The NFL has upheld New York 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 Wednesday, but it wasn’t convincing enough, so the former LSU star will not play this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. In a statement, Beckham apologized for his actions on Sunday and said he dropped the ball on sportsmanship.

Lately the Portland Trail Blazers had been dominate over the New Orleans Pelicans, but not last night. Anthony Davis scored 28 and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Pels blew out Portland 115-89. Tyreke Evans added 24 as five Pelicans scored in double figures. The Pels defensive efforts held the Trail Blazers to making less than 35-percent of their shots from the field. New Orleans is now 9-19 as they travel to Miami to take on the Heat in a Christmas Day matchup that tips off at 11AM. You can watch on ESPN.

It’s been a tough week for the ULM men’s basketball team. The Warhawks lost in triple overtime to Canisius 108-96 Tuesday in a tournament in Las Vegas. They then turned around and lost to Hampton yesterday 75-64. Majok Deng had 16 points in a losing effort. ULM takes a small break for Christmas before returning to the court to host Appalachian State in Sun Belt Conference action on New Year’s Eve.

In that same Las Vegas tournament yesterday, Canisius upended Nicholls State 83-74. The loss drops the Colonels to 4-8. Nicholls will get a couple of days off for the holiday before traveling to Houston to take on the Cougars Monday afternoon.

Former New Orleans Saints public address announcer Jerry Romig has died. He was the teams stadium announcer for an incredible 44 seasons beginning in 1969. Romig did cite health problems as one reason for his retirement in 2013. He was replaced in the announce booth by his son Mark. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Jefferson. Visitation will start at 10AM with a funeral mass to follow. Romig was 86 years-old.