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BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – UL's golf team will wrap up the fall portion of its 2026-27 schedule here Monday and Tuesday when the Ragin' Cajuns participate in The Clerico hosted by Oral Roberts. The Cajuns will be making their fifth fall outing and will look to recapture the success of their first fall event, hoping to bookend their near-championship at September's Sandestin Collegiate Classic with a solid outing at one of collegiate golf's prestigious fall events.
Nelson Stokley took on all comers during as Cajuns' football coach
Editor's Note: This is the fifth in a five-part series on the UL Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. There were always two sides to Nelson Stokley, which likely helped make him the longest-tenured football coach in UL history. There was the serene, tranquil man, the one who let his coaches coach and was successful when sitting in the living rooms of top Acadiana-area recruits. And then there was that other guy, the one who friends and acquaintances call the most competitive person they ever met.
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There were always two sides to Nelson Stokley, which likely helped make him the longest-tenured football coach in UL history. There was the serene, tranquil man, the one who let his coaches coach and was successful when sitting in the living rooms of top Acadiana-area recruits. And then there was that other guy, the one who friends and acquaintances call the most competitive person they ever met.
Dylan Moore wasted no time starting his Hall of Fame career as closer for Cajuns
Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a five-part series on the UL Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which will be honored Friday. There is no question that Dylan Moore was the greatest relief pitcher in the storied history of Ragin’ Cajun baseball, beginning not long after he set foot on the UL campus in the fall of 2014.
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There is no question that Dylan Moore was the greatest relief pitcher in the storied history of Ragin' Cajun baseball, beginning not long after he set foot on the UL campus in the fall of 2014. "It was obvious from the start, as soon as he got here, he was our closer even as a freshman," said Anthony Babineaux, who was an assistant on head coach Tony Robichaux's staff during Moore's career.
Tenna Cooper's steady production pushes her into UL's Hall of Fame
Editor's Note: This is the third in a five-part series on the UL Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which will be honored Friday. Tickets for the induction to be held at the McElligott Club at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium are available from the Ragin' Cajun Athletic Foundation at RCAF@louisiana.edu or by calling (337) 851-7223. By the numbers, Tenna Cooper ranks as one of the greatest to ever wear a UL women’s basketball jersey.
Fred Stamps transformed himself into second best WR in Cajuns' history
Editor's Note: This is the second in a five-part series on the UL Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which will be honored Friday. Tickets for the induction to be held at the McElligott Club at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium are available from the Ragin' Cajun Athletic Foundation at RCAF@louisiana.edu or by calling (337) 851-7223. Rickey Bustle admits that he didn’t know a lot about the personnel he inherited when he took over as UL’s head football coach in 2002.
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DAYTON, Ohio – The second and final day of the Moraine Intercollegiate tournament Tuesday was just as tough for UL's golf team as Monday's first two rounds. The Ragin' Cajuns managed only a 22-over-par 306 score, the second-highest score of the day in the field, and finished the three-round event with a 66-over-par 914 total in their fourth of five fall events.
Lawrence Willis fulfilled potential and more in his UL track and field career
(Editor's Note: This is the first in a five-part series on UL’s Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, who will be honored Friday. Tickets for the induction to be held at the McElligott Club at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium are available from the Ragin' Cajun Athletic Foundation at RCAF@louisiana.edu or by calling (337) 851-7223.) Lawrence Willis just had to find his niche. Most high school track and field athletes take part in multiple disciplines and events by necessity.
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Lawrence Willis just had to find his niche. Most high school track and field athletes take part in multiple disciplines and events by necessity. Weight throwers compete with every implement, jumpers run in the hurdles, flat jumpers run in the sprints and relays. That's exactly what Willis did when he was a prep track standout at tiny Iota High School.
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DAYTON, Ohio – UL's golf team struggled in Monday's first two rounds of the Moraine Intercollegiate, and stands in 16th place as a team going into Tuesday's final round in the event hosted by Miami (Ohio). The Ragin' Cajuns shot their highest round of the fall season, a 29-over-par 313, in Monday's first of two rounds over the difficult Moraine Country Club layout.
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DAYTON, Ohio – UL's golf team will look for a return to the success of its season-opening weekend here Monday and Tuesday when the Ragin' Cajuns join 14 other teams in the Moraine Intercollegiate hosted by Miami (Ohio). The Cajuns will be making their first-ever appearance in the two-day, 54-hole tournament to be held at the historic and difficult Moraine Country Club.
