Sports

Banks, Jags only two wins away from NCAA tournament bid

The Southern men’s basketball team has played 30 games to this point. But their real season won’t begin until Friday when they play in the SWAC tournament.

NFL, GE, Under Armour team up to fight head injuries

The National Football League is partnering with General Electric and equipment maker Under Armour in a $60 million, four-year effort to reduce the threat of head injuries.

LSU to host Prostate Cancer Awareness game Wednesday vs. Nicholls State

The LSU baseball team will play host to a Prostate Cancer Awareness game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when the second-ranked Tigers take on Nicholls State in Alex Box Stadium.

ESPN3 to carry LSU Pro Day on March 27

ESPN3 will provide coverage of LSU’s Pro Day on March 27as over 20 former Tigers will be on display for the NFL in advance of next month’s draft in New York City.

NFL star, Louisiana native Corey Webster leads charge against bullying

Glen Oaks middle school hosted an anti-bullying rally Friday. Louisiana native and NFL star Corey Webster was there to help lead the charge for what has become a growing problem in schools across the nation.

La'Roi Glover to be inducted into Saints Hall of Fame

Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle La’Roi Glover has been elected to the Saints Hall of Fame for the Class of 2013. Glover was the lone choice of the Saints Hall of Fame Media Selection Committee.

Louisiana golfers spice early commitments to 2013 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

LSU alum David Toms, former Tulane golfer Michael Thompson and Baton Rouge product Patrick Reed highlight the early commitments to the 2013 Zurich Classic of New Orleans April 22-28, announced Steve Worthy, CEO of the Fore!Kids Foundation, prod

Local high school wins state basketball championship

One local basketball team has already earned the hardware to bring back to Baton Rouge after winning a state championship on Wednesday night.

Raven WR, New Orleans native Jacoby Jones presents NOPD with motorcycles

The New Orleans Police Department received a very special "thank you" from one of this year's Super Bowl winners.

K Lady's legacy lives on at Alex Box

Tens of thousands of fans walk through the gates of Alex Box Stadium every season. Each one brings a different element of support to the Tiger baseball team.  Few can say they’ve been more involved than Anita Haywood.

LSU to open 2013 season against TCU in Cowboys Classic

LSU’s 2013 season-opener against TCU in the Cowboys Classic in Arlington, Texas, will kickoff at 8 p.m. and will be televised nationally by ESPN, the Southeastern Conference announced on Tuesday.

LSU Track and Field teams to send 13 entries to NCAA Indoor Championships

The LSU Track & Field teams are set to wrap up the 2013 indoor season this weekend with a return trip to the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark., as they will feature 13 combined entries into the 2013 NCAA Division I Indoor Trac

LSU baseball to take on Stephen F. Austin Tuesday night

No. 3 LSU (10-1) plays to host Stephen F. Austin (3-6) at 6:30 p.m. CT Tuesday in Alex Box Stadium.

Southeastern pitcher solid gold in Sunday no-hitter

Southeastern Louisiana's Jordan Hymel earned his first win of the season Sunday as the senior left-hander no-hit Texas Southern, 9-0, at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.

BREC golf courses seek approval from Metro Council to serve alcohol

Teeing off with a beer could soon become reality at public golf courses in Baton Rouge.