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John Calipari’s push for upgraded practice facilities for his Kentucky basketball team drew a sharp jab from Wildcats football coach Mark Stoops on Twitter after the Hall of Fame coach referred to the university as a “basketball school” in an interview.

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The Minnesota Twins must make a midseason change to their field staff with the sudden exit of pitching coach Wes Johnson.

Derek Stingley Jr., yet another outstanding defensive back from LSU, has been selected third overall by the Houston Texans.

This year’s NFL draft has the chance to be unlike any other in recent years with a possible long wait before any of the players who throw, catch or run with the ball coming off the board.

Texas State racked up seven first-place finishes and five top-10 school marks in the Battle on the Bayou at LSU over the weekend.Junior sprinter Dominick Yancy ran for the second-fastest time in progr[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Kim Mulkey is The Associated Press women's basketball Coach of the Year in her first season at LSU.

LSU basketball forward Shareef O'Neal, the son of legendary Tigers center Shaquille O'Neal, is reportedly entering the transfer portal.

Here are four takeaways from LSU baseball's series defeat to Texas A&M.

LSU is filling its men’s basketball coaching vacancy with Murray State's Matt McMahon.

LSU is filling its men's basketball coaching vacancy with Murray State's Matt McMahon, the university announced Monday night. The hiring came two days after Murray State's season ended with a loss to Saint Peter's in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. McMahon, 43, has coached Murray State for seven seasons, during which the Ohio Valley Conference school located in Murray, Kentucky, has had two first-round victories in the NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky's Rhyne Howard has become the ninth player in women’s basketball history to earn first-team Associated Press All-America honors three times.

LSU has fired men’s basketball coach Will Wade after receiving formal allegations of serious NCAA violations this week.

LSU has moved into the top 10 of The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 13 years.

Tari Eason scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead LSU to a 76-68 victory over Texas A&M.

HOUSTON – In almost movie-like fashion, it was at the stroke of midnight of National Signing Day that Harold Perkins knew where his next home would be.

KPRC 2 Sports made the rounds all over the city on Wednesday, and here's a summary of National Signing Day around the Houston area.

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher is angry about rumors that booster-funded NIL deals are fueling the Aggies’ recruiting success.

Brandon Murray capped a 21-point performance with a pair of clutch free throws in the final minute, and No. 19 LSU outscored Texas A&M 13-2 in the last 3:34 to beat the Aggies 70-64 and snap a three-game skid.

Walker Kessler had 16 points, a career-high 11 blocked shots and nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Auburn to a 70-55 victory over previously unbeaten No. 16 LSU on Wednesday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.

Texas A&M holds the lead in the race for the national recruiting title in college football.

Tennessee is back in the top 10 of the women’s AP Top 25 for the first time in nearly three years.

LSU football pulling Brian Kelly out of Notre Dame one-upped USC's hiring of Lincoln Riley in a manner that should be shocking for college football.

Kansas defensive line coach Kwahn Drake and cornerback coach Chevis Jackson were fired Monday, two days after the Jayhawks finished their first season under Lance Leipold with a competitive loss to bowl-bound West Virginia. Jordan Peterson and Taiwo Onatolu were promoted to fill their roles after spending the season as senior analysts. Drake and Jackson were hired at Kansas by former coach Les Miles, who mutually parted with the school earlier this year following a sexual harassment scandal at LSU, his former school.

Max Johnson hit Jaray Jenkins with a 28-yard scoring pass down the right sideline with 20 seconds left, and LSU knocked off No. 14 Texas A&M 27-24.

It’s well-documented that Jimbo Fisher is friends with LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, who hired Fisher at Texas A&M in the first place when Woodward was the athletic director there.

If you’re an AD waffling on a coaching change, the work of Lane Kiffin, Mike Leach and Sam Pittman is an argument for testing the coaching carousel.

Is Dan Mullen really on the hot seat at Florida.

Jim Harbaugh’s stock is up at Michigan and Ed Orgeron’s stock is down at LSU five weeks into the college football season.

For about 45 minutes late Saturday afternoon, college football was on overload.

For about 45 minutes late Saturday afternoon, college football was on overload. Baylor stopped a 2-point conversion to upset No. 14 Iowa State. No. 16 Arkansas finished off No. 7 Texas A&M to claim a Lone Star state title.

Southeastern Conference officials are trying to get back to normal on football game days, with stadiums filled with fans and grills being fired up outside, even in a portion of the country where the states have among the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates.

LSU is requiring fans attending games at Tiger Stadium who are 12 or older to provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a recent negative test.

