The LSU baseball team tries to follow up last night’s thrilling victory with another win tonight against Texas A-and-M. The Bayou Bengals got a base hit from reserve infielder Danny Zardon to drive home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as the Tigers won four to three. Alex Lange pitches for LSU, he’s 7-0 with a 1.40 ERA, while Ryan Hendrix is 3-0, also with a 1.40 ERA. First pitch is at seven o’ clock.

In other action around the state this weekend…U-L Lafayette hosts U-T Arlington for three games. The Ragin Cajuns are in fourth place in the Sun Belt with a 10-7 league record. The Mavericks are 8-and-10.

In the Southland…Nicholls State is at McNeese State. The Cowboys are 12-and-9 in the league, while the Colonels are 10-and-8. Nicholls has won four in a row, while McNeese will look to snap a four-game losing streak.

How will the Pelicans rebound after a demoralizing loss last night in Game 3 of their series with Golden State. The Warriors down by 20 to start the fourth quarter, closed out the period on a 20-to-5 run and went on to win in overtime, 123-119. New Orleans is now down three games to none and they’ll need to win tomorrow night to keep their season alive.

At the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Hudson Swafford is your second round clubhouse leader after shooting a 66 today and he’s 11-under for the tournament. Former LSU golfer John Peterson is through 36 holes and at six under par and Shreveport golfer David Toms is at five-under.

In college basketball news, UL-Lafayette head coach Bob Marlin announces that Shawn Long will return for his senior season. Long is a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection who averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds a game last season. With Long returning, all five starters from last season will be back for the 2015-16 season.

Louisiana sports produced some highs and lows last night. The high was the LSU baseball team’s dramatic four to three win over Texas A-and-M. Danny Zardon delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth as Jared Foster scored on Zardon’s hit down the left field line. Game two of the series is tonight at seven P-M. Alex Lange will start on the mound for the Tigers.

But the low was in New Orleans, the Pelicans who had a 20-point lead heading into the fourth quarter ended up losing 123-119 in overtime. The Warriors Stephen Curry hit what appeared to be an impossible three point try from the corner with two seconds left to send the game into O-T. The bucket also completed a 20-5 run by Golden State to close out the fourth quarter. Curry finished with seven 3-pointers and a game-high 40 points. Game four is Saturday as the Pelcians will look to extend the series.

At the Zurich Classic of New Orleans….Brendon de Jonge and Greg Owen are tied at 10-under par. Boo Weekly who shot a 64 yesterday and is at eight-under, will complete his round later today. Former LSU golfer John Peterson is four-under as he plays the back nine of the second round.

In college basketball news, UL-Lafayette head coach Bob Marlin announces that Shawn Long will not enter this year’s NBA Draft and return for his senior season with the Ragin’ Cajuns. Long is a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection who averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds a game last season. With Long returning, all five starters from last season will be back for the 2015-16 season.

The match-up between the top two ranked teams in college baseball lived up to the hype and it delivered a thrilling finish as LSU beat Texas A-and-M four to three. Danny Zardon had the game winning hit in the bottom of the 9th. Jim Hawthorne with the call for the LSU sports radio network…

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Game two is tonight at 7:00. Alex Lange gets the start for LSU.

After one day of the Zurich Class of New Orleans…Boo Weekly and Brendon de Jonge are tied at eight under par. Round one was suspended due to darkness, play resumes at 8 AM. Shreveport golfer David Toms is at even par, former LSU Tiger John Peterson is at two under par, and Justin Rose at 3-under.

A truly heartbreaking loss last night as the Pelicans fell to the Golden State Warriors in overtime 123-119. The Pels looked to have the game in hand going into the fourth quarter with a 20 point lead, but the Warriors tallied 39 points in the final period to send the game into extra time. Anthony Davis scored 29 for New Orleans while Ryan Anderson came off the bench to add 26. Stephen Curry lead all scorers with 40 as Golden State takes a three games to none lead in the best of seven series. Game four is tomorrow night at seven and will be televised on ESPN.

In college basketball news, UL-Lafayette head coach Bob Marlin announces that Shawn Long will not enter this year’s NBA Draft and return for his senior season with the Ragin’ Cajuns. Long is a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection who averaged 16.4 points and 10.2 rebounds a game last season. With Long returning, all five starters from last season will be back for the 2015-16 season.

The two top teams in college baseball are set to play each other tonight at Alex Box Stadium as the number one ranked LSU Tigers host second ranked Texas A-and-M. The Aggies have the lowest team ERA in the SEC and they’ve hit the most home runs in the league. Coach Paul Mainieri says A&M also has several veteran players…
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First pitch tonight is at 6:30 and tonight’s game can be seen on ESPN 2.

The Smoothie King Center will be rocking tonight as the Pelicans host Golden State for game three of their best of seven playoff series. The Warriors won the first two games, but New Orleans will have the home court advantage this time around. Tip-off is at 8:30 and you can watch on TNT. It’s the first playoff game in New Orleans since 2011.