Migration from Muslim countries slashed by 96% since Donald Trump returned to White House
Migration from Muslim-majority countries to the US has been slashed by more than 96 per cent since Donald Trump returned to the White House. According to figures released by the State Department, immigrant visas and refugee admissions from 45 majority-Muslim countries stood at 21,096 in December 2024 - Joe Biden's final month in office. But in February 2026, just over a year into the President's second term, that number plummeted to just 808 - a reduction of 96.2 per cent.
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Cajuns Finish Tied For 11th at Argent Financial Classic 9/29/2026 11:53:00 PM | Golf CHOUDRANT - UL freshman Skuli Agustsson finished off his first collegiate golf event on a high note, posting an even-par 72 in Tuesday's final round and claiming a top-20 finish in the Argent Financial Classic. Agustsson, who did not participate in the Ragin' Cajuns' first two tournaments of the fall season, had a hugely consistent final round, recording 16 pars with one birdie and one bogey.
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CHOUDRANT – UL's Skuli Agustsson made his second collegiate golf round one to remember. The freshman from Akureyri, Iceland, shot four-under-par on his final 11 holes and finished with a four-under 68 Monday, moving his way into the top 15 individually after two days of the Argent Financial Classic.
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CHOUDRANT – After up-and-down performances in their first two fall tournaments, UL's Ragin' Cajun golf team will look to find more early-season success Sunday-Tuesday when they take part in the Argent Financial Classic. The Cajuns will also be returning to a site where they've had success in recent years when play begins Sunday at the 7,105-yard par-72 Squire Creek Country Club, ranked as the state's No. 1 layout by many golf organizations.
Illegal migrants who have arrived under Labour now outnumber entire British Army
The number of illegal migrants who broke into Britain via small boat under Labour's watch now outnumber the entire British Army. On Wednesday, 781 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel - the worst day recorded since Andy Burnham replaced Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The crossings took the number of small boat arrivals since Labour stormed to victory in the 2024 General Election to 83,279.
RAF jams enemy satellites to stop them tracking British special forces and nuclear submarines
The RAF has used a satellite jammer to stop hostile states tracking British special forces and nuclear submarines, it has emerged. The "world-leading" ground-based system has been used by Britain's armed forces for around a year, senior defence sources revealed last night. It is understood that the state-of-the-art jammer blocks adversarial satellites from sending data to the ground by dazzling them and is believed to have successfully protected military bases from spying threats.
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WESTCHESTER, Ill. – UL's golf team struggled with windy conditions for the second straight day Tuesday, finishing with a 15-over-par 303 and finishing ninth of 12 teams in the final round of the Chicago Highlands Invitational. The Ragin' Cajuns, who had finished fourth in a strong field in the same tournament one year ago, but had their second straight disappointing round.
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WESTCHESTER, Ill. – A strong morning round turned into a struggle in the afternoon, and UL's golf team stands tied for eighth place after Monday's first two rounds of the Chicago Highlands Invitational tournament. The Ragin' Cajuns carded a two-under-par 286 in Monday's first of two rounds at the difficult Chicago Highlands Golf Club, but could only manage an 11-over 301 score in the second half of the 36-hole day. "It's the type course that you can't let up on," said Cajun coach Theo Sliman.
Benefit-claiming landlord suspected of rape flees to Africa after police let him keep passport
A landlord suspected of rape has fled Britain for Cameroon after police allowed him to keep his passport while he remained under investigation. Ndumbe Achile Ndumbe, 41, is believed to have flown from Manchester Airport to the African country in January despite having previously been arrested on suspicion of rape. Mr Ndumbe was on police bail when he left the country and is now being sought by officers, according to The Times.
Britain pleads with Donald Trump's America for help on how to fight 'radical right'
British officials have asked the White House for help in how to combat the "radical right" in the UK, it has emerged. In July, shortly before Andy Burnham was handed the keys to No10, Britain's ambassador in Washington, Sir Christian Turner, held talks with State Department officials over the new Prime Minister's plans for governing.
Andy Burnham to face Donald Trump in person for first time amid Falklands and Northern Ireland rows
Andy Burnham is set to face Donald Trump in person for the first time next week amid recent rows over the Falkland Islands and Northern Ireland. The face-to-face talks are expected to take place on Tuesday while both leaders are in attendance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Although the pair have not met in person, they spoke over the phone shortly after the Prime Minister replaced Sir Keir Starmer at No10 in July.
