A new NFL champion was crowned at the Superdome last night. Andrew Greenstein reports from the site of Super Bowl 59.

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Now we wait and see if Kellen Moore will be named the new head coach of the Saints. Reports indicated that the Eagles offensive coordinator was the team’s choice to be their new head coach.

The fifth ranked LSU women’s basketball team is now in a three-way tie for first place in the Southeastern Conference after beating Tennessee for a second time this season. 82 to 77 was the final score yesterday in the PMAC. The Lady Tigers improve to 10-and-1 in the SEC and are tied with Texas and South Carolina. The Longhorns defeated the Gamecocks yesterday and LSU visits Texas this Sunday.

In men’s hoops, LSU’s season went from bad to worse on Saturday night as Coach Matt McMahon’s team coughed up an 11 point lead with three minutes to go and lost to Ole Miss 72 to 70. McMahon’s Tigers have lost six straight…

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LSU is at Arkansas Wednesday night.

Tonight…Nicholls, who has won four in a row, will host Northwestern State at 6:30.

Super Bowl 59 was a one-sided affair as the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22. The game’s MVP, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, overcame an early interception to throw for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Coach Nick Siriani led the Eagles to their second Super Bowl since 2018 and is proud his team overcame adversity…

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Philadelphia’s defense manhandled K-C’s offense led by Patrick Mahomes, who was sacked six times and intercepted twice….

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Mahomes is now 3-and-2 in Super Bowls.

Now we wait to see if Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will be the next head coach of the Saints.

There’s a three-way tie for first place in SEC women’s basketball. LSU improved to 10-and-1 in league play with an 82 to 77 win over Tennessee on Sunday. And second ranked South Carolina’s 57-game SEC winning streak is over as fourth ranked Texas defeated the Gamecocks 66 to 62. Texas, South Carolina and LSU are tied for first. LSU is at Texas next Sunday.

The big game is almost here as the Chiefs and Eagles will face off in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday in the Caesars Superdome at 5:30 PM. Kansas City is seeking its fourth Super Bowl title in six years. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes always plays his best when it matters the most. He explains why that is…

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One of the best attractions in New Orleans this weekend is the Super Bowl Experience, which is an NFL theme park located at the Morial Convention Center. This woman at the Super Bowl Experience said she expects the Chiefs to win their third Super Bowl title in a row, which would be a record…

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Philadelphia is looking for its second Super Bowl title in franchise history.

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The LSU men’s basketball team will look to snap its five-game losing streak on Saturday night when they host 25^th ranked Ole Miss. These two teams played in Oxford earlier this season and the Rebels won by a dozen points. Tip-off on Saturday night is at 7:30.

Louisiana Tech will try again for its first conference road victory of the season when they take on F-I-U. The Bulldogs three game were outplayed by Liberty on Thursday night, falling 73 to 57.

The Ragin Cajuns take a break from Sun Belt play to take on Northern Illinois in Dekalb.

The big game in the Southland Conference on Saturday, will happen in Lake Charles as McNeese hosts Northwestern State. The Demons are 7-and-5 in league play, while the Cowboys are 11-and-1.

Southern will try to stay undefeated in the SWAC as they visit Alabama A-and-M.

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team has a big game in the P-MAC as they host 19th-ranked Tennessee. Tip-off on Super Bowl Sunday is at 3 PM.

Can the Eagles dethrone the two-time defending champion Chiefs? For Philadelphia to win they’ll need to handle Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s blitz packages. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts…

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Our own Andrew Greenstein is at the NFL Super Bowl Experience at the Convention Center and found several people who like the Eagles to win by double digits…

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No one is surprised to see Jayden Daniels win the AP Offensive Rookie of Year Award. He took home that award at the NFL Honors Award show last night in New Orleans. He also won the award for Most Memorable Moment. His hail mary pass to beat the Chicago Bears in Week 8.

Joe Burrow won the Comeback Player of the Year Award for a second time in his career.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team defeated Missouri 71 to 60 last night to improve to 9-and-1 in the SEC. Coach Kim Mulkey says it was not an easy win…

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The Lady Techsters rallied late to beat Liberty 67 to 66 as Paris Bradley made the winning shot with two seconds left.

