At LSU pro day today, Malik Nabers made a case in front of NFL teams that he should be the first receiver selected in next month’s draft. Nabers ran a 4.35 in the 40 and also showed off a 42-inch vertical. LSU’s all-time leading receiver knew he would put up impressive numbers…
cut 19 (05) “…going to be special”
Quarterback Jayden Daniels also had a good day showing off his throwing skills. Daniels could be the number two overall pick if the Washington Commanders decide that he’s the guy to be their franchise quarterback. Daniels was asked what he thought about the Commanders…
cut 30 (18) “…whoever they take”
Daniels says he’ll also meet with the New England Patriots, who have the third overall pick. The Pats are also looking for a franchise quarterback.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says the team is confident defensive end Chase Young will be 100-percent once he goes through the rehabilitation process following surgery on his neck last week. Allen says everyone was aware of the procedure when he signed a one-year 13-million dollar contract
Cut 18 (20) “…as possible.”

Former LSU Tiger Tre’Davious White has signed a one-year, ten million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Rams. The Shreveport native is a former All-Pro cornerback for the Buffalo Bills.

Former Washington Badgers defensive lineman Gio Paez has committed to LSU. He made six starts last season and recorded 23 tackles and two quarterback hurries.

The Pelicans rallied from 20 points down to take a five-point lead with about three minutes left, but ended up losing as Oklahoma City scored the final 12 points of the game to lose 119 to 112. NOLA hosts the Bucks tomorrow.

Tommy White, Mac Bingham and Hayden Travinksi all homered as the LSU Tigers defeated Southeastern Louisiana eight to  four.

The Ragin Cajuns won their eighth in a row as they defeated Grambling 12 to four. Blake Marshall struck out six over four innings for the save.

Louisiana Tech scored eight runs in the first two innings and ended up beating ULM eight to four. Northwestern State edged Louisiana Christian five to four, McNeese blanked Mississippi Valley State six to nothing and UNO defeated Southern 12 to 2.

Pro day at the LSU football practice facility. Scouts from the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots will take a close look at Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels.

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NFL owners approve a new rule that will dramatically change kick-offs. The idea is to encourage more returns but also reduce big collisions. The kick-off team will now line up at the opposing team’s 40-yard line and can’t take off until the ball is caught or hits the ground.
Saints Coach Dennis Allen says new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will look to run the ball to set up the pass…
cut 20 (09) “….play action”

LSU cornerback Javien Toviano says new defensive coordinator Blake Baker encourages the whole defense to celebrate after making plays during spring football…
cut 17 (16) “…this year”

Busy night of sports in Louisiana….eighth ranked LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana tonight. The Lions have won eight of their last nine, while the Tigers have dropped two in a row.

The Ragin Cajuns have won seven in a row and host Grambling State. ULM is at Louisiana Tech.

The Pelicans will host Oklahoma City tonight at 7 PM. It’s a matchup between two of the better teams in the Western Conference.

The Lady Tigers will play UCLA on Saturday in Albany, New York. The Bruins rallied to beat Creighton on Monday night. The LSU women’s basketball program has also announced six-foot-five Jersey Wolfenbarger will transfer to the Lady Tigers. Wolfenbarger played two years at Arkansas and averaged six points and four rebounds per game. The former McDonald’s All-American will have two years of eligibility at LSU.

After beating Grambling last night in the WNIT, the ULM women’s basketball team will host Southern Miss tomorrow night.

And University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has left the WAC for the Southland Conference.

In Spring football, Blake Baker is LSU’s new defensive coordinator. Cornerback Javien Toviano says he’s brought a lot of energy and wants everyone on defense to celebrate when someone makes a play…
cut 17 (16) “…this year”
Louisiana Tech kicked off spring practice yesterday. The Bulldogs have a new defensive coordinator in Jeremiah Johnson. Defensive lineman Jayden Gray says he appreciates the positive feedback they get from Johnson…
cut 15 (25) “…next drive”
Johnson is a former defensive coordinator at Northern Iowa and Kent State.

The NFL has approved a new rule that would encourage kick off returns but also reduce the possibility of concussions. It’s a similiar rule that the XFL used. Kickoffs will remain at the 35-yard-line, but the remaining ten players on the kicking unit will line up at the opposing team’s 40-yard line, and the kicking team players cannot move until the ball hits the ground or is caught by the return man.

The NFL also plans on having a game on Christmas Day this year, even though Christmas is on a Wednesday.

