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• Tiger fans storm stores to snatch up championship merchandise Play Video

  June 27, 2023 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Fans eager to wear their Tiger pride lined up at area stores Tuesday morning to grab some baseball national championship gear. At Academy Sports and Outdoors on Siegen Lane, sales were brisk as soon as the doors opened. Shoppers combed through a selection of t-shirts... more »

• Welcome the national champion Tigers home on Tuesday; celebration planned for Wednesday

  June 26, 2023 11:36 PM

  The Tigers are headed back to Baton Rouge with a new NCAA Championship trophy on Tuesday. Fans can welcome the team back at 1:30 p.m. at Alex Box to greet the team as they return home. A championship celebration will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Players, coaches... more »

• Youth basketball team in need of funds to attend championship tournament Play Video

  June 9, 2023 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A basketball team needs help making the trip to the national championship tournament after winning the regional UAA Under Armour Youth title. The group of fifth graders has grit, dedication, skills, and big goals. "Go to the NBA," said sixth grade basketball player Blaize Zeno.... more »

• Tiger fans snapping up championship gear Play Video

  April 3, 2023 10:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The rush began before the team had even left the arena. Tiger fans began showing up at Baton Rouge-area sporting goods stores to snag the first batches of apparel celebrating the women's basketball team's first-ever national championship. Dick's Sporting Goods near the Mall of Louisiana... more »

• Fans in a frenzy as LSU Tigers aim for first national title

  April 2, 2023 3:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At the team hotel, they packed the lobby for a send-off. At the American Airlines Center, they were gathered outside to welcome them. And at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, lines formed early so they could get the best seats for the official watch party. In... more »

• Legendary Capitol High coach, Southern University athlete Roman Bates dead at 86 Play Video

  April 2, 2021 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Roman Bates, a longtime football coach and player who spent decades working with kids at Capitol High, passed away Friday. He was 86. Bates coached football at Capitol High 34 years. He ended his coaching career with a single season at Christian Life Academy and an... more »

• Saints invite 500 health workers to attend playoff game Sunday

  January 15, 2021 5:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Hundreds of vaccinated health care workers have been chosen to attend the Saints' divisional playoff game against the Buccaneers, the team announced Friday. According to a statement from the organization, 500 employees from the Ochsner Health and LCMC Health systems were selected to attend the game.... more »

• Catholic High Football wins Division I State Title 35-12 Play Video

  December 27, 2020 9:35 PM

  NATCHITOCHES- The Catholic High football team defeated C.E Byrd in the Division I State Championship on Sunday 35-12. This is Catholic's third state title in the last six years and the second for head coach Gabe Fertitta since he took over as head coach in 2016. Tre Benson... more »

• Dr. Fauci to throw out first pitch of delayed MLB season, Thursday

  July 21, 2020 6:55 AM

  WASHINGTON - Within the last four months, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a household name. As the country's top infectious disease expert, his advice regarding the nation's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic is often thoughtfully considered and repeated by well-respected figures. But this week, Dr. Fauci agreed to... more »

• National championship helps LSU break records in merchandise revenue Play Video

  May 28, 2020 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's perfect 15-0 season produced the university's fourth football national championship. It also played a large role in producing the most profitable year for LSU merchandise on record. According to data provided by LSU, the university has generated $2,044,472.37 in national championship product royalties. Another $6,074,470.63... more »

• LSU student traveled from Tiger Stadium to the Superdome on foot for a purpose

  February 16, 2020 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Jan. 13 history was made for LSU fans, but to one LSU student that day meant something more. LSU engineering student, Dante Hebert, conquered a 125 mile run along the Mississippi River levee from Tiger Stadium to the Superdome the day of the 2020 National... more »

• UPDATE: Coach O throwing first pitch in LSU Baseball's season-opener

  February 13, 2020 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The coach of the reigning champion LSU Football team will throw out the first pitch of the Tigers' 2020 baseball season. LSU Athletics say Coach Ed Orgeron will be the first guest to throw out an opening pitch when the Tigers take on Indiana in Alex... more »