Rehab stints are no fun for star major league players like Alex Bregman, but this one has been made a little easier by the presence of a friend.

The rich got even richer in the Southeastern Conference when the transfer floodgates opened wide.

A new College Football Playoff with triple the number of teams involved could bring in three times as much money to the conferences and schools that share the wealth.

A big two has emerged within the Power Five.

LSU made history Thursday by naming William "Bill" Tate as the first Black president in the history of the school and the Southeastern Conference.

The Cincinnati Bengals made Joe Burrow a little extra happy with their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey has left Baylor to return home and take over the LSU women’s basketball team.

Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey has left Baylor to return home and take over the LSU women’s basketball team.

When LSU’s football team enters Tiger Stadium for its traditional spring scrimmage, players will take a field emblazoned with a logo recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

4 seed Florida State (18-6) vs. No. 1 seed Michigan (22-4), East Region semifinal, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Michigan has withstood an injury to second-leading scorer Isaiah Livers to become the last team remaining from the Big Ten’s nine NCAA Tournament selections. Florida State has allowed its first two NCAA Tournament foes to shoot just 33.6% and average 53.5 points. Michigan is averaging 84 points in the NCAA Tournament.

Kurt Watson will serve as the interim athletic director as the school searches for both an AD and football coach. “We will immediately begin our search for a new athletics director. “But we are making long-term decisions on an athletics director and a football coach, and we cannot sacrifice the quality of a search simply for expediency. “I leave KU with a heavy heart and profound confidence that I have always acted in the best interests of Kansas Athletics,” Long said in a statement Wednesday night. “We made strides in academics, fundraising, facilities and diversity and inclusion, among other areas, and I truly believe the best days of Kansas athletics lie ahead.”

Then-Athletic Director Joe Alleva's recommendation to former LSU President F. King Alexander is detailed in a newly released report into how the university handled sexual misconduct complaints. AdEarlier in the day, LSU released a law firm's 148-page review of how the university has handled sexual misconduct complaints. The report offers a scathing view of the resources and attention LSU has dedicated to complaints of sexual misconduct and violence against women campus-wide. Schneider found that LSU leadership “responded in a lackluster fashion” when officials who handled Title IX compliance requested more resources. Victims are “understandably reluctant to participate in the Title IX process because they fear community backlash,” Schneider said.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, passes the ball over Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo, second from right, as Hornets forward P.J. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Charlotte Hornets are getting set to welcome fans for home games. The Hornets’ reopening plan has been approved by state and county authorities and allows the team to host fans at 15% capacity, approximately 3,000 per game. “We are excited about the opportunity to welcome more fans to our outdoor venues,” the university said in a written statement. AdTuesday night’s game will be the first game with fans in attendance at PPG Paints Arena since last March.

FILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn. “I truly believe that this is a program of the future in college football,” Malzahn said. Arkansas State won a conference title that season before Malzahn returned to Auburn as head coach. Ad“This is one of the top 25 coaching jobs in all of college football,” Malzahn said.

(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)A pandemic could not stop some college football programs from spending millions to change football coaches. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg joins Ralph Russo to talk about the lessons learned from the 2020′s coaching turnover. It is becoming harder than ever to lure well-established head coaches from stable situations. Meanwhile, minorities are still woefully underrepresented among major college head coaches. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

The recruiting class that Alabama finalized Wednesday has the highest rating in the history of the 247Sports Composite team rankings, which go back to 2010. Steve Wilfong, the director of recruiting for 247Sports, notes this celebrated Alabama class arrives as most of the Tide’s decorated 2017 class departs. Ad“You’re replacing one of the best recruiting classes ever for what they accomplished with maybe the best recruiting class on paper coming in,” Wiltfong said. While plenty of SEC teams joined Alabama in signing impressive classes, Ohio State stood out from its Big Ten foes. All three were quarterbacks, with Bryce Young enrolling at Alabama, DJ Uiagalelei selecting Clemson and CJ Stroud selecting Ohio State.

Those 128 players, plus three more who inquired about their draft status but didn't need special eligibility, were on the NFL's official list released Friday as available to be drafted after giving up their remaining college eligibility. The 30 players with college eligibility remaining after completing their degree requirements had to notify the NFL of their intentions for the draft. As for those 98 players granted special eligibility without yet finishing their degrees, that was one fewer than last year and the lowest total since 95 in 2017. Players less than four years removed from high school who have not completed a degree need to be granted special entry to the draft by the NFL. Southern California has the most players leaving early for NFL draft eligibility with six.