The NFL network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting Ryan Ramczyk could miss the 2024 season because of medical reasons. Raymcyzyk missed five games last year and in December said cartilage defect in his knee put his playing future in question.

Also former Minden and Louisiana Tech star L’Jarius Sneed has agreed to a four-year, 76-million dollars with his new team. Sneed was traded by Kansas City to Tennessee last week.

Fifth year senior Kyren Lacy of Thibodaux has a chance to be LSU’s top receiver in 2024 after catching 30 passes last season for 558 yards and seven touchdowns. Coach Brian Kelly likes how Lacy is approaching spring football…
cut 18 (15) “…that way”

Spring football is also underway for Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs have to replace one of the greatest wide receivers in program history in Smoke Harris. Coach Sonny Cumbie says he’s excited to see the development of Marlion Jackson, Solo Lewis and Dakota Williams.

After losing a series to Florida, the LSU Tigers return to the baseball diamond tonight to host Southeastern Louisiana. The Tigers dropped three spots in the latest D-1 baseball poll to number eight losing in extra innings on Saturday night to the Gators and then getting run-ruled on Sunday. Southeastern Louisiana has won eight of its last nine and nearly beat the Tigers in Hammond earlier this year. First pitch is at 6:30 at Alex Box Stadium.

Also tonight, the Ragin Cajuns have won seven straight and will host Grambling. The Tigers have won six in a row and are one of three teams in the SWAC undefeated in league play. First pitch is at 6 PM.

Louisiana Tech has won four straight and they visit ULM. Bulldogs outfielder Cole McConnell was named Conference USA Hitter of the Week for a second time this season. McConnell hit four home runs in the sweep over Jacksonville State this past weekend.

Big game tonight for the Pelicans. New Orleans who is trying to lock down the fourth spot in the Western Conference Standings hosts Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 49-21 and in second place in the West and New Orleans is 44-27. The Pelicans have won eight of their last ten.

The Lady Tigers will play UCLA in the Sweet 16 round as the Bruins defeated Creighton 67-63. Top seeded Iowa also advanced.

ULM defeated Grambling 102 to 76 in the WNIT. First postseason win for the Warhawks in 39 years.

At LSU spring practice, Coach Brian Kelly says they are working on the running game…
cut 16 (18) “…to have”

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is leaving the WAC for the Southland and will become a full-time member this July.

The LSU women’s basketball team is headed to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year after beating Middle Tennessee 83-56. The Lady Tigers fell behind by nine early in the third quarter but finished the game by outscoring the Lady Raiders 51-15. Angel Reese stepped up her game in the second half after Coach Kim Mulkey told the All-American that she needed her…
Cut 18 (18) “…I need”

A Washington Post article on LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey could be published this week. Mulkey says the same reporter previously did a hit job on football coach Brian Kelly and he’s spent the last two years trying to dig up dirt on her…
Cut 13 (11) “…positive stories”
Mulkey is promising a defamation lawsuit if the story contains any lies about here.

For the second straight weekend, LSU baseball dropped an SEC series and for the second straight Sunday, the Tigers were run-ruled. Florida beat the Tigers 12-2 in eight innings yesterday. Coach Jay Johnson was ejected in the fifth inning after both teams were warned about trash talking and Johnson came out of the dugout to complain that Florida’s pitcher said something to Hayden Travinski. The ejection didn’t fire up the team…
Cut 16 (24) “…team today.”

While LSU baseball is struggling, the Ragin Cajuns have won seven in a row after sweeping Old Dominion. Louisiana Tech has won four straight after sweeping Jacksonville State. The Bulldogs host ULM tomorrow afternoon. The Warhawks dropped a series at Georgia State this past weekend.

The LSU Lady Tigers are moving on to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season after an 83-56 win over Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders led by nine points early in the second half, but LSU got its act together and outscored Middle Tennessee 51-14 over the final 18 minutes. Coach Kim Mulkey says in the second half they picked up the pace and played with more effort…
cut 19 (17) “….third and four quarter”
LSU will play again on Saturday in Albany, New York and they will play the winner of tonight’s game between UCLA and Creighton.

Zion Williamson was 13 of 14 from the field and scored with 36 points as the Pelicans easily defeated Detroit 114 to 101 yesterday.

