Former Saints star and ALS advocate Steve Gleason is the 163rd person to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress. Gleason received the honor for his work to help thousands of individuals live fulfilling lives despite the inability to walk or talk…
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Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011.

Joe Burrow told Barstool sports that Odell Beckham was handing out money to players after the national championship game. LSU originally said it was fake cash, but they are investigating.

Seven LSU players have announced plans to enter the N-F-L draft, including Clyde Edwards-Helairie, Grant Delpit, Patrick Queen and Justin Jefferson.

Former LSU Associate Head Coach Frank Wilson is the new head coach football coach at McNeese.

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says the plan is for Zion Williamson to make his NBA debut January 22nd when the team hosts San Antonio. Williamson had surgery on October 21st on his right knee and did not participate in full-court, five-on-five practices until January 7th. Griffin says they’ve been encouraged by what they’ve seen at practice
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Griffin says Williamson will not be on a minutes restriction, instead playing time will be determined by how Zion looks when on the court. Tonight, New Orleans hosts the Utah Jazz.

LSU basketball is the only undefeated team left in league play in the SEC after Auburn and Kentucky both lost last night.

Nicholls fell out of first place in the Southland as Northwestern State beat the Colonels on a buzzer-beater. Chudier Bile hit the winning shot for a 73-72 victory.