Legendary Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was officially announced last night.  Brees led the Saints to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl title in the 2009 season. He also set numerous records and his success on the field helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina…

Cut 14 (14) “…bigger than them”

As who Dats were celebrating the Brees entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the 5^th ranked LSU women’s basketball team fell apart in the fourth quarter and lost to fourth ranked Texas 77 to 64 on Thursday night. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team was outscored 21-to-10 in the fourth quarter…

Cut 19 (11) “…compusure

LSU will look to start a new winning streak on Sunday at Auburn.

There will be four former LSU Tigers playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Anthony Bradford is a starting guard for Seattle, and the Patriots have K’Lavon Chaisson, Will Campbell and Kayshon Boutte. Boutte averages 18 yards a catch and has a touchdown in the postseason. The New Iberia native has the utmost confidence in second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

Cut 16 (13) “…of the day” 

The Patriots also have former Louisiana Tech standout Milton Williams. The defensive tackle won a Super Bowl with the Eagles last season.

In college basketball on Saturday…the LSU men’s basketball team has a winnable game as they host Georgia. Tip off is at 5 PM.

In other games of note….Louisiana Tech hosts Sam Houston, Nichollas faces A-and-M Corpust Christi in Thibodaux, ULM takes on Ball State in Monroe. The Cajuns go after their fourth straight win as they host Central Michigan.

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Brees was elected on his first ballot, and he’ll go in with Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri. Brees says it’s an absolute honor…

Cut 19 (11) “…I would say”

Saints offensive guard Jahri Evans was a finalist for the Hall but did not get in.  Also, Tyler Shough did NOT win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. That honor went to Panthers receiver Tetairoa (teh-ty-ROH-uh) McMillan.

Fifth-ranked LSU was outscored 20-11 in the fourth quarter and lost to fourth-ranked Texas 77 to 64. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team had 19 turnovers

Cut 20 (09) “…poor shots.”

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Louisiana Tech has announced a new three-year contract for football coach Sonny Cumbie. Cumbie’s base salary is reduced, freeing up 155-thousand dollars a year that can be used to pay the players more money in revenue-sharing deals. Cumbie can make that money back by reaching several different performance-based incentives. Athletics director Ryan Ivey says Cumbie’s reconstructed contract is more than just a financial move…

Cut 15 (08) “…to do that’

Cumbie is 19-and-31 at Tech and is coming off an 8-5 season.

Lady Techsters basketball won again last night, 87 to 48 over UTEP. That’s nine in a row for La Tech as Jianna Morris had 21 points.

McNeese women’s basketball won its 12^th straight as the Cowgirls easily defeated Houston Christian 83 to 35. That’s the 100^th career Southland Conference victory for Ayla Guzzardo.

Today could be a big day for the Saints franchise as former quarterback Drew Brees and offensive guard Jahri Evans are finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees is expected to get in, while Evans may have to wait another year.

Veteran Saints linebacker Demario Davis is up for the NFL Man of the Year Award. And quarterback Tyler Shough is up for the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for the Advocate and says it’s impressive Shough is a finalist when you consider he only started a little more than half the season…

Cut 15 (09) “….these overwhelming stats”

The fans believe Shough is the Rookie of the Year. Shough was named the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rooke of the Year today. The winner is decided by fan voting at nfl.com.  In a statement, Shough says he’s truly humbled and honored to be chosen.

ULM men’s basketball won its first game in Sun Belt action last night as the Warhawks downed Old Dominion 85-79. Three ULM players scored more than 20 points, led by Krystian Lewis who had 28.

The Ragin Cajuns won their third straight as Dorian Finister drained a three-pointer with one second left to give U-L Lafayette a 64-61 win over James Madison. U-L Lafayette is now 6-and-6 in Sun Belt play.

La Tech men, Northwestern State and Grambling all lost last night.

Big game in women’s college basketball tonight as fifth-ranked LSU visits fourth-ranked Texas. It’s a rematch of the game played in the PMAC on January 11th, won by LSU 70 to 65. The Longhorns have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing only 55 points per game. Cory Diaz of the USA Today Network says handling Texas’ pressure will be a key for LSU…

Cut 16 (09) “…of this game.”

Tip off is at 8 PM.

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin provided an update on quarterback Sam Leavitt’s recovery from foot surgery in his first press conference since his introductory press conference on December first. Leavitt had surgery in October to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot. It’s a surgery that requires five to six months of rehab. Kiffin says Leavitt will be able to do seven-on-seven drills during spring practice, but no team drills. But LSU has two other scholarship quarterbacks, Husan Longstreet and Landen Clark. Kiffin likes the depth he has at the Q-B position…

Cut 11 (13) “…competitiveness.”

The three quarterbacks are part of the number one transfer portal class in the country. Kiffin says now they have to produce.

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expected to be announced tonight as a member of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees played in the NFL for 20 seasons and threw for 80-thousand yards and 571 touchdowns. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for the Advocate and says the numbers are impressive and the impact Brees had on the Saints is immeasurable.

