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Luck was not on the side of the Pelicans at the NBA Draft Lottery this year as they did not move into the top 4, staying at pick #10. The Detroit Pistons, who had were tied with the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets with the best odds of earning the #1 pick at 14.5%, won the draft lottery and own the rights to the number one overall pick.

The Daily Advertiser is reporting that UL Ragin' Cajuns head football coach Billy Napier is set to get a hefty raise next season. The University of Louisiana System Board of Governors Athletic Board committee will vote on Thursday on a proposed contract extension for the highly successful Napier. If approved, his total compensation in 2021 would bump from $1.005 million to $2 million.

Governor John Bel Edwards signed quite a bit of legislation today, which included the official legalization of sports betting in the state of Louisiana. The new law will go into effect soon, giving casinos in the state hopes to be fully operating by football season. See the Twitter post from...

As the New Orleans Saints prepare for pre-season action, a Quarterback-to-be in the Big Easy is cranking up his training to be ready for all of the pressure that comes with an NFL season. Check out Jamies Winston putting that pocket-work in as he looks to be the new leader...

Louisiana Ragin' Cajun Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears great Charles "Peanut" Tillman will enter the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. Peanut joined me to reflect on his 13 year NFL career at cornerback, the LA Sports Hall of Fame honor, his time at UL, why he has always repped Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns as hard as possible, becoming an FBI agent, parenthood, faith, his foundation, the best wide receivers he ever faced, how he masted the "Peanut Punch", and much more.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns would apparently like to add a local prep standout to one of their future women's basketball rosters. Chrystal Narcisse, who currently attends Lafayette High School, shared on social media last week that she has been extended an offer by Louisiana. A 5-foot-8 guard, Narcisse averaged 15.5...

A member of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns is looking to refine some of her skills this summer, taking part in a summer softball league. Louisiana utility player Melissa Mayeux is playing for the Manatee Squeeze, members of the Florida Gulf Coast League, which began play last week. The league, made...

The image of a basketball being spun on a single finger or a hook shot being made from the half court or the old "water bucket gag" are just some of the fond memories I have of the Harlem Globetrotters Basketball team from my youth. You see when I was...

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is officially living the dual-sport athlete life. Kamara will be picking up the job as the first-ever Growth and Engagement Advisor for NASCAR. You can read the entire story here via ESPN 1420, but what did head coach Sean Payton have to say about his star running back picking up a second full-time job?

In a move that would not normally grab much attention in the headlines in 2021, Las Vegas Raiders' lineman Carl Nassib announced via a video on his Instagram account Monday evening that he is gay. "I'm Carl Nassib. I'm at my house here in Westchester, Pennsylvania. I just wanted to...

According to reports, the LHSAA has ruled to revoke Catholic High of Baton Rouge's State Championship Football titles in 2020 and 2017 after concluding an investigation into recruiting which revealed multiple violations by the school. See the story reported by @WAFB9Sports via Twitter below. According to the above repot, the...

EatLafayette 2021 is ready to roar this summer with over 200 of Acadiana's incredible, locally-owned restaurants. Just by grabbing a bite to eat at any participating restaurants, not only will you get an amazing meal, but you could also win a trip to Nashville. With EatLafayette's new digital Passport, all...

Most NFL All-Pros don't get a second job in the offseason, but most aren't like New Orleans Saints All-Pro running back Alvin Kamara. Kamara found a new love for NASCAR last summer. One year later, NASCAR has employed him as their first-ever Growth and Engagement Advisor. The New Orleans fan-favorite...

Former LSU track star Sha'Carri Richardson sprinted to her Olympic debut in electrifying style. You couldn't get on social media this weekend without seeing Richardson's bright locks flowing in the wind as she absolutely dominated the women's 100-meter semifinals Saturday at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials. At one...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will apparently have a new assistant coach in the dugout for the 2022 college softball season. Justin's World of Softball reported over the weekend that Chelsea Wilkinson will join the Louisiana staff as the pitching coach. Wilkinson, who spent the past three seasons as the pitching...

A former assistant coach for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns has apparently found a new softball home. Justin's World of Softball reported on Sunday that Chris Malveaux, who served two different stints as an assistant coach at Louisiana, will become the new hitting coach at Tennessee. Malveaux served as hitting coach...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will apparently be adding a former member of a Big XII school to their 2022 college baseball roster. Max Marusak, who spent the last three years at Texas Tech, shard on social media over the weekend that he will be transferring to Louisiana. A 6-foot, 185-pound...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will apparently be adding a prep standout from The Lonestar State to their 2022 college football signing class. Damon Youngblood, who currently attends McKinney High School, located in McKinney, Texas, shared on social media on Sunday that he has verbally committed to Louisiana. A 5-foot-11, 180-pound...

Ole Miss head baseball coach Mike Bianco interviewed with LSU last Thursday for their current head coaching vacancy, according to Glenn Guilbeau, but not was offered the job after the meeting. Bianco was still viewed as a strong candidate for the Tigers up until last night. LSU Athletic Director Scott...

Well, baserunning got the Blue Jays into a jam on Thursday as they got caught in a rare triple play against the Yankees. Yankees pitcher Michael King fields the short ball from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and throws for the out at first base. DJ LeMahieu throws to second, then catches...