The LSU Tigers are headed to the Super Regionals after winning a wild nine to eight win over the Oregon Ducks in the Pacific Northwest. The Tigers took the lead for the good with a three-run eighth. The go-ahead run scored when Oregon pitcher Kolby Somers balked to bring Cade Doughty home from third. LSU’s Landon Marceaux was the winning pitcher as the Friday night starter came out of the bullpen on two days rest to get the final seven outs.

The Tigers hit three home runs, one by Drew Bianco and two by Gavin Dugas (Doo-gahs) who had three home runs for the regional. Coach Paul Mainieri says the Tigers left fielder has been their rock all season…
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LSU will now get ready to play Tennessee in the super regionals in Knoxville.

Legislation to allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness received approval in the Louisiana House on Monday. The Senate still needs to approve House changes. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says his measure would allow student-athletes to receive compensation for sponsorships, endorsements and even social presence. Connick says another way athletes can make money is through a licensing agreement…
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Over a dozen states have passed similar legislation, while Congress can’t agree on an N-I-L bill to bring uniformity to college sports.

If you were hoping NIck Saban would retire soon, you’ll be disappointed to learn the Alabama coach has signed a three-year contract extension that will run through the 2029 season. Saban’s base salary will be eight-point-four million dollars.