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LSU Bar-B-Cued by North Carolina, 4-2

Jay Walker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:16 +0000

Tigers eliminated from the College World Series in two games

Lost in Atlanta Radio Controversy, Steve Gleason Writes Amazing Story

Debbie Ray — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:23:20 +0000

Let's switch the focus from the bullies to the hero.

Another Celeb Under Fire For Poor National Anthem Performance [Video]

CJ — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:26:23 +0000

Another celeb comes under fire for poor National Anthem performance. Our National Anthem is just plain hard to sing. Darius Rucker sang the national anthem before Game 5 of the NBA Finals last night in San Antonio, and he kinda botched it, and this is a man who can flat out sing. It felt off [...]

Disgraceful Atlanta Sports Radio Station 790 AM Targets And Belittles Steve Gleason [Audio]

Scott Prather — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:27:56 +0000

A sports radio station in Atlanta aired a three minute segment this morning, pretending to talk to former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason. Gleason suffers from ALS, and communicates by using a computer. The morning show recorded a segment speaking to a computer, claiming it was Gleason. Allegedly, one line used in the disgraceful bit was of "Gleason" saying, "I might be dead by Thursday." This is disgusting.

LSU Falls To UCLA, 2-1, In College World Series

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:11:36 +0000

The LSU Tigers fell in their opening game of the 2013 College World Series on Sunday night, dropping a 2-1 decision, to the UCLA Bruins, in Omaha, Nebraska.

5 Manly Things to Do With Dad on Father's Day

Kathy Landin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:19:45 +0000

Father’s Day is fast approaching and we believe Dad deserves just as much man-pampering on his special day as Mom does on Mother’s Day. Dad has to remain a kid for as long as possible to keep you entertained. He has to be the stern figure when he’s really holding back laughter or thinking about [...]

NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler Dies After Crash In Dirt Car Race

Joe Hyer — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:26:54 +0000

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died late Wednesday after an accident in a dirt car race at New Jersey’s Bridgeport Speedway. Leffler, who was extricated from his vehicle after the crash, was taken by medevac helicopter to a local trauma center. He was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m., according to New Jersey State Police. The [...]

Andrew Stevenson Continues To Make Lafayette Area Proud As LSU Tigers Reach College World Series

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:22:46 +0000

Andrew Stevenson is no stranger to success and playing on the big stage. And people in the Hub City and surrounding areas have plenty of memories to prove it!

LHSAA Announces Championships Schedule, Divisions

Jay Walker — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:42:13 +0000

226 of 291 teams are playoff bound

Tiny Mariachi Wows Crowd with Stunning Rendition of National Anthem at NBA Finals

Debbie Ray — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:05:55 +0000

If the adorable little boy who sang the National Anthem last night at the Spurs – Heat game looked familiar, it’s because you saw him on ‘America’s Got Talent’ last season. His name is Sebastien De La Cruz and he is a gifted and charming ten-year-old from San Antonio, Texas. Watch for this tiny Mariachi- [...]

Drew Brees Sues Former Saints Teammate

Steve Wiley — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:52:49 +0000

Brees' lawyer says his client had held off on joining the suit waiting to see if the dispute could be settled out of court.

What Makes Alex Box Stadium Special- From the Bird's Nest

Jay Walker — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:29:48 +0000

The little things make the difference

Tim Tebow To Sign With New England Patriots

Sam Stokes — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:38:03 +0000

ESPN is reporting the New England Patriots will sign former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow.

Someone Will Have to Be Really Good to Beat LSU – From the Bird's Nest

Jay Walker — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:31:32 +0000

Tigers aren't showing weaknesses

College Baseball Fan Shaves School Letters Into His Chest Hair

Joe Student — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:00:29 +0000

College baseball doesn't get the hype that college football and basketball receive. Maybe this is why: an LSU baseball fan showed up with the school's letters shaved vertically into his chest hair at the team's Super Regional game against Oklahoma in Baton Rouge, Lou. on Saturday night. Of course, the guy was captured on national TV.

ESPN's cameras caught the LSU fan rooting on the Tigers, who eventually went

Sweet Sixteen! LSU Back To Omaha

Jay Walker — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 03:42:41 +0000

Tigers to CWS for first time since 2009

Louisiana Will Now Have Nine High School Football State Champions

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:52:48 +0000

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Executive Committee approved recommendations made by the school relations committee to divide the newly classified select schools into four divisions on Thursday.

LSU Takes On Oklahoma In Super Regional Play

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:17:00 +0000

The LSU Tigers will play host to the Oklahoma Sooners tonight, in the opening game of a best-of-three game NCAA Super Regional series, at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field, in Baton Rouge.

Will Former LSU Star JeMarcus Russell Make It Back Into The NFL?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:16:02 +0000

The NFL Network reports Russell has slimmed down with the hopes of attracting interest from an NFL team. He's dropped 50 pounds, recently weighing in at 265 pounds, his weight at the 2007 scouting combine.

Benefit For Paige LaCombe June 8

JayCee — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:21:28 +0000

“Play for Paige”, a benefit and Co-Ed Softball Tournament will be held Saturday, June 8 at Neyland Park at 9am to help defray medical expenses for Paige LaCombe. Paige is an 8 year old who attends Sts. Peter and Paul School in Scott, LA. Paige was diagnosed with epileptic seizures and was put on a [...]