It’ll be an SEC showdown in the College World Series Finals as LSU takes on conference rival Florida in a best-of-three beginning tonight. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The Gators took two of three from the Tigers in Gainesville earlier this year. Russell Reynolds will be the starting pitcher for LSU. The senior from Baton Rouge is making his first start of the season.

The LSU football program has added another player’s name to the 2018 recruiting class. That’s tight end Zach Sheffer from Florida. He’s six-foot-three, 230 pounds and had over two dozen offers. 24-7 sports lists Sheffer as a three-star prospect and the 26th best player at his position.

New LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade appeared on an SEC teleconference this morning and said one of his biggest challenges at LSU so far is changing the way players think and changing the standards to which they do things. He says they’ve spent a vast majority of time during summer workouts trying to shore up the defensive issues that plauged them under former head coach Johnny Jones.

Back to the College World Series, there have been 22 home runs hit during the CWS. That’s the most since moving to TD Ameritrade Park in 2011. The second highest total was 15 in 2015. Prior to the 2015 season, the NCAA decided to lower the seams on the baseball in the hopes they would fly farther.

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The College World Series Finals take place tonight starting at 6 and it’s all SEC as LSU battles Florida to begin a best of three. Right-hander Russell Reynolds will take the ball for the Tigers. LSU Shortstop Kramer Robertson says this feels like an SEC weekend, just with more at stake…:
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Jared Poche will start tomorrow and he says there isn’t much you have to guess at this point in the season…:
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This is the 6th appearance for LSU in the CWS finals, and The Tigers have won all six times…the last being in 2009.

LSU has landed a couple of other nice commitments for the 2018 class. Alabama’s Tae Provens is ranked as a Top 50 athlete on 247Sports. Coach Orgeron has also landed Florida tight end Zach Sheffer. Sheffer is ranked by the 247Composite as the No. 26 tight end prospect in the country. LSU’s 2018 class now sits at 21 commitments and ranks No. 1 in the SEC and No. 3 nationally.

Tyrann Mathieu was back in his hometown Sunday, hosting his camp at the Saints training facility. It’s the second year of the camp for the former St. Augustine and LSU standout now entering his fifth NFL season with the Arizona Cardinals. Mathieu said he plans on making the camp a yearly occurrence as a way to give back to New Orleans.

LSU Quarterback Danny Etling showed up at the Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, which was held from Thursday through Sunday. Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson was also there coaching campers at MPA.

The LSU Tiger baseball team did not disappoint in the College World Series after a 3-1 victory over Oregon State forces an elimination game between the two teams today in Omaha. LSU ace Alex Lange held the Beavers to one run on two hits in 7.1 incredible innings. Coach Paul Maineri said he didn’t want to upset the MLB team who drafted Lange in the first round
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Lange got a huge reception from the Purple and Gold Nation when he walked off the field…:
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LSU will play TCU today at 2pm after the Horned frogs beat Florida last night. Those two teams will play tonight at 7.

Good news keeps rolling in for Coach Ed Orgeron. A day after getting a verbal pledge from Florida running back Chris Curry who is ranked by 247Sports.com as the nation’s 24th-best RB, The Tigers have added wide receiver Justin Jefferson to its 2017 recruiting class. The prospect from Destrehan is the youngest of the three Jefferson boys to wear the purple and gold — the others of course being Jordan and Rickey.

The New Orleans Pelicans traded up in the NBA Draft on Thursday night to select Duke guard Frank Jackson with the No. 31 pick. The Pels decided to trade the 52nd overall pick to the Pacers in exchange for cash considerations. Now the question is what’s to come with Jrue Holiday contract talks as the start of free agency begins in July.

Former Louisiana Tech forward Erik McCree reached a free agent contract agreement with the Houston Rockets. He wasn’t selected in the 2017 NBA Draft, but multiple organizations called him before McCree ultimately decided on Houston.

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As of this broadcast, the score is LSU 3, Oregon State 1 in the top of the 8th College World Series. The Tigers are seeking to advance to play the Beavers once again tomorrow in a win or go home game.

Tiger Ace Alex Lange has had a remarkable performance on the mound and hasn’t allowed a hit since the 4^th inning on 112 pitches overall.

Coach Paul Maineri ended up caving and letting the players keep their crazy hair styles for today’s game. Shortstop Kramer Robertson with the blonde locks, and pitcher Zack Hess with the Major League buzz cut.

TCU beat Louisville 4-3 Thursday night to earn another meeting with Florida, the top team in Bracket 2, tonight at 7pm. The CWS best-of three finals series begins Monday night.

