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• Decimal error means customers charged 10x more

  May 6, 2013 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE- ATMOS customers who are enrolled in automatic drafts or bill pay may have noticed extremely high bills recently. A company spokesperson said a vendor, hired to collect monthly bills from customers, accidentally misplaced a decimal and drafted up to ten times more than what should have been... more »

• Saints select OT Armstead with third-round pick

  April 26, 2013 9:03 PM

  METAIRIE- The New Orleans Saints have selected Terron Armstead, an offensive tackle out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, with their third-round pick in the NFL draft. The 6-foot-5, 306-pound lineman, picked 75th overall, represents New Orleans' lone pick on Friday night. The Saints were docked their second-round selection as part of their... more »

• Falcons pick Southeastern Louisiana CB Alford

  April 26, 2013 9:01 PM

  FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.- Cornerback Robert Alford of Southeastern Louisiana has been selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the NFL draft. The Falcons have taken cornerbacks with each of their first two picks. They traded up in the first round on Thursday night to make Washington cornerback... more »

• Eagles select LSU DT Bennie Logan in 3d round

  April 26, 2013 8:58 PM

  PHILADELPHIA- The Philadelphia Eagles have selected LSU defensive tackle Bennie Logan in the third round of the NFL draft. Logan, 6-foot-2 and 309 pounds, was chosen Friday night with the 67th overall pick. Logan had two sacks, forced two fumbles and made 45 tackles last year. The Eagles chose Stanford... more »

• Cardinals take Honey Badger

  April 26, 2013 8:17 PM

  NEW YORK- Former LSU safety Tyrann Matheiu will be back on the football field again, snatched by the Arizona Cardinals as the team's third-round draft pick. Arizona took one LSU player, linebacker Kevin Minter, in the second round and took a chance in the third by selecting the Honey... more »

• Browns select Mingo with sixth pick

  April 25, 2013 8:23 PM

  BEREA, Ohio - The Cleveland Browns have selected LSU linebacker Barkevious (bar-kee-vous) Mingo with the No. 6 overall pick in their first NFL draft under owner Jimmy Haslam. The 6-foot-4, 241-pound Mingo played defensive end in college, but will likely be used as an outside pass rusher by the Browns,... more »

• This year's draft heavy on size, light on glamour

  April 25, 2013 10:43 AM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City with the Kansas City Chiefs holding the No. 1 pick for the first time in franchise history. The Chiefs are expected to select an offensive tackle, most likely Texas A&M's... more »

• Robert Alford suiting up for the NFL draft Play Video

  April 24, 2013 8:08 PM

  HAMMOND, La. - Former Southeastern Lion Robert Alford is heading to the NFL Draft, but he's not going to the league without looking good. The FBS cornerback is dressing for success with a little help from his favorite local tailor. Sports 2's Brian Holland followed him as Alford got... more »

• LSU ready for what could be record-setting NFL Draft

  April 24, 2013 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The next three days could be historical for the LSU football program as the Tigers may see as many as 14 former players selected in the NFL Draft, which starts on Thursday and runs through Saturday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The... more »

• Saints enter draft needing pass rushers, LT

  April 23, 2013 10:32 AM

  METAIRIE - The New Orleans Saints learned during Sean Payton's bounty suspension last season that their offense is still among the NFL's best. For Payton, the key to getting New Orleans back to the post season is fixing its last-ranked defense. He's already begun to overhaul the unit with a... more »

• RG3 deal fueled Rams' rebuilding efforts

  April 22, 2013 10:05 AM

  ST. LOUIS - The pricey Robert Griffin III trade was worth it to the Washington Redskins. The St. Louis Rams consider themselves the real winners in the deal, and they're not done getting paid off. The Rams gave up the second overall pick in 2012 to move down just four... more »

• LSU's Fico drafted #1 in NPF Senior Draft Play Video

  April 1, 2013 8:32 PM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. - LSU senior All-American pitcher Rachele Fico was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Akron Racers in the 2013 National Pro Fastpitch College Senior Draft presented by BOWNET Monday at the Ford Theatre located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. It... more »

• ESPN3 to carry LSU Pro Day

  March 11, 2013 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - ESPN3 will provide coverage of LSU's Pro Day on March 27as over 20 former Tigers will be on display for the NFL in advance of next month's draft in New York City. ESPN3's coverage of LSU's Pro Day will begin at 1:15 p.m. with Tom Hart... more »

• Chris Faulk latest LSU Tiger to turn pro

  January 10, 2013 11:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's list of underclassmen entering the NFL draft reached 11 when offensive tackle Chris Faulk decided to forgo his senior season. Faulk was considered a candidate for early entry before the season, but he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opener against North Texas. Apparently he... more »

