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Anthony Davis named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

The NBA announced today that New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis has been named to the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Former Saints RB Chuck Munice passes away

The New Orleans Saints mourn today’s passing of former running back Chuck Muncie at the age of 60 years old.

Louisiana teen removed from life support after injury on high school football field

After three days in intensive care, a family had to make the painful decision to remove their 17-year-old from life support.

Southern’s softball staff let go due to consecutive underperforming

After 16 years as head coach for the Lady Jags, Nancy Marshal was let go.

SU baseball to hold two summer camps at Lee-Hines Field

Southern University Baseball will host two summer baseball camps at Lee Hines Field on the Southern campus.

Saints make roster moves following rookie minicamp

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has signed the following free agents to contracts following their participation in the club’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis: DE Ba

SU's Dray Joseph named to 2013 CFPA FCS watch list

On the heels of a career season in 2012, Dray Joseph is creating expectations for an encore performance 2013 that has one football group serving notice.

Saints sign DT John Jenkins to 4-year contract

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Friday that the club has signed their second, third round draft pick, DT John Jenkins to a four-year contract.

Funeral held for soccer referee killed by player's punch; charges filed against teen

A seventeen year old accused of punching a soccer referee, causing his death, was charged with homicide by assault, a third-degree felony, in juvenile court Wednesday.

Jason Smith is proud to be New Orleans Pelican

New Orleans Pelicans forward-center Jason Smith said he’s ready to put on his blue, red, and gold for his first season as a Pelican.

Carrie Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' opening theme on NBC

NBC selected six-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist, Carrie Underwood, to perform “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” the opening theme for primetime television’s No.

Christian Life Academy appoints Stephen Dale as head boys basketball coach

Christian Life Academy has announced the hiring of Stephen Dale as its new head varsity basketball coach. Dale comes to Christian Life Academy from University High School where he has served as associate head coach.

Three Runnels students to play baseball, run track at Louisiana universities

It's signing day for three Raiders at Runnels High School. Josh Morris will return to the diamond as a Northwestern Demon.

LSU Women’s Powerlifting club brings home fourth National Championship

The LSU Women’s Powerlifting Club took home its fourth national championship at the USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals on April 20 in Killen, Texas. The team has previously won championships in 2008, 2009 and 2011.

Referee dies a week after being knocked unconscious by angry player

The daughter of a soccer referee who died Saturday a week after being punched in the head by an angry player during a match said her whole family is hurting in the wake of his tragic death.