According to a Facebook post from the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office, the nine-foot alligator was found shot at the bridge over Bowles Creek on County Road 4194.

Mayfield, Garrett, looking for glory in their home state

LSU climbed to No. 17 in the AP Top 25 Poll, while moving up just one spot in the Coaches Poll after a convincing win over Vanderbilt and Louisiana-Lafayette is No. 23 in both of the major polls.

Members of the Green Oaks Giants football team decided to take a giant leap of faith before Wednesday's practice. They were baptized. Their decision comes as the team continues to come to grips with the shooting death of teammate Minnion Jackson.

LSU hits the road to face Vanderbilt this Saturday

“It’s really good that we have football going back on, because it’s a huge thing for us in the south and a good morale boost,” he said. “Hopefully, it’ll get people back to feeling normal.”

LSU held its No. 6 ranking and Louisiana stayed at No. 19 in the AP Top 25 Poll but there were many changes to the Coaches Poll due to the addition of the Big Ten teams.

Family and friends are mourning the loss of a beloved high schooler who collapsed at football practice on Tuesday.

The Blood Center is putting out a call for blood donations for Remy Hidalgo, 16, a junior football player at Denham Springs High School who collapsed Tuesday, Sept. 15 during practice and was subsequently airlifted to a hospital in New Orleans for treatment.

The revised guidelines also impact high school bands and cheer and dance squads

LSU has released important information regarding tickets for this football season, which will of course be rather unusual due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The school says the players were told not to do it, but they did it anyway.

The 8-game regular season will start Oct. 1. This is a week earlier than the original Oct. 8 start date.

The Saints won their season-opener against the Bucs behind big plays in all three phases of the game and lead the division after losses by the Panthers and Falcons earlier in the day.

Big Ten university presidents will meet Sunday to hear a presentation about playing a fall football season after all -- maybe as soon as mid-October -- amid pressure to kick off from parents, players, coaches and even the president.

Bucs vs. Saints, 3:25 p.m. on FOX 8

LSU is ranked No. 6 in the AP Top 25 Poll and No. 5 in the week two edition of the Amway Coaches Poll, while Louisiana-Lafayette is also ranked in both polls.

Bucs at Saints, 3:25 p.m. on FOX 8

The New Orleans Saints and star running back Alvin Kamara have reached an agreement on a 5-year contract extension according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Bubba Wallace is leaving Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of the season.

Officials have announced the allowed seating capacity for LSU football games at Tiger Stadium during the 2020 college football season.

LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron announced Wednesday, Sept. 9 he has suspended defensive end Ray Parker indefinitely from the team for violating team rules.

Former LSU and now rookie NFL quarterback Joe Burrow has been named one of the seven captains for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A Major Events Reimbursement Program fund of $7.1 million has been established, based on the projected economic impact resulting from increased tax revenue and spending associated with the event.

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan Wednesday hinted at the likelihood capacity for fans inside Tiger Stadium would be capped at 25%, at least early on in the season.

Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters during a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 8 that he did not know any of any “difference of opinion” between his administration and LSU about the capacity of Tiger Stadium for the 2020 college football season.

Louisiana Tech football season opener against Baylor University scheduled for Sept. 12, 2020, has been postponed.

Tatum is suspending all high school football activities for 2 weeks.

Several recent public opinion polls have shown skepticism from the Japanese public and the business community that the games can go on — or should go on.

The roar of tens of thousands of Who Dats will be noticeably absent from the Superdome for the Saints season opener, but that will not silence fans’ spirit any less.

People across Shreveport made their way to North Market Street at I-220 to march for Minnion Jackson.

LSU, in partnership with a Louisiana sports technology startup, has developed new helmet cooling technologies to make customizable air circulation devices for athletic helmets with the goal of helping to protect the players from coronavirus.

Questions are swirling what impact the White House order, to halt evictions for some renters through the end of the year, could have for renters in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

It was reported earlier in the week that the Saints are open to trading Kamara.

Nearly 50 college football players are considered strong contenders for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner, Gayle Benson, was in attendance at practice Wednesday, Sept. 2 just days after disclosing she tested positive for COVID-19.

Landry said he thinks it is safe for the players to start playing games. However, the LHSAA has previously said they will follow the state’s lead, only considering to start the season once it has reached phase three of reopening.

The New Orleans Saints sent out guidelines Tuesday regarding how the team could reopen the Superdome to fans this upcoming NFL season during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Green Wave’s home opener will be against Navy on Sept. 19

A letter penned by a Louisiana State Representative has gained a considerable amount of support pushing for the start of the high school football season.

LSU-Alabama will kickoff at 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 14

The post positions for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby are set.

Earlier this month, legendary LSU coach D.D. Breaux announced she would be retiring after leading the LSU gymnastics program for 43 years

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron met with sports journalists on Tuesday, August 25, as the Tigers move into their second week of fall camp practices. Orgeron started off by saying he is pleased with the mindset of the team.

Former LSU safety Grant Delpit, a second round pick of the Cleveland Browns, tore his Achilles during practice on Monday, August 24, the team has confirmed.

The NCAA is in its initial stages of possibly deciding between four start dates for the 2020-2021 men’s and women’s college basketball seasons, sources reportedly told CBS Sports.

Booted from the sidelines

LSU was finally able to get on the practice field Monday, August 17, to start fall camp in preparation to defend its national championship.

The SEC will announce its full revised schedule Monday afternoon, the conference reported Sunday.

Brees is entering year 15 with the Saints

A Piggott High School junior who suffered extreme heat stroke during football practice earlier this week has died.

NCAA President Mark Emmert announced Thursday, August 13, that championships for fall collegiate sports have been canceled, except for FBS football.

White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Deborah Birx believes there is a “way forward” when it comes to college football this fall.

McMakin played at LSU in the early to mid-1970s and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1976.

The Southland Conference Board of Directors announced that several fall sports will be postponed from the fall semester.

The New Orleans Saints announced Wednesday, Aug. 12 no fans will be allowed inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome when the team hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their home opener on Sept. 13.

Presidents of schools in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) are scheduled to have an unexpected meeting Monday, Aug. 10, according to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger.

With the growing concern surrounding the health and safety due to COVID-19, the Big Ten has made the announcement to cancel the 2020 football season, according to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger and multiple media reports.