4:45 LRN Sportscast

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been named Western Conference Player of the Week. In three games last week, Williamson averaged 33 points, eight rebounds and four assists a game. Zion had 35 points yesterday in an overtime win over the Suns. During that game, fans started chanting “M-V-P” towards Williamson’s direction. The former number one pick says he loves feeling the love from the home fans…
cut 19 (18) “…way they do”
The Pelicans are on a seven game winning streak and they will visit the Utah Jazz tomorrow night for the start of a three-game road trip.

LSU men’s basketball will host North Carolina Central tomorrow night. On Saturday, the Tigers rallied from a 20-point deficit in the first half to beat Wake Forest 72-70 in Atlanta.

The Saints are back in the practice facility after a weekend off. Coach Dennis Allen announced today that Andy Dalton will remain the starting quarterback….
cut 27 (09) “…better positions”
With Carolina upsetting Seattle yesterday, the Saints are in sole possession of last place in the NFC South with a 4-and-8 record. New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Sunday.

Legendary high school football coach J-T Curtis won another state championship on Saturday as John Curtis blanked Catholic League rival Brother Martin 23-to-0. It’s now 27 championships for the 76-year-old Hall of Fame coach. Curtis saw his veer offense grind out a 99-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter, which set the tone…
cut 17 (11) “….played very hard”
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