4:45 LRN Sportscast April 20

The Pelicans are on the verge of a series sweep after crushing the Trailblazers in last night’s Game Three 119-102. Super Star Center Anthony Davis, who’s averaging nearly 28 points a game in the series, says the key to moving on is to continue to play suffocating defense.
Cut 12 (06) “whole playoffs”
The Pelicans forced 24 turnovers last night and can close out the series tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the LSU spring game. First chance for Tiger fans to see some of the new wide receivers. LSU Sports Radio Network’s Gordy Rush says the leader of the group is Texas Tech transfer Jonathan Giles…
cut 17 (15) “…looked good”
The Spring game begins at 5 PM.

LSU is at South Carolina tonight for the start of a three-game series versus the Gamecocks. Zack Hess is on the hill for the Tigers and he’s 4-1 with a 2.32 ERA in five SEC starts….
cut 19 (17) “…strikeout pitch”
The Gamecocks rank 12th in the SEC in batting average, but they are fourth in home runs. First pitch tonight is at 6 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns host Little Rock for a three-game series. The Trojans lead the Sun Belt West with a 9-5 record, while UL Lafayette is 8-7.

In NFL news, the Ravens have reportedly have signed Saints wide receiver Willie Snead to a two-year-off sheet worth seven million dollars. New Orleans has five days to match the offer.

Former Saints backup Luke McCown has announced his retirement.