With football season on the horizon, parents are rallying behind their kids' dreams—Louisiana boasts the highest chance of raising future pros in sports.
From setting a freshman rushing record in Shreveport to signing with the New Orleans Saints, NFL running back Cam Akers is making his professional return to Louisiana, aiming to bolster the Saints' backfield.
The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant pre-draft move, acquiring the 23rd overall pick in this year's NBA Draft from the Indiana Pacers. This trade, which also sends the rights to Mojave King to New Orleans in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick, gives the Pelicans two of the top 25 selections. The acquisition fuels speculation about whether the team will draft two new players or leverage these assets for a blockbuster trade.
The New Orleans Saints' recent roster moves, particularly at quarterback, have sparked a controversial theory: Is the team intentionally tanking the 2025 season? Many believe the answer is a resounding yes, all to secure the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The target? None other than Texas phenom Arch Manning, whose family ties to the Saints organization run deep.
LSU Baseball made a significant acquisition for their 2026 roster. Louisiana native and Kansas State infielder Seth Dardar took to social media to announce his transfer to the Tigers. The left-handed slugger, fresh off an impressive All-Big 12 season, is set to bring a high-impact bat and valuable experience to Alex Box Stadium.
Well it didn't take long for the New Orleans Saints to make this change. Although it was probably brought on by the player, and not the team. Literally the same day former Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr was placed on the Reserve/Retired List with the NFL offices, the team reassigned his jersey number.
The New Orleans Saints are finally confronting a decade of "kick the can" with their salary cap, a game of financial deferment that has culminated in an unexpected reckoning. With the surprise retirements of quarterback Derek Carr and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, the team finds itself with significant salary cap relief, albeit at the cost of immediate experience on offense. This pivot forces the Saints to rely on their recent NFL Draft picks, Kelvin Banks Jr. and Tyler Shough, ushering in an era of newfound financial flexibility but also undeniable on-field uncertainty as they rebuild for the future.
As the NCAA Tournament heats up in Louisiana, several LSU baseball stars are also looking ahead to the 2025 MLB Draft. LHP Kade Anderson is projected as a top-5 pick, with other Tigers like RHP Anthony Eyanson and 2B Daniel Dickinson also expected to hear their names called early. This article explores LSU's rich draft history and highlights the top prospects ready to make the leap to professional baseball.
Hall of Fame quarterback and Shreveport native Terry Bradshaw, a constant presence in NFL broadcasts, recently shared his strong opinions on Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation. Bradshaw's unfiltered take, coupled with Rodgers' recent comments about not wanting to live in Louisiana, sparks questions about whether regional pride influenced the NFL legend's remarks.