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Sun Belt Baseball Tournament Preview Pt. One – From the Bird's Nest

Jay Walker — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:38 +0000

The top seed is the favorite, but there are some good arms on this side of the bracket.

UL Softball Blanks LSU, 1-0, Heads To Super Regionals

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:13:10 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun softball team won the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional on Sunday, defeating the top-seeded LSU Tigers, 1-0 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge.

Charmin Sponsors Hilarious 'Stop Skidmarks' Billboard At NASCAR Race

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:11:04 +0000

Product placement and sponsorship can be a precarious situation. Companies who spend millions of dollars on a branding campaign can wind up coming across as too pushy or stiff to relate to consumers. Sometimes, however, a corporate branding campaign loosens its grip and the result is a memorable ad from a brand that doesn’t take [...]

Jake "The Snake" Roberts Sings At Braves Game; Hilarity Ensues

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:31:50 +0000

Pro wrestling legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts is one of the best microphone artists the sport has ever seen. His delivery was like that of a preacher; it could reach your soul and drive a fear of God you’ve never felt before. Unfortunately for Mr. Roberts (real name: Aurelian Smith, Jr.), those mic skills don’t [...]

LSU Softball Wins A Close One – Ragin Cajuns Up Next

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:44 +0000

An instate softball battle at high noon in Baton Rouge, it's the Cajuns and the Tigers in the NCAA College Softball Regionals. You can hear the game on ESPN 1420 and online radio at ESPN1420.com. You can also follow the game via the free RADIOPUP app that is available for your smartphone

UL Softball Blanks Northwestern St., 3-0

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:00:49 +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.

Compton's Slam Powers Cajuns Over ULM

Jay Walker — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:11:35 +0000

Cajuns score nine times in the final two innings for win #37

Dick Trickle NASCAR Star Dead

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:07 +0000

Authorities in North Carolina believe Dick Trickle died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71 years old. Trickle had over 1,000 racing victories on his resume, he may be the best short track driver that ever lived.

Cajuns Trip Warhawks in Ten Innings, 5-4

Jay Walker — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:44:24 +0000

Cajuns rally in late innings for win number 36.

Best Summer Camps In and Near Lafayette

Jill McCoy — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:18 +0000

Looking for a great summer camp for your child in Lafayette and around Acadiana? Well look no further. Your kiddos are going to love what Acadiana has to offer this summer! We have the complete guide for what is heating up in the hottest season. The camp schedule is designed to meet the summer needs [...]

This Screaming Female Arm Wrestler Will Scare You to Death

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:05:49 +0000

Monica Seles is no longer the most notorious female athlete to grunt. In this video of two women arm wrestling, one of the contestants unleashes screams of fury that you donâ€™t normally see outside of someone being chased by Freddy Krueger. Seriously, look at her â€“ her eyes appear as if they might pop out. [...]

Cajuns Still Have a Lot to Play For – From the Bird's Nest

Jay Walker — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:40:46 +0000

Series with ULM still has plenty of ramifications

RCAF Hits the Million Mark

Jay Walker — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:21:10 +0000

Over 1200 donors have contributed so far in 2013.

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

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.

Frith's Relief Effort Leads Cajuns to Split

Jay Walker — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:34:59 +0000

Cajuns hit parade ends game early

Random Guy Gets Drunk, Declares Himself Eligible For NBA Draft, Gets Response

Joe Student — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:00:39 +0000

When most post-college guys get drunk, they make booty calls; others decide to file for the NBA Draft despite never having played college basketball. That's the case of one Hoboken, N.J. resident who graduated from the University of Miami in 2010. According to his post on Reddit, he decided to declare hims

Jags Rally Past Cajuns, 9-6

Jay Walker — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:57:39 +0000

USA scores nine unanswered runs to take game one.

Bowling – 5 Hilarious Videos To Start Your Day

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:02:38 +0000

There is nothing like rented shoes, slippery lanes and a 15 pound ball to make balancing an issue. Let's start the day laughing with some not so great moments in bowling.

UL Softball Falls To South Alabama, 1-0, In 8 Innings

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:12:33 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun softball team fell in the second day of the 2013 Sun Belt Softball Championships, dropping a 1-0, 8 inning decision to the South Alabama Jaguars, on Thursday, in Troy, Alabama.