Alabama wide receiver and Amite native DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy last night, which is a rare accomplishment for a receiver. Despite choosing Alabama over the home-state LSU Tigers, Smith says his hometown has been very supportive throughout his college career.
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The New Orleans Saints will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday in the first round of the NFL playoffs. Even though the Saints are playing well, Tight End Jared Cook says the team will need to raise its level of play in the postseason.
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The game is scheduled for 3:30.
The LSU men’s basketball team looks to bounce back tonight against Georgia following their recent loss to the Florida Gators. The Tigers are 1-1 in the SEC and 6-2 overall. Head Coach Will Wade says he had a spirited talk with his team after the loss to Florida.
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The Southeastern Louisiana men’s basketball team will host Sam Houston tonight in the Southland Conference opener at 7 p.m. The Lions are the only team in the Southland that hasn’t played a home game this season.
It’s been almost a month since the Northwestern St men’s basketball team has played a game inside Prather Coliseum, but they will do just that as they host Incarnate Word tonight at 6:30.
Following a close loss to Sam Houston in the conference opener, the Nicholls St men’s basketball team hopes to bounce back as they host Lamar tonight in a midweek matchup. Tipoff is a 7 p.m.