Lagniappe Sports

Lil Wayne opens new skatepark in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward

By Tyler Wing
The Lower 9th Ward is now home to one of the best indoor skate parks in the nation, with a little help from local hip hop artist Lil Wayne kicking things off.

Mardi Gras World to host fundraising event for injured Tulane football player

By Media Relations
Mardi Gras World, in partnership with a number of local businesses and supporters, is planning a fundraising event for injured Tulane University student Devon Walker from 8 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Sept. 27.
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Louisiana game developer, Pixel Dash Studios, releases Fans vs. Franchise update for iOS Devices

By Jesse T. Hoggard, APR Director of Communications Louisiana Technology Park
Just in time for the start of the NFL season, Louisiana game developer, Pixel Dash Studios announced today the release of an update to its “fan favorite” Fans vs. Franchise.

Locals set to duke it out as professional boxing returns to Baton Rouge

By Matt Boudreaux
Professional boxing is making a return to the capital city.

Tulane football player's doctor explains spine injury after hard hit

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By Kenny Lopez
After a horrible hit during Saturday's football game against Oklahoma in Tulsa, Tulane University Senior Safety, Devon Walker is in stable condition. It is still unknown if he will be paralyzed.

BREC Skate Park offering new classes

By BREC Media Relations
Extreme sports may seem scary to parents. However, these activities are constructive and healthy ways for kids to be active. BREC Skate Park wants to make sure your child learns all of those benefits in a safe, fun environment.

Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour titles

By CNN Wire
Lance Armstrong called it quits late Thursday in his battle to end an investigation by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, a move that will most likely mean a lifetime ban for the seven-time Tour de France champion.
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Baton Rouge native Leindecker seeks spot on 2014 snowboard paralympics team

By Matt Boudreaux
Challenges are nothing new for Calob Leindecker. At 17 years old he lost his leg in an automobile accident. Since then he hasn't looked back.
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Dutchtown hopes to turn tragedy into triumph

By Matt Boudreaux
Dutchtown head Coach Benny Saia built a powerhouse of football program over the past 10 years.  District titles and playoff appearances have become the norm.
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Team bass fishing is taking off as a popular high school sport

By Sara Story
A unique sport is making a splash in a exas high school.

Teen boxer dies after blow to the head in Burbank gym

By KTLA
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boxer after he suffered a blow to the head while working out at a gym in Burbank.

Michael Clayton shares football wisdom with kids at football mini-camp

By Alex Deiro
Baton Rouge native, Michael Clayton hosted his first football mini-camp here in Baton Rouge Saturday.
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Kids get the chance to play Hornets style at BRCC

By Matt Boudreaux
Kids from the Baton Rouge area enjoyed a day with the Hornets organization at BRCC. Children ages 7 to 16 learned all about the game of basketball. The kids spent time with camp directors learning drills for offense and defense.

Hunting Heritage Program accepting participants for 2012-13 hunting season

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be launching its Louisiana Hunting Heritage Program (LHHP) with the 2012-13 hunting season.

Local gymnast vies for national award

By Matt Boudreaux
Local gymnast Alaina Landry is one of 12 finalists for the National Afterschool Awards. Landry is a 12 year-old who trains 18 hours a week after school. Even with all the training she stays on top of her school work maintaining a high GPA.