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Final Four newbie Virginia Tech meets LSU, decorated Mulkey

DALLAS (AP) — This Final Four is a first for Virginia Tech and coach Kenny Brooks, and he’s set to match wits with a counterpart who beat him by 42 points the last time the two met in March Madness.

Vinton rallies for 6-5 win over Welsh in district play

VINTON — The Welsh baseball team traveled to Vinton Thursday in a key district game. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 5-2 lead in the 1st inning, but the Lions would battle back and take a 6-5 lead in the sixth inning. With 2 outs in the 7th inning, Welsh had a runner at 3rd, but would strike out and Vinton would take a 6-5 come from behind win.

No. 5 Lady Dogs steamroll past Westlake, 12-3

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Jennings moves to 16-4 overall

Secretary Ardoin declares Friday, March 31, ‘LSU Women’s Basketball Day’

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BATON ROUGE – In honor of the LSU Women’s Basketball team’s return to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 2008, Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin proclaimed Friday, March 31 as “LSU Women’s Basketball Day” in Louisiana.

LSU defeats Grambling in midweek tilt, 17-5

BATON ROUGE — Designated hitter Cade Beloso launched a three-run homer and collected four RBI Tuesday night as top-ranked LSU defeated Grambling State, 17-5, in seven innings at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

Final Four: Last year’s bluebloods are this year’s no-names

HOUSTON (AP) — One short year ago, college basketball was getting ready for the game of a lifetime: North Carolina vs. Duke at the Final Four.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark wins AP Player of the Year

DALLAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark has put together one of the greatest individual seasons in NCAA history with eyepopping offensive numbers.

NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline looms

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday he is hopeful that a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players can get done by the end of this week, though he stopped short of predicting that a deal would actually get struck.

LSU’s Mulkey senses reunion in trip to Texas for Final Four

DALLAS (AP) — Kim Mulkey is returning to Texas for another Final Four, keenly aware that her LSU Tigers will play a short road trip from the school she made synonymous with women’s basketball.

MLB broadcasters adapting to faster pace under new rules

(AP) — Major league pitchers and batters aren’t the only ones going on the clock this season — big league broadcasters have also been using spring training to adjust to baseball’s new rhythm amid a series of rules changes.