A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota returns to New Orleans for the first time today since performing clean-up work following Hurricane Katrina and she will get to go to the Super Bowl. Staff Sergeant Kim Hubers is one of a few disabled military veterans that have received tickets to the game, and she can’t believe it…

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USAA teamed up with former LSU star and Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to award Hubers a trip to the Super Bowl and game tickets. Jefferson is her favorite player.

Commanders quarterback and LSU star Jayden Daniels is the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Daniels received the award last night at the NFL Honors Award Show in New Orleans. Jay Kid received all but one first place vote. And for the second time in his career, quarterback Joe Burrow was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Burrow returned from a wrist injury to have his best season of his career.

New Orleans native Eli Manning will have to wait another year to get into the NFL Hall of Fame. He is not part of the 2025 class that features Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen and Antonio Gates. Allen spent three seasons in New Orleans in the mid-90s.

In basketball last night…Louisiana Tech men lost to Liberty 77 to 53, ninth ranked LSU women’s basketball downed Missouri 71 to 60 as Flau’Jae Johnson scored 19 points and the Lady Techsters rallied to beat Liberty 67 to 66. Paris Bradley hit the game winning shot and finished with 19 points.

Sunday is the Super Bowl and Kansas City is trying to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Chiefs Safety Justin Reid from Prairieville says it would be an amazing accomplishment…

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LSU has officially announced former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins as the Tigers tight ends coach and run game coordinator. Atkins has a history of improving run games in his previous stops. Coach Brian Kelly says Atkins is a good addition…

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly strongly denies the accusation he was not there for former Tigers safety Greg Brooks Junior following his brain surgery. In an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America, Brooks’ father said no one from LSU’s coaching staff has reached out since October 2023.  But Coach Kelly says HE loves Greg Brooks Junior, and it is factually incorrect to say he was not there by his side through this ordeal…

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But an attorney for Greg Brooks Junior released a statement today that said in reality Coach Kelly has not contacted Greg Brooks Junior in over 16 months.

The Brooks family is suing LSU and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, alleging his cancer diagnosis was mishandled and so was his brain surgery.

There is certainly Kansas City Chiefs fatigue heading into the Super Bowl. K-C is seeking to win the Super Bowl for a record third consecutive year and this is there fifth appearance in the game in six years. Safety Justin Reid from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish likes playing the villain in this game…

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The Chiefs beat the Eagles in Super Bowl 57 two years ago. Former Saints defensive back CJ Gardner Johnson was on that Philadelphia team. He now gets to play a Super Bowl in New Orleans. He spent his first three seasons in the NFL with the Saints. Gardner-Johnson says it was a surreal moment when he stepped on to the Superdome turf earlier this week…

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Gardner-Johnson intercepted six passes during the regular season.

Bad night for the most part for Louisiana college basketball teams last night…LSU hit nine first-half three-pointers but played poorly again in the second half and lost to Georgia 81 to 62. Georgia State hammered ULM 97 to 64. Georgia Southern edged the Ragin Cajuns 83 to 82, but Tulane topped UTSA 61 to 60 in San Antoinio. The Green Wave are now 7-and-3 in the American Athletic Conference.

Tonight, Louisiana Tech is at Liberty looking for its first conference road win and the sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team in Missouri at 6:30.

The Pelicans lost their seventh straight last night, falling to the Denver Nuggets 144 to 119. But the big story is New Orleans has traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for a couple of bench players and a couple of draft picks. Ingram was part of the blockbuster 2019 Anthony Davis trade. Ingram is averaging 22 points a game this season, but has not played since December because of an ankle injury.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly vehemently denies the accusation he was not there for former Tigers safety Greg Brooks Junior following his brain surgery. According to Brooks’ family, the surgery to remove a tumor, resulted in multiple seizures that left him permanently disabled. In an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America, Brooks’ father says no one from LSU’s coaching staff has reached out since October 2023. Kelly says that allegation struck a nerve with him…

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Brooks’ family filed a lawsuit last year against LSU and Our of the Lady Lake Hospital claiming both the university and medical providers mishandled the diagnosis of his tumor and the surgery.

