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Steve Gleason Responds To Atlanta Radio Segment That Mocked Him

Scott Prather — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:57 +0000

Steve Gleason made national headlines yesterday for two reasons. One, he wrote a 4,500 word column for Sports Illustrated, detailing his battle with ALS. And two, because three Atlanta radio hosts made a segment belittling and mocking Gleason, as well as his incurable disease. The latter moved the needle more than the former, but Gleason has responded to the incident, in the only way you'd expect him to...with class.

Disgraceful Atlanta Sports Radio Station 790 AM Targets And Belittles Steve Gleason [Audio]

Scott Prather — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:27:56 +0000

A sports radio station in Atlanta aired a three minute segment this morning, pretending to talk to former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason. Gleason suffers from ALS, and communicates by using a computer. The morning show recorded a segment speaking to a computer, claiming it was Gleason. Allegedly, one line used in the disgraceful bit was of "Gleason" saying, "I might be dead by Thursday." This is disgusting.

2013 NCAA Baseball Regional Schedule, Scores, And Results

Scott Prather — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:30:58 +0000

Here is the up to date schedule, location, scores, and results for the 2013 NCAA Division I baseball regionals.

Cajuns' Late Barrage Buries Jackson State, 15-1

Jay Walker — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:01:24 +0000

Cajuns advance to Sunday in Baton Rouge

Bearkats Clip Cajuns In Opening Round Of Baton Rouge Regional

Scott Prather — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:40:16 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun baseball team established itself as one of the most potent hitting teams in the Nation. However, the bats couldn't best the Sam Houston State Bearkats Friday night in the opening round of the Baton Rouge regional. UL could only manage...

Ragin' Cajun Baseball From Baton Rouge Regional – How And Where To Hear It

Scott Prather — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:48:48 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun baseball team will be in action this weekend from the Baton Rouge regional at Alex Box Stadium. All the action can be heard on...

No Surprise: Cajuns Headed to Baton Rouge

Jay Walker — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:36:24 +0000

Cajuns to take on SHSU

UL Softball Falls To Michigan, 4-3

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:58:22 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun softball team lost a heart-breaker on Friday, falling to the Michigan Wolverines, 4-3, in eight innings, in the opening game of a best-of-three Super Regional series in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Michigan scored the first two runs of the game in the bottom half of the

Robichaux's Gem Hurls Cajuns to Bracket Final

Jay Walker — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:46:23 +0000

Sophomore dominates #2 seed in Cajuns' victory.

UL Baseball And Softball – When And Where To Hear It

Scott Prather — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:54:24 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun baseball team had their scheduled matchup last night with South Alabama pushed back to...

"Stevie P." Is the Sun Belt Conference 'Broadcaster of the Year'

Jay Walker — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:55:59 +0000

Sun Belt gives Steve a deserving honor.

UL Softball Blanks Northwestern St., 3-0

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:45:49 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun softball team was victorious in the opening day of the Baton Rouge NCAA Regional on Friday, defeating the Northwestern St. Demons, 3-0, at Tiger Park.

Saints Cornerback Runs Through Metal Barricade To Make Cach [Video]

Scott Prather — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:07 +0000

Last night, the New Orleans Saints competed in Ben Grubbs' charity softball game at Zephyr field. Yesterday, Roman Harper told us on the Great S.C.OT.T. show that the New Orleans defensive team wasn't great in the outfield. He might have changed his mind after this amazing catch last night by Saints cornerback...

UL Softball To Play In Baton Rouge Regional

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:19 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun softball team will continue their 2013 season, as they received an at-large bid into the NCAA Softball Regionals, and will participate in the Baton Rouge Regional.

Date for R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Set

Jay Walker — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:59:00 +0000

If you didn't like breakfast at the 'Dome, you'll like this

LSU Running Back Jeremy Hill Arrested

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:52:17 +0000

LSU's leading rusher Jeremy Hill arrested.

Saints Select WR Kenny Stills In 5th Round, Check Him Out Posing In A Dress

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:25:49 +0000

Ricky Williams posed in a dress after being drafted by the Saints. Kenny Stills posed in a dress before being drafted by the Saints. If Stills can play as well as Williams did (minus the social anxiety and desire for herbs), the Saints will have themselves a good player.

Saints Trade Chris Ivory To New York Jets

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:52:46 +0000

The New Orleans Saints traded running back Chris Ivory the the New York Jets on Friday night, in exchange for a fourth-round pick, the number 106-overall, in the 2013 NFL Draft.

LSU Draft Prospect Tharold Simon Arrested After Telling Cop "I Own Eunice"

Scott Prather — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:38:31 +0000

Today is "Tharold Simon Day" in Eunice. The standout LSU cornerback and Eunice native is projected to be drafted in the second or third round of tonight's NFL draft. Last night, he...

Saints Select Safety Kenny Vacarro

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:28:03 +0000

The New Orleans Saints selected Texas safety Kenny Vacarro with their first round selection, the 15th-overall, in the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday night.