The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that free agent defensive tackle Nick Fairley is expected to sign with the Saints. Fairly played in 15 games with the Rams last season and registered a half sack. His best seasons were in 2012 and 2013 with the Lions, when he had a combined 11.5 sacks those two years.

It turns out Pelicans star Anthony Davis does not need surgery on his shoulder. A-D did have surgery on his injured knee and it’s expected he’ll be away from the basketball court for three to four months. He could have been sidelined for up to six months, if he had work done on his shoulder. New Orleans lost to Indiana 92-84 last night and they’ll host Toronto tomorrow night.

No big surprises in last night’s NCAA Tournament, let’s see if that changes tonight. The marque game is North Carolina versus Indiana.

The LSU baseball team is off to a 1-3 start in SEC play after losing to Texas A-and-M six to one last night. It’s the third time this season, LSU has been held to one or fewer runs. Tiger pitchers walked eight hitters last night. Alex Lange is on the hill tonight for the 8 PM first pitch.

Southeastern Louisiana won its 10 straight last night as they defeated Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi three to one. Webb Bobo’s two run homer was the difference.

Elsewhere…Sam Houston over Nicholls four to two, McNeese thumped Abilene Christian 10-6 and Northwestern State also reached double digits as they defeated Stephen F Austin 10-3.

ULM also put 10 runs on the score board as the Warhawks defeated Appalachian State 10-5, the Ragin Cajuns ended a three-game losing streak with four to two victory over Georgia State And the Bulldogs have a three-game winning streak after beating Charlotte 3-2 in walk-off fashion.