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• Meet the Baton Rouge designer behind some of Kim Mulkey's best gameday outfits Play Video

  February 10, 2022 5:48 PM

  This story first aired February 2022 Since arriving in Baton Rouge, LSU Women's Basketball coach Kim Mulkey has been making a lot of statements, and not all of them have been on the court. Stream WBRZ newscasts here "I've got outfits, man. They give me outfits to... more »

• 'We need football': Coach O appears on national TV to talk fall sports

  May 27, 2020 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Coach Ed Orgeron told Fox News Wednesday that he "couldn't imagine" the effect on LSU's football program if the team were forced to skip the 2020 season because of the coronavirus. LSU's championship-winning coach appeared live on 'America's Newsroom' to talk the likelihood of starting the... more »

• ESPN bringing Gameday to Baton Rouge next Saturday

  October 27, 2018 10:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE – ESPN announced its popular college football program Gameday will be live from Baton Rouge for the LSU-Alabama game next weekend. HEY BATON ROUGE ?? WE'RE COMING TO YOUR CITY! See you next week for No. 1 @AlabamaFTBL vs No. 4 @LSUfootball pic.twitter.com/0u0IifnpNk — College GameDay... more »

• You were sleeping but LSU beat Michigan during late game in Hawaii

  November 21, 2017 10:14 AM

  LAHAINA, Maui, Hawaii – The Tigers defeated Michigan in LSU's opening game of the 2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational. The game ended after most fans in Baton Rouge had gone to bed. LSU rallied from a nine-point deficit with 5:11 to play, beating Michigan 77-75. Late Tuesday... more »

• Tigers and Aggies to play night game in Tiger Stadium

  November 13, 2017 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE -- LSU's regular-season finale against Texas A&M will kickoff on Nov. 25 under the lights in Tiger Stadium. LSU and the SEC announced Monday, the annual contest between the Tigers and Aggies will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. on the SEC Network. Prior to facing the Aggies,... more »

• Southern, SLU and other colleges announce weekend sports changes due to Nate

  October 5, 2017 11:40 AM

  HAMMOND - Southeastern is one of a few colleges in Louisiana making changes to its weekend sports plans ahead of tropical trouble expected here from Nate. Southeastern's Saturday football game has been moved to 10 a.m. from Saturday at 4 p.m. Homecoming events, including tailgating, scheduled for Saturday has... more »

• We've got a Saturday night in Death Valley

  July 25, 2017 11:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE – We know there will be at least one “Saturday night in Death Valley.” LSU announced Tuesday, it's 2017 home opener against Chattanooga on September 9 will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. The LSU-Chattanooga game will be televised on the SEC Network Alternate channel. It’s the first... more »

• Jaguars selected to finish second in SWAC West Division Play Video

  July 14, 2017 11:30 AM

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Four Southern University football veterans welcomed a trio of Jaguar teammates to the All-SWAC team as the Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2017 SWAC Preseason Teams Friday. 2016 All-Conference performers tight end Dillon Beard, quarterback Austin Howard, defensive back Danny Johnson and defensive end Aaron Tiller... more »

• Alabama predicted to win 2017 SEC Championship

  July 14, 2017 11:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU fans might be screaming “fake news” but media attending SEC Media Days this week predicted Alabama to win the 2017 SEC Championship. The selection was revealed in a news release Friday morning. Georgia was selected to win the SEC Eastern Division narrowly edging two-time... more »

• Former LSU player reminisces on Tigers' first trip to College World Series Play Video

  June 18, 2017 12:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Sports bars all around the Baton Rouge area were crowded as fans eagerly awaited LSU's first College World Series match-up Saturday. “It’s crazy to see it all evolve," Michael Papajohn said. While he’s not physically in Omaha, Papajohn can’t help but feel nostalgic and a... more »

• How to get tickets to College World Series

  June 12, 2017 12:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE- LSU will accept request for all potential games LSU may participate in during the 2017 College World Series from LSU Baseball season ticket holders and current LSU students only. Season ticket holders and students have until 5 pm CT on Monday, June 12 to submit their requests.... more »

• As expected, Johnny Jones has been fired Play Video

  March 10, 2017 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE – As expected, LSU announced it has parted ways with head basketball coach Johnny Jones. The university made the official announcement in a news release around lunchtime Friday. Sources had previously revealed Jones' expected firing earlier this week. Jones being let go was obvious, coming at the... more »

• Catholic High's Major Applewhite new Houston head coach

  December 9, 2016 10:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Former Catholic High School student Major Applewhite has been hired as Houston's next head coach, numerous national media outlets reported Friday morning. The hire is in-house for Houston. Applewhite was the offensive coordinator. Click HERE for his bio from the University of Houston. Sports 2's... more »

