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UL-Lafayette Softball Co-Head Coach Stefni Lotief Set To Step Aside

Brad Striker — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:14:39 +0000

After winning 601 games in 12 seasons, Stefni Lotief is finally stepping down as co-head coach for the Lady Cajuns softball program. Through the years of sacrifice at UL, she has come to realize that she has missed a lot of time with those closest to her. Michael Lotief, who is the husband of Stefni [...]

High School Soccer Player Snaps And Beats Her Opponent [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:44:32 +0000

Playing sports is always fun whether its baseball, basketball, or even golf. The one thing that my coaches always stressed to the team was that we needed to show good sportsmanship whether we won or loss(And a good right hook). If the other player tripped her on purpose then maybe I can understand a slap [...]

Saints Release Official Statement About 'Bounty' Penalties

Brad Striker — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:25:52 +0000

So far the talk of the day has been about The New Orleans Saints Organization and the suspension of Head Coach Sean Payton for the 2012 football season. There is a lot of investigation going on about the 'bounty scandal', but now the official site for the New Orleans Saints has spoken up.

Super Bowl Commercial Leaked [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:03:38 +0000

With the Super Bowl coming up around the corner everyone is getting ready for the big day. New Orleans unfortunately isn't in it, but you still have to get everything ready for those in-laws you really don't like. Probably the BIGGEST thing about the Super Bowl is that everyone looks forward to, besides the games itself, is the...........you guessed it.........COMMERCIALS!!!!!

Football Is Literally the Most Popular Sport, Shocked? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:35:33 +0000

While pro football’s ultimate champion will be decided next week, the entire NFL was a winner in 2011, as the league has never been more popular. According to a recent survey by Harris Interactive of 1,466 adults who follow at least one sport, 36 percent listed pro football as their favorite sport, which was the [...]

Was This Done On Purpose, Or Was It Just An Unfortunate Accident? [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:39:16 +0000

Some stuff just happens and we understand that, but this isn’t math! You would think after the first ‘incident’ he would turn around. You never know with some teams now days, they could have hired them to do a couple of cheap shots. Go ahead and take a look at the video and decide! Is [...]

Lil Wayne Talks the NFL and Skateboarding in New 'Sports Corner' Webisodes

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Lil Wayne is kicking off the new year with new episodes of his ‘Sports Corner’ series, which show off the rapper’s love for the NFL, skateboarding and more.

Lil Wayne Launches Online Show 'Weezy's Sports Corner'

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:30:53 +0000

Lil Wayne‘s love for all-things sports is no secret. He blogs about sports for ESPN, he’s an avid bowler and he loves skateboarding. Over the Christmas holiday, the rap mogul launched his web video series called ‘Weezy’s Sports Corner.’

Fox Sports Looks Back On The Best Viral Sports Videos Of 2011 [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:39:49 +0000

Just as the year 2011 comes to an end, we have to look back on some of the best viral sports videos of the year. Well, that's exactly what Fox Sports has done in the video piece. Sit back and watch what we all found hilarious at some point this in the year 2011.

Relive the Epic Ending, Interview With Coach Hud, & More! [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:48:57 +0000

We all know you can still feel the excitement in the air since our UL Ragin’ Cajuns won themselves the title of the 2011 New Orleans Bowl Champions. What a better way to relive that experience with a video recapping some of the best plays of the game along with an interview with Coach Hud. [...]

Ragin' Cajun's Coach Mark Hudspeth Say's He's Not Going Anywhere!

Brad Striker — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:21:40 +0000

So a lot of stories were going around about Coach Hudspeth leaving UL, so we would like to clear up the rumors. He is definitely STAYING!!!!!!

Former Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky Addresses Abuse Allegations [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:32:54 +0000

Former Penn State Assistant Coach, Jerry Sandusky, who is accused of abusing several children while working under ousted coach/legend, Joe Paterno, has finally broken his silence. The former coach was on MSNBC and spoke directly to Bob Costas. In the interview he says that while he have may acted inappropriately with children, he claims to NOT be a pedophile.

Can You Identify These Photos of Sports Stadiums Taken from Space?

Steve Frost — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:11:04 +0000

These aerial photos of famous sports stadiums, taken by NASA, bring a whole new meaning to “best seat in the house.” Assembled by Wired’s Playbook blog, the bird’s eye photos give a mile-wide perspective of the beauty of each sports venue and its environs.

Use your expertise to guess the 10 stadium shots posted below. Answers are included at the bottom o

Lil Wayne Is A Hall Of Fame – Bowler?

Dave Steel — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:24:26 +0000

According to MTV News, Lil Wayne is being considered as a possible addition in the Celebrity Bowling Hall of Fame. Weezy, an avid bowler since the age of 16, is up against some famous competition including Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus.

Vancouver "Embarrassed" Over Post-Game Rioting

Chris Logan — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:11:12 +0000

I guess that I am a different type of sports fan than those in Vancouver, because nothing about my favorite team losing makes me want to flip a car, break windows, or loot. If that was the case, how many real Saints fans would have destroyed everything in Louisiana over the past years. Yeah, I may have threw a pillow or two, wanted to punch the wall watching Aaron Brooks throw interceptions, but not once did I reach for the gas can! Now Vancouver is 'embarrassed' over the post game rioting. Oh, by the way, Vancouver lost to Boston in the Stanley Cup Finals 4 - 0.

On My Soapbox – Youth Athletics Programs

Dave Steel — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:05:45 +0000

Another year, another season of youth softball, baseball, t-ball, etc. With the first weeks of practice and scrimmage now behind, I just had to say something. First things first, this is not an attack on the youth athletic programs across the country, it's more a rant about some parents who force their children to participate in team sports

Worst Sports Fans

Chris Logan — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:49:36 +0000

GQ magazine has revealed its list of “The Worst Sports Fans in America,” and I have to say that I’m a little suprised to see who’s sitting at # 10! According to the magazine: “All told, Philadelphia stadiums house the most monstrous collection of humanity outside of the federal penal system. “Some of these people would boo the [...]

A Place For Unhappy Sports Fans

Chris Logan — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:10:19 +0000

Unhappy about your favorite sports team’s loss? Did you favorite player not live up to his or her expectations? Unhappy Sports fan? Your Team or Favorite Player not playing up to par? Now there is a website to vent, or you can even get a DIVORCE from your favorite team in Divorce Court. I dont [...]