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• Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby granted temporary injunction after admitting to gambling on his own team

  June 8, 2026 11:17 AM

  LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction against the National Collegiate Athletic Association, according to a report by ESPN. Sorsby was previously ruled ineligible by the NCAA after he admitted to gambling on sports, including his own team, while at Indiana University. ... more »

• LSU hosting women's football clinic featuring practice drills, meetings with coaches and players

  June 2, 2026 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU is set to host a women's football clinic in July, where ladies will meet with position coaches, players and take part in drills. LSU said participants at "The Huddle" clinic, open to women ages 21 and up, is "tailored to women who want to learn... more »

• 2 former LSU Tigers named to the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

  June 1, 2026 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two former LSU Tiger football players have the opportunity to be cemented into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame. Offensive Guard Alan Faneca and Cornerback Patrick Peterson were two of the 80 players and nine coaches named to the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of... more »

• LSU to kickoff Lane Kiffin's inaugural season with three straight night games Play Video

  May 27, 2026 4:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU football will play three straight night games to start Lane Kiffin's inaugural season with the Tigers. The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday that LSU's Week 2 game against Louisiana Tech will be at 6:30 p.m. in Death Valley and will air on SEC Network+. ESPN's... more »

• Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill Play Video

  May 27, 2026 3:43 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach... more »

• SEC student-athletes will be required to watch sports gambling educational video before next season Play Video

  May 27, 2026 3:19 PM

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference will require all of its student-athletes to watch a sports gambling educational video ahead of the 2026-27 athletic year. The SEC said Wednesday the video "will be incorporated into each institution’s student-athlete education requirements and will provide clear, practical guidance on recognizing risks,... more »

• New Orleans Saints to play Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL's first game in Paris, France, this October Play Video

  May 13, 2026 9:35 AM

  PARIS — The New Orleans Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France, this October, marking the first time a regular-season NFL game has been played in the city. The 2026 NFL Paris Game is Sunday, Oct. 25, at 8:30 a.m. CST at the Stade de France, the... more »

• As rumors swirl that the Zydeco are leaving town, River Center says it's worked to keep team in Baton Rouge

  May 7, 2026 8:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As rumors swirl that hockey is leaving Baton Rouge, the Raising Cane's River Center told WBRZ they have worked hard to keep the Baton Rouge Zydeco downtown. "We have made every effort to renew a lease with the team’s ownership and are incredibly dedicated to keeping... more »

• LSU basketball rehires Vernon Hamilton as assistant coach Play Video

  May 4, 2026 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Vernon Hamilton is returning to Baton Rouge as an assistant coach for the Tigers' upcoming basketball season. Hamilton will be joining Head Coach Will Wade's staff for his first season back with LSU basketball following his departure in 2022. Hamilton was previously a part of... more »

• LSU gymnastics team celebrates the end of a successful season Play Video

  April 26, 2026 8:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU gymnastics team celebrated the end of another season as families, fans and donors packed the Crowne Plaza Executive Center on Sunday for a brunch and silent auction. The banquet celebrated the team's success as the gymnasts took second place in the NCAA Championship in... more »

• QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft

  April 24, 2026 8:58 AM

  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick Thursday night. Turning the Raiders into a contender is the next challenge for the Heisman Trophy winner who led... more »

• WATCH: Flau'jae Johnson arrives in Seattle to local cheers after being drafted by the Storm Play Video

  April 16, 2026 8:57 AM

  SEATTLE — LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson has officially landed in Washington after being drafted by the WNBA's Seattle Storm. In a video posted Wednesday night by the Storm, Johnson, wearing a retro Seattle SuperSonics jersey as she disembarked her plane at the airport in Seattle, was greeted... more »

• Former Saints player turned UFL coach charged with DWI ahead of game in Texas, reports say

  April 12, 2026 2:55 PM

  EULESS, Tx. — Former Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with a DWI in Tarrant County, Texas, on Saturday, according to a report by ESPN . Ginn, who currently coaches the UFL's Columbus Aviators, previously played as a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints for three... more »

• LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey announces Fitzroy Anthony as assistant coach Play Video

  April 6, 2026 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU head coach Kim Mulkey announced Fitzroy Anthony is filling one of two assistant coaching positions on the LSU women's basketball team. The announcement came on Monday, following news that former Tennessee assistant coach Gabe Lazo would be leaving LSU only days after being hired as... more »

• Onojuvwevwo breaks LSU's 400M record at Battle on the Bayou

  April 4, 2026 7:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Senior Ella Onojuvwevwo made history on Saturday as she became the first Tiger to ever go sub-50 indoors or outdoors in the 400-meter competition at the Battle on the Bayou held at Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Onojuvwevwo crossed the finish line with a time of 49.59... more »

• Funeral services announced for Southern University's former head football coach Gerald Kimble Play Video

  April 4, 2026 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Funeral services were announced on Saturday for former Southern University head football coach Gerald Kimble. Prior to serving as head football coach from 1989 to 1992, Kimble played quarterback for the Jaguars in 1960, leading the team to a national Black college championship. He also... more »

• LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson receives Key to the City, April 4th declared Flau'jae 'Big 4' Johnson Day Play Video

  April 4, 2026 10:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU basketball star and rapper Flau'jae Johnson was presented the Key to the City on Saturday by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards. The City of Baton Rouge recognized Johnson for her contributions to both the university and the Baton Rouge community on and off... more »

• Mayor Sid Edwards to honor LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson over weekend at City Hall Play Video

  April 3, 2026 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU women's basketball star and rapper Flau'jae Johnson is being honored by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards this weekend. Edwards is set to honor Johnson with a "special recognition" ceremony at Baton Rouge City Hall on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. ... more »

• Would cheer, dance and lacrosse be safer if sanctioned as high school sports? Play Video

  April 3, 2026 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A House resolution seeks to recognize high school dance, cheer and lacrosse teams as sanctioned sports in a move that could bring greater structure and safety oversight to activities long popular among students but not governed like traditional athletics. House Concurrent Resolution 10 , introduced by... more »

• LSU women's basketball adds assistant coach from Tennessee to Kim Mulkey's staff Play Video

  March 31, 2026 1:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has hired Tennessee assistant coach Gabe Lazo to her staff, filling a hole left by the departure of former LSU assistant Gary Redus II. Lazo has spent the last two seasons in Knoxville, helping lead the Lady Vols to... more »

• Shaquille O'Neal's 1992 LSU All-American Team John R. Wooden Award being sold in auction Play Video

  March 30, 2026 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Shaquille O'Neal's 1992 LSU All-American Team John R. Wooden Award is being auctioned off as part of Lelands 2026 Spring Classic auction. O'Neal was presented the award following his LSU 1991-92 season when he averaged 24.1 points, 14 rebounds and 5.2 blocks per game. He would... more »

• Will Wade introduced as LSU men's basketball coach at press conference in PMAC Play Video

  March 30, 2026 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Will Wade was introduced as LSU's men's basketball coach on Monday in a dramatic return to Baton Rouge, four years after LSU fired him. Wade's "introductory" press conference was held at noon in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and was open to the public. Wade... more »

• LSU to introduce men's basketball coach Will Wade at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday Play Video

  March 29, 2026 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU will introduce the men's basketball coach, Will Wade , in an introductory press conference on Monday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU parted ways with former coach Matt McMahon on Thursday before rehiring Wade, who previously served as LSU's head coach from 2017 to... more »

• LSU women's basketball fans turn game day into fashion trend, boosting local businesses Play Video

  March 27, 2026 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Tiger fans are showing their support for the LSU women’s basketball team in style, and it’s paying off for local businesses. Fans dressing up like head coach Kim Mulkey has become a popular trend, with sparkles, blazers and even blonde wigs making their way into the... more »

