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Saints make roster moves following rookie minicamp

By New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has signed the following free agents to contracts following their participation in the club’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis: DE Ba

Saints sign DT John Jenkins to 4-year contract

By New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Friday that the club has signed their second, third round draft pick, DT John Jenkins to a four-year contract.

Jason Smith is proud to be New Orleans Pelican

By Kris Cusanza (WVLA-TV,Baton Rouge,La.)
New Orleans Pelicans forward-center Jason Smith said he’s ready to put on his blue, red, and gold for his first season as a Pelican.

LSU Women’s Powerlifting club brings home fourth National Championship

By LSU Media Relations
The LSU Women’s Powerlifting Club took home its fourth national championship at the USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals on April 20 in Killen, Texas. The team has previously won championships in 2008, 2009 and 2011.

SEC and ESPN announce SEC Network

By SEC Digital Network
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network.

Bill that would have forced public school out of LHSAA tabled

By Alex Deiro (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
A controversial bill that would essentially dissolve the Louisiana High School Athletic Association was discussed in the House Education Committee today.

New Orleans Bowl date announced

By R+L Carriers
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl officials and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announced today that the annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (CST).

LSU's Jeremy Hill suspended from team for off-campus fight

By Team Report
LSU running back Jeremy Hill has been indefinitely suspended from the football team for his involvement in an off-campus incident over the weekend, head coach Les Miles announced on Monday.

Draft party for former Tiger Tharold Simon canceled after arrest

By Samantha Morgan
A draft party planned for a former Tiger has been canceled after he was arrested for public intimidation.

Dutchtown's Eric Reid drafted by 49ers

By Matt Boudreaux (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge,La.)
Eric Reid became the second LSU Tiger selected in the 2013 NFL Draft when the 49ers took him with 18th overall pick. San Francisco traded up 13 spots to get Reid.