Good news keeps rolling in for Coach Ed Orgeron. A day after getting a verbal pledge from Florida running back Chris Curry who is ranked by 247Sports.com as the nation’s 24th-best RB, The Tigers have added wide receiver Justin Jefferson to its 2017 recruiting class. The prospect from Destrehan is the youngest of the three Jefferson boys to wear the purple and gold — the others of course being Jordan and Rickey.

The New Orleans Pelicans traded up in the NBA Draft on Thursday night to select Duke guard Frank Jackson with the No. 31 pick. The Pels decided to trade the 52nd overall pick in last night’s NBA Drat to the Pacers in exchange for cash considerations. Now the question is what’s to come with Jrue Holiday contract talks as the start of free agency begins in July.

Former Louisiana Tech forward Erik McCree reached a free agent contract agreement with the Houston Rockets late last night. He wasn’t selected in the 2017 NBA Draft, but multiple organizations called him before McCree ultimately decided on Houston.

Today at 2pm, LSU will take on No. 1 Oregon State in Omaha..and if the Tigers win they play an elimination game against The Beavers tomorrow. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says LSU will get a better start today with Alex Lange taking the mound, but tomorrow would be a taller older as Caleb Gilbert gets the start…:
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But as usual the team says they’re taking things one day at a time. Lange, a Chicago Cubs first-round draft pick, says the key will be getting a solid start…:
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The New Orleans Pelicans traded up in the NBA Draft on Thursday night to select Duke guard Frank Jackson with the No. 31 pick. The Pels decided to trade the 52nd overall pick in last night’s NBA Drat to the Pacers in exchange for cash considerations.

A star running back out of Florida has committed to LSU. Chris Curry visited Baton Rouge Thursday and gave a non-binding verbal pledge. Curry is ranked by 247Sports.com as the nation’s 24th-best running back.

Tyrunn Walker, a New Iberia native and former defensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints, is reportedly being investigated by Lafayette authorities over claims of sexual assault by two women. Not much is known about the apparent probe.

Even after calling himself an old “fuddy duddy”, LSU coach Paul Maineri said Thursday that he will allow some of his players to keep their wild hair styles they showed up with before the Florida State game for today’s CWS contest against Oregon State. Shortstop Kramer Robertson went from brown to blonde locks…and pitcher Zack Hess shaved his head to look like Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn from the movie Major League.

In the College World Series, LSU picked up a dominating 7-4 victory over Florida State last night in an elimination game. Senior Jared Poche put the Tigers in the semifinal round with a record-setting 39th career win, throwing 8 innings, allowing only four runs on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts. The ace left-hander says he surprised himself…:
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Coach Paul Maineri says they have to move past the tough loss to OSU Monday night, as they are set to face the Beavers again Friday at 2…:
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier is heading to the Washington Wizards through a trade in exchange for the No. 52 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft — a move made before the ESPN event tonight. New Orleans now owns two second-round picks, as the Pels also have the No. 40 selection.

Former LSU guard Antonio Blakeney, who gave up his final two years of eligibility to pursue a pro career, is hoping to hear his name called during the 60 pick NBA draft. He’s ranked the NO. 61 prospect by nbadraft.net.

A day after he committed to transfer to LSU, former Oregon basketball player Kavell Bigby-Williams reportedly has been under criminal investigation for an alleged sexual assault in Wyoming. The OU campus newspaper wrote Bigby-Williams is accused of assaulting a woman in September.

The Mississippi State baseball team hired former Tulane standout and assistant Jake Gautreau as an assistant coach Wednesday.

LSU tries to keep its season alive tonight when they face Florida State in the College World Series…:
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And who knows why, but Tiger shortstop Kramer Robertson has apparently died his hair bleach blonde for the game. The picture is circling social media, but Robertson responded and said the new look was still a work in progress and to stay tuned. First pitch is set for 6pm.

The Adidas Dak Prescott Youth Football ProCamp, scheduled for Thursday at Haughton High School, is still on despite weather expected from Tropical Storm Cindy. Haughton head football coach Jason Brotherton says events will be moved into the school’s gymnasium, as needed.

Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason’s backed bill that would give terminally-ill patients access to experimental treatments has been signed by the governor.

Former LSU guard Antonio Blakeney, who gave up his final two years of eligibility to pursue a pro career, is hoping to hear his name called during the 60 pick NBA draft tomorrow night. He’s ranked the NO. 61 prospect by ndadraft.net.