• Will Wade signs seven-year deal to return to LSU; read details here Play Video

  March 26, 2026 8:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU basketball head coach Will Wade has signed a seven-year deal to return to the Tigers, where he coached from 2017 to 2022 before he was fired . The term sheet says Wade would report to newly-hired LSU Senior Deputy Athletics Director Heath Schroyer. The... more »

• 2 LSU gymnasts earn top 2026 SEC postseason awards; 8 total Tigers named to all-conference team Play Video

  March 25, 2026 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two sophomore LSU gymnasts earned 2026 SEC postseason awards, and eight total Tigers were named to the all-conference team. Las Vegas native Kailin Chio was named SEC Gymnast of the Year, just a year after winning SEC Freshman of the Year. She is the ninth LSU... more »

• Proposed bill would ban gamblers who threaten athletes, coaches or referees Play Video

  March 24, 2026 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would ban sports bettors who threaten athletes from using online gambling platforms. Senate Bill 325 is sponsored by Senator Mike Reese of Vernon Parish, who said the goal is to make sure everyone involved in sports events is safe.... more »

• Memorial services announced for former LSU tight end William Frederick Truax III Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Memorial services were announced for a former LSU football player. William Frederick Truax III, also known as Billy Truax and Poppi Tru, died on Jan. 7 in Denton, Texas, at the age of 82. Truax originally enrolled in the Holy Cross boarding school in New... more »

• LSU urges baseball fans traveling to Alex Box Stadium to use caution due to flooding in the area

  March 8, 2026 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Fans traveling to Alex Box Stadium for the LSU baseball game on Sunday are encouraged to use caution due to flooding in the area. LSU officials expect several roads around the stadium to be closed, and suggest that travelers avoid Burbank Drive and use Nicholson Drive... more »

• LSU Women's Basketball team to host send-off party for SEC Tournament Play Video

  March 2, 2026 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Women's Basketball team is hosting a send-off party on Wednesday prior to the team leaving for Greenville, South Carolina, for this year's SEC Tournament. Patrick Wright and Shaeeta Williams will lead the festivities, which will feature interviews with players and coaches. This... more »

• LSU to host three additional baseball games this weekend featuring other schools

  February 27, 2026 1:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU will host three additional baseball games featuring other schools this weekend at the Alex Box Stadium alongside their scheduled games versus Northeastern and Dartmouth. Admission to the non-LSU games is free; however, fans must present their tickets for admission to the LSU games. The stadium... more »

• Former LSU, Louisiana Tech wide receiver Devonta Lee dies; he had been diagnosed with bone cancer Play Video

  February 26, 2026 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former LSU and Louisiana Tech wide receiver Devonta Lee has died, the schools shared on social media Thursday. A cause of death wasn't announced, but Lee's mother had said three years ago the football player had suffered from osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. Lee played for... more »

• LSU to wear jersey patch sponsored by Australian oil and gas company across all sports this fall Play Video

  February 16, 2026 11:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU will wear a sponsored patch on its jerseys across all 21 varsity sports starting in the fall, the school announced Monday. The patch will feature the logo of Woodside Energy, an Australian oil and gas company with operations based in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The logo... more »

• Monday's LSU-Kent State baseball game scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

  February 15, 2026 2:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Monday's LSU-Kent State baseball game has been moved to 6 p.m., according to a post by the Tigers. The game, taking place at Alex Box Stadium, was originally scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. No. 2 LSU previously beat Milwaukee on Saturday afternoon, finishing with... more »

• Gonzales Council votes to split use of baseball fields between travel, recreational team after striking out twice Play Video

  February 9, 2026 5:58 PM

  GONZALES - America's favorite pastime was back on the City of Gonzales agenda on Monday after an agreement failed to pass at the last two council meetings. The council, on Monday night, voted 3-2 to split the use of the city's eight baseball and softball fields between the Ascension... more »

• Six former LSU Tigers to appear in Super Bowl, continuing 25-year streak Play Video

