Former LSU beach volleyball standouts Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss continue their Olympic run today against China. While most US teams are based in California, Kloth and Nuss chose to stay and train in Baton Rouge after playing together at LSU.  Tigers beach volleyball coach says local club Mangos hosts watch parties for their matches…

Cut 12 (10) “…just a lot of fun.”

Team TKN will take the court at 3 P.M.

The LSU football team began fall camp today, and Head Coach Brian Kelly is confident in his team heading into year three in Baton Rouge. He says the defense will be much improved from last season led by 19-year-old linebacker Harold Perkins who has physically matured…

Cut 18 (14)  “…play it.”

The Greater New Orleans Little League team will take to the diamond in Waco, Texas today to represent Louisiana in the Southwest Region of the Little League World Series. Derek Anderson led the team through districts and state in his first year as head coach and says they can beat Oklahoma…

Cut 15 (08)  “…chances.

Louisiana Tech began fall practice yesterday. The Bulldogs welcomed new Defensive Coordinator Jeremiah Johnson in December to help improve the last-ranked defense in Conference USA last season. Defensive lineman Mykol Clark says Johnson’s brought a different energy to the defense, and players are responding…

Cut 21 (18) “…right direction.”

The LSU football team begins practice today. Head Coach Brian Kelly says this is one of the most accountable groups he’s coached in his career. He praised his offense led by what he thinks is the best o-line in the country…

Cut 16 (20) “…to watch.” 

Former LSU beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss will play their final match of the Olympic group stage today against China. The world’s second-ranked duo has gone 2-and-0 so far and have yet to give up a set in Paris. LSU beach volleyball coach Russell Brock says they know they can bring home the gold…

Cut 11 (12) “…just fun to watch.”

The Louisiana Tech football team began fall camp yesterday. The Bulldogs will look to improve after three straight 3-and-9 seasons. Junior quarterback Jack Turner will start this season after impressing in playing time as a backup last year. He says it takes practicing hard each and every day…

Cut 19 (16) “…eventually come.”

The Greater New Orleans little league team will represent Louisiana today in Waco, Texas in the Southwest Region of the Little League World Series. GNO won districts and fought back from the loser’s bracket to win the state championship. Head Coach Derek Anderson says his team plays for one another…

Cut 13 (11)  “…something special.”

First pitch against Oklahoma is at 1:00.

The LSU football team reports for preseason camp today. This is Brian Kelly’s 35th season as head coach and 3^rd in Baton Rouge. Kelly says NIL deals and revenue sharing won’t change how he recruits, in fact he’s looking to hire a salary cap manager to handle player NIL evaluations…

Cut 12 (12) “…I do.”

LSU flipped three-star South Carolina commit Jaiden Braker. The South Gwinnett linebacker has been pledged to the Gamecocks since July 6 but now joins the Tigers’ star-studded 2025 class following a visit to LSU’s Bayou Splash event. Braker is the No. 74 ranked linebacker in the class and helps LSU’s 19 commits to the third -ranked spot in the country.

Former LSU swimmer Brooks Curry won silver in Paris as part of Team USA’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team. It becomes the second Olympic medal of Curry’s career after winning gold in the same event in Tokyo three years ago.

Saints training camp is in full swing and new addition defensive end Chase Young has been dominant after making his return from a neck injury. The 2020 second-overall pick says the Saints have a strong group of pass rushers…

Cut 19 (15) “…real good group.”

Wide receiver Chris Olave returned today after leaving yesterday’s practice early with a hip injury. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore watched from the sidelines as he remains out with an injured hip flexor. Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee and tight end Juwon Johnson were seen doing individual work off to the side.

Team USA earned their second Olympic victory in a 103-86 win over South Sudan behind an 18-point performance from Bam Adebayo off the bench and a strong team defensive effort.

The US women’s national soccer team secured a 2-1 win over Australia to secure first place in group B and advance to the Olympic quarterfinals against Japan.

The Saints 2024 first round pick is Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a Foo-ah-gah) and he’s getting reps with the first team at left tackle. Fuaga played right tackle at Oregon State and Coach Dennis Allen likes what he’s seen from the former All-American…
Cut 17 (20) “…left tackle position.”
Saints center Erik McCoy says Fuaga is the best rookie offensive lineman he’s seen.

