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'I'm not scared, I'm just hopeful': Former LSU student-athlete living in Ukraine recounts ongoing invasion Play Video
March 2, 2022 11:48 PM
KYIV, Ukraine - As Anastasiya Burda logged onto a Zoom call Wednesday afternoon to talk about living in what has become a war zone, signs of Russia's aggression towards its neighbor to the west showed. "We're hiding in the bathroom right now because the airstrike siren went off like... more » -
Medvedev wins U.S. Open, defeating Novak Djokovic for coveted Slam title
September 13, 2021 8:09 AM
Daniil Medvedev bested Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the US Open final on Sunday, earning his first grand slam title, ESPN reports. This was the 25-year-old Russian tennis player's third grand slam final and his win makes him the third Russian man to win a major singles... more » -
Serena Williams not participating in U.S. Open due to injury
August 25, 2021 10:14 AM
Serena Williams, a world-renowned 23-time Grand Slam champion, has not played on tour since an injured right hamstring forced her out of her first-round match at Wimbledon and now she's said she will miss the final tennis major of the year, according to the New York Times . The... more » -
Protesters rally at LSU over university's alleged mishandling of sexual assault claims Play Video
November 20, 2020 6:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - A large group made up largely of students gathered on LSU's campus Friday afternoon in wake of a report from USA Today alleging the university mishandled investigations into sexual assault allegations against some of its student athletes. Students gathered at the LSU Parade Ground Friday afternoon... more » -
Top players, amateurs flock to 30th annual Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Play Video
March 23, 2019 10:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - Some of the best players in the tennis world are competing in Baton Rouge this weekend at 30th annual Cajun Classic wheelchair tennis tournament. The tournament, hosted by the Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Association, is one of only two super series in the country sanctioned by... more » -
Jeff Brown resigns after 20 years as LSU men's tennis coach
May 8, 2017 4:20 PM
BATON ROUGE – LSU Men's Tennis Coach Jeff Brown resigned Monday after leading the team for 20 years. In a statement released Monday, LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva said that the resignation was a mutual decision. The search for Brown’s successor will begin immediately. “We appreciate all that... more » -
Wheelchair world #1 takes 2016 Cajun Classic men's title Play Video
March 21, 2016 12:30 AM
BATON ROUGE - Stephane Houdet stood alone atop another stellar field at the 2016 Cajun Classic, as the #1 wheelchair tennis player in the world outlasted Gordon Reid 6-4, 6-4 to take home the men's singles championship and the winner's check of $1,940. "It's always a tough match against... more »