BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, one of the ninth-ranked Tigers' leading scorers, was arrested after allegedly driving her car into a police vehicle while attempting to flee from a traffic stop.
LSU's athletic department, in a written statement provided to The Associated Press, said university officials "are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it’s an ongoing legal matter.”
The arrest, first reported by WBRZ TV in Baton Rouge, occurred Saturday night as LSU's football game against Texas was ending in sold-out, 102,00-seat Tiger Stadium.
Authorities allege that an officer tried to stop the 21-year-old Fulwiley after observing her weaving through traffic, and that she drove away from the scene, the right front side of her vehicle striking a police vehicle.
She allegedly sought to cut through a store parking lot before her vehicle was blocked by responding police.
Fulwiley was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges including aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated assault and resisting an officer.
Fulwiley, who is averaging 17.8 points per game this season, scored a season-high 23 points during No. 9 LSU's 101-37 victory over Denver on Friday.
LSU is scheduled to play next at home on Monday night against Troy and her availability for that game was unclear as of Sunday afternoon.
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FILE - LSU guard Milaysia Fulwiley (23) dribbles the ball against Duke during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, March 27, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Justine Willard, File)
RAVENNA, Italy (AP) — More than a decade after his retirement, Brazil great Ronaldinho was all smiles as he returned to soccer in an Italian third-division match for Ravenna on Sunday.
The 46-year-old Ronaldinho received a warm welcome at Stadio Bruno Benelli for a local derby against Forlì, which his side won 2-0. He was involved in the buildup for right back Giulio Donati’s first-half goal and celebrated enthusiastically with the scorer and his teammates.
Ronaldinho wore the No. 10 jersey and, while the trademark acceleration has faded with age and gray hairs have sprouted, he looked comfortable linking up play with his assured touch or whipping in crosses.
Ronaldinho signed for the Serie C team in a surprise move in June and it was his first appearance at club level since 2015 for Rio-based side Fluminense.
Ronaldinho was replaced at halftime, with the score 1-0.
Ravenna is seeking promotion from its group in Serie C, which is geographically split into three sets. The club is run by Ignazio Cipriani of the Cipriani restaurant brand.
It is effectively Ronaldinho’s second spell in Italy, albeit at a much lower level, after three seasons with AC Milan from 2008-11, where he won one Serie A title. He also played for Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona in a trophy-laden career that included the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the 2005 Ballon d’Or award.
A technically gifted player with a spectacular array of tricks — combined with great strength and a remarkable eye for goal — Ronaldinho was also known for his trademark toothy grin and showmanship on the field.
He scored 94 goals in 207 matches for Barcelona — where in his best club spell he played alongside the emerging soccer great Lionel Messi — and 33 times in 97 games for Brazil.
Ronaldinho also played for Brazilian sides Gremio, Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro, and for Querétaro in Mexico.
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Ravenna's Ronaldinho celebrates a goal from Giulio Donati during the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Ravenna's Giulio Donati celebrates scoring with Ronaldinho, center, during the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Ravenna's Ronaldinho after the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Ravenna's Ronaldinho, front fourth right, lines up with the team ahead of the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Ravenna's Ronaldinho warms up during the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Ravenna's Ronaldinho, left, and Forli's Luigi Palomba in action during the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Ravenna's Ronaldinho, left, and Forli's Luigi Palomba in action during the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
