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From heart failure to pickleball star: One former fire department chief's journey
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A former fire department chief was diagnosed with heart failure in 2018. Through a life-changing device and his support system, he’s now gearing up to compete in a tournament. Ed Smith worked at the Baton Rouge Fire Department starting in 1974 and was the...
Athletes aren't the only ones from Louisiana at the Olympics. Meet those working in Paris.
PARIS — Athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Mondo Duplantis aren’t the only people with Louisiana ties here for the Olympics. A host of coaches, trainers, officials and, yes, one LSU gymnast/social media superstar are also attending the Games, which officially begin Friday and run through Aug. 11.
Coach Sid for Mayor-Prez
Until last Friday, the political pundits in Baton Rouge had the race for Mayor-President all figured out. They said voters would have to settle for one of the two major Democrats in the race — incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome or former Rep. Ted James. The decision by Coach...
Incoming LSU transfer expected to have ‘immediate impact’
Imagn There's another Daniels in Baton Rouge ready to become a breakout star. Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers brought in some intriguing players via the transfer portal this offseason. One of those incoming transfers is CJ Daniels, a productive wide receiver coming from Liberty. Daniels was named a player who could have an immediate impact for the Tigers by SI.com's Zack Nagy. "LSU brought in former Liberty star CJ Daniels to come in and take on an expanded role for the Tigers in 2024," Nagy wrote. "Daniels has showcased his skill set as a vertical threat during his time...
Hailey Van Lith says LSU fans continue to support her as she prepares for Olympics
PARIS — When Hailey Van Lith first started playing 3x3 basketball competitively at 15, her dreams had no limits. “I thought I’d make the (5x5) team at 18,” she said, laughing a bit at herself. Basketball has dealt Van Lith some highs and lows since she added...
Paul Finebaum thinks loser of LSU-USC game will be in serious trouble
We have a lot of questions about this year’s LSU roster, but we’ll likely get some answers pretty quickly. The Tigers open the season in Las Vegas with a ranked neutral site matchup against USC as both teams look to bounce back after defensive struggles held elite offenses back in 2023. The winner will start the year with quite a bit of momentum, but the loser will begin behind the eight-ball with a tough conference schedule incoming.
From heartbreak to Olympian: LSU gymnastics star Aleah Finnegan’s path to 2024 Paris Olympics
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU’s Aleah Finnegan had gymnastics in her blood since she was born, with her eyes set on the Olympics for as long as she can remember. “I have been wanting to go to the Olympics since I knew what the Olympics were,” Finnegan said. “5-year-old me would have never expected that it was 2024 and not 2020, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Belaire Bengals
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Another week of Sportsline Summer Camp is almost in the books. Belaire High School is at the center of today’s team preview. The Bengals have a new head coach, but a familiar name around the neighborhood. Larry Metevia spent the last four years as...
Wide receiver Quay Davis commits to another HBCU school in transfer portal move
Former Texas Southern wide receiver Quay Davis is on the move once again after previously committing to Florida A&M, having entered the transfer portal following the 2023 season. Davis is on his way to Baton Rouge committing to play for Southern. This is the fourth team Davis has committed to...
Four Incoming Tigers Will Play in Prestigious PGF All-American Game
BATON ROUGE, La. – Four LSU softball incoming freshmen will participate in the 2024 Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) All-American Game at 9 p.m. CT on Saturday, July 27, at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine, Calif. The game will be televised on ESPNU. Zoe Calvez, Destiny Harris, Jayden Heavener, and...
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