4:45 LRN Sportscast April 04

First Lady Jill Biden’s suggestion that Iowa deserves to join the LSU women’s basketball team on their visit to the White House after their NCAA Championship was met with heavy backlash. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter believes the Lady Tigers should get to enjoy the honor solo, but doesn’t think the first Lady had any Ill-intent…

Cut 10 (10) “…she is.”

The LSU football team is just over halfway through their Spring Training schedule that began in early March. Defensive Coordinator Matt House says its provided a great chance to develop depth, especially on the defensive line as starters Mekhi Wingo and Maason Smith are out with injury…

Cut 16 (18) “…training camp.”

The LSU women’s basketball team returned home to celebrate its national championship win over Iowa yesterday. LSU hosted a celebration yesterday afternoon and Coach Kim Mulkey is looking forward to a parade and another celebration in the P-MAC tomorrow night…

Cut 17 (13) “…cheers.”

The Pelicans will host the Kings tonight in the second of their 5-game home stand. After a big win over the Clippers Saturday, the Pels are tied with the Lakers at 8th in the West with 4 games left in the season just half a game behind the Clippers and Warriors in 5th and 6th. New Orleans can clinch a spot in the play-in tournament with a win tonight. The Pels are 3.5-point home favorites without Jose Alvarado and Zion Williamson, and Kings guard Malik Monk is listed as questionable. Tip-off is at 7:00

Zion has progressed to participating in low-intensity 3-on-3 with coaches but hasn’t been cleared for 5-on-5 or full contact scrimmages. An official update from the team is expected tomorrow after another re-evaluation