Another tough weekend for the LSU baseball team. The Tigers dropped two of three to Florida and they were run ruled 12-to-2 in eight innings yesterday. The Tigers are 2-and-4 in the SEC and will begin a series against top ranked Arkansas on Thursday following a home game against Southeastern Louisiana tomorrow night. Coach Jay Johnson says his team’s competitive character is getting tested…
cut 17 (17) “….answer the bell”

The Ragin Cajuns have won seven in a row after sweeping Old Dominion. U-L Lafayette allowed just one run for the weekend. ULM lost two of three to Georgia State. Louisiana Tech opened Conference USA play by sweeping Jacksonville State. McNeese and Nicholls were swept this past weekend. Southeastern took two of three from Northwestern.

The LSU Lady Tigers played a sloppy game but still got past the Rice Owls 70-60 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Kim Mulkey displeased with the 24 turnovers her team committed….
cut 16 (17) “…it was ugly today”
Angel Reese led the team with six turnovers. But she had another double-double 10 points and 19 rebounds.

The Lady Tigers will play Middle Tennessee on Sunday at 2 PM. The Lady Raiders upset Louisville 71-69, rallying back from an 18-point first half deficit, third largest comeback in NCAA Women’s Basketball History.

Grambling’s historic season ended last night with a 78-50 loss to Purdue. The Tigers finished the year with a 21-15 record.
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The fifth ranked LSU baseball team got back to great pitching and defense in a six to one win over sixth ranked Florida last night. Luke Holman struck out a career high 13 and allowed one run in six innings and Griffin Herring threw three shutout innings for the save. Florida had just four hits.

The Cajuns held Old Dominion to three hits in a three to nothing win. ULM and Georgia State will play a doubleheader today. So will Louisiana Tech and Jacksonville State.

Southeastern Louisiana stays hot with a five to nothing shutout win over Northwestern State, McNeese lost to the Northwestern Wildcats 12 to four and UNO was a four to one winner over Nicholls.

Nice win for the Pelicans last night as they defeated Miami 111 to 88. New Orleans played without Brandon Ingram who went down with a knee injury the night before and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Zion Williamson had just four points, but CJ McCollum had 30 points.

In the NFL…the Kansas City Chiefs traded former Louisiana Tech cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Titans for a couple of draft picks.

Fifth ranked LSU faces sixth ranked Florida this weekend at Alex Box Stadium in a rematch of last year’s national championship series. The Tigers are looking to rebound from a tough opening SEC weekend series loss to Mississippi State. Coach Jay Johnson expects his guys will bounce back….
cut 20 (20) “…this weekend”
Luke Holman is the starting pitching for the Tigers. Cade Fisher will start for Florida. He was a Freshman All-American last year, but he’s struggled as a Friday night starter.
Also…the Cajuns host Old Dominion, ULM is at Georgia State, Louisiana Tech hosts Jacksonville State, Southeastern takes a six game winning streak to Northwestern.

Grambling State will try to pull off the massive upset tonight as they play top seeded Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are coming off their first NCAA Tourney win on Wednesday night. The Boilermakers are 29-4 and Big 10 regular season champs.

The Southland Conference Champion McNeese Cowboys season ended last night with an 86-65 loss to Gonzaga. Shahada Wells capped off his college career with a game-high 19 points. Wells is glad he was part of this special season…
cut 28 (19) “….good thing”
The Bayou Bandits finished the year with a 30-4 record.

The Pelicans are at Miami tonight. Brandon Ingram is out at least two weeks after injuring his knee last night.

A great season for McNeese came to an end last night in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament as they did not matchup well with Gonzaga and the Bulldogs clobbered the Cowboys 86-65. The Pokes shot just 33-percent from the field.
Grambling is still dancing, but they face top seeded Purdue tonight in Indianapolis.

The LSU Lady Tigers look to start another postseason run today as they host Rice in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Coach Kim Mulkey has won six NCAA championships, one as a player, one as an assistant coach and four as a head coach. Mulkey on what it takes to be the team that cuts down the nets at the end of the season…
Cut 16 (15) “…go down fighting.”
LSU will play Rice at 3 PM.

The 5th-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators tonight in a rematch of last year’s College World Series championship series. Coach Jay Johnson says both teams are different, but each squad still has star players…
Cut 18 (17) “…hit mistakes.”
The Gators are third in the SEC in home runs with 44. First pitch is at 7.

Old Dominion has hit just 16 home runs and they’ll be at U-L Lafayette this weekend. ULM visits Georgia State, who swept South Alabama last week.

Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play by hosting Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks are 9-11.

NBA…the Pelicans lost to Orlando 121 to 106 and Brandon Ingram went down with a knee injury. New Orleans is at Miami tonight.