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Baton Rouge casinos made more money in December compared to the prior month and...

It’s been six months since name, image and likeness rules were passed by the NCAA in July 2021, and LSU athletes took advantage almost immediately. Now, over 250 deals have been signed among LSU’s more than 500 student-athletes.

If there’s anyone who knows about motivation and confidence, it’s LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey. At Business Report’s Power Breakfast this morning, she shared her tips and advice with leaders of the Baton Rouge business community.

Fly through the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport these days, and take in the work of Louisiana artists, thanks to a new program spearheaded by Baton Rouge Gallery. It’s one of the many ways BRG President and CEO Jason Andreasen has aimed to demystify the sometimes stuffy reputation of art galleries and make the works of local artists and creatives more accessible.

A winning season for an LSU sports team usually spells a winning season for Tigers apparel retailers, and this year, basketball season has taken the spotlight.

MatchPoint Connection today announced it is rolling out the “MatchPoint Marketing Fund,” an NCAA-compliant collective that aims to grow and facilitate name, image, likeness deals for both collegiate athletes and prominent businesses, with LSU being the first school of focus. 

After the show aired, it wasn’t just Valdés’ story that stunned social media. Valdés was fielding DMs about his navy suits and pink ties, too. One podcast called him “a sharp, sharp dresser.” Viewers wanted to know where he got his clothes.

While betting on sports is currently legal at select locations in Louisiana, placing bets online is still at least a few weeks away, The News Star reports.

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey might be the most powerful person in college sports, leading...