4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU’s leading receiver last season Malik Nabers has been arrested on gun charges. Records show he was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail early this morning on a charge of illegal carrying of a weapon. The LSU athletics department tells WAFB-TV they are aware of the arrest and working to gather more information. Last season, Nabers caught 72 passes for 1,017 yards and three touchdowns.

LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly is reportedly making a change with his special teams coordinator. Multiple reports say Brian Polian will transition to an off-field role. LSU special teams units were frustrating to watch in 2022 as they had trouble staying away from penalties, different guys mishandled punts and two blocked kicks cost LSU the season opener against Florida State.

Ross Dellenger at Sports Illustrated is reporting college football executives are looking at making changes in an effort to reduce plays in games for safety and game length reasons. Dellenger reports one proposal that seems to have wide support is keeping the clock running after a first down.

After visiting the Jets over the weekend, free agent quarterback Derek Carr is still not in a rush to sign with a team. It’s been reported Carr had a good visit with the Jets, but his brother, David Carr, told the NFL Network that Derek is expected to take more visits and that this is a long process. The Saints met with Carr before the Raiders released the four-time Pro Bowler.

Tough loss for Nicholls basketball last night as the Colonels fell to Texas A-and-M Commerce 72-71 on their home floor. The Lions scored the winning bucket with five seconds left as Nicholls lost for just the second time at home this season. They are nine and six in Southland play and tied with Southeastern for third place.

Tomorrow night, LSU men’s basketball will try to end a game 14-game losing streak as the Tigers host Vanderbilt. The Commodores are on a roll as they’ve won five in a row. Tip off is at 6 PM.

LSU’s Angel Reese has been named SEC Player of the Week for a sixth consecutive time which is a new record for the league. Reese is averaging 24 points and 16 rebounds a game. The Lady Tigers are at Vandy on Thursday.