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College Basketball (M): Tennessee @ Vanderbilt: Tennessee +1.5Seton Hall @ St. John's: (More)

At meet named after him, former LSU Tiger Mondo Duplantis again raises pole vault world record

Yesterday

Marsh Madness: Area basketball teams fight for a spot in the state championship

Posted 7:07 AM 3/13/2026 by Brie Andras

LAKE CHARLES - As basketball season winds down, 11 boys' basketball teams from the Baton Rouge viewing area are fighting for a spot in their state championship games. Below are lists of the semifinal results along with state championship game pairings for our area teams.

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Southern men & women's basketball teams advance in SWAC Tournament

LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson honored by Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Baton Rouge Zydeco says ongoing war in Iran, Middle East causing delays in St. Patrick's Day jerseys

East Iberville High boys' basketball team competing for state title for first time in school history

3/11/2026

Redus set to leave LSU for Rutgers job ahead of NCAA Tournament

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Posted 5:39 PM 3/11/2026 by Brie Andras

BATON ROUGE - Earlier this week, LSU women's basketball assistant coach, Gary Redus II, accepted the head coaching job at Rutgers.

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The road ends in Nashville as LSU men's basketball falls to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament

Tough act to follow: Zachary boys basketball tries to follow girls' lead

3/10/2026

Omar Serna Jr. hits grand slam to lift LSU baseball past Creighton

Posted 9:41 PM 3/10/2026 by Ben Dackiw

BATON ROUGE - For about four and a half innings, LSU baseball looked to be in for another long night as Creighton led 4-2 heading into the bottom of the fifth. Omar Serna Jr. picked a good time to hit his first home run of the season.

LSU's catcher hit a grand slam to put the Tigers up (More)

3/9/2026

Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes strikes out seven in World Baseball Classic debut

Posted 9:19 PM 3/9/2026 by Ben Dackiw

HOUSTON, Tx. - Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes made a memorable World Baseball Classic debut as the Pittsburgh Pirates ace picked up the win as Team USA beat Mexico.

Skenes struck out seven batters through four innings of work without allowing any runs. The Americans are now 3-0 in pool play.

Demario Davis signs with Jets, Saints sign Etienne

Girls' Marsh Madness recap: Zachary, Southern Lab still on top

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LSU women's basketball assistant coach Gary Redus II leaving Tigers for Rutgers head coaching job

3/8/2026

Ice cold: LSU baseball loses rubber match to Sacramento State

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Posted 9:44 PM 3/8/2026 by Ben Dackiw

BATON ROUGE - Just a few weeks ago, LSU baseball was undefeated at 8-0 and looking like the best team in the country. Since then, the Tigers are 4-5 with losses to McNeese, Northeastern, UL-Lafayette and Sacramento State.

Tonight's loss to the Hornets looked similar to the losses that preceded it. The Tigers offense went cold. LSU didn't score a run until the seventh inning and managed only six hits in the game.

Tough draw: LSU gymnastics shines in loss to No. 4 Florida

3/7/2026

Went the distance: LSU men's basketball loses regular season finale in triple overtime

Posted 7:00 PM 3/7/2026 by Ben Dackiw

BATON ROUGE - After a full 40 minutes and three overtime periods, Max Mackinnon carried the ball up the court. The Tigers trailed by three. Mackinnon found a lane, pulled up, and missed the open three.

The Tigers lost their regular season finale against Texas A&M in triple overtime (More)