Amite City native and Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy last night. Smith is the first receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard did it in 1991.

Four players with ties to Louisiana are finalists for the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame, New Orleans native Peyton Manning, former LSU Tiger Alan Faneca, Saints linebacker Sam Mills and former John Ehret standout Reggie Wayne.

The Saints are hoping running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas will be available for Sunday’s playoff game against Chicago. Tight end Jared Cook says having Thomas on the field makes it harder on defenses…
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Kick-off Sunday is at 3:40.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron is hoping to hire a new offensive and defensive coordinator this week. Orgeron reportedly interviewed Carolina Panthers quarterback coach Jake Peetz and offensive assistant DJ Mangas yesterday and Coach O plans to talk with University of Cincinnati defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman on Thursday.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to bounce back tonight against Georgia following last Saturday’s loss to Florida. Tigers coach Will Wade says the Bulldogs like to play at a fast pace and they lead the SEC in rebounding margin…
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Tip-off is at 6 PM.

Also tonight, Nicholls, Southeastern Louisiana, and Northwestern State all have home games tonight.

While the Pelicans host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.