Lagniappe Sports

Tulane women's basketball to open tonight against Louisiana Tech

By Tulane Media Relations
The Tulane University women’s basketball season will look to open a new era in style as the Green Wave open the 2012-13 season against Louisiana Tech at the newly named and refurbished Devlin Fieldhouse. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Allstate Sugar Bowl to host SEC – Big 12 Champions

By Sports Information
The Allstate Sugar Bowl has been awarded the host site of the post-season football bowl game following the 2014 regular season, featuring the champions of the Southeastern Conference and the Big 12 Conference, conference and bowl officials anno

High school football teams begin road to State Championship

By Matt Boudreaux
Local high school teams now know their road to the state championships. The playoff brackets were released Sunday. Over 30 local area teams will begin their quest on Friday in first round action.
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Controversial halftime show at Texas HS game stirs debate

By Nicole Underwood - Assistant News Director
A Texas high school is facing intense criticism after a halftime show in which a person dressed like Mitt Romney was punched in the face by someone depicting Big Bird.

Hurdles For Hope: Track star Lolo Jones to help youth with incarcerated loved ones

By Matt Boudreaux
Students around the Capital City got to hear from former LSU and current U.S. track star Lolo Jones.

Tulane football to host Rice in homecoming contest

By Tulane Media Relations
The Tulane University football team will look to celebrate Homecoming 2012 in style when the Green Wave play host to Conference USA foe Rice on Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

ESPN Deportes 1280am to broadcast all Hornets games

By Hornets Information
October 30, 2012) – The New Orleans Hornets announced today they have entered into an agreement with ESPN Deportes 1280 AM to broadcast all 82 regular-season games in Spanish during the 2012-13 season.

When Fall was not classic

By David Lippman
The San Francisco Giants recently won the World Series, the seventh in the history of the team.
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Homecoming celebration rocks Memorial Stadium

By Kris Cusanza
Prep football teams from across the area headed out to Memorial Stadium for the Louisiana Youth Sports Network homecoming weekend.
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Material first used in combat helmets now used to battle concussions on the football field

By Vince Sims - Reporter
A top priority for anyone who plays a contact sport is to reduce the risk of concussions.
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Coaches suspended due to excessive rant at youth football game

By Samantha Morgan
An investigation sparked by a halftime rant that was caught video has resulted in the suspension and probation of two youth league football coaches.

Annual golf event raises funds for families of fallen soldiers

By Alex Deiro
Dozens took the swing to help raise money for families of fallen soldiers.
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Unnecessary roughness: Halftime rant prompts investigation from youth sports league

By Samantha Morgan
Many would say they expect a football coach to be tough on his players. However, an investigation has been launched against two coaches because some say their behavior went too far.

Olympic medalist made a special appearance in Baton Rouge at elementary school

By Brix Fowler
Five-time Olympian Daniella Scott Arruba spoke to kids from Wedgewood Elementary School. The volleyball player and two-time silver medalist talked about her sports career and about the importance of a good education.
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Three locals ready for pro boxing's return to Baton Rouge

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By Matt Boudreaux
The concept sounds simple. The process is painful. “We bleed together. We sweat together. We go through everything together,” said boxer Justin Thomas.