The LSU Baseball team is Super Regional bound after defeating Rice 5-0 last night to win the Baton Rouge Regional. Freshman pitcher Eric Walker struck out eight and scattered eight hits…
cut 16 (13) “….next weekend”
LSU has won 14 straight and shortstop Kramer Robertson believes they can keep playing at a high level until they reach their ultimate goal…
cut 17 (15) “….it together”
LSU will host either Southern Miss or Mississippi State in the Super Regionals this weekend.

LSU outside linebacker Arden Key has returned to the team. That’s according to head coach Ed Orgeron, who also said Key recently underwent successful houlder surgery. Key left the team for personal reasons prior to the start of spring football. He set the single-season record for sacks in a season in LSU history with 12 last season.

LSU offensive lineman Willie Allen has announced he’s transferring. Allen was in the 2016 recruiting class and signed with LSU out of John Curtis High School. He chose the Tigers over TCU, Ole Miss and Auburn.

Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley has been away from O-T-A’s and now we know why. Fairley is reportedly being tested for a possible heart condition and the situation is career threatening. Fairley’s agent, Brian Overstreet. says his client is doing well and just doing his own thing. Fairley signed a four-year, 28-million dollar deal with the Saints this offseason.

Freshman pitcher Eric Walker pitches a masterful game as the LSU Tigers beat Rice 5-0 to advance to the Super Regionals. Jeff Palermo has more:
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Rice was able to avoid elimination to play in the championship round against the Tigers following a 9-5 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Sunday. It was the third NCAA Regional appearance in the past four years for the Lions who finish the 2017 season with a 37-22 overall record.

LSU outside linebacker Arden Key will be back at practice today after undergoing shoulder surgery, according to coach Ed Orgeron. Key enters his third season as a starter for the Tigers in 2017, and in 23 career games has registered 97 tackles 21 for a loss and 17 sacks.

A third offensive lineman is transferring from the LSU program. Former John Curtis stand-out Willie Allen tweeted Sunday night that he plans to transfer.

Fox Sports is reporting that Saints Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley has a career threatening heart condition. He hasn’t been around for the past week and there is also word that he has not been in touch with any teammates with whom he normally communicates.

The LSU softball team was eliminated from the Women’s College World Series Saturday after falling to Oregon 4-1. It was the third straight appearance for the Tigers in the WCWS, and the third time in a row they go home without the big trophy.

In the NBA finals, the Warriors took a 2-0 lead following a 132-113 victory in game 2 last night over the Cavs.

The LSU Tigers committed five errors, but still beat Texas southern 15-7. The Bayou Bengals got huge production from bottom of their batting order. Michael Papierski and Zach Watson each drove in four runs. Watson hit two home runs and Papierski also went yard. But in the postgame, everyone wanted to know about the Tigers sloppy play in the field. Here’s what Papierski had to say….
cut 30 (19) “…ready to go tomorrow”
LSU will play second-seeded Southeastern Louisiana tonight at 7 PM after the Lions doubled up Rice 12 to 6. The Owls committed seven errors in this one. Taylor Schwaner was solid at the plate for S-L-U as he went 3-for-5 with a home run and three runs scored.

LSU has been sent to the elimination round at the Women’s College World Series as Florida blanked the Tigers seven to nothing in Oklahoma City alst night. Carley Hoover suffered the loss as she gave up two earned runs in four innings. Kelly Barnhill improved to 26-and-3 with a two hitter. LSU will play either Oregon or Baylor tonight at 8:30. The Tigers will need three wins to get to the best of three championship series.

The Saints have announced the signing of six of their seven draft picks. The 32nd overall pick, offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, remains the lone player unsigned.

Saints and Pelcians owner Tom Benson is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to purchase Dixie Brewing Company.

There was no movement at the spring business meetings in Sandestin, Florida, to allow beer sales in public areas at SEC campus venues. Commissioner Greg Sankey says it’s a conversation topic going forward.

The LSU baseball team has been sloppy, but lead Texas Southern 9-7 in the Baton Rouge Regional. The Tigers fell behind 3-0 in the 2nd inning thanks to three errors. But freshman center fielder Zach Watson put LSU in front on a three-run home run. The tigers have committed two more errors and it’s now 9-7 in the sixth inning.

At seven o’ clock tonight, it will be Rice versus Southeastern Louisiana. Freshman righthander Matt Canterino will start for the Owls. He’s been an outstanding strike out pitcher. S-L-U will coutner with Corey Gaconi. The sophomore from Metairie is 6-5 with a 2.83 ERA.

After 33 seasons, Southern University’s Roger Cador is stepping down as head baseball coach. Cador led the Jags to 14 SWAC titles and 11 NCAA Tournament appearances.

