Former LSU women’s basketball standout Danielle Ballard fatally struck by car


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Former LSU women’s basketball player Danielle Ballard died Thursday after being struck by a car. Authorities have not identified the driver of the vehicle that struck Ballard or provided further details, saying an investigation was ongoing and in its preliminary stages. Ballard, who grew up in Memphis, played guard for LSU from 2012 to 2015. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Danielle,“ LSU said in a statement. “She meant a great deal to our program and was such a big part of our women’s basketball family.