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NFL

Quarterback Derek Carr, who appears finished with the Raiders franchise after nine seasons,...

Saints, QB Derek Carr to meet Wednesday, NFL Network reports

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Ken Daley
The Las Vegas Raiders already have indicated they plan to move on from Carr after nine seasons

NFL

Denver Broncos new head coach Sean Payton is introduced during a news conference at the team's...

Sean Payton targeting three more Saints assistants to take to Denver

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By FOX 8 Staff
Sean Payton has already snatched one member of his old staff and is targeting three more for his new staff in Denver.

NFL

Whitehouse is decked out in red and gold--- supporting Patrick Mahomes just days ahead of the...

Businesses go red and gold for Whitehouse grad, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Willie Downs
“We love Patrick so we’re - the fact that everyone is representing him here in Whitehouse, and just making it known that this is where he’s from, this is his roots, and we’re very proud of how far he’s gotten,” says Ariana Avila with Whitehouse Family Dentistry.

NFL

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods stands on the sidelines during the second half...

Report: Saints expected to hire Joe Woods as defensive coordinator

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:35 AM CST
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By Jesse Brooks
ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reports that the Saints are expected to hire Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods to fill the vacancy left by Ryan Neilsen and Kris Richard.

NFL

Kansas City Chiefs arrive in Phoenix for Super Bowl LVII

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and AZFamily Digital News Staff
The Kansas City Chiefs are deboarding at Goldwater Air National Guard Base in Phoenix on Sunday.

NFL

Tyler businessman renovates house where Kansas City Chiefs owner once lived

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 12:33 PM CST
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By Michael Coleman
A house in the Tyler Charnwood Historic District played a role in the background of a man who would grow up to create the American Football League and the Kansas City Chiefs. So, the Chiefs’ connection to East Texas didn’t start with Patrick Mahomes.

High School Sports

It’s National Signing Day in the ArkLaTex

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:33 PM CST
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By Daffney Dawson
The day is when athletes sign their letter of intent to play sports at the college level.

NFL

Super Fail! Inaccurate photos of Phoenix and State Farm stadium get roasted online

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
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By Brad Denny and Jason Sillman
With the Super Bowl nearing, some images posted to social media really missed the mark!

NFL

Super Bowl win would put Amite native DeVonta Smith in historic company

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:53 AM CST
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By Jesse Brooks
At 24, the former Amite High Warrior has accomplished more than what most young athletes even dream about since his alma matter fell short, 40-36, to Lutcher in the 2016 LHSAA 2A State Championship his senior year.

National

What happens to NFL champions gear pre-printed for the losing team?

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:45 AM CST
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By Ashley Smith and Debra Worley
Any time an NFL team goes to a championship game, products are created ahead of time for both teams in preparation to be sold immediately after it ends.
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NFL

5 Louisiana footballers vying for Super Bowl LVII ring

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:57 AM CST
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By Mykal Vincent
Louisiana football fans will have something to cheer for no matter which team they’re pulling for in Super Bowl LVII.

NFL

‘In the next week, we’re gonna know a lot more,’ Sean Payton says about NFL coaching return

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:01 PM CST
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By Ken Daley
A new report says the Saints are seeking two first-round picks in exchange for Sean Payton's contract rights

Sports

Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission partnering with GCAC to host championship events

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
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By Daffney Dawson and Jasmine Franklin
From 2023 to 2025, Lee Hedges Stadium will be the home of these games.

NCAA

LSU accidentally overpaid Brian Kelly $1M, audit shows

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:15 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
LSU overpaid head football coach Brian Kelly a little more than $1 million in 2022, according to a report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.

Sports

2022 I-Bowl pulls in more than 2 million viewers on ESPN

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:52 PM CST
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By Rachael Thomas
The exact viewership on ESPN was 2,407,494.

NFL

Joe Burrow named MVP finalist

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:37 AM CST
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By Jared Goffinet
The 2022 MVP will be announced on Feb. 9.

NFL

No arguments heard in latest Kamara court date; preliminary hearing set for March 1

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:38 PM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff
Another court date has come and gone with little action in the felony battery case against New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and three others.

NFL

Payton meets with Carolina, will interview with Arizona, schedules second Denver visit

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 1:18 PM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff
Sean Payton has been busy on the head coaching job trail.

Local

Former LSU baseball star visits Liam Dunn in hospital

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 8:14 PM CST
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By Lester Duhé and Breanne Bizette
Former LSU baseball star and current third baseman for the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman, visited Liam Dunn in the hospital on Sunday, January 22.

Football

LSU lands Oregon St. LB Omar Speights

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 2:45 PM CST
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By Jacques Doucet
LSU has taken a big step towards adding depth to its linebacker corps, adding Omar Speights from Oregon State via the transfer portal.

NFL

NFL playoffs: No lead safe, drama abounds in wild weekend

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 3:03 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
One more game in the round remains: Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys tonight

Basketball

LSU unveils statue honoring Seimone Augustus

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 1:12 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
LSU unveiled a statue on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 12:45 p.m. to honor basketball star Seimone Augustus. She is the first LSU female student-athlete to have her own statue.

East Texas

Carthage High coach leads Bulldogs to 9th state championship

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:03 PM CST
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By Epiphany La'Sha
After 16 years and 9 titles, Surratt’s goal is to win one more.

NFL

Sean Payton schedules first in-person interview with Denver Broncos

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 12:06 PM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff
The Broncos will meet with the former New Orleans Saints head coach as soon as NFL rules allow - first thing in the morning on Tues., Jan. 17 in Los Angeles.