The US has the most medals at the Paris Olympics so far. The U-S has four gold medals, but France and Great Britain each have six gold medals.

LSU football reports for preseason camp today. The Tigers have to replace a couple of first round picks at wide receiver, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Junior. Kyren Lacy heads into the season as the Tigers top receiver and Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne believes a former star a Zachary High School is poised to have a big season…
cut 26 (08) “…two receiver”
Hilton has 22 career receptions at LSU in three season with three touchdowns.

Louisiana Tech football had its first practice of preseason camp today. Starting quarterback Jack Turner on their focus for the next month as they get ready for the season opener against Nicholls on August 31…
cut 25 (15) “…it will eventually come”
The Bulldogs have gone three and nine, three consecutive seasons.

New Saints defensive end Chase Young has looked good in his limited reps during team drills at training camp. New Orleans is bringing Young along slowly after undergoing offseason neck surgery. Cam Jordan and Carl Granderson are penciled in as the starters at defensive end, but Coach Dennis Allen was asked if Young could play himself into the starting lineup…
Cut 16 (22) “…starting lineup.”
Today we will hear from Young as the Saints are making him available to the media. The Saints top wide receiver, Chris Olave, suffered a hip injury towards the end of practice. Following practice, Allen did not have enough information to provide an update.

LSU football reports for preseason camp today and a major story heading into the season opener will be the improvement of the defense. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says new defensive coordinator Blake Baker has a tough job ahead of him in improving the Tigers defense…
cut 21 (12) “…tackle”
Defensive tackle and cornerback remain big question marks for LSU heading the season.

LSU linebacker Harold Perkins has been named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which goes to the nation’s top defender.

And Ragin Cajuns left guard AJ Gillie is one of 75 players named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list. That award goes to the top returning interior lineman.

Louisiana Tech will resume playing Southern Miss in football, but not until 2029. The two schools have agreed to a four-game series starting in 2029. The programs have met 53 times since 1935 and the last meeting was in 2021, when they faced each other as Conference USA rivals.

The Saints offense is expected to look different under new Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak. Kubiak is expected to run a motion and play action-heavy scheme like the one he did under Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco. Offensive tackle Trevor Penning says the new scheme won’t help just Derek Carr and the skill positions…
Cut 18 (19) “…fit really good.”
Saints receiver Chris Olave left practice early today after landing on his hip. Coach Dennis Allen did not have any further details following practice.

Former LSU beach volleyball stars Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth are 2-and-0 at the Olympics after victories over Canada and Australia. They will play a duo from China on Thursday afternoon.

LSU linebacker Harold Perkins has been named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which goes to the nation’s top defender. Perkins had 26 tackles for a loss and 13 sacks over the last two seasons at LSU. The Tigers report for preseason camp tomorrow.

And Ragin Cajuns left guard AJ Gillie is one of 75 players named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list. That award goes to the top returning interior lineman.

Grambling quarterback Myles Crawley has been named to the Walter Payton Award, which goes to the best offensive player in F-C-S football. Nicholls running back Jaylon Spears, who was the Southland Conference player of the year last season is also on the list.

Louisiana Tech will resume playing Southern Miss in football, but not until 2029. The two schools have agreed to a four-game series starting in 2029. The programs have met 53 times since 1935 and the last meeting was in 2021, when they faced each other as Conference USA rivals.

Saints training camp is well underway in Irvine, California. One of the standouts so far has been 26-year-old linebacker Willie Gay. He and 2021 second-round pick Pete Werner are expected to compete for playing time alongside Demario Davis in New Orleans’ two-linebacker scheme, but Gay says their performance might change things…
Cut 16 (20) “…helps us win.”

Former LSU star Paul Skenes got a no decision in Pittsburgh’s five to three win over Houston last night. Skenes went six innings, allowed one earned run and struck out six. He now has 103 strikeouts in 13 starts in the Major Leagues.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and wide receiver Kyren Lacy have been named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award, which goes to the most outstanding player in college football. Joe Burrow is the only one to win the award from LSU.

Grambling State quarterback Myles Crawley has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Stats Perform Walter Payton Award. The redshirt-senior from Georgia threw for 23-hundred yards and 16 touchdowns. Nicholls running back Jaylon Spears is also on the Walter Payton Award preseason watch list. The former Brother Martin star had over 13-hundred all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns last season.