The LSU Softball team can move into the semi-finals of the Women’s College World Series if they can beat top seeded Florida tonight at 6 PM. The Gators are 56-8 and they lead the nation with 39 shutouts this season. Even though LSU and Florida play in the SEC, it’s the first meeting of the season between the two schools.

The Saints have signed six of their seven draft picks, including the 11th overall selection Marshon Lattimore. New Orleans waited until after June 1st to sign the four-year rookie contracts, because that’s when Jairius Byrd’s contract came off the books and it freed up seven-point-eight million dollars in salary-cap space. First-round pick and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk remains unsigned.

The 13 UL Lafayette football players arrested on a felony theft charge for breaking into a room and stealing various items will have their charges dropped to a misdemeanor. That’s according to court records. And if the players perform a certain number of hours of community service, the charges can be dropped all together.

The road to Omaha begins for the LSU Tigers as they open the Baton Rouge Regional this afternoon by hosting Texas Southern. Senior left-hander Jared Poche of Lutcher will start on the mound….
Cut 17 (08) “what happens”
LSU is one of the favorites to win the College World Series and claim their first national championship since 2009. Coach Paul Mainieri believes his team is ready for the journey….
Cut 19 (14) “out played us”
Game two of the regional is tonight between Southeastern Louisiana and Rice. The Owls ended the Lions season last year in the Baton Rouge Regional with a 15-0 victory.

New Saints running back Adrian Peterson continues to impress during O-T-A’s. Quarterback Drew Brees calls him a stud, while safety Kenny Vaccaro refers to him as a beast. The 32-year-old is coming off a second knee surgery in three years.

The LSU softball team faces Florida tonight in the Women’s College World Series. Even though the teams are conference foes, it’s the first meeting of the season. The Gators lead the nation with 39 shutouts and got another one yesterday by run-ruling Texas A-and-M 8 to 0.

Eddie Bonine will remain as the executive director of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. There was speculation the LHSAA executive committee would seek to buyout Bonine’s contract during the annual summer meeting. But that didn’t happen. Bonine says there is also the possibility his contract can be extended for another year.

Southern’s Roger Cador is retiring as head baseball coach of the Jaguars after 33 seasons. He led the Jags to 14 SWAC titles.

Senior left-hander Jared Poche starts on the mound today for LSU as they host Texas Southern to begin the Baton Rouge Regional. Jeff Palermo has a preview…:
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Three LSU players received All-America recognition Thursday from Collegiate Baseball magazine. Junior right fielder Greg Deichmann was named a first-team All-American, junior pitcher Alex Lange was a second-team, and senior shortstop Kramer Robertson was to the third-team All-America squad.

But things do look rough for the start of the NCAA baseball postseason at The Box. Baton Rouge weather includes the possibility of heavy thunderstorms today.

Southeastern Louisiana will also be keeping its fingers crossed for nice weather tonight as the Lions take on Rice to open tournament play in Baton Rouge. Sophomore right-hander Corey Gaconi starts on the mound for the Lions tonight.

The Tiger softball team won their first game Thursday in the Women’s College World Series. LSU scored a 2-1 victory over UCLA and advance to face SEC foe Florida in the first of the winner-winner games today at 6pm. Former LSU head football coach Les Miles was there yesterday and even tested out the grass at USA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

The Saints have begun signing this year’s group of rookies and are expected to have all of them under contract by later this evening and into tomorrow. The team received $7.8 million dollars in cap space Thursday, after the off-season release of Safety Jairus Byrd.

LSU sophomore Sam Burns solidified his status as the top player in college golf for the 2016-17 season on Thursday afternoon when he was announced the recipient of the 2017 NCAA Division I National Player of the Year Award.

LSU Head Coach Paul Mainieri has named Jared Poche his starting pitcher for tomorrow afternoon’s Baton Rouge Regional opener against Texas Southern. Poche says he’s happy to take the ball…
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Alex Lange will start Saturday and Eric Walker will be the starter on Sunday. Coach Paul Mainieri says it’s not his intention to burn Poche out on Friday….
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Last year Poche started the regional opener against Utah Valley and came back to pitch against Rice in the regional championship game on Tuesday.

Southeastern Louisiana is the second seed in the Baton Rouge Regional. It’s the highest seed the Lions have ever had in program history. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says S-L-U will not be an easy out in the regional….
cut 20 (18) “….as LSU”
Southeastern’s top hitter is Taylor Schwaner, the Southland Conference player of the year.

LSU softball advanced to the winner’s bracket of the Women’s Colege World Series with a 2-1 victory over UCLA. The Tigers will face Florida tomorrow night at 6 PM.

