The Saints announce that one of their nine home games in the 2026 season will be played in Paris, France. It will be the first NFL regular-season game in Paris and one of nine international games for the NFL during the 2026 campaign.  The opponent has not been officially announced, but it’s reportedly the Browns, and the game will be played on October 26^th.

LSU says an inquiry by the College Sports Commission related to athletes not reporting NIL deals has been resolved with no disciplinary action. LSU was one of several schools to receive CSC inquiry letters regarding unreported deals. The LSU football program was reportedly not involved. NCAA rules require schools to report all NIL deals to the C-S-C.

LSU women’s basketball moved up one spot to number five in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Texas is number four and the Tigers will be in Austin on Thursday.

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McNeese played a poor first half and could not recover, and lost to Stephen F Austin 67-60 in the battle for first place in the Southland. The first-place Lumberjacks now have a two-game lead over the Cowboys.

Nicholls held on for a 61-58 win over Northwestern State. Lamar trounced Southeastern 73-54.

Grambling crushed Alcorn State 74-50, and Southern won in overtime over Jackson State 96-91.

The Pelicans blew a 22-point lead and were stung by the Hornets in Charlotte, 102 to 95.

LSU baseball returns several starters from last year’s national title team, plus they’ve added talented tansfers. First baseman Zach Yorke is from Grand Canyon and he’s dreamed of playing in the College World Series…

Cut 18 (18) “….national championship here”

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team put on a show on Sunday as the Lady Tigers dominated 24th-ranked Alabama 103-63. Four players scored in double figures as LSU shot 56-percent from the field. The Lady Tigers also had 11 blocked shots and forced 17 turnovers that led to 24 points. Head Coach Kim Mulkey…

Cut 16 (15) “…offensively.”

LSU has its biggest road test of the season on Thursday night as the Lady Tigers visit fourth ranked Texas.

The Saints announce they will play in the first ever NFL regular season game in France. Saints Owner Gayle Benson says the game in Paris will be significant as there is a strong cultural connection between Louisiana and France that dates back to the 17^th century. WWL Radio’s Mike Detilllier…

Cut 12 (07) “….and France”

The game will reportedly be played on October 26^th against the Browns.

There is a big college basketball game in Nacogdoches, Texas tonight as McNeese visits Stephen F Austin. The Lumberjacks have a one game lead over the Cowboys for first place in the Southland. The Pokes beat S-F-A by two points in Lake Charles on January 5^th.

LSU’s new starting third baseman Trent Caraway has dreams of playing in the Major Leagues, but he’s excited for the opportunity to play in the Purple and Gold. Caraway is expected to hit for a high average and double-digit home runs for the Tigers. Last season at Oregon State he hit .267 with 12 home runs, half of those home runs came in the NCAA Tournament. Caraway says he needed another year in college before going pro….

Cut 20 (15) “…stuff yet’

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team won its seventh straight yesterday, a dominating 103-63 win over 24th-ranked Alabama. Four players scored in double figures, led by Jada Richard (Ree-shard), who had 16 points. Coach Kim Mulkey likes the unselfishness of her team…

Cut 17 (25) “…fun to coach”

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was named the MVP of the Senior Bowl as he led the American team on two touchdown drives.

A French outlet is reporting the Saints will play the Browns in the first NFL game in Paris, France on October 25^th.

The ULM men’s basketball team battled hard but came up short in winning its first Sun Belt game yesterday as the Warhawks lost to Coastal Carolina 83 to 79. U-L-M is now 3-20 on the season.

The two best teams in the Southland play each other tonight as McNeese visits Stephen F Austin. The Cowboys beat the Lumberjacks by two points in Lake Charles earlier this season.

LSU’s new starting third baseman, Trent Caraway, has already undergone a swing change. When Caraway arrived at LSU, he decided to change his swing. He says he’s calmer at the plate, eliminating a toe step he had his whole life…

Cut 19 (12) “…results.”

Caraway is expected to hit for a high average and double-digit home runs for the Tigers.

The Pelicans are at Charlotte today. The game will tip off at 2 PM because of the East Coast snow storm.

No football this weekend, but there is plenty of college hoops. The LSU Tigers will try to snap its three-game losing streak when they visit South Carolina at noon on Saturday. This game has been moved up from its original five o’ clock tip time, because of a snowstorm threatening the east coast.