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MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – UL's golf team was in the top two in the standings through most of the final round, but a couple of errant shots late cost the Ragin' Cajuns a chance at a team championship in their first tournament of the season. Instead, the Cajuns finished in fourth place in the 14-team field, three strokes out of the lead, in Wednesday's final round of the Sandestin Collegiate Classic hosted by Texas State.
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MIRIMAR BEACH, Fla. – UL's golf team showed no effects from the graduation loss of one of the top players in Ragin' Cajun history here Monday. In fact, their team numbers surpassed all of last year's events when the Cajuns had All-American Malan Potgieter in the lineup, in Monday's opening round of the Sandestin Collegiate hosted by Texas State.
France demands Britain takes in illegal migrants from all 27 EU countries
France is pushing for Britain to accept asylum seekers from across the EU as part of a new deal to replace the current "one in, one out" agreement. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that Paris wants to end the bilateral arrangement between Britain and France Under the French proposal, the existing scheme would instead be replaced by an EU-wide agreement covering all 27 member states.
Travellers take over college car park as students return for first day back
Travellers have descended on the car park of a North East college as students returned for their first day back following the summer holidays. Four caravans were pictured parked among staff and students' cars outside Stockton Riverside College in County Durham. Signs next to where the caravans had parked read: "Restricted parking - private land. Terms and Conditions apply." Following the arrival, the college said it was aware of the situation but urged students to attend as normal.
British conservative influencer Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE and facing deportation from US
British conservative influencer Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) and is facing deportation from America. The 41-year-old was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on August 27 after allegedly overstaying his permission to remain in the country. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Mr Yiannopoulos had legally entered the US through New York City on May 14, 2019, but subsequently remained beyond his permitted stay.
Islamist who knifed Salman Rushdie on stage convicted of all-new string of terror offences
An Islamist who attempted to stab Sir Salman Rushdie to death on stage has been convicted of of all-new string of terror offences. Hadi Matar, 28, stabbed the award-winning author over a dozen times in 2022 as he was about to deliver a lecture in upstate New York, leaving him blind in one eye and his left hand paralysed.
Wes Streeting reaches out to Pentagon chief in bid to repair UK-US relationship
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has reached out to Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in a bid to repair transatlantic ties and coordinate a response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The two defence chiefs held what sources described as a productive conversation this week, with Mr Streeting proposing a major London summit bringing together Nato allies, defence ministers and senior military figures from up to 40 countries.
Vladimir Putin 'preparing to test Andy Burnham' as UK intelligence fears direct NATO confrontation
British intelligence officials fear Vladimir Putin is preparing for a direct confrontation with Nato within months, believing the Kremlin sees a window of opportunity to test Western resolve. Security sources believe the Russian President intends to probe Andy Burnham's fledgling Government following his succession of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, according to the Mail.
Speedboat killer now charged with attacking girlfriend after being freed from jail
Jack Shepherd, the man convicted of killing Charlotte Brown in a River Thames speedboat crash, now faces fresh criminal charges after allegedly attacking a new partner following his release from prison. The 38-year-old has been charged with intentional suffocation, controlling and coercive behaviour, criminal damage and two counts of actual bodily harm, according to recently released Parole Board documents.
Full list of candidates revealed as voters head to polls next month
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British country pastime is saved at High Court from Labour crackdown
Natural England's crackdown on pheasant shooting has been blocked by the High Court, with a judge branding the Government's nature watchdog "irrational". The quango had attempted to curb the countryside activity by requiring landowners to secure licences before releasing game birds The British Association of Shooting and Conservation (BASC) mounted a legal challenge against these measures, arguing the regulator had overstepped its authority in limiting pheasant and partridge releases.
Britons banned from calling Americans 'Yanks' in 'racial harassment' court ruling
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Andy Burnham told to make Ed Miliband his chancellor by ex-chief Treasury adviser
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TRALEE, County Kerry, Ireland – Malan Potgieter split his two matches Saturday at the 30th annual Arnold Palmer Cup competition, and will look to help his Team International take a second straight Cup victory in Sunday's wrapup singles matches. The Ragin' Cajun senior from Kirkwood, South Africa, teamed with fellow South African Jack Buchanan of Southern California to take a 3 & 2 win over Ryder Cowan of Oklahoma and Jacob Modleski of Notre Dame in Saturday morning's foursomes (alternate-shot).
