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• Joe Burrow Foundation issues challenge to Baton Rouge fans

  November 29, 2022 1:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Local fans of former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow are being challenged to "Do Good" and show their spirit in a friendly fundraising competition with Burrow's NFL home town of Cincinnati. The Joe Burrow Foundation is partnering with "Where I'm From Apparel" for the campaign, dubbed, "From... more »

• Former LSU quarterback TJ Finley arrested after fleeing police on moped

  August 4, 2022 5:24 PM

  AUBURN, Ala. - Former LSU quarterback T.J. Finley was arrested by Auburn police Thursday after attempting to elude police. Finley allegedly drove a moped without a helmet which led to his arrest. According to ESPN, Auburn players were supposed to be on campus for preseason camp Thursday. Finley... more »

• Saints agree on terms for one year contract with Jameis Winston

  March 15, 2021 10:37 PM

  The New Orleans Saints announced that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with QB Jameis Winston. The announcement was made by Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. Winston appeared in four regular season games in relief in 2020, completing 7-of-11 passes for 75 yards. The... more »

• Taysom Hill expected to step in as Saints quarterback this Sunday, says NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

  November 20, 2020 10:43 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - With Drew Brees recovering from a severe injury, the New Orleans Saints will reportedly be depending on Taysom Hill to lead the team into their Sunday, Nov. 22 face-off against the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Here is our full story on... more »

• Report: Cam Newton agrees to one-year deal with New England Patriots

  June 28, 2020 8:40 PM

  Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has reportedly reached an agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the New England Patriots, league sources told ESPN . According to ESPN, the Patriots longtime QB, Tom Brady, who is now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will be replaced by Newton. The Patriots... more »

• Joe Burrow says he plans to hire personal chef with first NFL check

  February 4, 2020 8:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heisman winning quarterback Joe Burrow is already aiming high as he prepares for the next level in his football career. According to a report from TMZ, the soon to be NFL quarterback says he plans to hire a personal chef and invest in his physical health... more »

• Friends say McKinley High student did not die in vain Play Video

  May 27, 2017 11:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hundreds filled church pews at a service held for Bryant Lee, a McKinley High School student who was shot and killed earlier this month. Those in attendance Saturday said they don't believe Lee's death will be in vain. "There are pivotal moments in the life... more »

• Family of murdered teen begs witnesses to come forward Play Video

  May 26, 2017 6:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE- McKinley High football quarterback Bryant Lee will be buried Saturday but police are no closer to finding his killer. "The mentality is [the witnesses] don't want to be labeled a rat, so they won't talk," said Sheketa Heard, Lee's cousin. Two weeks ago the 18-year-old was... more »

• Friends, family mourn McKinley High student killed just days before graduation Play Video

  May 14, 2017 11:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family and friends of an 18-year-old high school student are still reeling after he was shot and killed Saturday . "Today's Mother's Day, and a mom's dealing with the loss of her son," said Herman Brister, the principal at McKinley High School. Brister had... more »

• McKinley High quarterback dead after shooting at graduation party, school issues statement Play Video

  May 13, 2017 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Family and friends say 18-year-old Bryant Lee has died Saturday after a shooting at a graduation party. They said the McKinley High senior and starting quarterback for the 2016 season was shot Saturday while attending the party a few blocks from his North Baton Rouge home. Baton... more »

• Quarterback Brandon Harris is leaving LSU

  February 13, 2017 3:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU quarterback Brandon Harris says he is leaving LSU. In a statement shared on Twitter Monday, Harris said LSU head coach Ed Orgeron gave him a full release and he will transfer away from LSU. “I look forward to finishing school and graduating and finding... more »

• Family identifies shooting victim as McKinley High football player

  November 22, 2016 8:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A McKinley High School student has been shot during an apparent drive-by shooting outside of a home on 73rd Ave near Pembroke Street. Around 6:30 p.m., family members said Bryant Lee, 17, was shot in the leg and rushed to Our Lady of The Lake Hospital. ... more »

• LSU's Anthony Jennings given release to transfer

  March 10, 2016 3:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings has given his release and will transfer to another school to finish his collegiate football career, according to head coach Les Miles on Thursday. LSU expects Jennings to remain at the school until he graduates over the summer after spending three years... more »

• LSU QB Brandon Harris to undergo surgery Monday

  January 4, 2016 3:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU quarterback Brandon Harris was scheduled for a “minor surgical procedure” early Monday, according to LSU sports information. Harris hasn’t gone into specifics about the injury due to a policy put in place by coach Les Miles, but multiple sources on the web indicate Harris was... more »

• Brees out for Saints this Sunday

  September 25, 2015 2:23 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints head coach Sean Payton told the media Friday that quarterback Drew Brees would not play this Sunday in South Carolina. Luke McCown will start in his place, according to WWL-TV . Brees bruised his rotator cuff in the Saints' loss to the Tampa Buccaneers... more »