The LSU men’s basketball team is out of NCAA quarantine in Indianapolis and after multiple negative COVID-19 tests, they can now practice for Saturday’s first-round NCAA Tournament game. Coach Will Wade says it’s a different NCAA experience, but he rather be living in a hotel room in Indianapolis than in Baton Rouge preparing for next season…
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The Tigers will play Saturday afternoon against Saint Bonaventure in Bloomington at Indiana University’s Alumni Hall. The Bonnies won the A-10 regular-season and tournament championships and rank fifth in the nation in defense, allowing 60 points a game.

The Pelicans get another shot at Portland tonight. On Tuesday night, New Orleans blew a 17-point lead and lost by one point to the Trail Blazers. Tip-off is at nine PM.

Drew Brees says he’s ready for his next career in football. Brees will work as a studio analyst for NBC Sports on their Football Night in America show and as a color commentator during NBC’s broadcasts of Notre Dame home football games. Brees says he’s been preparing for his new role…
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Brees says he feels like he could play another season in the NFL, but says it’s more important for him to be around his family more.

Former LSU standout Patrick Peterson has found a new team as the perennial Pro Bowl cornerback has signed a one-year, 10-million dollar contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson is 30-years-old and has 28 interceptions in his career.

LSU says it will allow tailgating with limitations at spring outdoor athletic events starting tomorrow with Tigers hosting Mississippi State in a big SEC baseball series.