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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
  • Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.

  • From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.

  • After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.

  • With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
  • LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.

  • The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.

  • The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.

  • The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
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Kim Mulkey picks up her first LSU basketball commitment for the Class of 2025: LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey picks up her first commitment for the ...
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Kim Mulkey picks up her first LSU basketball commitment for the Class of ...
Quick Glance: LSU, UCLA Receive Apology for Controversial Comments
  • Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times apologized for racist and sexist comments in a preview article for the NCAA women's basketball tournament matchup between UCLA and LSU.

  • Reactions to the article were strong, with LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and player Angel Reese criticizing the inappropriate terms and metaphors used.

  • LSU players were referred to as 'villains' and 'dirty debutantes,' sparking a debate on racism and sexism.

  • LSU won the Sweet 16 game against UCLA 78-69, leading to an Elite Eight matchup against Iowa.
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Study links petrochemical plants in Louisiana to premature and low-weight births: About a fifth of America’s petrochemical production is concentrated on a ...
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Study links petrochemical plants in Louisiana to premature and low-weight ...
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Things get heated between LSU's Angel Reese and UCLA at end of Sweet 16 battle: LSU's Angel Reese infuriated UCLA coach Cori Close by speaking to the Bruins ...
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Quick Glance: LSU Women Defeat UCLA, Secure Spot in Elite Eight
  • In the Sweet 16 game against UCLA on Saturday, the LSU women found themselves in trouble in the second half as the Bruins began sinking 3-point shots. This offensive onslaught by the Bruins posed challenges for the Tigers, leading to Angel Reese picking up her fourth foul early in the fourth quarter.

  • Nevertheless, the Tigers, seeded third, fought their way to a 78-69 victory over the Bruins in the Albany 2 Regional to keep their season alive. On Monday, the Tigers will face the winner of the game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado in the Elite Eight.

  • Throughout the third and fourth quarters, UCLA made 5 out of 15 3-point shots, overcoming a cold start and erasing an LSU lead that had climbed to 10 points. The Bruins outperformed the Tigers with six more rebounds and six more points on the fast break.

  • Despite the Bruins grabbing six more rebounds than the Tigers and scoring six more points on fast breaks, LSU managed to shoot at a higher accuracy rate, narrowly overcoming the 15-point disparity in 3-point shots.
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Mike Johnson Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene May Cause 'Chaos': The Louisiana Republican responds to Greene's threats of a motion to vacate and says it could harm ...
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Mike Johnson Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene May Cause 'Chaos'
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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LSU lands commitment from Alexandria running back JT Lindsey before spring game: A few minutes before LSU's spring game, it landed a commitment from four-star ...
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LSU lands commitment from Alexandria running back JT Lindsey before spring ...
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Three and out: Here are our instant takeaways from LSU football's spring game: LSU played its spring game Saturday afternoon inside Tiger Stadium ...
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Three and out: Here are our instant takeaways from LSU football's spring ...
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Quick Glance: Key Insights from Washington Post's Kim Mulkey Feature
  • The Washington Post's piece on Kim Mulkey explores her upbringing, controversial coaching moments, and commendations for her impact on women's basketball.

  • The article scrutinizes Mulkey's interactions with players and delves into her rapid success at LSU.

  • Despite Mulkey's legal threats and objections to family interviews, the Washington Post delivers a comprehensive narrative of her career.

  • The story addresses Mulkey's coaching style, fans' reception, and the growth of women's basketball under her influence.
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Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...
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LSU suffers embarrassing defeat to Southern, suffering a fourth consecutive loss: LSU baseball suffered an embarrassing defeat to Southern at Alex Box Stadium on ...
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LSU suffers embarrassing defeat to Southern, suffering a fourth ...
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College Basketball Star Angel Reese Is Entering The WNBA Draft: “I’ve done everything I wanted to in college,” the LSU star said.
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College Basketball Star Angel Reese Is Entering The WNBA Draft
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LSU's Angel Reese explains why she decided to enter the WNBA Draft: LSU's Angel Reese explains why she has decided to enter the WNBA Draft after two years with ...
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LSU's Angel Reese explains why she decided to enter the WNBA Draft
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More student loans could be canceled under new Biden administration plan: The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 206 ...
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More student loans could be canceled under new Biden administration plan
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Republican AGs attack Biden’s EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases
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Bill advances that would let Louisiana teachers reject students’ gender pronouns: The House Education Committee approved a bill that would allow teachers to ...
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Bill advances that would let Louisiana teachers reject students’ gender ...
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Angel Reese cryptically hints at NCAA championship game frustration: 'SMH': Angel Reese seemed to blow off some steam about the officiating in Sunday's NCAA ...
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Angel Reese cryptically hints at NCAA championship game frustration: 'SMH'
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
  • South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

  • Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

  • It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

  • The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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The solar eclipse is coming to Louisiana. What time can you see it in your city?: The United States has been eagerly awaiting Monday's solar eclipse ...
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The solar eclipse is coming to Louisiana. What time can you see it in your ...
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Iowa women’s basketball sets another ratings record in Final Four win over UConn: Days after the Iowa Hawkeyes set the all-time ratings record for a women’s ...
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Iowa women’s basketball sets another ratings record in Final Four win over ...
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No Nabers, no Thomas, but maybe no problem? How LSU is replacing its star WRs.: On top of everything else they did last season, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas ...
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No Nabers, no Thomas, but maybe no problem? How LSU is replacing its star ...
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Iowa-LSU women’s NCAA basketball game sets ratings record: Monday night’s Elite Eight showdown between Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes and Angel Reese’s LSU Tigers ...
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Iowa-LSU women’s NCAA basketball game sets ratings record
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How Travis Kelce played a role in this Chiefs running back returning to Kansas City
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The LSU women are a basketball team — and a lot more than that: The defending national champion LSU Tigers have become bigger than a basketball team.
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The LSU women are a basketball team — and a lot more than that
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A freshman CB impresses and more takeaways on LSU football's new defense: An early enrollee emerging at cornerback. A converted offensive lineman on the ...
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A freshman CB impresses and more takeaways on LSU football's new defense
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’ 
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want ...
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The Supreme Court abolishes the right to mass protest in three US states: It is no longer safe to organize a protest in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas.
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The Supreme Court abolishes the right to mass protest in three US states
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
  • The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

  • DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

  • The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

  • The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
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LSU men's basketball picks up another player from the transfer portal: LSU men's basketball coach Matt McMahon continued to bolster the guard position for next ...
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LSU men's basketball picks up another player from the transfer portal
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Gov. Jeff Landry wants athletes to lose scholarships for avoiding national anthem after LSU controversy
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Jeff Duncan: Don't look now, but LSU is transforming from DBU to QBU: The Manning Award is saving money on its travel budget.
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Jeff Duncan: Don't look now, but LSU is transforming from DBU to QBU
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Louisiana’s transgender ‘bathroom bill’ clears first hurdle: A bill that that would effectively bar transgender people in Louisiana from using restrooms ...
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Louisiana’s transgender ‘bathroom bill’ clears first hurdle
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Destructive storms are sweeping the South, producing tornadoes and flooding: Storms with hurricane-force winds have cut power to about 230,000 customers from ...
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Destructive storms are sweeping the South, producing tornadoes and ...