• LSU's Reid skipping senior season for NFL Draft

  January 4, 2013 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU announced today safety Eric Reid will forgo his senior season and instead go out for the 2013 NFL Draft. Reid was a first-team All-America selection in 2012. He finished third on the team in tackles with 91, and had seven pass breakups, two pass interceptions,... more »

• Chiefs will go first in draft

  January 1, 2013 8:48 AM

  NEW YORK - The Kansas City Chiefs own the No. 1 pick in next April's draft, with the rest of the order set for non-playoff teams. Kansas City and Jacksonville finished 2-14 each, but the Chiefs had the weaker schedule, earning them the top selection. Oakland is third,... more »

• Texas A&M DE Moore bypassing senior season for NFL

  December 31, 2012 10:57 AM

  DALLAS - Texas A&M leading tackler Damontre Moore says he went back and forth before deciding that the Cotton Bowl will be his last game for the Aggies. Moore says there were a lot of pros and cons about foregoing his senior season to enter the NFL draft. He said... more »

• Tyrann Mathieu to enter NFL Draft

  November 29, 2012 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former LSU football player Tyrann Mathieu announced Thursday he is entering the 2013 NFL draft. "I want to thank LSU and the fans for all that they have done for me, but now it's time for me to move on to a next chapter and go... more »

• Meetings set to review East Feliciana plan

  September 10, 2012 10:36 AM

  CLINTON - Meetings are scheduled this week for the public to review a draft plan for economic development, land use and transportation in East Feliciana Parish. The Advocate reports the first meeting will at J.D.'s Restaurant in Clinton Monday night. The second meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday... more »

• LSU's Gausman signs deal with Orioles

  July 13, 2012 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At the last minute former LSU ace pitcher Kevin Gausman reached a deal to join the Baltimore Orioles today, inking a contract with a $4.32 million signing bonus. The Orioles picked Gausman in the first round of the MLB draft, and had until 4 p.m. today... more »

• Tiller agrees to 4-year deal with Saints

  July 4, 2012 10:58 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has agreed to terms on a four-year contract with sixth-round draft choice Andrew Tiller, an offensive guard out of Syracuse. The 6-foot-5, 334-pound Tiller started 28 games at for the Orange, playing under head coach Doug... more »

• MLB draft wraps up today, Tigers wait to hear names

  June 6, 2012 2:56 AM

  The third day of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft will conclude the selection process today and a number of Tiger baseball players are still waiting to hear their names called. Three LSU players have been drafted so far, pitcher Kevin Gausman taken in the first round by the... more »

• NFL, Colts draw pick

  April 19, 2012 11:09 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts have made their decision on who to take with the No. 1 pick in next Thursday's NFL draft. They're just not saying. General manager Ryan Grigson told reporters Wednesday the team has known for awhile who will be taken with the Colts' first No.... more »

• LSU's Patrick Peterson announces for NFL draft

  January 10, 2011 11:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson announced today he’s decided to enter the NFL draft instead of staying for his senior year. Peterson announced the decision at a press conference with Tigers head coach Les Miles today. "After the Cotton Bowl I had a long conversation with Coach... more »

• NBA to hold draft in Newark in 2011

  October 27, 2010 7:39 PM

  The NBA will hold its 2011 draft in Newark, N.J., while Madison Square Garden undergoes renovations. Commissioner David Stern said Wednesday the event might keep moving around even after the work on the Garden is completed. The draft will take place at the Prudential Center on June 23, Stern... more »

• MLB late round picks from LSU

  June 9, 2010 5:47 PM

  In the final day of the MLB draft, more LSU players and signees were selected. Those taken from LSU's current roster include outfielder Johnny Dishon and dual sport standout Chad Jones. Both were selected by the Milwaukee Brewers. LSU signee and lefty pitcher Mitchell Hopkins was selected by... more »

• LSU prospects in the MLB draft

  June 8, 2010 6:11 PM

  Joining the five LSU Tigers selected during the MLB draft are nine signees set to join LSU next season. Those signees picked in the first round include outfielder Delino Dehields to the Houston Astros, right-handed pitcher Zach Lee to the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed pitcher Cam Bedrosian to... more »

• McNabb traded to Redskins

  April 4, 2010 7:50 PM

  The Philadelphia Eagles have traded Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins for a pair of draft picks. The Eagles will receive a second-round pick (37th overall) in this month's NFL draft and either a third- or fourth-round pick next year. Kevin Kolb, who has started two games in... more »

• Ole Miss QB Snead to enter NFL draft

  January 7, 2010 2:20 PM

  Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead has decided he will skip his senior season and will enter the NFL draft this year, according to a person close to the decision. Snead finished the 2009 season with 2,632 yards passing and 20 touchdowns. He completed 191 of 351attempts with 20... more »