  February 8, 2026 11:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE — This Super Bowl Sunday, viewers can expect to see six former LSU Tigers on the field. The match between New England and Seattle isn't the first time that the Tigers have been represented in the big game. 87 former LSU players have appeared on rosters... more »

• Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter as US teammate Johnson wins gold Play Video

  February 8, 2026 9:33 AM

  CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended Sunday in a frightening crash that saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second... more »

• New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin credits city of Baton Rouge, LSU fans with landing top recruits Play Video

  February 4, 2026 2:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Lane Kiffin gave credit to LSU fans and the city of Baton Rouge for the Tigers signing what is considered by many the best transfer portal class in the country this year. In his first meeting with reporters since he was introduced as Brian Kelly’s replacement... more »

• ESPN's College GameDay heads to Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 1, 2026 1:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — ESPN's College GameDay is headed to Baton Rouge on Feb. 14 for a rival game between No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks and the No. 6 LSU Tigers. The game will be live on ABC and WBRZ from the Pete Maravich Center beginning at 7 p.m. with... more »

• LSU athletics under investigation for potential NIL violations Play Video

  January 30, 2026 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — College sports' new NIL governing body has launched an investigation into LSU for a potential rules violation. A university source has confirmed with WBRZ Sports that LSU is one of more than a dozen schools that the College Sports Commission has contacted inquiring about unreported deals... more »

• LSU baseball unveils new 'Intimidator' billboard at Alex Box Stadium commemorating 8th championship Play Video

  January 28, 2026 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU unveiled its new "Intimidator" billboard at Alex Box Stadium on Wednesday, commemorating the program's eighth national championship win in 2025. The sign, sitting behind the right-field bleachers, was updated to include all of the Tigers' College World Series championship wins from 1991 to 2025 and... more »

• Wilkinson County High School increases security for Friday night game following student's death Play Video

  January 23, 2026 5:25 PM

  WOODVILLE, Ms. — Wilkinson County High School is tightening security for a Friday night game after the death of a student-athlete. Wilkinson County senior 17-year-old Enaje Bates died from injuries she received during a shooting in Centreville, according to a report from The Democrat . Deputies with the... more »

• LSU, Southeastern have men's basketball games rescheduled due to severe winter weather Play Video

  January 23, 2026 3:08 PM

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — LSU and Southeastern have both had upcoming men's basketball games rescheduled due to an impending winter storm. LSU's game at Arkansas, initially scheduled for Saturday night, has been rescheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. and will be televised on the SEC Network, according to the... more »

• LSU football player sues university in hopes of blocking suspension in Title IX case Play Video

  January 21, 2026 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Javien Toviano, an LSU defensive back arrested in 2024 on a since-dismissed video voyeurism charge, is suing the LSU Board of Supervisors over how the school handled his Title IX case. The player is in the transfer portal and says the case could impact his football career.... more »

• LSU's Tiger Girls dance team secures two second-place finishes at national championship Play Video

  January 18, 2026 7:45 PM

  ORLANDO — LSU's dance team is returning home with two awards following the 2026 UDA College and Dance Team National Championships on Sunday. The Tiger Girls secured two second-place finishes at the competition, placing in both the Hip Hop and Jazz categories. The second-place finish in Jazz is... more »

• Runners gather in Baton Rouge for the 15th annual Louisiana Marathon Play Video

  January 18, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The 15th annual Louisiana Marathon took place Sunday morning, offering runners the chance to run through iconic city landmarks and LSU's campus. The race, held annually on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, featured a marathon, a half-marathon, a quarter-marathon, a 5k race and a kids' marathon.... more »

• LSU men's basketball loses heartbreaker to Kentucky, remains winless in SEC play Play Video

  January 14, 2026 8:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU men's basketball team lost a heartbreaker against Kentucky on Wednesday night to remain winless in SEC play. The Tigers fell to the Wildcats 75-74 on a Malachi Moreno buzzer beating shot to shock the Maravich Center. Kentucky was down by as much as 18... more »