• LSU-Alabama rivalry apparent across Baton Rouge ahead of gameday Play Video

  November 2, 2016 11:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As the LSU Tigers prepare for perhaps the biggest game of the season against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, fans from far and wide are preparing for an exciting Saturday night in Death Valley. Businesses like Zippy's Burritos, Tacos & More are getting in the gameday... more »

• LSU's Donavaughn Campbell suspended after weekend arrest

  November 1, 2016 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU's offensive lineman Donavaughn Campbell has been suspended from the Tigers' football team following a weekend arrest in Georgia. LSU did not play Saturday. It appears, Campbell spent the weekend at Georgia Tech where his brother is a football player. Authorities reported Campbell was arrested... more »

• Guice, Pocic get SEC honors following Saturday win

  October 3, 2016 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU's Derrius Guice and Ethan Pocic were honored by the SEC as Offensive Player and Offensive Lineman of the week. Coming off of a 42-7 home win over the Missouri Tigers Saturday night, LSU produced a school record for total offense in a conference game with... more »

• LSU senior brings Spanish flair to LSU football broadcasts Play Video

  September 29, 2016 10:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Passion. Energy. Volume. It's what makes watching an LSU game in Spanish an experience unlike any other. Mario Jerez is using his voice and heritage to bring the all-American sport of football to Spanish-speaking homes across south Louisiana. "I grew up here," Jerez explains, "and... more »

• On national radio show, Miles talks about his firing

  September 26, 2016 11:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - During a call-in morning radio show televised on cable, former LSU head football coach Les Miles said football remains a part of his life and wished his successor luck. Miles talked with national sports radio host Dan Patrick about being fired, his future and if there... more »

• LSU board defers $100,000 playoff incentive decision for Les Miles' contract

  September 8, 2016 6:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - N ear the end of more than a thousand pages of agenda items and notes for Friday's LSU Board of Supervisor's meeting was a $100,000 increase for Les Miles. The addendum to Miles' contract was essentially a change to the head football coach's incentive package, should... more »

• Returning favor, USC truck arrives in BR with supplies

  August 20, 2016 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The University of South Carolina equipment semi arrived overnight, hauling a truck-load of supplies for flood victims. The Gamecocks were forced to evacuate South Carolina last season for Baton Rouge when flooding swallowed the university in Columbia, South Carolina, in October 2015. “ LSU was... more »

• Already planned for 2018, LSU to face Rice in 2020 and 2024

  August 2, 2016 1:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU added additional games with Rice following its planned 2018 match, university athletic officials announced Tuesday. Already, LSU and Rice meet in Tiger Stadium in 2018. Now, the Tigers will travel to Houston and play the Owls in NRG Stadium on September 19, 2020 followed by... more »

• Report: Ben Simmons to hire agent, declare for NBA draft

  March 21, 2016 10:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's Ben Simmons will hire an agent and declare for the NBA draft, ESPN.com reported Monday morning. #asexpected Ben Simmons announces he's got an agent and is headed to the NBA Draft. @WBRZ — Michael Cauble (@MichaelCauble) March 21, 2016 "I'm making it... more »

• Red Cross to raise money for flood victims at LSU doubleheader Saturday

  March 18, 2016 7:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The American Red Cross will collect donation's at Saturday's LSU-Alabama baseball game, a doubleheader since weather canceled the first game Friday night. Donations will be collected starting at 4 p.m., between the first and second games. The Red Cross has a part in seven shelters that... more »

• Upon Saturday return home, Devon Gales will be honored at SU basketball game

  March 1, 2016 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University will throw a welcome home party for injured football player Devon Gales Saturday. Gales, who was hurt in a game in September. During a collision during a third-quarter kickoff, Gales suffered several fractures in his neck in what doctors described as a "burst injury."... more »

• Foundation to build Devon Gales, family a new home Play Video

  February 25, 2016 10:03 AM

  ATHENS, Georgia - In his last public appearance before returning to Baton Rouge next week, Southern University football player Devon Gales met with the opposing team from the game that changed his life. ( LIVE STREAM HAS ENDED; WATCH REPORTS ON NEWS 2 BROADCASTS TODAY ) The... more »

• LSU Baseball is back! Play Video

  February 19, 2016 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baseball returned to the city Friday evening as LSU opened the baseball season at home in a match up with Cincinnati. Join @WBRZ at The Box tonight -- baseball weather is looking great all weekend. pic.twitter.com/KblJEIgikN — Patrick Shingleton (@Pat_Shingleton) February 19, 2016 ... more »