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

By Devon Dolan-NBC
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

By Kris Cusanza
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

By 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

By Christian Life Academy
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.
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Three Runnels students to play baseball, run track at Louisiana universities

By Lauren McCoy - Reporter
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

By LSU Media Relations
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

By Devon Dolan-NBC
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.

D.C. council member pushes name change for Redskins

By Moni Basu - CNN
David Grosso, 42, was born and raised in the metropolitan Washington area so it's not tough to see why he's a diehard Washington Redskins fan. Been going to games since he was a boy. Season ticket holder.

Orb wins 139th Kentucky Derby

By CNN Staff
Orb, running 15th well into the race, made a late charge to win the 139th running of the mud-spattered Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Golden Soul was second, followed by Revolutionary.

Two games of LSU-Ole Miss baseball series selected for national television

By LSU Media Relations
Two of the LSU-Ole Miss baseball games in Alex Box Stadium will be televised by national networks, the Southeastern Conference announced Thursday.  

SEC and ESPN announce SEC Network

By SEC Digital Network
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network.

Bill that would have forced public school out of LHSAA tabled

By Alex Deiro
A controversial bill that would essentially dissolve the Louisiana High School Athletic Association was discussed in the House Education Committee today.

New Orleans Bowl date announced

By R+L Carriers
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl officials and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announced today that the annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (CST).
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More details released in LSU RB Jeremy Hill's battery arrest

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By NBC33 Staff
More details have been released in the arrest of LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Coming out could boost Jason Collins' endorsements

By Chris Isidore - CNN
For years, the assumption in locker rooms and along Madison Avenue has been that an openly gay athlete could kiss his endorsement deals good bye.