6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are sticking with Andy Dalton as their starting quarterback for this Sunday’s game against the Rams. Coach Dennis Allen announced his decision after Wednesday’s practice…
cut 20 (20) “….focus on”
The Black and Gold have a two and five record with Dalton as their starter and in the last two games he’s thrown three interceptions to two touchdowns.

The Pelicans moved to nine and six on the season last night with a 124 to 110 win over the Chicago Bulls. Big game from second-year forward Trey Murphy who had 19 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and a blocked shot. Zion Williamson missed a second straight game with a right foot contusion. The Pels host Boston on Friday.

LSU will honor 17 seniors on Saturday night before they face UAB in the final home game of the season. One of those seniors is defensive end Ali Gaye. The native of Gambia says his parents will attend their first game in Tiger Stadium
Cut 17 (16) “…seeing that.”
LSU defensive coordinator Matt Houston has been nominated for the Broyles Award, which goes to the top assistant in college football.

The LSU women’s basketball team scored over 100 points for a school-record fourth consecutive game as the Lady Tigers crushed Houston Christian 101 to 47. Angel Reese had 23 points and 16 rebounds.

Tonight in college hoops, LSU men host UNO, the Cajuns battle La Tech in Lafayette. ULM is at TCU and Northwestern State travels to Illinois State.