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Lane Kiffin's arrival in Baton Rouge brings a blend of proven success and intense pressure, as the Tigers navigate a demanding schedule and national playoff aspirations.
After a 13‑19 season, the Bulldogs are reshaping their lineup, retaining only guard Josh Hubbard and bolstering the squad with experienced transfers and fresh talent.
Coach Chris Jans is rebuilding Mississippi State’s basketball roster after a 13‑19 season, adding transfers, freshmen and an international player to boost scoring and size.
Coach Justin Gainey’s focus on defense, rebounding and teamwork defines N.C. State’s preparation, as new players join and veterans return for a season that promises tough matchups.
With senior night on the horizon and Texas quarterback Arch Manning set for his first start in his home state, LSU’s defense and fans gear up for a high‑stakes battle at Tiger Stadium.
The 2026 LSU Baseball squad received the Team Academic Excellence Award for a 3.02 cumulative GPA, with multiple players achieving Dean's List distinctions and conference academic recognitions.
LSU's head coach Lane Kiffin provided an update on quarterback Sam Leavitt, whose foot injury recovery is central to the Tigers' plans for the 2026 season.
The city’s upcoming hockey team will be introduced at a press conference at the Raising Cane's River Center, with Andreas Johansson as owner, Jimmy Soper as coach, and a live stream on Facebook and YouTube.
On July 22, the Baton Rouge Kingfish revealed its branding and announced plans to begin play this fall in the FPHL, backed by a new ownership group led by Matt Pace and a three‑year lease at the Raising Cane’s River Center.
The newly unveiled Baton Rouge Kingfish replaces the defunct Zydeco and promises a revamped arena atmosphere, season‑ticket sales, and a nod to former Governor Huey P. Long.
The Kingfish, a nod to Louisiana’s political past, will begin play in October 2026 after the Zydeco folded, with Johansson at the helm and Soper coaching.
The Baton Rouge Kingfish, a new minor league hockey franchise, will debut in the 2026‑27 season under owner Andreas Johansson, reviving a historic nickname that honors the state’s political legend.
After a period of inactivity, the Baton Rouge minor‑league hockey team has been renamed the Kingfish, reviving its original moniker under new ownership and a private naming process.
The Federal Prospects Hockey League has welcomed a new franchise that will call Baton Rouge home, reviving a piece of the city’s hockey heritage. The club adopts the Kingfish moniker, a nod to the city’s late 1990s and early 2000s team and an homage to former Governor Huey P. Long, whose nickname inspired the name. Ownership groups including Matt Pace and Andreas Johansson see the venture as both an honor and a chance to deliver a premium experience for fans, with Johansson also steering the nearby FPHL team Binghamton Black Bear. Veteran coach Jimmy Soper, a former Knoxville Ice Bears captain, will guide the squad, bringing a championship pedigree to the roster. Season tickets are now available, and the home opener is slated for October 16 against the Monroe Moccasins, giving Zydeco season‑ticket holders a two‑week window to secure their seats.
The Baton Rouge Kingfish have unveiled their name, logo and leadership ahead of the first FPHL season, with tickets now on sale.
Media days in Tampa launched the 2026 SEC football season, revealing Tennessee's opening game, a demanding schedule and ESPN's win‑loss projections for the Volunteers and their opponents.
LSU sophomore outfielder Derek Curiel was chosen fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2026 MLB Draft, earning a $8.34 million slot value while confirming his intention to stay with the Tigers and coach Jay Johnson
WAFB's Jacques Talk Live debuted on July 10, welcoming former LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri to discuss his career at LSU and his short tenure at the University of South Carolina.
LSU’s special‑teams unit is reshaping for 2026 after key departures, with new recruits and internal competition driving the effort.
Amir Khan, known for his electrifying pregame entrances, will transition from McNeese State to Louisiana State University under head coach Will Wade, joining a diverse new coaching lineup.
DeAngelo Brown, a former star defensive tackle from Savannah Christian, now runs DB97 Personal and Athletic Training, shaping elite linemen and leaving a lasting mark on the local sports community.
The Demon Deacons reveal a demanding road trip that includes Power Four opponents, a neutral‑site clash with West Virginia and participation in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
LSU's women's basketball program is attracting the nation's most coveted prospects, with Jezelle "GG" Banks and five‑star center Caroline Bradley pledging to the Tigers.
The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 is sparking a noticeable rise in soccer enthusiasm across Baton Rouge, inspiring young players and expanding opportunities for the sport in the region.