4:45 LRN Sportscast

Zion Williamson returns to the court tonight. The Pelicans forward has missed the last 27 games with a left hamstring strain. Williamson will try to help New Orleans win its third straight game. The Pels are playing host to Minnesota.

The LSU men’s basketball team is at Missouri. The Tigers need a win to avoid an 0-and-2 start in the SEC.

McNeese is 4-and-0 in the Southland after beating Northwestern State 92 to 69. The Cowboys host the Colonels on Saturday.

The second-ranked LSU gymnastics team will compete this Saturday in Oklahoma City against some of the best teams in the country, Oklahoma, Utah and California. Head Coach Jay Clark embraces the challenge…

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The meet is at 3 PM on ABC.

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Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi says he’ll interview with the team next week as the franchise begins to ramp up its search for a permanent head coach. The Black and Gold went 3-and-4 with Rizzi at the helm following the firing of Dennis Allen. Rizzi says during his seven weeks as interim head coach, he showed he can lead and it shouldn’t be a strike against him because he doesn’t call plays…

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The Saints will reportedly interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn later this week. The Jets, Bears and Jaguars will also talk with Glenn.