Talvin Hester was introduced as Louisiana Tech’s new head men’s basketball coach today. Prior to joining the staff at Texas Tech, where he helped the Red Raiders reach the Sweet 16 of this year’s NCAA tournament, Hester spent three seasons as an assistant in Ruston under Eric Konkol. Now, he will be calling the shots for the Dunkin’ Dogs. Hester says the Bulldogs will play tough, and they will play fast.

Cut 21 (20) “…do that.”

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The LSU men’s basketball team loses one player and gains another. Forward Shareef O’Neal has decided to enter the transfer portal. O’Neal played in 14 games for the Tigers. Coming in…former Northwestern State center Kendal Coleman, who becomes the first transfer signee for new coach Matt McMahon. The 6-8 junior averaged 15.4 point6s and 10.1 boards in 30 games and was one of only 15 players in the country to average a double-double last season.

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The New Orleans Saints secured their starter in Jameis Winston last week and Tuesday they found their backup. The Saints have reached agreement on a reported one-year $3 million deal with 11-year veteran Andy Dalton. Dalton spent last season with the Chicago Bears, going 3-3 as a starter. General manager Mickey Loomis spoke about the deal while attending the NFL owners’ meetings in Palm Beach, Florida.

Cut 22 (12) “…games with him.”

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The NFL announced that it has approved a tweaking to its overtime format next season. But, it only applies to the playoffs. The Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles proposed a mandatory possession for both teams in all games, regular season and playoffs, but competition committee chairman Rich McKay said there was not enough support among owners to pass the rule unless it was amended to the postseason only. It passed by a vote of 29-3.

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Three games on the college baseball diamond tonight as the UL Ragin’ Cajuns visit Southeastern to take on the Lions. Tulane and UNO square off in a matchup of crosstown rivals, and UL-Monroe heads to The Box to battle 13th-ranked LSU.