The Pelicans ended a two-game losing streak with a 119-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets last night. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds. Jrue Holiday had 25 points and Rajon Rondo (Rah-zhon Ron-dough) had 17 assists. The Pels are at San Antonio Thursday,

A spicy NIT matchup takes place tonight as the Tigers welcome the Cajuns to the Maravich Center for a 6 PM tip. It’s the first meeting between the two in-state foes since 2009. U-L Coach Bob Marlin says it’s sad it took the N-I-T committee to finally put these two schools together…

Cut 9 (12) “…be honest”

And last night in the NIT, St. Mary’s eliminated Southeastern Louisiana XXXXX. The Lions finish with a 22-12 record.

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NFL teams can sign free agents later today. New Orleans re-signed quarterback Drew Brees to a reported two-year deal for 50 million dollars. But there will not be a Brees-Jimmy Graham reunion. The pass catching tight-end will reportedly ink a three-year deal with the Green Bay Packers today.

The next playmaker for LSU’s offense is Jonathan Giles. The wide receiver sat out last season after transferring in from Texas Tech. Even though he didn’t play a game last season, he impressed the coaches enough that he’s wearing number seven, an iconic number in Tiger Town over the last decade. Giles says it’s an honor…

Cut 18 (19) “….be here”

In college baseball, Northwestern State crushed ULM 14-3, Louisiana Tech lost to Little Rock 2-1 in 12 innings. And McNeese rallied to Houston 7-6.