The Pelicans host the Memphis Grizzlies tonight looking to get a win after losing their home floor to Sacramento last night. Memphis star Ja Morant is not expected to play as New Orleans enters the contest in eighth place in the Western Conference. With three games left in the regular season, the Pels will most likely be a part of the four-team play-in tournament.

One of the biggest stars on LSU’s defense last season was Freshman All-American Harold Perkins, who led the team with 72 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. He flourished as an edge rusher, but Tigers defensive coordinator Matt House says Perkins is getting more reps at his natural position during spring football…
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A parade for the national champs will take place on LSU’s campus tonight. The Lady Tigers basketball team will also be celebrated inside the Maravich Center as the national championship trophy will be present, plus Coach Kim Mulkey and some of the players will address the crowd. LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says the Lady Tigers run to the title has brought a lot of positive publicity…
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LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon has nabbed a player out of the transfer portal. Jordan Wright announced today he’s leaving Vanderbilt to play for the Tigers. Wright was a standout player at Dunham High School in Baton Rouge. Last season he averaged 11 points and five rebounds a game for the Commodores. The six-foot-six guard has four years of SEC experience.

Tomorrow is the first round of the Masters, former LSU golfer Sam Burns from Shreveport will tee off at 11:48 central time.