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TRALEE, County Kerry, Ireland – UL golfer Malan Potgieter and playing partner Marie Eline Madsen struggled with windy conditions and lost their first-day mixed fourball match Friday at the 30th annual Arnold Palmer Cup being played at Ireland's Tralee Golf Club.
Shabana Mahmood bans asylum seekers from being housed near schools and nurseries
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has introduced new rules banning asylum seekers from being housed in new-build homes or near schools and nurseries. The measures were brought in following a backlash over plans to house more than 80 asylum seekers in £250,000 new-build properties on a housing estate in Stoke Heath, Shropshire. However, the Stoke Heath scheme had already been approved before the new guidance came into force, allowing the plans to proceed.
Couple given green light to breed guinea pigs for food to sustain off-grid lifestyle in Wales
A couple hoping to live off the land in rural Wales have won council approval to breed guinea pigs for food as part of their off-grid lifestyle. Dave Phillips and his wife, Mayu, were granted planning permission by Pembrokeshire County Council to keep three breeding pairs of guinea pigs for household meat production. Councillors unanimously approved the plans, subject to conditions. The guinea pigs the couple intend to rear for food are described as being "larger than the pet variety".
'Absolutely disgusting!' British tourist left with 38 parasites in her brain after holiday to India
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Jamaica to demand massive slavery reparations payout directly from King Charles
A Jamaican delegation will travel to Britain in September to present King Charles with an extraordinary petition seeking legal clarity on the nation's reparations claim. Culture Minister Olivia Grange made the announcement before the Caribbean nation's Parliament, confirming the visit is scheduled for September 6.
Donald Trump orders second wave of strikes on Iran after tanker attack threatens fragile ceasefire
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Jonathan Lucroy had all of his bases covered at UL, in MLB
Editor's note: This is one among 12 profiles of inductees for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Festivities will take place from Thursday-Saturday in Natchitoches. It’s been a good handful of months for Jonathan Lucroy. In August, the former Major League Baseball All-Star catcher got the phone call from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame that let him know he would be honored with the state’s highest athletic accolade this summer.
Britons ordered to remove air conditioning from homes in 40C heat under Net Zero crackdown
Britons have been ordered to remove air conditioning from their homes - despite the country baking in up to 40C heat this week - under a fresh Net Zero crackdown. Planning officials at councils have told residents to take down their cooling units over concerns about carbon dioxide emissions. They say AC, despite the heat, should serve only as a "last resort".
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It's been a good few months for Jonathan Lucroy. Last August, the former Major League Baseball All-Star got the phone call from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, letting him know that he would be honored with the state's highest athletic accolade this summer. That happens June 27 in Natchitoches, culminating three days of festivities with Lucroy and the Class of 2026. For participation information, visit LaSportsHall.com or call 318-238-4255. Less than two months ago, he was back at UL's M. L.
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LAFAYETTE – The honors continue to roll in for UL golfer Malan Potgieter. So do the low scores. The senior from Kirkwood, South Africa, was honored as Player of the Year on the All-Louisiana Collegiate Men's Golf Team announced Wednesday by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and was named to the All-Louisiana team for the fourth straight year.
'Absurd!' More than 150 kebab shops given Home Office licenses to hire migrants from overseas
A total of 159 kebab shops across Britain have been granted Home Office licences allowing them to sponsor overseas workers under the skilled worker visa scheme. The licences enable businesses to recruit workers from abroad, with sponsored employees often able to bring family members with them to the UK. The figures have sparked criticism from senior Conservatives and migration campaigners, who argue the system is being stretched far beyond its original purpose.
England World Cup chaos as balls and training kit stolen days before Croatia clash
England's World Cup preparations have been thrown into disarray after match boots, official tournament balls and vital training equipment were stolen from a vehicle transporting the squad's gear to Kansas City. The theft occurred while cargo was being moved from the team's pre-tournament base in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Swope Soccer Village in Missouri.
World Cup chaos as rampaging protesters fight police and man suffers heart attack outside stadium
Chaos erupted outside the opening game of the 2026 World Cup after rampaging protesters clashed with riot police and a man suffered a heart attack outside the stadium. As the tournament kicked off inside the Estadio Azteca, hundreds of demonstrators had gathered outside the gates of the 87,000-seat venue. Many are believed to be relatives of those missing in the midst of the country's drug war - which has killed an estimated 400,000 in the past two decades.
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