• LSU's championship run earned $200 million in free advertising for the university

  January 22, 2020 12:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU raked in more than $200 million in free advertising in the seven weeks the world was watching the university football team complete its record-setting perfect season. Analysts at Joyce Julius and Associates, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, analytics firm crunched the numbers this week. It found... more »

• The perfect ending to the perfect season; The Tigers who won it all celebrate the season with a parade Play Video

  January 18, 2020 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of LSU fans piled up on LSU's campus to celebrate with the Tigers for doing the unthinkable. It was a Tiger Mardi Gras on Saturday Jan. 18 at LSU's campus. A sea of purple and gold drowned LSU's campus as fans were cheering and catching... more »

• OBJ, LSU departures stealing spotlight from Tigers' championship

  January 16, 2020 10:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 72 hours removed from winning the national title , that victory is being overshadowed. Two separate incidents involving former LSU wide receiver, Odell Beckham, Jr. are stealing the spotlight. The first came on the field following Monday night's win over Clemson. Beckham, Jr. is seen handing... more »

• Converted LSU fans from Ohio call trip to Superdome 'amazing' Play Video

  January 14, 2020 7:13 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – With Joe Burrow being offensive MVP in Monday’s national championship game, the celebration is crossing over state lines. A group of about 45 people from his hometown made the long trip to New Orleans to see him play in his last college game, and the experience... more »

• Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shares a meaningful memory about Coach 'O'

  January 13, 2020 2:44 PM

  Most famous for his roles in action packed blockbusters, A-list celebrity Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared a special memory about LSU's head coach, Ed Orgeron. As LSU released its most recent hype video earlier today, fans were pumped to hear that it was narrated by Johnson. They were even... more »

• These LSU/Clemson players know football, but can they "Name The 90's?"

  January 13, 2020 1:46 PM

  These LSU/Clemson players know football, but can they "Name The 90's?" Easing game day nerves in New Orleans, ESPN quizzes LSU and Clemson football players with a game of "Name The 90's." Players are shown photos of celebrities, movies, and electronics from the 90's, but are not too... more »

• LSU band member continues unlikely tradition, becomes third sibling to play at championship game Play Video

  January 12, 2020 9:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A trio of brothers, all members of the LSU band past and present, will have each performed at the National Championship game. The trifecta is complete, with the youngest brother getting the chance Monday. Before sitting down with WBRZ, the eldest brother Billy Hochkeppel wrote... more »

• Superdome security involved in overnight shootout

  January 11, 2020 3:54 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Superdome security officers were involved in a shootout with two intruders Saturday morning. Around 3 a.m. officers say they saw two people trying to enter an unauthorized area. When security approached them one of the suspects began shooting. Security fired back, but no one... more »

• SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: Get a taste of the Orgerons' Christmas traditions Play Video

  December 23, 2019 1:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Everyone has their Christmas traditions and tasty treats but in the Orgeron house, the holidays are always mixed with a little football. Let's start with the food...Kelly Orgeron's bon-bon treats are as good as a big win on a Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. "You put... more »

• 'Heisman': New Joe Burrow billboards go up days before award's announcement

  December 9, 2019 11:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Joe Burrow is on the cusp of being the first LSU athlete to win one of college football's most prestigious awards in 60 years, and all of Baton Rouge is on notice. The latest signage from the university features star quarterback Joe Burrow alongside a single... more »

• Plane tickets from BTR to ATL sold out ahead of SEC Championship Play Video

  December 6, 2019 10:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU fans have been heading to Atlanta, Ga. all week in preparation for Saturday’s showdown. Friday’s flights Baton Rouge to ATL were sold out, and most are for Saturday morning, as well. It was a sea of purple and gold at the airport on Friday.... more »

• 'He would have loved this': Family plants Tiger Stadium turf over LSU superfan's grave Play Video