(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)Steve Sarkisian is the latest Alabama coordinator to be drawing up game plans for a national title showdown before leaving for a new head coaching job. The Longhorns fired Tom Herman and hired Sarkisian eight days before the national championship game Monday night against No. The difference this time is the accelerated time frame from Sarkisian’s hiring to the title game. Alabama beat Oklahoma in the semifinals before a 44-16 loss to Clemson in the national title game. Nearly a month passed from his hiring to the January 2012 title game rematch against LSU, which ’Bama won 21-0.

Both teams flexed their muscles in winning their respective conference championship games. The last time Alabama was held below 35 points came in a 44-16 loss to Clemson in a CFP championship game to cap the 2018 season. Clemson’s 34-10 Atlantic Coast Conference championship game rout of Notre Dame improved Trevor Lawrence's record as a starting quarterback to 34-1. San Jose State and Ball State will face off in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 31. San Jose State is seeking to complete its first unbeaten season since a 13-0 finish in 1939.

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) blows kisses to the stands after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings. Iowa State moved up a couple of spots to seventh after earning a spot in the Big 12 title game. Those two schools are scheduled to meet Dec. 19 in the American Athletic Conference title game. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) leaps over LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. 1 for the fifth week in a row Sunday and extended its streak of consecutive poll appearances to 210, the third longest in the history of The Associated Press college football poll. 1 for the third straight week and the top seven teams were unchanged for a fifth consecutive poll. Buffalo is the first Mid-American Conference team to be ranked this season, giving every FBS league at least one ranked team during this pandemic-altered season. The Ducks' and Huskies' exits left the Pac-12 with two ranked teams: No.

The conference on Monday postponed Saturday’s game between No. 20 Auburn and Mississippi State because of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantining within the Bulldogs’ program. 5 Texas A&M paused in-person activities after a player and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a win at South Carolina. LSU is battling an outbreak that could put Saturday's game against No. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25.

It's the ultimate base of a seafood gumbo and since Toomer went to LSU, he knows a quality roux when he tastes one. "and anyone who knows about gumbo is that the roux is the foundation … the base. If you don't get it right, you have to start over. Ryan De LunaSterling's strength this year is on the defensive side of the ball, just like Toomer likes it. Moving from Class 6A to Class 5A will help in years to come as Toomer gets his roux like he likes it.

POLL POINTSWhen it comes to winning games against ranked teams, Alabama coach Nick Saban is the best ever. Even before beating Georgia, Saban held the record for most victories against AP top-five teams (now 25) and top-10 teams (now 42). The average number of games played in a college football season is also longer now than ever before. The conference has had three of its teams ranked at one point or another. 23 North Carolina State is ranked for the first time since 2018.

"We have also discussed the possibility of moving our home games to LSU with the NFL and they are aware of our exploring this option. The Saints have played three of eight scheduled regular season home games in the Superdome so far this season with no ticketed fans in attendance. "There’s been no indication that NFL games with fans are having an impact on daily COVID case trends at the local or state level,” McCarthy said. Broome said she'd welcome the Saints playing with fans in Tiger Stadium — with conditions. That season, the Saints were displace to San Antonio, which hosted three home games, while Tiger Stadium hosted four.

Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida coach Dan Mullen was given several more chances Monday to clarify any confusion regarding his comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. “No, I’ve been worried about trying to beat LSU,” Mullen said.

The Tigers had been ranked in 43 straight polls, dating to Nov. 5, 2017. Following Cam Newton's departure the Tigers spent much of the '11 season outside the Top 25, finishing 8-5 and unranked. POLL POINTSThis is the second straight week that one of college football's traditional powers has fallen from the rankings, with LSU following Oklahoma. 25 Southern California is the latest of the teams still waiting to start their seasons to re-enter the Top 25. RANKED vs. RANKEDThe only game matching ranked teams this week is the most anticipated regular-season game of the year.

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G.

The Battle for the Ballot, H.R. McMaster, Coach O and the Sideways Season Pennsylvania's battle over mail-in voting; Then, an interview with former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster; And, Ed Orgeron's journey from the bayou to LSU

The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts by football and basketball players effective June 1 as a growing number of college leaders expressed confidence that fall sports will be possible in some form despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The Division I Council also passed a series of waivers that included suspending the minimum football attendance required of Football Bowl Subdivision members for two years. The move includes a 33% reduction in the minimum number of games needed for sponsorship and championship qualification in most sports. Under the plan, D-II schools must play at least five football games to maintain NCAA sponsorship and at least seven games to be eligible for playoff consideration.

