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Two gymnasts were trying to do a crazy stunt and things didn't go a planned. The sound their heads make when colliding is chilling.

Mario Götze scored the game-winning goal in extra time, and Germany beat Argentina, 1-0, to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday afternoon.

I've attended a wide variety of sporting events over the years, from the professional level to little league. The worst fan behavior I've witnessed has consistently been at the level where there's the least at stake, youth sports leagues.

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) plays this weekend near Lake Charles in the Battle on the Bayou softball tourney.

Some are calling him World Pup. We also like Paw-lé.

After having their hopes of getting to Omaha dashed by the Louisiana Ragin's Cajuns over the weekend at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, at least one Mississippi State Bulldogs fan referred to his trip to Lafayette, La. as the "worst experience I've ever had as a beat writer. Worst. Worst."

Louisiana is hosting a super regional for the first time.

Youngsville voters in 2011 approved a 1-cent sales tax to pay for the park. The tax generates up to $2 million a year.

Donald Sterling needs some new PR people faster than the time it takes for him to bury his foot in his mouth.

The multi-million dollar sports complex under construction in Youngsville will hold its Grand Opening Celebration tomorrow beginning at 9am, with the ribbon cutting at 10.

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun baseball team will begin their quest for a berth in the 2014 College World Series on Friday, when they play host to the Lafayette, La. NCAA Regional at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field.

The thrill of victory turned into something that looked like the agony of defeat for this cyclist.

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajun softball team opens up Women's College World Series action tonight, when they take on the Arizona Wildcats at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Rookie cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste inked his first professional contract today, agreeing to a 4-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. The 2nd round draft pick out of Nebraska is currently...

I posted a story about the lights remaining on at the new Youngsville Sports Complex, and officials from the complex responded. The Youngsville Sports Complex Facebook Page left a comment on our story that was first posted this weekend: We have had citizens ask similar questions and with the new lighting systems there has to be a 100 hour burn in per the requirements of acclimating the system, wee

Since Wednesday of this week, we drove by the Youngsville Sports Complex each day and noticed that all of the lights were on.

The University is having a “Three- For-All” event on Saturday as you will be able to watch football,...

Quality Sports Authority will host the Second Annual Spring Bash on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Quality...

Autism Society of Acadiana is hosting a seminar with Mr. Eric Chessen, who specializes in fitness programs for...

THE LPSS SUPERINTENDENT’S GOLF TOURNAMENT- Established to fund scholarships for students graduating from Lafayette Parish public schools. The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist selected students defray the...