  December 3, 2019 7:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There was a mad dash for dirt Monday when LSU Athletics announced it was giving away sod from Death Valley after the Tigers' historic regular season wrapped up. The hunks of turf were ripped up from the stadium to make room for offseason improvements after LSU... more »

• LSU comes in at No. 2 in the first College Football Playoff Rankings

  November 5, 2019 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers are the second-ranked team in the first official College Football Playoff Rankings. The rankings were revealed Tuesday night. The Tigers have been number 1 in the AP Polls the last two weeks after their 23-20 victory over Auburn. So far this season, LSU... more »

• WATCH: Matthew McConaughey, Stephen Colbert take shot at referees over Saints no-call

  January 25, 2019 3:07 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - It was only a matter of time before the Saints' latest misfortune made its way to late-night television. On Thursday night's episode of 'The Late Show', host Stephen Colbert and celebrity guest Matthew McConaughey made a jab at the NFL over the blown call in the... more »

• VIDEO: Officers dance in the streets to Choppa Style after Saints win Play Video

  January 14, 2019 3:43 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - On Sunday, Saints fans took to the street to celebrate the close victory against the Eagles the only way they know how: Choppa Style. One Saints fan even went viral after he tweeted a video that showed a few NOPD officers dancing in the streets to... more »

• Alex Bregman to make appearance at LSU-Arkansas game

  November 6, 2017 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former LSU Baseball Star and current Houston Astro Alex Bregman says he will be at this weekend's home football game vs Arkansas. Bregman confirmed his planned appearance during an "Ask Me Anything" thread on Reddit Monday. When asked if he plans to visit LSU for any... more »

• Astros fans show their teamwork by returning a lost hat Play Video

  November 4, 2017 3:48 PM

  HOUSTON - Fans packed the streets of Houston Friday afternoon for a victory parade celebrating the World Series-winning Houston Astros. But for one woman, the day almost turned a little sour. While watching the parade from one of the upper floors of a parking garage, she dropped her hat.... more »

• LSU fans flying high as Tigers advance to CWS finals Play Video

  June 24, 2017 11:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Walk-On’s on Nicholson was a packed house as fans filled the seats and bar area to watch the No. 4 LSU Tigers square off with the No. 1 Oregon State Beavers in the College World Series Semifinals. “Well, yesterday I didn't think we had a chance... more »

• LSU baseball earns #4 national seed, hosts SLU, Rice and TSU in regional

  May 29, 2017 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tiger Baseball team earned a Top 8 National Seed and will host both Regional and Super Regional play at Alex Box Stadium for the next couple of weeks if they're successful. The Tigers are the #4 national seed securing a Super Regional host site... more »

• Championship rings recovered after burglary arrest

  April 6, 2017 3:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies have made an arrest in an investigation into multiple residential burglaries across Baton Rouge earlier this year. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, the crimes happened between January and April 2017 in the Jefferson Highway, Bluebonnet Blvd, and Perkins Rd area . During... more »

• LSU remembers championships in Georgia Dome as venue hosts final game

  January 21, 2017 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Georgia Dome in Atlanta will host its final football game Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons face-off against the Green Bay Packers for the NFC Championship Game. The LSU Tigers have had some fond memories inside the Georgia Dome, having won four Southeastern Conference titles in... more »

• LSU gymnastics earns third place at SEC championship

  March 19, 2016 11:54 PM

  LITTLE ROCK – The highlight of the night was another perfect 10.0 from LSU junior Ashleigh Gnat, but it was not enough as the third-ranked LSU gymnastics team tallied a solid 197.500 to place third at the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday night in Verizon Arena. No. 2 Florida won... more »

• Parkview Baptist wins state title in Division II

  December 4, 2015 9:08 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Reggie Hayes' 37-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Ruffin with less than two minutes remaining proved to be the game winner as Parkview Baptist defeated St. Thomas More 24-21 in the Louisiana Division II state championship game Friday night. Hayes drove the Eagles... more »