At the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Boo Weekley is your clubhouse leader as first round play continues at the TPC Louisiana in suburban New Orleans. Weekley shot an eight-under par 64 and leads Canadian David Hearn, who shot a 65.

LSU basketball has received a signed national letter of intent from six-foot-four shooting guard Antonio Blakeney. The five-star guard from Orlando is ranked as the nation’s 14th best prospect according to ESPN.

Louisiana Tech football has announced the south end zone club seats are sold out for the upcoming season. The club level has 302 seats and it features all-inclusive dining, cushioned chairs and a five-thousand square foot lounge space.

And Major League Baseball legend Hank Aaron will receive an honorary degree at Grambling State University’s spring commencement on May 8th. Aaron is being rewarded by Grambling for his contributions to professional baseball and substantial charitable efforts. Aaron hit 715 home runs during his Hall of Fame career.

The first NBA playoff game since 2011 will be played in New Orleans tonight as the Pelicans host the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. The Pels find themselves down two games to none, but they hope that the home crowd will provide them the lift needed to get a win against the top-seeded Warriors. Tip-off is at 8:30.

The number one ranked LSU baseball team will host second ranked Texas A-and-M tonight to begin a much anticipated three game series with the Aggies. Jared Poche will start on the mound for the Tigers. Coach Paul Mainieri says he went with Poche instead of freshman phenom Alex Lange, because Lange has recent arm trouble and Poche has more experience…
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Texas A-and-M will start Grayson Long, who is 8-and-0 with a 2.73 ERA.

In college baseball last night…the Ragin Cajuns rallied back from a four-run deficit to beat Southern five to four. U-L Lafayette scored all of its runs in the fifth inning. The Cajuns have won 10 of their last 12 as they begin a three-game series with U-T Arlington on Friday.

Louisiana Tech has swept its season series with U-L-M by beating the Warhawks five to four. Taylor Love blasted a three-run homer in the seventh as the Bulldogs are now 19-and-19 on the season. The Warhawks fall to 20-and-21.

Louisiana Tech has announced the south end zone club seats are sold out for the upcoming season. The club level has 302 seats and it features all-inclusive dining, cushioned chairs and a five-thousand square foot lounge space.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is underway at the TPC Louisiana in suburban New Orleans. Former LSU Tigers David Toms and John Peterson begin their rounds this afternoon.

A sea of red is expected tonight in the Smoothie King Center as the Pelicans host Golden State for game three of their best of seven series. New Orleans needs a win to get back in the series, as they are down two games to none. Every fan that enters the arena will receive a red Pelicans playoff T-Shirt. The game is a sell out and Tip-off is at 8:30.

The number one ranked baseball team in the country meets the second ranked team tonight in Baton Rouge as the Tigers host Texas A-and-M. Coach Paul Mainieri admits this isn’t your normal three-game series.
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First pitch tonight is at 6:30 on ESPN 2.

In college baseball last night…the Ragin Cajuns rallied back from a four-run deficit to beat Southern five to four. U-L Lafayette scored all of its runs in the fifth inning. The Cajuns have won 10 of their last 12.

Louisiana Tech has swept its season series with U-L-M by beating the Warhawks five to four. Taylor Love blasted a three-run homer in the seventh as the Bulldogs are now 19-and-19 on the season. The Warhawks fall to 20-and-21.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans gets underway today today at the TPC in Louisiana. Justin Rose, who was a runner-up at the Masters, will tee-off from the 10th hole at 7:40 this morning. Former LSU Tigers David Toms and John Peterson begin their round this afternoon.

LSU basketball has received a signed national letter of intent from six-foot-four shooting guard Antonio Blakeney. The five-star guard from Orlando is ranked as the nation’s 14th best prospect according to ESPN.

The Saints will open the 2015 season against the Arizona Cardinals and then play their home opener on September 20th against the Tampa Bucs. The entire 16-game slate, with dates and times, has been released. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the final month of the season shapes up well, as the Saints have home games against the Lions and Jaguars and visit Tampa and finish the season at Atlanta. He says that should allow New Orleans to make a strong playoff push….
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The Saints and Pelicans have announced plans to make renovations to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Smoothie Kinger. The estimated cost is 40-million dollars. The project will focus on improving the fan experience, including new video boards, enhanced lighting and audio systems.

The hype is building for LSU’s baseball series against Texas A-and-M, which begins tomorrow night at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers are ranked number one and the Aggies are ranked second. Jared Poche is scheduled to be the starting pitcher for the Tigers and each game of the series will be on television. ESPN-U on thursday, SEC Network Alternate channel on Friday and ESPN on Saturday.

In college basetball action tonight….Louisiana Tech hosts ULM. The Bulldogs beat Stephen F Austin nine to two yesterday, while the Warhawks lost to Southern Miss nine to three. And UL Lafayette, who beat Southeastern Louisiana last night, will host Southern tonight.

Tomorrow night is Game 3 of the Pelicans-Golden State Western Conference playoff series. Jrue Holiday, who missed Game two with a leg injury, is listed as day-to-day. The Warriors lead the series two games to none, but Game 3 is in New Orleans.