• LSU running back withdraws from transfer portal, will stay with the Tigers in 2026 Play Video

  January 12, 2026 1:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU running back Caden Durham announced Monday that he will remain with the Tigers after previously entering his name in the transfer portal. "I'm back," Durham posted on Instagram, announcing he will stick around for new head coach Lane Kiffin's inaugural season in Baton Rouge. ... more »

• Oscar Lofton, former Southeastern football coach and athletic director, dies at 87 Play Video

  January 6, 2026 2:40 PM

  HAMMOND — Oscar Lofton, a former head football coach and athletic director at Southeastern Louisiana University, passed away at 87 years old. Today we mourn the passing of a true Lion for Life, Oscar Lofton. A SLU Athletics Hall of Famer, Coach Lofton was a three-sport star in... more »

• Baton Rouge native hands Southern first SWAC loss Play Video

  January 5, 2026 10:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern men's basketball suffered their first SWAC loss after they lost to Prairie View 89-85 Monday night. Former Southern Jaguar and Baton Rouge native, Tai'Reon Joseph put on a show for the Panthers. He scored 32 points, going 12-of-19 from the floor. He put the nail... more »

• LSU running back JT Lindsey eligible to play in upcoming season after District Attorney declines prosecution Play Video

  January 4, 2026 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — District Attorney Hillar Moore has declined to prosecute LSU running back JT Lindsey, allowing him to potentially return to play. Lindsey was arrested for accessory after the fact to second-degree murder in August after he allegedly allowed two men wanted for murder to stay in his... more »

• LSU to host top portal quarterback Brendan Sorsby on a visit, ESPN reports

  January 2, 2026 2:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU will host the top player in the NCAA transfer portal, Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby, on a visit, according to ESPN. The junior, originally transferring from Indiana, threw for more than 5,000 yards and rushed for 1,000 more over the past two seasons. Sorsby is... more »

• LSU owes Kiffin $500,000 bonus following Ole Miss' Sugar Bowl win; gets $1 million with national title Play Video

  January 2, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to his contract, LSU owes Lane Kiffin $500,000 following Ole Miss' victory in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the College Football Playoff quarterfinal, in New Orleans on Thursday. Kiffin's former team, ranked No. 6, beat No. 2 Georgia 39-34, moving on to play Miami in the... more »

• New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charge Play Video

  December 30, 2025 1:28 PM

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (ABC News) — New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and assault charges, according to court records. The charges stem from an alleged incident on Dec. 2, records show, one day after the Patriots beat the New York Giants 33-15. Details of the... more »

• LSU K9 retires after 11 years of service Play Video

  December 29, 2025 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After 11 years of service, Laika the K9 is officially retiring, according to the LSU Police Department. Laika served the LSU community alongside her handler, Lt. Shows. Together, the team completed more than 300 sweeps, responded to bomb threats on and off LSU's campus and supported... more »

• Saints come back to beat Titans, win four straight games for first time since Brees

  December 28, 2025 2:57 PM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With Sunday's 34-26 win over the Tennessee Titans, the New Orleans Saints have won four consecutive games for the first time since Drew Brees was their quarterback. The Saints came back from a 10-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Titans 24-6 in the second half and securing... more »

• Baton Rouge high school projects planned for new year following $42 million bond sale Play Video

  December 27, 2025 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Several Baton Rouge public high schools are set to receive additions alongside repairs and renovations following a recent multimillion-dollar bond sale. The parish school board agreed to a $40 million bond sale in October to enhance the high school experience in Baton Rouge schools. The sale... more »

• Chiefs considering a move to Kansas from Missouri Play Video

  December 22, 2025 3:02 PM

  KANSAS CITY - Lawmakers in Topeka are discussing a possible subsidy deal on Monday to bring the Chiefs back into Kansas from Missouri, according to a report by the Kansas City Star . The meeting comes after Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill authorizing the state to pay for... more »