A season in which North Shore defended its state title. The injury was an ACL tear and he has been rehabilitating over the past 8 months. I'm really into Dodge vehicles." Deblaw has a brother and two cousins who also wore the red and white of North Shore. "North Shore is just different," he said.

The 2020 NFL draft took place virtually on Thursday night. First of all, "do not spend your money," writes the 27-year-old cornerback. "Although your mom may deserve it, she does not need a $100,000 car," Jones writes. "If you protect your money early, you can live a comfortable life forever and provide for your family." Don't miss: The top NBA draft picks will make millionsand Shaq has some money advice for themLike this story?

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HOUSTON, Texas -- What LSU's Joe Burrow is to the Heisman, is what North Shore's Dematrius Davis Jr. is to the city's Player of the Year.He just keeps wowing Houston high school football fans with his arm... and his feet.The 6-foot quarterback threw for 312 yards ran for 293 yards and in a 79-46 state quarterfinal against Atascocita on a sunny day in front of 8,000 fans at Sheldon ISD Stadium.He was the show.Look, North Shore OC Willie Gaston wasn't trying to fool anyone Saturday afternoon. Fake a swing pass to ESPN No. 1 recruit Zach Evans and let Davis do the rest.Ask legendary coach Gary Joseph, the mighty Katy Tigers couldn't stop virtually the same play in the Regional Semis. Davis Jr. ran for 283 yards and three scores, while throwing for another 134 yards and three scores in a rematch against the Tigers.Entering this week against Lake Travis and Elite 11 QB Hudson Card, Texas Longhorn-commit, Davis Jr. will again show who is the best high school player in the Bayou City.

LOUISIANA -- As he did in several games this season, Joe Burrow turned the Heisman Trophy voting into a rout.The LSU quarterback has won the most prestigious award in college football after throwing for 4,715 yards and an SEC-record 48 touchdowns for the top-ranked Tigers. Burrow received 2,608 points and 841 first-place votes, a record 90.7 percent of all the first-place votes available. He's the first LSU player to win the Heisman Trophy since Billy Cannon in 1959.Burrow did it after failing to receive significant playing time in three seasons at Ohio State. He transferred to LSU at the end of the 2017 season and threw for over 7,600 yards and 64 TDs as a Tiger.Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts was second with 762 points. Quarterback Justin Fields of Ohio State was third and Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young was fourth.

We are down to the conference championship weekend, and we've essentially eliminated all but seven teams when it comes to the College Football Playoff. Utah 11-1, 1275 points6. Oklahoma, 11-1, 1257 points7. Penn State 10-2, 890 points13. CLEMSON (12-0, 9-0)GOOD WINS: NoneREMAINING SCHED:12/7 ACC Title Game vs #22 VirginiaPLAYOFF OUTLOOK: The most interesting scenario of all the games this weekend would unfold if Virginia (a four touchdown underdog) were to knock off Clemson in the ACC title game.

You got it yesterdayPenn State had a playoff game They lost. Oregon had a playoff game They lost. Oklahoma had a playoff game They advancedBaylor had a playoff game They advancedUtah had a playoff game. If they somehow lose to A&M this weekend, but win the SEC Title Game against Georgia, they'll be in as a one loss SEC champ. The Bears are probably bound for a really good bowl game, not a playoff game.

The College Football Playoff system was ostensibly created to crown a deserving national champion in the sport of collegiate football. Penn State 9-1, 103010. Baylor 9-1, 78714. A date with Minnesota or a rematch with Wisconsin likely awaits in the Big Ten title game. Georgia losing in the SEC title game would open the door for all the teams we are about to discuss.

LSU finally got their big win over Alabama, and should be number one now in the CFB Playoff rankings. Penn State 8-1, 94212. Boise State 8-1, 45220. Appalachian State 8-1, 13325. Minnesota is undefeated and the Penn State win is better than any of the wins Bama has, but come on.

As the excitement level of specific college football seasons, 2019 has not been a good one for drama, thus far. Penn State 8-0, 13066. LSU (8-0, 4-0)GOOD WINS: @ Texas 45-38, vs Florida 42-28, vs Auburn 23-20REMAINING SCHED:11/9 @ #2 Alabama11/16 @ Ole Miss11/23 vs Arkansas11/30 vs Texas A&MPLAYOFF OUTLOOK: I think KSU will be No. Texas, Florida, and Auburn, with the Texas game being played IN Austin, are three very solid wins. This would explain the lack of segments on debate TV about "Four team playoff or eight team playoff....

