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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2015, file photo, U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd smiles during a practice session for the team's international soccer friendly against China in New Orleans. Lloyd and defender Becky Sauerbrunn have been chosen captains of the U.S. Women's National Team. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

OPINION: Soccer gaining popularity in the United States

By Marc Stevens January 13, 2016

For years, football, basketball, baseball and hockey have dominated the United States. But now “the beautiful game” is changing the status quo. Look at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup...

LSU swimmers participate in the mens' 200 yard medley relay Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, during the LSU Swimming and Diving meet in the Natatorium.

LSU swimming and diving teams open SEC home schedule with Missouri

By Jarrett Major January 13, 2016

The LSU swimming and diving teams look to build on their early success with its first home swim meet of 2016 today at 1 p.m in the LSU Natatorium against Missouri. The No. 24 LSU women’s team...

LSU junior Randii Wyrick celebrates after her bar routine on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, during the Lady Tiger's 197-193 victory against Iowa in the PMAC

LSU gymnastics team ready for a business trip to Las Vegas

By Christian Boutwell January 13, 2016

After 38 seasons of coaching LSU gymnastics, D-D Breaux will spend her birthday weekend in her 39th season in Las Vegas. But she won’t be going for slot machines, poker chips and booze. Breaux will...

Photo courtesy of DJ Khaled's Snapchat

HEAD TO HEAD: Total authenticity is DJ Khaled’s major key to success

By Kayla Randall January 13, 2016

DJ Khaled has found a way to bless up to social media popularity in a sea of dull, uneventful celebrity Snapchats. Remember that guy who didn’t rap, or do much of anything other than yell his name...

Photo courtesy of DJ Khaled's Snapchat

HEAD TO HEAD: The DJ Khaled era needs to end

By Clarke Perkins January 13, 2016

Hate to burst your bubble, but DJ Khaled does not, and never will, have the keys to success. DJ Khaled puts out some nice music — however, he’s no Dr. Phil. He’s not someone who should...

FILE - In this Monday, July 7, 2014, file photo, Chicago police display some of the thousands of illegal firearms they have confiscated so far this year in their battle against gun violence in Chicago. The recent mass shooting at an Oregon community college has put the debate over gun violence and gun control into the center of the presidential race. At least some of the Republicans who are running have pointed to Chicago as proof that gun control laws don't work. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File))

Opinion: Louisiana leaders culpable for gun violence crisis

By Michael Beyer January 13, 2016

Responsibility for gun violence in Louisiana is a bipartisan issue. According to a 2013 report by the Center for American Progress, Louisiana has the worst rate of gun violence of any state. The Kaiser...

A Rafale fighter jet lands after a mission, on France's flagship Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. The Charles de Gaulle joined the U.S.- led coalition against Islamic State in November, as France intensified its airstrikes against extremist sites in Syria and Iraq in response to IS threats against French targets. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Opinion: No-fly zone in Syria could mean war

By Garrett Marcel January 13, 2016

Terrorist attacks at home and abroad are shaping the foreign policy debate for the 2016 presidential election. Our next president could be the difference between peace and world-wide conflict. For you,...

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri talks to sophomoe pitcher Jared Poché (16) and freshman pitcher Alex Lange (35) during LSU’s first practice in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Perfect Game slates LSU at No. 5 in preseason poll

January 13, 2016

While the LSU baseball team appeared at No. 7 in the first two preseason polls, it received a slight bump by a third preseason poll, which was released on Wednesday morning. The Tigers found themselves...

LSU sophomore all-around Ashleigh Gnat performs her routine on the floor Friday, Jan. 9, during the Tigers' win 197-193 against Iowa State in the PMAC.

Chemistry fuels the LSU gymnastics team’s fast start

By Christian Boutwell January 12, 2016

All it took for LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux to say the team’s 2016 season was “legit” was a season-opening upset win against then-No. 1 Oklahoma. But, the upset couldn’t have...

Kentucky guard Jamal Murray (23) and LSU forward Craig Victor II (32) scramble for control of a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. LSU won 85-67. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Victor brings tenacity and confidence to young LSU basketball team

January 12, 2016

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor laid on the PMAC floor, grinning as Kentucky senior forward Alex Poythress stood over him looking flustered. Poythress had just slammed Victor to the floor, eliciting...

Ole Miss junior guard Stefan Moody (42) jump shoots the ball on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 during the Tigers' 73-63 victory against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball focused on defending Moody as it hosts Ole Miss

By Christian Boutwell January 12, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball team arguably had the toughest opening stretch to begin league play of all 14 Southeastern Conference teams. Beginning with a win in Nashville against Vanderbilt, which was...

Dr. Rebekah Gee, LSU professor and nominee for Secretary of Department of Health and Hospitals

Opinion: Fight for women’s health, Governor Edwards

By Michael Beyer January 12, 2016

Governor John Bel Edwards’ nominee for Secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals is already stirring controversy for her women’s health advocacy. On Jan. 5, Democratic Governor John...