6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Pelicans rallied from 20 points down to take a five-point lead with about three minutes left, but ended up losing as Oklahoma City scored the final 12 points of the game to lose 119 to 112. NOLA hosts the Bucks tomorrow.

Tommy White, Mac Bingham and Hayden Travinksi all homered as the LSU Tigers defeated Southeastern Louisiana eight to  four.

The Ragin Cajuns won their eighth in a row as they defeated Grambling 12 to four. Blake Marshall struck out six over four innings for the save.

Louisiana Tech scored eight runs in the first two innings and ended up beating ULM eight to four. Northwestern State edged Louisiana Christian five to four, McNeese blanked Mississippi Valley State six to nothing and UNO defeated Southern 12 to 2.

Pro day at the LSU football practice facility. Scouts from the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots will take a close look at Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels.

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NFL owners approve a new rule that will dramatically change kick-offs. The idea is to encourage more returns but also reduce big collisions. The kick-off team will now line up at the opposing team’s 40-yard line and can’t take off until the ball is caught or hits the ground.
Saints Coach Dennis Allen says new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will look to run the ball to set up the pass…
cut 20 (09) “….play action”

LSU cornerback Javien Toviano says new defensive coordinator Blake Baker encourages the whole defense to celebrate after making plays during spring football…
cut 17 (16) “…this year”