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SportsThe University of Louisiana volleyball program is entering its 50th season with a strong roster featuring 14 returning players and three transfers. The Cajuns will open their 2026 season against Oklahoma.
Read moreSportsLouisiana Athletics held its annual Fan Day at Blackham Coliseum to kick off the fall sports season. The event brought together fans and athletes to celebrate the start of the fall athletic calendar.
Read moreSportsThe University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team held their first fall camp scrimmage, providing coaches and media with their initial look at full 11-on-11 action. The scrimmage is part of the team's preparation for their season opener against Lamar scheduled for September 5.
Read moreSportsUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette wide receiver Landon Strother has undergone collarbone surgery and will be sidelined. Strother had been participating in limited drills while recovering from his injury before the surgical procedure.
Read moreSportsSkip Bertman, the legendary LSU baseball coach who transformed the program into a national powerhouse and later served as LSU Athletic Director, has died at age 88. Bertman, a towering figure in Louisiana sports history, passed away Friday morning in Baton Rouge.
Read moreSportsThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette football team is focusing on defensive improvements to better stop opposing offenses from running the ball. With several returning defensive players, particularly along the defensive line, the Cajuns aim to create more disruption in the backfield during the upcoming season.
Read moreSportsLSU head coach Lane Kiffin has decided to allow sophomore cornerback D.J. Pickett to continue wearing the number five jersey for the Tigers. The decision upholds the program's commitment to Pickett's uniform choice despite any potential controversy.
Read moreSportsJayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner who played quarterback for LSU, has issued a cease-and-desist letter to LSU regarding the use of his name, image, and likeness associated with his No. 5 jersey. Daniels, now a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, is asserting his rights over his personal brand and LSU can no longer use these materials.
Read moreSportsRussell Babineaux is working to build on his freshman experience and make an impact for the UL Ragin' Cajuns during fall camp as he prepares for the 2026 season. The student-athlete is looking to earn the trust of coaches and contribute to the team's success.
Read moreSportsSam Leavitt, a quarterback who previously played at Arizona State, is establishing himself as LSU's new starting quarterback after recovering from a season-ending foot injury sustained in 2025. The move represents a significant change in LSU's quarterback situation as the program looks to build around Leavitt's talents.
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SportsLafayette native and Northside High School alumna Alaysha Veal earned a gold medal in high jump for Team USA at the FISU American Games in Peru. Fellow Louisiana athlete Mark Daley also won gold representing Jamaica in sprinting events at the international competition.
Read moreSportsThe University of Louisiana football team is looking to develop depth at the linebacker position with Kailep Edwards sidelined. The Cajuns' frequent use of three-linebacker formations provides opportunities for other players to compete for additional playing time.
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SportsUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette football head coach Michael Desormeaux is preparing his team for their first scrimmage of fall camp. Despite positive effort from the team, the Ragin' Cajuns are dealing with inconsistency in the passing game and multiple player injuries, including limited availability for wide receivers Trenton Chaney and Landon Strother.
Read moreSportsThe University of Louisiana football program is implementing a new injury prevention strategy for the 2026 season, with strength coach Mark Hocke emphasizing more calculated training and recovery methods following injuries that affected the offensive line in 2025.
Read moreSportsNorthside High School football is entering the 2026 season under new head coach Brandon Green, looking to build on a successful previous season. The Vikings aim to continue their momentum with the coaching change.
Read moreSportsThe University of Louisiana baseball program has begun a renovation project at ML "Tigue" Moore Field to move the outfield wall inward. This construction work is part of ongoing improvements to the Ragin' Cajuns' home baseball facility.
Read moreSportsDrew Brees, the legendary quarterback who led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory and spent most of his Hall of Fame career in Louisiana, was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday as part of the Class of 2026. Brees joins other notable inductees including Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig in Canton.
Read moreSportsCaden Jensen is working to continue the University of Louisiana's winning football tradition as the Ragin' Cajuns prepare for their first scrimmage during fall camp. Jensen aims to help elevate the program's standard as the team progresses through preseason training.
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SportsDrew Brees, the legendary quarterback who led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory, has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The induction honors Brees as one of the greatest players in NFL history and cements his legacy in Louisiana sports.
Read moreSportsLSU head coach Lane Kiffin has built the nation's top-ranked recruiting class, bringing in 40 transfers including three elite position players: quarterback Sam Leavitt, offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, and edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen. The aggressive recruiting approach showcases Kiffin's strategy to compete at the highest level in college football.
Read moreSportsUniversity of Louisiana football is in fall camp with senior safety Collin Jacob highlighting a shift in the team's defensive approach and mindset compared to last season. The Cajuns are preparing for the upcoming season with renewed focus on their defensive strategy.
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SportsThe Northwest Raiders football team is preparing for the 2026 season with 25 returning seniors and momentum from a recent district championship. The program is featured as part of the 1st & 10 Summer Series highlighting local high school football teams.
Read moreSportsUniversity of Louisiana wide receiver Shelton Sampson has missed the first two days of fall camp due to a hyperextended knee injury. Sampson, who had 537 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season, is expected to be evaluated further as the Cajuns continue fall camp preparations.
Read moreSportsDrew Brees, the legendary quarterback who spent 15 seasons with the New Orleans Saints and won Super Bowl XLIV MVP, has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. The induction ceremony celebrated the people and relationships that helped shape Brees' remarkable career.
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