garcia had already hit on the...More >>
Two marshals say Tiger Woods never said anything to them about whether Sergio Garcia had played his shot. Two other marshals disputed that account, one of them saying he told Woods that Garcia had already hit on the second...More >>
Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Illinois Derby victor Departing played together as colts in the lush pastures of Claiborne Farm in central Kentucky.More >>
Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Illinois Derby champion Departing played together as foals in the lush pastures of Claiborne Farm in central Kentucky.More >>
The America's Cup will go on as planned after the death of a sailor during a training run last week on San Francisco Bay, officials said on Tuesday.More >>
The America's Cup will go on as planned after the death of a sailor during a training run last week on San Francisco Bay, officials said Tuesday.More >>
Dwyane Wade is limping around in obvious pain. LeBron James' shooting percentage is down. Shane Battier and Ray Allen have struggled to get anything going from 3-point range.More >>
Dwyane Wade is limping around in obvious pain. LeBron James' shooting percentage is down. Shane Battier and Ray Allen have struggled to get anything going from 3-point range.More >>
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon says he doesn't have an alcohol or substance-abuse problem, adding that his issue is "making a poor decision."More >>
Justin Blackmon pinned his problems on his decisions.More >>
Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.More >>
A weekend filled with sharp words between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia came down to one last showdown Sunday in The Players Championship, this one staged across the water in a tiny, terrifying section of the TPC Sawgrass.More >>
Major League Baseball says umpires have made a mistake for the second straight day, this time during a pitching change in Houston.More >>
Major League Baseball suspended umpire Fieldin Culbreth for two games on Friday because he was in charge of the crew that allowed Astros manager Bo Porter to improperly switch relievers in the middle of an inning.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:19 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:19:47 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says first-round pick Kenny Vaccaro and three other draft choices have signed four-year contracts on the eve of the first rookie campMore >>
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says first-round pick Kenny Vaccaro and three other draft choices have signed four-year contracts on the eve of the first rookie camp practice.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-04-29 16:05:33 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay. Collins wrote a first-person account postedMore >>
NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.More >>
From LSU Sports NEW YORK -- For the second time in as many years, two LSU football players were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. On Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall, defensive end BarkeviousMore >>
Defensive end Barkevious Mingo was the sixth overall pick by the Cleveland Browns and safety Eric Reid was the 18th pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the NFL Draft.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-04-01 17:28:13 GMT
Former LSU quarterback Matt Flynn has been traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Oakland Raiders. According to league sources, the Raiders have agreed in principle to give Seattle two draft picks --More >>
Matt Flynn has been traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Oakland Raiders.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 >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 12:51 AM EDT2013-03-28 04:51:55 GMT
Twenty-one members of LSU's 2012 football team were on display for the NFL on Wednesday as the school will hosted its annual Pro Day at the Charles McClendon Indoor Practice Facility. A total of 28 formerMore >>
An incredible 28 former Tigers showed off their skills for the NFL at LSU's Pro Day. Players from both the 2011 and 2012 team and Charles Scott from the 2009 squad participated.More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-03-25 19:04:07 GMT
ATLANTA (AP) - Center Todd McClure will officially announce his retirement at a news conference Monday after spending his entire 14-year career with the Atlanta Falcons. The 36-year-old McClure saidMore >>
Falcons owner Arthur Blank says Todd McClure is bound for the team's Ring of Honor.More >>
