The Saints have reportedly offered quarterback Jameis Winston a restructured contract that would keep him on the team and serve as Derek Carr’s back-up. If Winston does not take the new deal, he’ll be released on March 15th when the new league starts. The Saints have re-signed special teams standout J-T Gray to a three year contract.

LSU has kicked off spring practice and running back John Emery is not on the practice field. Coach Brian Kelly says Emery is focusing on academics. Fellow running backs Josh Williams and Armoni Goodwin are also recovering from injuries, so that means more reps for former Union Parish star Trey Holly, who is the state’s all-time leading rusher on the high school level. Coach Brian Kelly is expecting big things from Holly even though he’s already going through some growing pains…
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The college basketball seasons came to an end yesterday for LSU, La Tech and Southern. The Southeastern women’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history as the Lady Lions defeated Lamar 66 to 57 in the Southland Tournament title game.

Five high school championship games will take place today in Lake Charles. At noon it’s the Division Four select, state championship game as top seeded Avoyelles Charter faces second seeded Family Christian. Another one versus two matchup will take place tonight az Zwolle faces Anacoco in the non-select Division Five title game.

In college baseball, top ranked LSU hosts Samford in the final weekend of non-conference action before SEC play begins. Louisiana Tech will take on third ranked Arkansas. Southeastern is at Auburn. The Ragin Cajuns host High Point. Nicholls travels to ULM and Northwestern State begins an eight-game homestand by taking on Alabama A-and-M.