Zion Williamson’s stepfather ended speculation today the Duke superstar could return to college, because he doesn’t want to play in New Orleans. The Pelicans are expected to take Williamson with the top overall pick in next month’s NBA draft. Lee Anderson said on ESPN Radio in Baton Rouge that Williamson will not go back to school and they are excited about living in New Orleans.

Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says the rumor of returning to school can be attributed to salty fans and media personalities…
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In the NFL, former LSU star and Arizona Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season violating the league’s ban against performance enhancing drugs.

The final regular season SEC series is tonight as LSU hosts Auburn. Left fielder Daniel Cabrera is swinging a hot bat with five home runs in his last 10 games. Coach Paul Mainieri says Cabrera has changed his approach at the plate…
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In the first two games of the series, Auburn will start two left-handed pitchers against the Tigers. Tonight its Elliot Anderson, who is 5-1 with a 3.70 ERA. LSU will counter with Eric Walker.

The Ragin Cajuns, who have won 25 straight against ULM, begin a series tonight against the Warhawks. La Tech is at F-I-U. Northwestern State is at Southland leader Sam Houston State. Nicholls currently occupies the final spot in the Southland Tourney and the Colonels are at Abilene Christian.