Chris Mannix of The Vertical reports that the Boston Celtics are looking at Pelicans star Anthony Davis for a trade. But he says Davis is tied to a decent contract through 2021, and New Orleans seems committed to giving the power forward and DeMarcus Cousins pairing a full season together. The Pels enter tomorrow’s 6pm draft with just one pick to their name, the 40th overall selection in the second round.

LSU faces Florida State again tonight in the College World Series. This time the loser will be eliminated. The Tigers defeated the Seminoles 5-4 in the opening round of the College World Series. In two games in Omaha, the LSU has driven in just four runs. Second baseman Cole Freeman expects the bats will get it going again…:
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First pitch is 6pm.

Meanwhile, pitcher Eric Walker’s season is likely over, coach Paul Mainieri announced Tuesday. The freshman will undergo an MRI on his right arm when the team returns to Baton Rouge.

In other CWS action, Florida picked up a 5-1 victory over Louisville Tuesday. The Gators have won their first two games in Omaha for the first time in their four appearances, and will play Friday in the bracket 2 final against the winner of the Louisville/TCU elimination game tomorrow.

The NBA draft is tomorrow so the rumors are flying. Chris Mannix of The Vertical reports that the Boston Celtics are looking at Pelicans star Anthony Davis for a trade. But he says Davis is tied to a decent contract through 2021, and New Orleans seems committed to giving the power forward and DeMarcus Cousins pairing a full season together. The Pels enter tomorrow’s 6pm draft with just one pick to their name, the 40th overall selection in the second round.

A day after the LSU men’s basketball program announced senior-to-be center Elbert Robinson would leave the team, but remain in school, the Tigers landed a commitment from 6-foot-11 Oregon transfer Kavell Bigby-Williams, who committed after a visit to Baton Rouge last weekend.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri said today starting pitcher Eric Walker not only felt pain in his forearm, but in his elbow as well. Walker will see an orthopedic doctor when he gets back to Baton Rouge and he’ll get an MRI. He will obviously not pitch again this season after being removed in the third inning of last night’s 13-1 loss to Oregon State.

LSU faces an elimination game tomorrow night against Florida State. Mainieri says the loss to the Beavers makes the road to a national championship a lot more difficult…
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Mainieri says Jared Poche will start tomorrow against the Seminoles.

Today at the College World….sixth seeded TCU eliminated Texas A-and-M four to one. Brian Howard struck out a career 12 A-and-M hitters. It’s the third straight season that TCU has ended the Aggies season. Tonight it’s Florida versus Louisville, the loser will play the Horned Frogs on Thursday night.

There are some crazy rumors going on in the NBA as we are two days away from the draft. Chris Mannix with the Veritcal reports the Celtics are interested in acquring Pelicans star Anthony Davis. But Mannix reports the Pels are committed to A-D and DeMarcus Cousins for at least one season.

Oregon transfer Kavell Bigby-Williams has committed to LSU’s basketball program. He’s six-foot-ten and from London and in his one season at Oregon, he averaged 3 points, three rebounds and one blocked shot a game after transferring in from a junior college. Bigby-Williams could take the scholarship previously ocuppied by Center Elbert Robinson, who has ended his playing career because of medical reasons.

LSU looks to extend its winning streak to 18 games when it faces 55-and-4 Oregon State tonight in the College World Series. The Beavers have won 22 straight. Both teams rallied from behind to win in the opening round of the C-W-S. Coach Paul Mainieri says he expects another hard fought battle tonight…
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Freshman pitcher Eric Walker will start for the Tigers….
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OSU will send sophomore right-hander Bryce Fehmel to the hill. He’s 5-2 on the year with a 3.80 ERA.

A four-star running back from Baton Rouge has made a verbal pledge to the LSU Tigers. Tyrion Davis is six-foot-one, 215 pounds and he’s entering his junior season at Southern Lab. Davis also reportedly had an offer from Alabama.

The Tigers also picked up three verbal commitments over the weekend, including two from Ferriday High School, four-star defensive tackle Dare Rosenthal and his teammate, defensive end-slash-tight end Dantrieze Scott. Also committing to the Tigers over the weekend was Teurlings Catholic offensive tackle Thomas Perry. Perry is heading into his junior season, so he’s a commitment for the Class of 2019.

Former West Monroe star Jacob Pearson has been named Mr. Baseball in the state for 2017. Pearson was just drafted in the third round by the Los Angeles Angels. He hit .519 this past season with 12 home runs.

North DeSoto’s E-C Delafield was named Miss Softball for 2017. Delafield was 23-3 this past and also hit .519 with 49 RBIs and seven home runs. Delafield is heading to Northwestern State.