KINGWOOD, Texas -- Alia Williams is heading to Baton Rouge.The Kingwood Park senior announced her commitment to LSU via her Twitter account on Thursday. "I believe the environment and coaching staff at LSU is the best place for me to reach my potential as a well rounded volleyball player," Williams told VYPE. "I look forward to developing my volleyball skills and knowledge with the coaching staff and my teammates in Baton Rouge.For more on this story, visit our partners at VYPE

Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando confirmed on Wednesday that Texas is preparing to face run-heavy Rice, which is a bit of a change from what they faced in the first 2 games. What will Texas do differently this week on the defensive side of the ball to prepare for this run-heavy offense? This group of four will be tasked with stopping the Rice run game at least until Texas has a lead big enough that Rice begins to throw the ball more. Horns running backsKeaontay Ingram will remain the starter for Texas this week at running back. On Wednesday, Texas offensive coordinator said they practiced that play all week this week and Ingram "caught all of them."

Getty ImagesAUSTIN, Texas - Joe Burrow passed for 471 yards and four touchdowns, including a 61-yarder to Justin Jefferson with 2:27 left, and No. Texas stormed back from a 20-7 halftime deficit and the teams traded seven touchdowns in the second half. LSU (2-0) didn't put it away until Texas came up inches short from covering an onside kick after its final touchdown with 22 seconds left. Texas: A poor start was overshadowed in the wild second half but it was important. Tailback Keaontay Ingram dropped a wide open touchdown pass from Ehlinger.

Getty ImagesA pair of Texas powerhouse football programs were named in the AP preseason Top 25. 12 Texas A&M and South Carolina are the only two teams who will play the preseason's top three teams -- Clemson, Alabama and Georgia. 10 Texas opens the season at home against Louisiana Tech on Aug. 31 before hosting No. Here is the preseason Top 25:Clemson Alabama Georgia Oklahoma Ohio State LSU Michigan Florida Notre Dame Texas Oregon Texas A&M Washington Utah Penn State Auburn UCF Michigan State Wisconsin Iowa Iowa State Syracuse Washington State Nebraska StanfordHere's a breakdown by conference:Big Ten - 7SEC - 6Pac 12 - 5Big 12 - 3ACC - 2American - 1Independent - 1Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Getty ImagesA pair of Texas powerhouse football programs were named in the AP preseason Top 25. 12 Texas A&M and South Carolina are the only two teams who will play the preseason's top three teams -- Clemson, Alabama and Georgia. 10 Texas opens the season at home against Louisiana Tech on Aug. 31 before hosting No. Here is the preseason Top 25:Clemson Alabama Georgia Oklahoma Ohio State LSU Michigan Florida Notre Dame Texas Oregon Texas A&M Washington Utah Penn State Auburn UCF Michigan State Wisconsin Iowa Iowa State Syracuse Washington State Nebraska StanfordHere's a breakdown by conference:Big Ten - 7SEC - 6Pac 12 - 5Big 12 - 3ACC - 2American - 1Independent - 1Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

HOUSTON - North Shore High School junior wide receiver Shadrach Banks committed to Texas A&M over LSU, Oklahoma, Florida State and Georgia. Banks is rated as a four-star, top 100 wide receiver by all three main recruiting services (Rivals, 247 and ESPN). Banks is one of many high-level recruits from defending 6A champion North Shore. Right now, Im committed to North Shore for the next two years. North Shore really changed my life.

There are locker rooms... And then there's the #LSU locker room pic.twitter.com/3f7FG8QDu8 LSU Football (@LSUfootball) July 22, 2019BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (KTRK) -- LSU's football team is living the life of luxury. Check out this video of their newly renovated locker room!It includes beds for each player and a new performance nutrition center for players to recover quickly.Some people online are comparing the locker room to an airplane cabin.The total cost of the renovation project was $28 million. LSU begins its 2019 football season on August 31 against Georgia Southern.

Three LSU students were among those killed in a helicopter crash in the Bahamas in July 2019. - Phi Mu sorority of LSU announced via social media, the death of three sorority sisters. Also killed in the crash was his daughter, Kameron Cline, a student at LSU in Baton Rouge, and a member of Phi Mu sorority. Police say the helicopter took off from Big Grand Cay, Bahamas, around 2 A.M. Thursday. Police officers and residents of Grand Cay discovered the aircraft overturned in 16 feet of water about two miles off Grand Cay in the Abacos.

Detectives want to interview former LSU football player La’el Collins, who is expected to be selected in the NFL draft Thursday, in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old pregnant woman. Collins has not been deemed a suspect in the investigation. "48 Hours" Crimesider reporter Michelle Sigona has the details.