Louisiana Tech is also on the road as they play Sam Houston at 9 PM on Saturday night in a game that will be televised by ESPN 2. The Bearkcats have won five in a row.

ULM has lost 12 straight after losing by three points to Georgia Southern on Friday. The Warhawks will try again on Saturday at 2 PM against Coastal Carolina.

The Ragin Cajuns host Georgia Southern at 3 PM.

McNeese looks for its fourth straight win as the Cowboys visit rival Lamar.

The Lady Techsters have won seven in a row and they host Jacksonville State on Saturday at 2 PM. The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team has won six in a row and they will host 24^th ranked Alabama on Sunday at 11 AM.

We are getting closer to another college baseball season. LSU baseball had one of the best pitching staffs in the country last season. Not only did the Tigers have great starters in Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, but they also had several reliable relievers. LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie says junior left-handed pitcher Santiago Garcia, a transfer from Oregon, is going to be a key arm out of the bullpen this year.

Cut 16 (15) “…above average pitches.”

Louisiana Tech baseball has been picked to finish second in Conference USA. Dallas Baptist is the preseason favorite than it’s the Bulldogs, followed by Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky. Bulldogs closer Blake Hooks has been named to the Conference USA preseason All-Conference team.

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team won its sixth straight last night, beating Arkansas 92-70. Six players scored in double figures. Flau’jae Johnson had 17 points.

The Lady Techsters won their seventh straight, 72-44 over Kennesaw State. McNeese won its 10^th straight as they knocked off Stephen F Austin in O-T 70 to 64. Southern stayed in a first place tie in the SWAC by beating Jackson State 67-43.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s team beat Georgia State 82-72.

The college baseball season is two weeks away and LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie says Gavin Guidry is ready after missing last season with a back injury…

Cut 18 (14) “…given day”

The Senior Bowl is Saturday and former LSU Tiger receiver Chris Hilton will compete in his fourth all-star game. Hilton only caught ten passes in his senior season, so he’s trying hard to impress NFL scouts…

Cut 26 (15) “….main goal”

Hilton is on the National roster, while former LSU Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is on the American roster. Saints G-M Mickey Loomis admits it’s a unique situation to evaluate Nuss when his Dad is the Saints offensive coordinator…

Cut 20 (20) “…can’t remember it”

The LSU men’s basketball team dropped to 1-7 in the SEC last night as they fell behind by 27 points in the first half to Mississippi State and ended up losing to the Bulldogs 80 to 66. It’s the second time this year, LSU was non-competitive in the first half against one of the weaker teams in the SEC.

Louisiana Tech is playing better as the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 69 to 59 last night for their second straight win in Conference USA play. Tech is at Sam Houston Saturday.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team goes after its sixth straight win tonight as they host Arkansas at 7 PM. Sophomore guard Jada Richard is one of the team’s leading scorers in SEC play. Coach Kim Mulkey…

Cut 17 (18) “….level of college”

Saints veteran linebacker Demario Davis will be a free agent this offseason, and it sounds like he is open to testing the market. Davis appeared on Kay Adams’ “Up & Adams’ show on FanDuel TV and this is what he had to say on potentially returning to New Orleans for his 15th season in the NFL.

Cut 19 (18) “…we shall see.”

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says they want Davis back next season. Meanwhile, the Saints scouting department is in Mobile scouting the Senior Bowl. Assistant General Manager Jeff Ireland hopes the Black and Gold are this year’s version of the New England Patriots next year…

Cut 27 (17) “…that’s us”

Veteran Saints linebacker Demario Davis’ contract expires in March and in an interview with FanDuel’s Kay Adams, the 37-year-old seemed intrigued with the possibility of playing for another team next season….

Cut 20 (17) “…service more”

Davis had a career-high in tackles this past season. General Manager Mickey Loomis told reporters at the Senior Bowl in Mobile that they want Davis back.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin and running backs coach Kevin Smith were in the 3-3-7 yesterday visiting high schools. Their first stop was Cecilia High School, likely checking in with four-star athlete Braylon Calais. Kiffin and Smith also stopped at Acadiana High School, Westgate and Albert Simien at Sam Houston.

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is currently riding a five-game winning streak, and the Lady Tigers look to make it six straight tonight against Arkansas at 7 p.m. Head Coach Kim Mulkey says this is one of the closest teams she’s ever had in her time in Baton Rouge.

Cut 16 (16) “…get too low.”

Should be a win for LSU as Arkansas is winless in SEC play.

