breaking news Saints-Pelicans Owner Tom Benson has died at age of 90 after a bout with the flu.
Spicy comments were made during the postgame press conferences following LSU’s 84-76 win over UL Lafayette in the first round of the NIT. Tigers Coach Will Wade took exception to what Cajuns Coach Bob Marlin said before the game…
Cut 3 (10) “my mind”
Marlin says he stands by the comments he made on Monday when he said the Cajuns should have hosted the game, because they had the better season and more wins…
Cut 4 (10) “27.”
The Cajuns season is over, while the Tigers will play Utah on Monday night in the second round of the NIT.

In other college hoop news, Richie Riley has left Nicholls for South Alabama. And McNeese named BYU Associate Coach Heath Schroyer as its new head coach.

The man convicted in the road rage shooting death of former NFL player Joe McKnight was sentenced to 30 years in prison today. 56-year-old Ronald Gasser was facing 40 years for his manslaughter conviction. McKnight’s mother spoke to reporters following the sentencing…
Cut 9 (11) “no how”
Gasser’s attorneys are seeking a new trial.

In NFL free agency, the Saints are reportedly interested in former Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Suh will reportedly visit New Orleans tomorrow. The Black and Gold were also reportedly interested in former Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson, but he signed with the Raiders.

The Pelicans are at San Antonio tonight. With 15 games to go, the Pels are fifth place in the Western Conference. New Orleans is 2-0 against the Spurs this season.

ULM basketball faces Austin Peay in a CIT game.