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Connecticut's Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates by cutting down the net after Connecticut's 82-51 victory over Syracuse in the championship game at the women's Final Four in the NCAA college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Indianapolis. Connecticut won 82-51. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

OPINION: UConn’s era in women’s basketball is not bad for sport

April 5, 2016

How would I describe the sports world’s reaction to the UConn’s Women’s basketball team? Disgraceful and embarrassing. The Huskies have tallied a 334-19 record over the last nine seasons...

LSU seinor catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) tosses the bat towards sophomore infielder Sydney Bourg (10) during game two of the Tigers' 1-0 victory against Longwood University on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers break away from conference grind for midweek matchup

April 5, 2016

Southeastern Conference softball is a competitive, hard-fought dog-fight week after week. No. 8 LSU is one of nine top-25 squads from the league. Eleven of the 13 SEC teams have at least a 73 percent winning...

LSU junior Elise Bradley putts during the Lady Tigers' victory at the University Club on Sunday, March 29, 2015 during the Tiger Classic.

Lady Tigers place eighth in regular season finale at Silverado Showdown

April 5, 2016

LSU freshman Kathleen Gallagher kept the women’s golf team team afloat throughout the Silverado Showdown at Napa, California, which concluded Tuesday. Gallagher finished the event with a team-high...

OPINION: Universities should defer to the courts on sexual assault cases

OPINION: Universities should defer to the courts on sexual assault cases

By @jayellrichy Jack Richards April 5, 2016

There are a few things the University’s disciplinary system is good at handling: fraternity pranks, inter-club disputes and plagiarism. But one thing it shouldn’t touch before a court has the...

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OPINION: LSU must include LGBTQ people in sexual assault prevention programs

By @michbeyer Michael Beyer April 5, 2016

When we talk about sexual assault, the LGBT community is often forgotten in the conversation. Sexual violence is usually discussed in terms of male rapists and female victims, neglecting how sexual violence...

Pop star Kesha leaves Supreme court in New York, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Kesha is fighting to wrest her career away from a hitmaker she says drugged, sexually abused and psychologically tormented her _ and still has exclusive rights to make records with her. Producer Dr. Luke says the singer is slinging falsehoods and ruining his reputation to try to weasel out of her recording contract and strike a new deal. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

OPINION: Kesha’s sexual assault story highlights rape culture

By @CodySibley Cody Sibley April 5, 2016

The developing story behind Kesha’s sexual assault allegations highlights deeply rooted problems in society. Sony offered Kesha her “freedom.” In exchange, she had to publicly apologize...

Sophomore Defensive Back, Donte Jackson (01), practices in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Report: Sophomore defensive back Donte Jackson ruled academically ineligible for spring semester

April 5, 2016

LSU sophomore defensive back Donte Jackson has been ruled academically ineligible for the spring semester, according to a report by The Advocate. Jackson, who is also a sprinter on the LSU track team,...

LSU junior pitcher Alden Cartwright (32) pitches during LSU's 9-4 victory against the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Notebook: Cartwright scheduled to have MRI, but Mainieri not optimistic about what results will show

April 4, 2016

LSU junior right-hander reliever Alden Cartwright is scheduled to have an MRI after injuring his throwing arm on the fourth pitch of his outing in Sunday’s 10-5 win against Auburn. But LSU coach...

LSU sophomore pitcher Jesse Stallings (37) pitches during the Tigers' 6-0 victory against Sacramento St. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in Alex Box Stadium.

Tigers take on crosstown rival

By Jarrett Major April 4, 2016

What No. 15 LSU Tigers (18-9, 4-5 Southeastern Conference) vs Southern Jaguars (8-17, 3-8 Southwestern Athletic Conference) Where Alex Box Stadium When 6:30 p.m. tonight What to watch for After early struggles...

LSU freshman defensive back Donte Jackson (1) runs an interception during the Tigers’ 48- 20 victory against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

Donte Jackson juggles track and football in spring as dual-sport athlete

By Josh Thornton April 4, 2016

For LSU sophomore defensive back Donte Jackson, the grind never stops. “I’m a workhorse,” Jackson said. “I like to work.” In the fall, Jackson spends his Saturday nights playing...

FILE - In this March 21, 2016 file photo, President Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuban President Raul Castro during their meeting at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

OPINION: Louisiana poised for success with Cuban normalization effort

By Garrett Hines @GarrettH_TDR April 4, 2016

The Cuban and Louisiana connection is a strong tie, weathered by time and the 1962 embargo. But with President Obama’s and Pope Francis’ recent actions, Mardi Gras beads will soon string across...

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ben Affleck, left, and Henry Cavill in a scene from, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

OPINION: Superhero movies are growing stale

By John Gavin Harp @SirJohnGavin April 4, 2016

Superhero movies have a problem — they stopped being super. Just a few years ago, comic book adaptations were titans at the box office capable of garnering mega sales and critical praise. But as...