KSLA Salutes

Shreveport Mudbugs gear up for Military Appreciation weekend

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:48 AM CST
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By Brittney Hazelton
With Military Appreciation weekend coming up, the Shreveport hockey team, Mudbugs is getting ready for its big traditional night.

Basketball

Mikaylah Williams looks to be next star athlete to bring excitement to LSU

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:11 PM CST
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By Jacques Doucet
Bossier City’s Mikaylah Williams is ranked the No. 1 player in America and she signed with LSU in early November.

Football

REPORT: Former 4-star QB Walker Howard enters transfer portal

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Spencer Chrisman
Former four-star quarterback Walker Howard is reportedly entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to Tigerbait.com’s Mike Scarborough.

Basketball

LSU women’s basketball moves into top 5 on latest AP Poll

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 12:11 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
The LSU women’s basketball team moved up two spots in the AP Top 25 Poll that was released on Monday, Jan. 9.

Sports

Denver Broncos request permission to interview Sean Payton as their head coach

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:19 AM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff
According to Adam Schefter, the Denver Broncos requested permission from the Saints to interview Sean Payton for their head coach job.

NFL

Houston Texans fire Lovie Smith as head coach

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Houston Texans have confirmed they have fired their head coach and Big Sandy native Lovie Smith.

Basketball

Demons cruise past Nicholls to give Gipson first SLC win

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 8:07 PM CST
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By Jason Pugh
The Demons shook off consecutive losses to start conference play with an emphatic 68-48 win against Nicholls inside Prather Coliseum on Saturday.

Basketball

Defense helps propel Lady Demons to win over Nicholls

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 4:11 PM CST
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By Brad Welborn
Bengisu Alper scored a career high 14 points in NSU's 67-58 win over Nicholls.

NFL

Receiver Michael Thomas agrees to restructure Saints contract, ESPN reports

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:53 AM CST
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By Ken Daley
The Saints now face a deadline of March 17 to determine if Thomas stays and receives a roster bonus of $31.755 million

Overtime

A New Chief in Town: Jess Curtis named head football coach for Nat Central

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
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By Elijah Nixon
Jess Curtis is ready for a new challenge.

National

NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceled

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 2:31 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
NFL teams held a special meeting Friday to consider the recommendation of Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league’s competition committee.

Basketball

McNeese St. unveils Joe Dumars Court to honor Nat Central alum

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:24 AM CST
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By Dylan Domangue and Mary Margaret Ellison
Dumars, a Nat Central alum, attended McNeese St. from 1981-85 where he averaged over 22 points per game

Overtime

3-time state champ Jess Curtis hired at Natchitoches Central

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 2:45 PM CST
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By Dylan Domangue
In 13 seasons under Coach Curtis, the Tigers were 163-24

Local

ArkLaTex coaches have experienced situations similar to Damar Hamlin’s

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Tayler Davis
Moments like this are a coach’s worst nightmare, one says

East Texas

East Texas doctor explains commotio cordis which some speculate could have caused Buffalo Bills player’s collapse

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Erin Wides
Interventional cardiologist with UT Health East Texas Gaurav Patel, MD, RPVI, FACC said, “Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating, or the heart goes out of rhythm."

NFL

EXPLAINER: What happened to Damar Hamlin?

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 3:37 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Buffalo Bills safety suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during Monday night’s game

NCAA

No. 17 LSU roars to dominant win over Purdue in Citrus Bowl

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
No. 17 LSU (10-4) captured win No. 10 in Brian Kelly’s first season at the helm, as the Tigers dominated Purdue (8-6) in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2.

Football

Tulane rallies to upset USC in Cotton Bowl, 46-45, behind Spears’ 205 rushing yards and 4 TDs

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 4:07 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Tyjae Spears rushed for 205 yards and four TDs against the Trojans

Football

Tulane suits up for first major bowl game in 83 years

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 11:19 AM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff
The last time Tulane played in a major bowl game was 83 years ago in the Sugar Bowl.

Sports

Zion’s career high 43 points propel Pelicans over Timberwolves

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:51 AM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff
Williamson scored a career-high 43 points, capping it with New Orleans’ final 14 points in the last 2:44 of the game, and the Pelicans outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-118 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Football

LSU WR Kayshon Boutte changes mind, declaring for 2023 NFL Draft

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:55 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has changed his mind and decided to move on to the next level. He tweeted his decision on Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Football

McKernan says law firm spent $750,000 to $1M on LSU football NIL this season

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 11:24 AM CST
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By Jacques Doucet
In the new, controversial, and exploding world of NIL, there’s been one businessman that’s clearly been the leader when it comes to LSU football - Gordon McKernan.

High School Sports

The Girl Power in Lifting: Alyssa Brewton is No. 1 in the U.S. in her weight class

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Mary Margaret Ellison
Many 13-year-olds today are not focused on getting reps in, but for Alyssa Brewton, it is all she has known.

NFL

Denver Broncos Fire Nathaniel Hackett

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:33 PM CST
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By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The coach for the Denver Broncos has parted ways after being coach for less than a year.

Basketball

LSU mourns passing of 1981 Final Four team member Willie Sims

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 1:19 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
LSU has announced the passing of Willie Sims, a member of the university’s 1981 NCAA Final Four Team.

Sports

Football fans brave freezing temps for 46th Annual Independence Bowl

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 9:38 PM CST
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By Michael Barnes
Despite the bitter cold, football fans were still out showing their support at the 46th Annual Independence Bowl on Dec. 23.
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