LSU’s defense looks to have taken a major hit this week as multiple reports indicate that Senior Christian LaCouture, a starter at defensive end, could be out for the season with a knee injury. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says they’re hearing it could be a torn ACL…:
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The US women’s gymnastics team took the gold for the second straight year. Incoming LSU gymnastics signee Ruby Harrold competes for Great Britain which finished 5th in the event.

Michael Phelps won his 20th and 21st Olympic gold medals last night in the 200-meter butterfly before he and team USA dominated the 4×200 meter relay.

Meghan O’Leary from Baton Rouge advanced to the medal round in double sculls rowing.

In the first of three practices with the Patriots, the Saints got a chance to show that its focus is to turn their defense around — and certainly proved that they plan to shine. Saints quarterback Drew Brees also put on an impressive display against the Pats. Thursday night’s preseason opener is in Gillette Stadium. The scrimmage and practice with New England continues this morning.

CBS Sports released its Top 128 Preseason college football poll on Tuesday and the Tigers will start the season at No. 6.

Louisiana Tech Athletic Director Tommy McClelland unveiled planned facility improvements at Joe Aillet (pronounced eye-a) Stadium. He says the total price for the various upgrades, $18.6 million dollars, will be funded 100% through private donations…:
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