Loyola University New Orleans plans to reclassify its athletics program from the NAIA to NCAA Division II and join the Gulf South Conference; the university will also add varsity rugby and will make the move official on June 9.

The College Football Playoff released its 2026–27 broadcast map: the Sugar Bowl semifinal is set for Jan. 15, 2027 on ABC/ESPN, with the national title slated for Jan. 25 in Las Vegas.

Jamahl Mosley is the Pelicans' new head coach, arriving on a reported multi‑year deal as New Orleans looks to reset after a 26-56 season.

Tulane is mourning incoming lineman Deontavis Cooper, 17, who was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Tallahassee; two other occupants were critically injured. The university called him a valued member of the Green Wave community.

Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU as a special assistant for recruiting and defense under Lane Kiffin, a hire aimed at boosting the Tigers' in‑state recruiting and defensive prep.

Mickey Loomis confirmed the Saints have an offer for Cam Jordan but not for Taysom Hill, leaving fans to watch OTAs for the next roster moves.

Tulane freshman Sophia Macias will be the first woman to play in a Louisiana men's amateur sectional qualifier when she tees off at English Turn on May 18.

Tyrann Mathieu says resentment inside the Saints may be shaping Alvin Kamara's fate. His comments come after Kamara praised new back Travis Etienne on a podcast.

The FIFA World Cup trophy stopped in Kenner on May 5 for a free, festival-style event at the Pontchartrain Center with photo moments, music and activations.

Rajon Rondo has surfaced as a candidate in the Pelicans’ head‑coach search as New Orleans opens a formal review under Joe Dumars. The move mixes pedigree with questions about coaching experience.

The Saints traded a Day‑3 pick for Tyree Wilson, adding a former No. 7 overall pick to a thin edge rotation. New Orleans is betting a fresh scheme can unlock the 25‑year‑old's upside.

Two months out from LIV Golf’s planned New Orleans debut, reports of an emergency executive meeting and conflicting on‑site signals have cast doubt on the league’s future. Local organizers say planning continues, but uncertainty is spreading fast.

Cade Arrambide hit four home runs — including a 12th‑inning grand slam — as LSU erupted for 10 runs in the 12th to beat Tennessee 16-6. The performance set an LSU single‑game record.