Lagniappe Sports

Tigerettes take down NBC's Today show crew in hoops

By Matt Boudreaux
Just for a second forget LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat.   The Tigerettes, representing Baton Rouge, are going for their 8th gold medal at the senior Olympics.

Kevin Ware could be playing again in less than a year

By CNN Staff
As awful as Louisville guard Kevin Ware's leg injury appeared during Sunday night's Elite Eight game against Duke, Ware could be back on the court in six months to a year, an orthopedic surgeon says.

Angola Prison to host fundraising golf tournament for completion of restoration projects

By Samantha Morgan
Angola Prison is adding another annual event to its roster to raise funds for preservation projects around the facility.

Ascension Christian names new head football coach

By Media Relations
Ascension Christian High School announced today that they have made a decision on who will lead the Lions football program as head coach.
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Tony Alva makes Baton Rouge stop with Vans bus tour

By Samantha Morgan
For the past few weeks the Vans Bus Tour has circled the nation to give thanks to its supporters. Today, the bus pulled up at Rukus Skate Shop on O’Neal with skateboarding icon Tony Alva in tow.
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Cajun Classic in full 'swing' here in Baton Rouge

By Danielle Grossman
Over 100 pro and amateur wheelchair tennis players hit the courts for their first day of the Cajun Classic.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Alva to make a stop at Rukus Skate Shop

By Samantha Morgan
An icon of skateboarding will kickflip his way into the Capital City tomorrow for a little BBQ and bonding at a local shop.

Nine Baton Rouge wheelchair tennis players to make history at Cajun Classic Tournament

By Matt Boudreaux
Nine Baton Rouge-area wheelchair tennis players will make history this month as they compete in the 24th annual Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, March 20-24, at the Paula G. Manship YMCA Lamar Tennis Center.

NFL, GE, Under Armour team up to fight head injuries

By Chris Isidore
The National Football League is partnering with General Electric and equipment maker Under Armour in a $60 million, four-year effort to reduce the threat of head injuries.
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NFL star, Louisiana native Corey Webster leads charge against bullying

By Matt Boudreaux
Glen Oaks middle school hosted an anti-bullying rally Friday. Louisiana native and NFL star Corey Webster was there to help lead the charge for what has become a growing problem in schools across the nation.

Louisiana golfers spice early commitments to 2013 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

By Thomas Long Corporate Communications
LSU alum David Toms, former Tulane golfer Michael Thompson and Baton Rouge product Patrick Reed highlight the early commitments to the 2013 Zurich Classic of New Orleans April 22-28, announced Steve Worthy, CEO of the Fore!Kids Foundation, prod

Southeastern pitcher solid gold in Sunday no-hitter

By Southeastern Louisiana University Sports Information
Southeastern Louisiana's Jordan Hymel earned his first win of the season Sunday as the senior left-hander no-hit Texas Southern, 9-0, at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.

BREC golf courses seek approval from Metro Council to serve alcohol

By Alex Deiro
Teeing off with a beer could soon become reality at public golf courses in Baton Rouge.

Hornets F/C Jason Smith to miss remainder of season due to injury

By Media Relations
New Orleans Hornets Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Dell Demps announced today that F/C Jason Smith will miss the remainder of the season with a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
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Zachary's Forrest Town impresses at Nike combine and in classroom

By Matt Boudreaux
Zachary high school’s Forrest Town says it’s not easy balancing his book smarts and athletic skills. But, whatever he is doing it’s working.