Alabama won its sixth national championship in 12 years last night as the Crimson Tide crushed Ohio State 52-24. Amite City native Devonta Smith was named the most outstanding offensive player of the game as he caught 12 passes for 215 and three touchdowns in the first half. Smith left early in the second half with a hand injury. Former West Monroe standout Slade Bolden also caught a touchdown pass. And Alabama is the favorite to win the title again next year.

The Saints are a three-point favorite to beat Tampa Bay this Sunday in an NFL divisional round playoff game. During the season the Buccaneers signed four-time All-pro receiver Antonio Brown. In his last four games, Brown has caught a touchdown pass in each contest. Coach Sean Payton…
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LSU starting right tackle Austin Deculus has announced he’s returning for another senior season. That means the Tigers will have four of their five starting offensive linemen returning next season. Deculus is a three-year starter who has 34 starts during his four-year career.

New ULM football coach Terry Bowden has hired Zac Alley to be his defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Alley becomes the youngest defensive coordinator in the F-B-S at the age of 27. He spent last season as Boise State’s co-special teams’ coordinator and outside linebackers coach.

The Pelicans scheduled game against Dallas last night was postponed because several Maverick players have tested positive for the coronavirus. New Orleans will begin a six-game road trip tomorrow night in Los Angeles against the Clippers.

LSU basketball hosts Arkansas and leading scorer and freshman Cam Thomas is questionable with a right ankle injury.