At the LHSAA summer meetings, Eddie Bonine remains the executive director, while the girls basketball championships are moving to Alexandria and Lafayette will get to host the soccer championships.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri has announced that senior left-hander Jared Poche will start against Texas Southern on Friday. Coach Paul Mainieri also had Poche start the regional opener last year. The Lutcher native is also one win away from tying Scott Schultz for most victories in school history.

After the LSU-Texas Southern game on Friday. It will be Southeastern Louisiana versus Rice. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says third-seeded Rice has a very good reliever in Glenn Otto, who has struck out 78 in 56.2 innings. But he says the Owls might not have enough starting pitching….
cut 19 (10) “….keep it going”
Rice does have a promising freshman pitcher by the name of Matt Canterino. The right-hander is 5-4 with a 3.92 ERA, but has 105 strikeouts in 91.1 innings.

Former LSU great Kevin Faulk has been named to the 2018 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. The all-purpose back was an All-American in 1996 and Faulk remains the school’s leading rusher with 4,557 yards and also has the most touchdowns in LSU history with 46. His 6,833 all-purpose yards is an SEC record.

LSU cornerback Saivion Smith has announced he’s transferring from the team. Smith was heading into his sophomore season after playing a reserve role last year. Scout-dot-com ranked Smith as the number one cornerback in the country in the 2016 class.

Louisiana’s top high school quarterback for Class of 2018, Parkway’s Justin Rogers, has verbally committed to TCU over LSU.

The LHSAA has announced that Alexandria will be the home of the girls basketball state championships for the next two years. The boys championship games will remain in Lake Charles.

LSU is considered a huge favorite to beat Texas Southern on Friday in the opening game of the Baton Rouge Regional. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says the SWAC champs are not very strong on the mound..:
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NO.2 seed Southeastern Louisiana takes on No. 3 seed Rice after the LSU game.

LSU’s Greg Deichmann is a semi-finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, as are UL-Lafayette’s Gunner Leger and Louisiana Tech’s Nate Harris.

In softball the Women’s College World Series gets underway today and the Tigers are set to face UCLA at 1:30 at USA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. No. 13 LSU is the second-lowest national seed of the eight teams that made to the WCWS, and it’s the third year in a row LSU has made an appearance at this tournament.

Parkway High School quarterback Justin Rogers, the state’s top high school QB prospect, plans to head to TCU instead of LSU. The four-star recruit plans to graduate in December and enroll in Fort Worth, Texas, for the spring semester.

The Bayou Bengals are losing cornerback Savion Smith after just one season in Baton Rouge. The five-star rated prospect was ranked as the NO. 1 cornerback in the 2016 class and was one of the biggest recruits in coach Les Miles’ final group of signees.

Former LSU baseball coach Smoke Laval has been fired after seven seasons with North Florida, according to Baseball America. The former assistant under Tiger legend Skip Bertman from 2002-2006 compiled a 237-160 record in his seven seasons at the Jacksonville, Florida school.

Lee Corso, the 81-year-old face of College GameDay, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with ESPN. He’s been with the network since 1987.

LSU brings an 11-game winning streak into the Baton Rouge Regional, which begins Friday, with the Tigers hosting Texas Southern. Lefty Jared Poche is one of several seniors on this team and he believes the Tigers experience will pay off in regional play….
cut 18 (11) “…for the best”
Southeastern Louisiana is the number two seed in the regional and they have not won a game against the Tigers since 2008.

UL-Lafayette’s Gunner Leger and Louisiana Tech’s Nate Harris have been named Golden Spikes Award semifinalist. Leger is the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year, with a 10-2 record with a 1.97 ERA. Harris led the Conference USA in wins, saves and ERA, which was 1.90. Fans can vote on the award at Golden-spikes-award-dot-com.

Wide receiver Lance Moore has retired as a New Orleans Saint. Nine of Moore’s eleven seasons in the NFL were in the Big Easy. He signed with the Saints in 2005 and finished fifth in franchise history in receptions and fourth in touchdowns with 38.

The Sun Belt Conference announced the television selections for the first three weeks of the regular season. ULM will have a couple of primetime kickoffs to start the season. The Warhawks versus Memphis at the Liberty Bowl on Thursday, August 31st will kickoff at 7 PM. The next week ULM will have a 6 PM kickoff at Florida State and then host Southern Miss on September 16th at 6 PM.

UL Lafayette starts the season by hosting Southeastern Louisiana at 6 PM at Cajun Field on September 2nd. The Cajuns road game at Tulsa on September 9th will kickoff at 3 PM.