Cut 14 (09) “…run of success.”

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be introduced during tonight’s NFL Honors program on NBC.

ULM earned its first Sun Belt win of the season last night as the Warhawks knocked off Old Dominion 85 to 79. Kyrstian Lewis had 28 points. The Ragin Cajuns also won on the road, beating James Madison 64 to 61. Dorian Finister made the game winning three-pointer with one second left. La Tech lost to New Mexico State 72 to 63. Northwestern State and Grambling also lost.

The next Sugar Bowl will be the latest one in its 90-plus-year history. Because it’s a College Football Playoff Semifinal, it will take place Friday, January 15th, 2027. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says while it breaks tradition, it’s for the best.

Cut 3 (09) “…be in it.”

The Cotton Bowl, the Peach Bowl, the Rose Bowl, and the Fiesta Bowl will make up the four quarterfinal games. The national title game will be on January 25^th.

LSU is ranked number one in the USA Today preseason coaches poll. The Ragin Cajuns are picked to finish fifth in the Sun Belt preseason poll. Coach Matt Deggs announced that left-hander Ty Roman will start in the season opener against Missouri State. Coastal Carolina is the preseason favorite, followed by Southern Miss, Troy and Marshall. ULM is picked to finish last.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball looks to bounce back from a loss to Sam Houston on Saturday, as the Bulldogs host New Mexico State tonight. Tech is 5-5 in Conference USA play, but head coach Talvin Hester wants his team to continue improving, as anything can happen in March.

Cut 18 (13)  “…that last game.”

The Ragin Cajuns have been playing better, and they are at James Madison. ULM is still looking for its first Sun Belt win. The Warhawks are at Old Dominion.

Grambling hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Northwestern State takes on East Texas A-and-M.

The Pelicans are at Milwaukee tonight. The Bucks are 10-games under the .500 mark.

Today is the start of college football’s late signing period. Former Archbishop Shaw standout Jackson Williams signed with LSU. He’s a three-star safety.

The USA Today Baseball Coaches poll ranks LSU as the number one team in the country. The Tigers are ranked ahead of UCLA, Texas, Georgia Tech and Arkansas. There are nine SEC teams ranked in the Top 25.

The Sugar Bowl will not be played on New Year’s Day weekend next college football season. That’s because the Sugar Bowl will be a College Football Playoff semifinal game and will be played on Friday, January 15^th. The national title game will be on January 26^th.

Today is the start of college football’s late signing period. Former Archbishop Shaw standout Jackson Williams is expected to sign at LSU. He’s a three-star safety. LSU is also adding JUCO offensive lineman Adrian Lamb, who selected the Tigers over Bama and Georgia.

And the son of former LSU star Chad Jones, Chad Jones Junior, will sign at Southern today. He was a star linebacker at St. Aug. Former Ouachita Parish two-way star Wydell Clark is also signing with Southern.

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The Cajuns men’s basketball team is at James Madison tonight. During the non-conference, U-L Lafayette lost ten in a row, but lately the Cajuns have been playing better, winners of three of their last four. Coach Quannas White says his players never stopped believing….

Cut 17 (06) “…go to work”

Louisiana Tech looks to go to 6-5 in Conference USA action as the Bulldogs host New Mexico State today. DJ Dudley has scored 20 or more points in four straight games. Coach Talvin Hester says Dudley is a special player for several reasons…

Cut 19 (16) “…by the day”

Also tonight, ULM is at Old Dominion and Northwestern State hosts East Texas A-and-M.

LSU football is adding another offensive lineman to its 2026 roster. Offensive tackle Adrian Lamb has committed to the Tigers. The six-foot-six, 295 pound lineman chose LSU over Alabama, Auburn and South Carolina. He last played at Georgia Military Academy so he’s a junior college transfer.

Senior Zach Yorke, who transferred from Grand Canyon University, is expected to start at first base for the Tigers. Yorke is known for being a power hitter, having hit .328 with over 30 home runs in three seasons with the Antelopes, but he also takes pride in playing exceptional defense.

Cut 17 (19)  “…ability this year.”

The McNeese Cowboys now trail Stephen F Austin by two games for first place in the Southland Conference after losing to the Lumberjacks 67 to 60 last night. McNeese led by one point late in the second half, but failed to make a field goal in the final 3:47. The loss snapped the Pokes four game winning streak.

After losing five in a row, Nicholls has won two straight as the Colonels held on to beat Northwestern State 61 to 58 last night. It was career win number 50 for 30-year-old head coach Tevon Saddler.

In other Southland action….Lamar beat Southeastern Louisiana 73 to 54. UNO outscored East Texas A-and-M 94 to 85.

In the SWAC….Grambling easily defeated Alcorn State 74 to 50, while Southern beat Jackson State 96 to 91 in overtime. The Jaguars had a 21 point lead in the second half and nearly suffered a disastrous loss.

In the NBA…the Pelicans were up by 22 points yesterday but lost to Charlottle 102 to 95.

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.