Kelly also provided update on backup quarterback Colin Hurley, who was involved in a serious car wreck last month. The coach Hurley is recovering in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida….

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Spring practice begins in about a month.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly has responded to allegations from Greg Brooks Senior that Kelly has not reached out to his son, Greg Brooks Junior, since October 2023. That’s right after Brooks Junior underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Kelly says Brooks Senior’s statement is false…

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Brooks Senior and his son, former LSU safety Greg Brooks, appeared on Good Morning America earlier this week to discuss Greg’s permanent disability that they say was caused by the surgery. The Brooks’ family has sued Our Lady of the Lake Hospital and LSU.

LSU men’s basketball had another bad second half last night and fell to 1-and-8 in the Southeastern Conference with an 81 to 62 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs.

There is one player from Louisiana Tech playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl and that’s Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams, who had five sacks during the regular season. Williams says it will be special stepping onto sports’ biggest stage in a state he knows well…

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Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is at Liberty tonight. The Bulldogs are looking for their first road win in Conference USA play. The Flames are one of the best shooting teams in the league. Tip off is at 6 PM.

Last night, The Ragin Cajuns fell to Georgia Southern 83 to 82 and ULM was blown out by 97 to 64 Georgia State.

The Pelicans lost their seventh straight, losing to Denver 144 to 119. But the big story is that New Orleans has traded Brandon Ingram to Toronto for Bruce Brown Junior, Kelly Olynyk, and two draft picks, including a first rounder.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says a nerve was struck when Greg Brooks family said the LSU coaching staff has failed to reach out after a tumor was removed from Greg’s brain …

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Kelly also provided an update today on backup quarterback Colin Hurley, who suffered injuries in a one-vehicle wreck on campus. Kelly says Hurley is recovering at his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. No timetable on his return, but everyone is optimistic he’ll make a full recovery.

After losing by 31 points on Saturday at home to Texas, the LSU men’s basketball team gets back at it tonight as the Tigers visit Georgia. LSU is 1-and-7 in SEC play, next to last place in the league standings. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says the lack of NIL funding is keeping LSU from having better players…

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Tip off tonight against Georgia is at 8 PM.

NBA, The Pelicans are at Denver tonight. New Orleans is expected to Brandon Ingram before tomorrow’s deadline.

LSU is picked to finish in fourth place in the SEC Baseball Coaches Poll. Texas A-and-M is the preseason favorite, followed by Tennessee and Arkansas.

The Ragin Cajuns are picked to finish third in the Sun Belt. ULM is 13^th. U-L Lafayette’s Chase Morgan named the Sun Belt Preseason Pitcher of the Year.

After losing by 31 points on Saturday at home to Texas, the LSU men’s basketball team gets back at it tonight as the Tigers visit Georgia. LSU is 1-and-7 in SEC play, next to last place in league play. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the lack of NIL funding is at the heart of LSU’s troubles on the hardwood…

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The Pelicans are at Denver tonight. New Orleans is expected to pull off a trade, likely involving Brandon Ingram, before tomorrow’s NBA trade deadline.

LSU is picked to finish in fourth place in the SEC Baseball Coaches Poll. Texas A-and-M is the preseason favorite, followed by Tennessee and Arkansas.

The Ragin Cajuns picked to finish third in the Sun Belt. ULM 13^th. U-L Lafayette’s Chase Morgan named the Sun Belt Preseason Pitcher of the Year.

Eagles quarterback coach Doug Nussmeier is back in New Orleans as he’s helped Philadelphia reach the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. Nussmeier is the son of LSU starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. He spoke with our own Andrew Greenstein about Garrett’s decision to come back to LSU for one more….

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Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen also has ties to LSU. He held the same position with LSU in 1999 under head coach Gerry DiNardo. Cullen says he’s excited for the chance to help the Chiefs to an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title.

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