For the third straight game, LSU allowed more than 10 runs in a contest and the Fighting Tigers now have a four game losing streak after losing 14-4 to Arkansas last night. Starter Ma’Khail Hilliard allowed six runs over three innings and Riggs Threadgill gave up another six runs in one inning. Eric Walker will try to get LSU back on track when he takes the ball tonight.

Because of all of the rain, the state baseball tournament in Sulphur has been postponed of Sunday. The LHSAA hopes to complete 12 games at McMurray Park on Mother’s Day. The finals would take place on Monday and Tuesday.

We’ll have at least two Game 7s in the NBA playoffs on Mother’s Day. Philadelphia versus Toronto and Portland versus Denver have been extended to seven games series. We could have a third Game 7, if Houston can beat Golden State tonight, who will be without Kevin Durant, because of a calf injury.

Louisiana Tech will conclude their home schedule this weekend by hosting Western Kentucky. The games will be played on ULM’s campus, because of damage done to J-C Love Field by an EF 3 tornado. Admission is free to all three contests and Tech will celebrate 12 seniors before Saturday’s game.

ULM is on the road for a series at Troy, while the Ragin Cajuns will host Georgia State. Both Louisiana schools need victories this weekend if they want to make the Sun Belt Tournament.

The Saints rookie camp begins today and the team has announced that its entire draft class has been signed, including second round pick Erik McCoy, who could be the team’s starting center in 2019.

Former Saints tight end Ben Watson’s retirement looks to be a short one as the veteran will reportedly sign with the Patriots. New England needs help at that position with the retirement of Rob Gronkowski. Watson caught 46 passes for the Saints last season. He’s a former first round pick of the Patriots.