The NFL has upheld Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Junior’s one game suspension for the rough housing that occurred between him and Panthers cornerback Josh Norman. Beckham’s appeal was heard today, but it wasn’t convincing enough, so the former LSU star will not play this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

In the NBA tonight…the Pelicans host Portland. New Orleans has the second worst record in the Western Conference, while the Trail Blazers have third worst mark. Tip-off is at 7:00 in the Smoothie King Center.

The LSU men’s basketball team heads into Christmas break on a three-game winning streak. The Tigers beat American University 79-51 last night as Ben Simmons had 23 points and Craig Victor added 14 points.

It’s been a tough couple of days for the ULM men’s basketball team. The Warhawks lost in triple overtime to Canisius 108-96 in a tournament in Las Vegas. They turned around today and lost to Hampton 75-64. Majok Deng had 16 points in a losing effort.

Louisiana Tech men’s hoops improved to 10-2 with 66-63 win over Florida Gulf Coast. The Bulldogs were able to come away with a road victory, despite hitting 2-of-17 from three point territory. Alex Hamilton led the way with 26 points.