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Former LSU offensive lineman announces next transfer destination
A former LSU offensive lineman has announced a new transfer destination. Kardell Thomas signed with LSU out of Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge. He redshirted as a true freshman in 2019 before appearing in only one game in 2020. He played six games as a sophomore and four games as a junior before transferring to Florida A&M.
New videoboard in the north endzone of Tiger Stadium is massive
LSU released a graphic on its social media channels on Tuesday that shows just how much bigger the new videoboard in the north endzone is compared to the old videoboard. It’s double the size of the old one.
Wide receiver Quay Davis commits to another HBCU school in transfer portal move
Former Texas Southern wide receiver Quay Davis is on the move once again after previously committing to Florida A&M, having entered the transfer portal following the 2023 season. Davis is on his way to Baton Rouge committing to play for Southern. This is the fourth team Davis has committed to...
Athletes aren't the only ones from Louisiana at the Olympics. Meet those working in Paris.
PARIS — Athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Mondo Duplantis aren’t the only people with Louisiana ties here for the Olympics. A host of coaches, trainers, officials and, yes, one LSU gymnast/social media superstar are also attending the Games, which officially begin Friday and run through Aug. 11.
From heart failure to pickleball star: One former fire department chief's journey
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A former fire department chief was diagnosed with heart failure in 2018. Through a life-changing device and his support system, he’s now gearing up to compete in a tournament. Ed Smith worked at the Baton Rouge Fire Department starting in 1974 and was the...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Belaire Bengals
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Another week of Sportsline Summer Camp is almost in the books. Belaire High School is at the center of today’s team preview. The Bengals have a new head coach, but a familiar name around the neighborhood. Larry Metevia spent the last four years as...
Coach Sid for Mayor-Prez
Until last Friday, the political pundits in Baton Rouge had the race for Mayor-President all figured out. They said voters would have to settle for one of the two major Democrats in the race — incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome or former Rep. Ted James. The decision by Coach...
Southern Lab running back Armariyan Asberry commits to Southern University football
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Southern University football landed another big-time local commit in Southern Lab’s Armariyan Asberry. The star running back had offers from multiple colleges, such as Southern Miss and Alcorn State, but he knew Southern University was the right fit for him. “I feel love....
Unlikely LSU beach volleyball duo looks to make mark in Olympic history
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A 6′4 South Dakotan and a 5′6 New Orleanian -- an unlikely match made in Tiger country now ready to take on the world. Meet Taryn Kloth of Sioux Falls and Kristen Nuss, a Mount Carmel graduate: a beach volleyball pair like no other in Olympic history and it all started in Baton Rouge.
Hailey Van Lith says LSU fans continue to support her as she prepares for Olympics
PARIS — When Hailey Van Lith first started playing 3x3 basketball competitively at 15, her dreams had no limits. “I thought I’d make the (5x5) team at 18,” she said, laughing a bit at herself. Basketball has dealt Van Lith some highs and lows since she added...
Paul Finebaum thinks loser of LSU-USC game will be in serious trouble
We have a lot of questions about this year’s LSU roster, but we’ll likely get some answers pretty quickly. The Tigers open the season in Las Vegas with a ranked neutral site matchup against USC as both teams look to bounce back after defensive struggles held elite offenses back in 2023. The winner will start the year with quite a bit of momentum, but the loser will begin behind the eight-ball with a tough conference schedule incoming.
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