It’s been reported that LSU starting middle linebacker Kendell Beckwith suffered a knee injury during spring practice. But a source told the Baton Rouge Advocate that they don’t think the injury is serious. He will apparently receive an MRI today.

The LSU men’s basketball team hopes to begin making a run through the SEC Tournament today. The fourth-seeded Tigers face 12th seed Tennessee this afternoon in Nashville. There’s little chance LSU will receive an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, so they’ll need to win the SEC Tourney to get an automatic bid to the Big Dance.

UL Lafayette will face South Alabama in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Tournament at five o’ clock today. Southern takes on Texas Southern in the semifinals of the SWAC Tournament tonight and Tulane will battle Houston in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tonight.

NBA…the Pelicans are at Memphis for a seven PM tipoff against the Grizzlies.

The Saints have re-signed backup quarterback Luke McCown. It’s reportedly a two-year deal that will pay him three million dollars. McCown re-upped with the Black and Gold after visiting the Colts.

The Saints have also reportedly re-signed running back Travaris Cadet, and officially released cornerback Brandon Browner. And former Saints running back Khiry Robinson has signed with the New York Jets.

Three state champions will be crowned at the Boys Top 28 Tournament in Lake Charles today . The Five-A title game is at eight PM as defending champ Scotlandville takes on second-seeded Natchitoches Central.

LSU baseball begins a three-game series against Ball State tonight. No baseball for Louisiana Tech this weekend. Closed roads in north Louisiana will keep the Bulldogs from traveling to Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.

Sun Belt play begins this weekend as UL Lafayette is at Troy, while ULM is a Texas State. That series will begin with a doubleheader tomorrow.