And Zurich Classic of New Orleans tees off tomorrow at the TPC of Louisiana in suburban New Orleans.

The Saints 2015 schedule is out and New Orleanswill have three primetime games this year, starting with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on October fourth. In years past, the Saints had more primetime contests but NFL analyst Mike Detillier says three is still a good number considering the team went 7-and-9 last year…
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The Saints other two primetime games are also at home. A Thursday night matchup against Atlanta on October 15th and a Monday night contest against Detroit on December 21st.

The Saints and Pelicans have announced plans to make 40 million dollars worth of renovations and enhancements to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Smoothie King Center. Tom Benson is committing 25 million dollars to the project, which will feature new video scoreboards in the Smoothie King Center and the Dome.

The number one ranked LSU baseball team blanked the Tulane Green Wave six to nothing last night. Nine pitchers combined on a one-hitter and Chris Chinea homered for the Tigers. LSU can now get ready for its match-up with second ranked Texas A-and-M on Thursday night. Coach Paul Mainieri says Jared Poche will start on the mound in game one.

In other action last night…the Ragin Cajuns ended Southeastern Louisiana’s four game winning streak by beating the Lions seven to two . McNeese State scored two runs in the ninth last night, but it wasn’t enough as the Cowboys lost to 22nd ranked Houston five to four. Southern Miss thumped ULM nine to three, Nicholls State doubled up Grambling four to two. Christian Correa had a two-run double for the Colonels and Louisiana Tech topped Stephen F Austin nine to two. The Bulldogs scored five runs in the first inning and Braden Bristo struck out a career-high nine hitters.

The Bulldogs are ULM tonight. First pitch is at six PM at Warhawk Field.

Louisiana Tech has announced that homecoming this season will be the North Texas game on November seventh.

The Saints 2015 schedule is out and New Orleans will open the season at Arizona on September 13th and then host Tampa on September 20th in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the schedule gets really tough when New Orleans hosts Dallas in a Sunday night game on October 4th…

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The Saints will play three primetime games this year, all of them in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

24-7 Sports says LSU basketball has the top recruiting class in the nation. The Bayou Bengals were awarded that designation after receiving a signed letter of intent from Brandon Sampson, the top high school senior in the state of Louisiana. Previously LSU signed the nation’s number one player in Ben Simmons, five-star guard Antonio Blakeney, and Arizona transfer Craig Victor.

LSU pitchers gave up only one hit last night as the number one ranked Tigers blanked in-state rival Tulane 6-0. Freshman right-hander Austin Bain earned his first win for LSU last night while Patrick Duester was charged with the loss for the Green Wave. The Bayou Bengals now turn their focus to number two ranked Texas A&M who come to Baton Rouge for a three game series beginning Thursday night.

Louisiana Tech scored five first inning runs while cruising past Stephen F. Austin 9-2. The Bulldogs head to Monroe to take on rival ULM tonight at 6PM.

The Warhawks are looking to bounce back after losing to Southern Miss yesterday 9-3.

The 22nd ranked Houston Cougars squeaked by McNeese 5-4. The Cowboys now get ready for a three-game Southland Conference series against Nicholls which gets underway Friday night.

The Colonels will come into that series having won their last four after defeating Grambling 4-2.

And UL-Lafayette blew past Southeastern 7-2. The Ragin Cajuns now turn their attention to their weekend series against Texas-Arlington. The Lions look to bounce back when they take on Houston Baptist.

The Pelicans are back in New Orleans today, after losing last night to Golden State 97-87. Klay Thompson had 26 points to lead the way for the Warriors, while Stephen Curry had 22 points and six assists as Golden State overcame a 13-point first quarter deficit. Game three of the series is Thursday at the Smoothie King Center.

The NFL releases dates and times of the 2015 schedule tonight at 7 PM. New Orleans will play its divisional opponents twice, home and on the road. They’ll also host Dallas, the Giants, Jacksonsville, Tennessee and Detroit. The Saints will also go on the road to play Houston, Philadelphia, Washington, Indianapolis and Arizona. Based on records from last season, the Saints have the fifth easiest schedule in the NFL.

NASCAR fans are mourning the loss of Steve Byrnes. The longtime Fox Sports NASCAR broadcaster lost his battle with cancer today. He was 56-years-old.

24-7 Sports says LSU basketball has the top recruiting class in the nation. The Bayou Bengals were awarded that designation after receiving a signed letter of intent from Brandon Sampson, the top high school senior in the state of Louisiana.

Sampson adds to a class that already boasts the nation’s number one player in Ben Simmons, plus five-star guard Antonio Blakeney along with Arizona transfer Craig Victor. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says expectations will be high for men’s basketball at LSU next season…
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There’s excitement for the upcoming baseball series between number one ranked LSU and second ranked Texas A-and-M this . But first the Tigers will play instate rival Tulane at six-thirty tonight. Austin Bain will start on the mound for the Tigers and go about two innings.