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Lagniappe Week 2013 at the University of Louisiana Lafayette

Debbie Ray — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:58:50 +0000

It all started back in 1973 when the NCAA handed down sanctions against the basketball team and the university decided to redirect fees it had collected to support the team into a fun day for students.

10 Athletes Who Lived With Their Parents as Adults

Danny Groner — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:30:38 +0000

The next time someone gives you a hard time for living with your parents as an adult, you can point to these famous athletes who did the same thing for some period of time while they were playing or after they hung it up. Some athletes did it to save money, others weren’t sure about [...]

Louisville Beats Michigan, 82-76, To Win 2013 NCAA Basketball Championship

Joe Student — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:13:12 +0000

Louisville 82, Michigan 76 Reserve guard Luke Hancock scored 22 points, including making all five of his 3-point shot attempts, as Louisville beat Michigan, 82-76, in the 2013 NCAA basketball championship in Atlanta on Monday night. The victory gave Cardinals’ head coach Rick Pitino a second national title in addition to the one he won [...]

CBS Sports Takes High Road In Not Replaying Leg Injury

JayCee — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:13:41 +0000

I happened to be watching the basketball game on Sunday when the player for Louisville, Kevin Ware, fell and hurt his leg. From the moment he fell, everyone in the room where I was knew that it was a severe injury.

Watch Tim Tebow Give Pep Talk to Wichita State Basketball Team

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:43:45 +0000

The world’s most famous backup quarterback has offered up some words of encouragement for the Wichita State basketball team as it prepares for the Sweet 16. Tim Tebow was on a plane that was refueling in Wichita last Sunday when the Shockers’ bus happened to pull in after the team returned from Salt Lake City, [...]

Ex-NBA Star Baron Davis is Getting His Own TV Show

Joe Student — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:12:04 +0000

Two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis was last seen writhing in pain after suffering a knee injury while playing for the New York Knicks last May. A stylish dresser throughout his pro career, Davis, 33, never officially retired, but now he's headed to the Esquire Networ

Amazing Half-Court Buzzer Beater Helps Team Win New York High School Title Game

Joe Student — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:30:49 +0000

New Rochelle (N.Y.) High School was trailing Mt. Vernon by 10 points with 3 minutes left in the New York Section 1 Class AA championship game on Sunday afternoon. The Huguenots rallied to within two points with 2.9 seconds remaining, and they had the ball under their own basket for a last-ditch attempt. What happened [...]

Chinese Basketball Association's Dunk Contest Even Worse Than You'd Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:50:46 +0000

If you think the NBAâ€™s slam dunk contest has lost some of its luster, then you wonâ€™t know what to make of the disaster that is the Chinese Basketball Associationâ€™s version of this event. The CBAâ€™s dunk contest, which took place this past weekend, was kind of like holding a dirty sock just out of [...]

UL Sports Go Pink and White This Weekend

Debbie Ray — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:48:39 +0000

Think Pink Night for the women and a White-Out men's gane with FREE T-shirts!

Basketball Superstar With Only One Hand Amazes Crowd

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:23:57 +0000

If you find mastering basketball difficult, how about doing it with one arm?Â This high school student — who was born with only one upper limb — certainly hasn’t let his setback stop him from excelling in the sport. And after showing his skills on the court, he is getting some well-deserved praise. We know what [...]

UL Sonic Ragin' Cajun Burger Ad [Video]

JayCee — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:24:16 +0000

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) and Sonic just released the television commercial for the Sonic Ragin' Cajun burger, and it is funny! (The UL coaches DO need to stick to coaching, and leave the acting to the professionals, though Coach Hud did his lines perfectly!!!)

Ragin Cajuns Basketball Preview is Monday, November 5

Debbie Ray — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:54:18 +0000

Bring your family out for the Ragin’ Cajuns Basketball Preview Monday, November 5th from 5-6:30 PM at E. K. Long Gym. Activities will include shooting contests, autographs, women’s team scrimmage and free Pizza Hut pizza (while supplies last.) The men’s season begins with an exhibition Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Cajundome against Loyola. Their first home game [...]

Teen With No Arms Sinks Half Court Basketball Shot

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:30:52 +0000

One would think basketball would pose particular challenges for Ryan Leonard, since he was born without any arms. It turns out â€”Â as you can see in this video â€”Â that Leonard has no problem hitting a difficult half court shot. This isn’t just a fluke, Leonard’s never let his disability slow him downÂ athletically: the tenth grader [...]

US Women's Basketball Team Routs France, 86-50, to Win Fifth Straight Olympic Gold Medal

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:01:19 +0000

Candace Parker scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, as the United States women’s basketball team soundly defeated France, 86-50, on Saturday night to win the gold medal game at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The victory gave the US the gold medal in women’s basketball for the fifth straight Olympic Games and extended [...]

NBA Star Anthony Davis Trademarks His Eyebrows

CJ — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:23:38 +0000

NBA star Anthony Davis, know for his connected eyebrows, trademarked the phrases “Fear The Brow” and “Raise The Brow” earlier this month. Now why is this relevant? Davis will likely be taken as the No. 1 pick in this Thursday’s NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. “I don’t want anyone to try to grow [...]

JayCee's New Toy

Debbie Ray — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:03:01 +0000

JayCee was helping a friend move this weekend and persuaded the guy to let him have his ‘Return of the Jedi’ glassware, a 1983 t-shirt and this weird toy. Here’s another interesting basketball toy. And my favorite: Cockatiel Dunks Basketball.

Football Play At Basketball Game Pays Off

JayCee — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:27:49 +0000

I am not a huge sports fan, but even I was confused when I saw this basketball team assume a football formation for their next play. Well played, men. Well played! Now, here is a picture of a cat, deep in thought. (Via Youtube)

NCAA Title Game: Kentucky Beats Kansas 67-59 To Win National Championship

Joe Student — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:25:35 +0000

Doron Lamb scored 22 points, and Kentucky held off a spirited Kansas rally to beat the Jayhawks 67-59 in the NCAA title game in New Orleans on Monday night. The win gave the Wildcats (38-2) their eighth national championship in school history and first since 1998. After a first half that saw them surge ahead [...]

Sean Payton Plays with Jimmy Buffett at Final Four Concert

Debbie Ray — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:21:50 +0000

Suspended New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton looks relaxed and rhythmic in Woldenberg Park at a Final Four Concert Sunday night as he joined Jimmy Buffett onstage for 'Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.' Check out Buffett's 'Free Sean Payton' t-shirt! Click to watch the video. Ma

CIT Tournament – Cajuns vs. Rice – Students Get in Free!

Debbie Ray — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:39:00 +0000

UL's Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball team hosts round-one in the Collegeinsider.com Tournament (CIT) at the Cajundome against Rice University! Game is set for Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Show some Ragin Cajun pride! Pack the Cajundome! UL Students get in FREE!