Sports

Mage faces a tough challenge in Preakness in pursuit of win in second Triple Crown race

BALTIMORE (AP) — Mage's path through Triple Crown season is not an easy one.

Tigers rally in extra innings to topple Georgia, 8-5

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LSU bats drill six homers in victory

Dogs cap off Spring with intersquad scrimmage

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Fuselier era begins with promise

LSU baseball defeats McNeese State, 7-4

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Fourth-ranked LSU completes the regular season at Georgia in a three-game series beginning at 5 p.m. CT tonight, Thursday in Athens, Ga.

Saints in extension talks with sack leader Jordan, add receiver Washington

KENNER (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have been in talks with franchise all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan about a multi-year extension and have signed veteran receiver James Washington.

NBA coaching changes mount, job security mourned

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MIAMI (AP) — Miami’s Erik Spoelstra and Denver’s Michael Malone are two of the four NBA coaches to have spent at least eight years with their current team.

Four college matchups, draft headline ESPN presentations

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(AP) — Four major matchups for the coming college football season and the NBA draft airing on both ESPN and ABC were announced Tuesday by ESPN as part of its presentation to advertisers in NewYork. The Labor Day weekend game between Florida State and LSU will air on ABC for the second straight season. The night game on Sunday, Sept. 3, will take place this season in Orlando, Florida. Alabama will host Texas on Sept. 9 in a game airing on ESPN. ABC again will have the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma from Dallas on Oct. 7 as well as Notre Dame’s game at Clemson on Nov. 4.

Cormier inks with John Melvin University

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Jennings High Senior Evan Cormier made the big decision, fulfilling a dream that began as a seventh-grade athlete, to continue his football career on the collegiate level. The decision was made official Friday as friends, family and teammates gathered around to witness as Cormier signed with John Melvin University (JMU).

LeBron James defies time, propels Lakers to conference finals

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — As his NBA career approaches the dawn of its third decade, LeBron James plays almost exclusively alongside teammates who grew up watching him dominate their game.

LSU’s Reese named to Team USA; Morrow invited to camp

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – LSU’s Angel Reese was one of eight players selected late Sunday night to Team USA and will compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup July 1-9 in León, Mexico.