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Heat Top Spurs In Overtime For Wild Win, Force Game 7

Scott Prather — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:03:12 +0000

The 2013 NBA finals hadn't had much drama late in games before Game 6. Game 6 had enough drama late to make up for an entire postseason. The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime Tuesday night to...

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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

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Steve Gleason Responds To Atlanta Radio Segment That Mocked Him

Scott Prather — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:57 +0000

Steve Gleason made national headlines yesterday for two reasons. One, he wrote a 4,500 word column for Sports Illustrated, detailing his battle with ALS. And two, because three Atlanta radio hosts made a segment belittling and mocking Gleason, as well as his incurable disease. The latter moved the needle more than the former, but Gleason has responded to the incident, in the only way you'd expect him to...with class.

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He Did It…UL's Payton Named to USA National U-19 Team

Jay Walker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:18:24 +0000

Cajuns Point Guard to represent Team USA

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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.

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Don't Fault Mainieri for LSU's Loss – From the Bird's Nest

Jay Walker — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:18:26 +0000

The Tigers scored one run. One.

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Payton Impresses at U19 USA Basketball Trials

Jay Walker — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:02:36 +0000

After being named first team all-Sun Belt Conference his sophomore season, Louisiana point guard Elfrid Payton was ready to take his game to the next level.

The 6-3 junior to be from Gretna honed his skills overseas, playing seven games in fifteen days against professionals from China and Lithuania

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LHSAA Announces Championships Schedule, Divisions

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

226 of 291 teams are playoff bound

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Saints' Victor Butler Tears ACL at Practice

Jay Walker — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:36:49 +0000

Was expected to be top sack man

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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

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Check Out Mikie Mahtook's Incredible Catch

Jay Walker — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:15:57 +0000

This is Big Time.

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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

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Sweet Sixteen! LSU Back To Omaha

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

Tigers to CWS for first time since 2009

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No Cajuns Taken in MLB Draft

Jay Walker — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 03:06:23 +0000

Cajuns will return all major cogs for next year

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Second Day of MLB Draft Features Notables

Jay Walker — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:14:41 +0000

Cajuns still waiting for the call.

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Nola Shines as LSU Shuts Down Oklahoma 2-0

Jay Walker — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:10:35 +0000

Tigers sophomore outduels Oklahoma ace

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MLB Draft Begins Today

Jay Walker — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:34:45 +0000

Could Oklahoma's righty be the first player selected?

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Five Former Cajun Softball Players Named To All-Time Southland Conference Team

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:42:47 +0000

Pitcher Kim Eisnaugle, first baseman Allison Gray, outfielder/designated hitter Sandy Percle, third baseman/utility player Sharen Wynn, and second baseman Lesley Zeller are five former members of Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun softball team that were named to the All-Time Southland Conference softball team, that was released last week.

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Blake Trahan Named To Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:21:45 +0000

Shortstop Blake Trahan, of Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns, was named to the 2013 Louisville Slugger All-America Team on Wednesday, as selected by selected Collegiate Baseball newspaper.

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Several New Orleans Saints' Players Miss Minicamp Practice

Scott Prather — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:29:38 +0000

Prized free agent acquisition cornerback Keenan Lewis returned to minicamp practice today for the New Orleans Saints. However, several other newcomers missed practice, including...

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