+3 Why Southern football coach Marshall Faulk says it can be tougher to win at home than on the road BY TOYLOY BROWN III | Staff writer Updated 28 mins ago Southern is glad to have a game in Baton Rouge, coming off its longest road trip of the season in Tallahassee, Florida,
Angel Reese, the ‘Bayou Barbie,’ is set to return to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ this week. Here are the details. BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer Updated 25 mins ago ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ legend Angel Reese is returning to her old stomping grounds at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Thursday to be recognized for her third WNBA season. The recognition will take place dur…
Gayle Benson says Saints are ‘going to be OK,’ but doesn’t rule out potential changes after season BY JASON WILLIS | Staff writer Updated 2 hrs ago Weeks after publicly putting pressure on Saints leadership, owner Gayle Benson struck a more positive note in comments to reporters despite the team’s loss in Paris.
One of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ women's sophomores had a career night. Now she's in some select company. By REED DARCEY | Staff writer Updated 48 mins ago It started on the first possession. ZaKiyah Johnson grabbed an offensive rebound, drew a foul and sank a pair of free throws.
+5 Before Will Wade’s second run at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, he was Clemson’s hardest-working chauffeur on the recruiting trail BY TOYLOY BROWN III | Staff writer Updated 8 hrs ago The usual faces were present as assistant basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry unveiled his recruiting board shortly after joining Oliver Purnell’s Clemson staff.
+95 Photos: ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Women defeat Southeastern on historic opening night MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com Updated 13 hrs ago ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ opened the season at the PMAC with a 94-point victory over Southeastern for the the most lopsided win in program history on Monday, November 2, 2026. The Tigers were lead by ZaKiyah Johnso…
Pelicans grind out third straight win, hand Grizzlies their first loss BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist 16 hrs ago The Memphis Grizzlies are undefeated no more.
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ women’s injured post player could return sooner than expected, Kim Mulkey says By REED DARCEY | Staff writer 17 hrs ago Once Noa Morro underwent surgery in early September to address a stress fracture she had developed in her shin, coach Kim Mulkey didn’t think she’d make her ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ debut until at least late November.
+3 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ women begin Year 6 under Kim Mulkey with record-setting win over Southeastern Louisiana By REED DARCEY | Staff writer Updated 17 hrs ago ZaKiyah Johnson scored a put-back layup. Grace Knox swatted a shot out of bounds. Then MiLaysia Fulwiley picked up a steal, and Mikaylah Williams stepped into a 3-pointer in transition.
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Find out bi-district volleyball playoff matchups for Baton Rouge-area high schools BY JACKSON REYES | Staff writer 22 hrs ago The prep volleyball playoff brackets are out, and several Baton Rouge-area schools begin their quest for a state title this week.
Lane Kiffin jokes up a solution for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ day game vs. Alabama: Friday curfew in Baton Rouge By JON BLAU | Staff writer Updated 18 hrs ago Lane Kiffin knew his fanbase wouldn’t be pleased when ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s kickoff time with Alabama was set for 2:30 p.m. rather than a full-length, under-the-lights spectacle at Tiger Stadium.
Where the Saints stand with Daniel Carlson after kicker's rough start to the season BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Updated 21 hrs ago Daniel Carlson's status as the New Orleans Saints' kicker may still be up in the air, but for now, the black and gold aren't planning to work out any kickers this week.
Scott Rabalais: Three takeaways from Lane Kiffin’s Monday presser to open ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½-Alabama week BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist Updated 20 hrs ago Sports columnist Scott Rabalais gives his three takeaways from LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s news conference Monday to start Alabama week. The game between No. 15-ranked ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (6-2, 3-2 SEC) and No. 9…
Will Saints WR Jordyn Tyson return to practice this week? Here's what Kellen Moore said BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Nov 2, 2026 A report over the weekend indicated that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson could return to practice this week after being sidelined for the last two-plus months with a hamstring injury.
Who was the Baton Rouge area high school athlete of the week for Oct. 25-31? Vote now. BY JACKSON REYES | Staff writer Nov 2, 2026 This past week delivered a number of impressive performances in football, swimming and volleyball.
See how Baton Rouge area schools fared in the latest LSWA prep football poll after Week 9 BY JACKSON REYES | Staff writer Nov 2, 2026 Entering the final week of the regular season, several Baton Rouge-area schools are ranked in the top 10 of the LSWA polls.
Saints coach Kellen Moore explains who will lead the run game after changing up his staff BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Updated Nov 2, 2026 The New Orleans Saints coach said he arrived at the decision during the bye week, when he reviewed his team’s tendencies in depth and rewatched every game.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff exceeds expectations in tight division and two more SWAC storylines from Week 9 BY TOYLOY BROWN III | Staff writer Nov 2, 2026 Arkansas-Pine Bluff wasn’t expected to achieve much this season.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ to crack down on unauthorized gameday events after brawl on campus. See the new rules. BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer Nov 2, 2026 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ plans to crack down on large gatherings on campus before and after football games after an on-campus brawl following the homecoming game against Mississippi State led police to break up a …
+2 New Orleans Saints fire key offensive coach coming out of the bye week BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Updated 17 hrs ago The dismissal comes after the Saints struggled mightily to run the ball in their game in Paris vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.
+3 Mikaylah Williams went fishing with an ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ legend. Now she’s trying to reel in a title. By REED DARCEY | Staff writer Updated 48 mins ago The fish don't know it, but sometimes they have to outmaneuver two ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ basketball greats. They're just bass, swimming through a private creek in Baker, where they live on an 18-acre property t…
An SEC race to the playoff is on. Here’s how ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s path compares to its conference foes. By JON BLAU | Staff writer Updated 22 hrs ago It appears the fittest have finally found a way to survive in the SEC.
Five big questions for Will Wade’s ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ basketball team entering the 2026-27 season BY TOYLOY BROWN III | Staff writer Nov 2, 2026 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is on the verge of beginning its 2026-27 campaign under coach Will Wade.
+11 Jeff Landry sounds off on his role in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ sports, hiring Lane Kiffin: ‘I do not like to lose’ By ALYSE PFEIL and JON BLAU | Staff writersUpdated Nov 2, 2026 The story of Gov. Jeff Landry’s involvement in LSU football, as he tells it, begins with a tiger.
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