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KATC93d ago
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Sam Leavitt settling in as LSU’s new starting quarterback

Sam 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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KLFY93d ago
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Ragin' Cajun athletes earn gold at FISU American Games

Lafayette 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.

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KATC94d ago
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Cajun linebackers looks to build depth with Kailep Edwards out

The 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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KLFY94d ago
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Injuries test depth as Desormeaux prepares for first scrimmage

University 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.

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KATC95d ago
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UL looks to turn 2025 injuries into 2026 offensive line depth

The 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.

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KATC95d ago
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Northside looks to build under new coach Brandon Green

Northside 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.

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KATC95d ago
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UL baseball moving ML "Tigue" Moore Field outfield wall

The 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.

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KATC97d ago
Sports

Drew Brees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Drew 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.

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KATC97d ago
Sports

Caden Jensen builds on UL’s winning legacy

Caden 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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KLFY97d ago
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From the Crescent City to Canton: Saints QB Drew Brees gets inducted into Hall of Fame

Drew 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.

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KATC98d ago
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Kiffin leaning on experience to build LSU

LSU 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.

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KATC98d ago
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UL's Collin Jacob looking to shift the focus of the defense

University 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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KLFY98d ago
Sports

1st & 10 Summer Series : Northwest Raiders

The 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.

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KATC99d ago
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Shelton Sampson misses start of UL fall camp with knee injury

University 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.

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KATC99d ago
Sports

Drew Brees inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Drew 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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KLFY99d ago
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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns release 2026-27 basketball schedule

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team released their 2026-27 Sun Belt Conference schedule, featuring an 18-game conference slate with nine home games at the Cajundome. Conference play opens at home against ULM on December 16, with a notable matchup against returning conference member Louisiana Tech scheduled for February 3.

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KATC99d ago
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Highland Baptist embracing new culture under first-year coach Donald Fusilier

Donald Fusilier takes over as head coach at Highland Baptist after serving as offensive coordinator at Abbeville. The Bears program is looking to rebound after going winless in 2025 under new leadership.

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KLFY99d ago
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Ragin Cajuns women's basketball announces 2026-27 Sun Belt Conference schedule

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin Cajuns women's basketball team has announced their 2026-27 Sun Belt Conference schedule, which will feature 18 conference games with nine home and nine away contests. This marks the fifth consecutive season that Sun Belt teams will compete under this balanced scheduling format.

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KATC100d ago
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Young Louisiana running backs embrace opportunity as fall camp opens

Louisiana's football team opened fall camp with young running backs getting significant attention as the program eases into the season. The team began practice in helmets only as it works through the early stages of camp preparation.

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KATC100d ago
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LSU opens Lane Kiffin era ranked No. 13 in preseason coaches poll

LSU football enters the Lane Kiffin era ranked No. 13 in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll. The ranking was announced on Tuesday as the Tigers prepare for the upcoming season under their new head coach.

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KATC101d ago
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Ragin' Cajuns football reports to fall camp with edge

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette football team held Media Day for the 2026 season with Lunch Winfield confirmed as the starting quarterback. The Ragin' Cajuns are entering fall camp with renewed motivation after suffering a bowl loss to Delaware and an incomplete 2025 season.

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KLFY101d ago
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Ragin' Cajuns return to fall camp for 2026 season

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team reported to fall camp Tuesday morning in Lafayette to begin preparations for the 2026 season. Head Coach Michael Desormeaux emphasized the team's focus as they pursue a Sun Belt Championship following their 2025 campaign.

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KATC102d ago
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Louisiana opens fall camp with confidence after strong finish to '25

The University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team officially begins fall camp Tuesday as players report to prepare for the 2026 season. The team enters camp with confidence following a strong finish to the 2025 season.

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KATC102d ago
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How HBCS's Joseph Mitchell earned a college football offer at 13 years old

Joseph Mitchell, a student at Highland Baptist Christian School in the Acadiana area, has become one of the youngest football players to receive a college football offer at just 13 years old. The incoming freshman is already in the early stages of his college recruitment, distinguishing himself while his peers are preparing for their first high school season.

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