Louisiana Tech and Southern Miss have agreed to play each other in football four times from 2029 to 2033. The first game will be in Ruston on September 15th, 2029. The two schools were previously rivals in Conference USA.

2022 Saints first-round pick Trevor Penning has had a slow start to his career, riddled with injury and finds himself battling for the starting right tackle spot. The Northern Iowa product says he learned a lot from working with former Saints All-Pro and current Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead this offseason…
Cut 17 (22) “…what he’s gonna do.”
Saints defensive end Chase Young participated in his first reps in an 11 on 11 setting on Monday and Coach Dennis Allen says he likes where the pass rusher is at after undergoing neck surgery earlier in the offseason. Veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore remains out with a hip flexor injury.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and wide receiver Kyren Lacy have been named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwwll AWard, which goes to the most outstanding player in college football. Joe Burrow is the only one to win the award from LSU.

McNeese linebacker Micah Davey has been named a first team preseason all-American by Stats Perform FCS. Nicholls defensive back Tyler Morton was also a first-team selection. Colonels offensive lineman is a second-team selection.

Former LSU beach volleyball stars Kristen Nuss and Tayrn Kloth improved to 2-and-0 in pool play at the Paris Olympics with a 21-16, 21,16 win over Australia. The number two seeded team in Olympic tournament will conclude pool play on Thursday afternoon against China.

Former LSU star Paul Skenes received a no-decision in last night’s start against Houston. Skenes allowed one earned run in six innings and struck out six, including former LSU star Alex Bregman. But Bregman also got a hit off of Skenes. Pittsburgh ended up winning the game five to three.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and wide receiver Kyren Lacy were named to the Maxwell Award preseason watch list. The Maxwell Award is given each year to the most outstanding player in college football. The new Tigers starting quarterback and his expected number one target are 2 of the 80 players on the watch list.

The Saints put on the pads for the first time at training camp today in Irvine, California today.  One of the early standouts of camp has been veteran linebacker Willie Gay who won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs last season. Gay has had to learn a new defensive scheme but says camp comes down to the basics…

Cut 19 (19 ) “…over again.”

Defensive end Chase Young participated in the team portion of practice for the first time today as he makes his return from a neck injury.

One of the questions heading into the season is the role the versatile Taysom Hill will play in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s offense. Hill admits it’s tough even for him to tell until you get to game week…

Cut 20 (23) “…look like.” 

A pair of former LSU stars will face off tonight as the Pirates visit the Astros. Houston’s Alex Bregman is batting .254 on the season with 14 homers and 51 RBI. He’ll try to get the better of Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes. Skenes has a 1.93 ERA with 97 strikeouts.

The Pelicans signed center Trey Jemison off waivers over the weekend. Jemison spent last season with the Wizards and Grizzlies where he averaged nearly 7 points and 5 rebounds in 25 games.

Saints training camp continues in Irvine, California. 32-year-old safety Tyrann Mathieu signed a two-year extension this offseason. Despite entering his 12^th NFL season, the St. Augustine and LSU star remains one of the league’s top safeties. Mathieu says his goal is to bring a Super Bowl to his hometown…

Cut 18 (22) “…let it loose.”

Two former LSU stars will face off tonight as the Pirates visit the Astros. Houston’s Alex Bregman is batting .254 on the season with 14 homers and 51 RBI. He’ll try to get the better of Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes. Skenes has a 1.93 ERA with 97 strikeouts this season posting at least 7 K’s in 11 of his 12 starts this year. First pitch is set for 7:10.

A few Louisiana stars were named FCS Preseason All-Americans. McNeese redshirt junior linebacker Micah Davey joins Nicholls senior defensive back Tyler Morton on the first-team defense. Nicholls senior offensive lineman Evan Roussel headlines the second-team offense for the Colonels. Nicholls Junior Jaylon Spears earned the second-team All Purpose spot.

Former LSU Beach Volleyball stars Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss will return to action today at 3:00 against Australia. They won their last match against the Canadians 2 sets to none. The Australian duo is the only other undefeated team left in the four-team pool after winning their first match against China 2-1. Today’s winner will take sole possession of first with one match remaining. The top two finishers at the conclusion of pool play will earn a guaranteed spot in the knockout rounds.

The US currently leads the Olympic medal race with 12 total, but their 3 golds rank 5^th at the games.