Brutal defeat for the LSU men’s basketball team last night as the Tigers fell behind by 27 points in the first half and never challenged the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a humiliating 80-66 loss.

Louisiana Tech won its first game on the road as the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 69-59. Tech has won four of its last five.

LSU’s passing game coordinator during its magical 2019 national championship season is now a head coach in the NFL. Joe Brady, who has been the offensive coordinator in Buffalo, has been promoted to head coach. The 36-year-old Brady replaces Sean McDermott who was fired after nine season as the head coach in Buffalo.

In college basketball last night, Stephen F Austin defeated Northwestern State 69-67, UNO upended Nicholls 80 to 62, McNeese started a three-game road trip by beating Southeastern Louisiana 76 to 66.

Tonight, LSU begins a soft part of its schedule by hosting Mississippi State, Tulane hosts South Florida and Louisiana Tech is at UTEP.

The Pelicans two-game winning streak ended last night with a 104-95 loss to Oklahoma City.

Former Jennings High School head football coach Rusty Phelps passed away on Friday after suffering a stroke. Phelps coached for a total of 35 years, with 28 at Jennings and he won over 200 games. Former Eunice football coach Paul Trosclair says Phelps was one of the good guys.

Cut 16 (11) “…to be around.”

Visitation for Coach Phelps is tonight and his funeral is tomorrow in Jennings.

Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is at the Senior Bowl looking to rebuild his draft stock. Nussmeier didn’t get to finish his college career off on a high note at LSU, but says he’s looking forward to the Lane Kiffin era in Baton Rouge.

Cut 20 (14) “…for my teammates.”

Nussmeier says he’s now healthy after a core injury limited him last season.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is at the Senior Bowl this week to showcase his talents to NFL scouts, coaches, and general managers. Nussmeier battled an abdominal injury last season and says he’s worked hard to get back to 100-percent to participate in Mobile.

Cut 18 (11)  “…was a no-brainer.”

Going into the 2025 season, Nussmeier was a potential first-round pick, but after an injury-plagued season, he is now projected as a third to sixth-round pick.

Joe Brady, LSU’s passing game coordinator during the Tigers’ 2019 national championship, has landed a head coaching job at the age of 36. The Buffalo Bills promoted Brady after two seasons as their offensive coordinator.  Buffalo’s offense has been one of the best in the NFL since Brady took over as O-C.

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A highly respected high school football coach has passed away. Former Jennings coach Rusty Phelps died late last week from a stroke at the age of 62. Phelps won over 200 games at Jennings and led the Bulldogs to a state championship game appearance in 2019. Former Eunice Coach Paul Trosclair, who coached against Phelps for many years, says Phelps meant a lot to the Jennings community.

Cut 17 (16)  “…teams played hard.”

Visitation is tonight, and funeral services are tomorrow in Jennings.

In college basketball last night, McNeese State dribbled past Southeastern Louisiana 76-66, UNO upended Nicholls 80 to 62, and Northwestern State came up a little short against the Lumberjacks, losing to Stephen F Austin 69 to 67.

The Pelicans lost to Oklahoma City 104 to 95.

A little bit of a sluggish start for the sixth ranked Lady Tigers last night but they dominated the second half and won easily over Florida 89 to 60. Jada Richard had a game-high 20 points and Mikayla Williams had 12 points and five rebounds. Coach Kim Mulkey appreciated the crowd that came out on a cold night, especially the students…

Cut 26 (18) “…long time”

LSU is back home on Thursday as the Lady Tigers host Arkansas.

The Pelicans will look to finish a three-game road trip by going 3-and-0 as they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. The Pels have lost 12 straight games to the Thunder. Tip off from O-K-C is at 7 PM.

The 2026 LSU baseball team returns its entire starting outfield from last year’s  College World Series championship team. Sophomore centerfielder Derek Curiel says the group’s experience together will be an advantage going into the season.

Cut 16 (17) “…to score runs.”

Over the offseason, Curiel put on 20 pounds of muscle to add more power and increase his bat speed.

In the Southland men’s basketball today, Northwestern State visits Southland leader Stephen F Austin at 3 PM in a game that will be televised by the C-B-S Sports Network.  The Demons lost by ten points at home to the Lumberjacks earlier this season.

Nicholls will look to end a four-game losing streak as they host UNO at 3:30. McNeese begins a three-game road trip tonight as they visit Southeastern Louisiana at 6 PM.