The LSU men’s basketball team is going to try to get back on track as they take on Auburn tonight on the road. The Tigers are 1-4 in the SEC, and 9-7 overall; and have dropped five of its past six with three in a row double digit losses. Coach Johnny Jones says Auburn is a tough team, especially at home, but the LSU Tigers will play hard…:
CUT 25 (21) “for us”
Tipoff on the SEC Network is 7:30.

In the NBA, Anthony Davis is said to be a game-time decision today as the Pelicans get set to face The Magic in New Orleans at 7pm. For the 6th time this season, the All-Star forward was forced to leave a game due to injury on Monday after taking a hard fall in the Pels loss to the Pacers.

Four LSU football players will play in All-Star games this weekend. It’ll be the final college game for Josh Boutte, Tashawn Bower, Colin Jeter, and Lewis Neal. Boutte, Bower and Neal are participating in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, while Jeter is taking part in the East-West Shrine Game.

The Pro Football Writers Association released its 2016 NFL All-Rookie Team and it includes former LSU tiger and current Atlanta Falcon linebacker Deion Jones. Two Saints also made the team for their strong rookie seasons: wide receiver Michael Thomas and kicker Wil Lutz.

So what the heck is going on at Tiger Stadium? There has been yet another break-in reported at Death Valley according to LSU Police — the second this month. Athletic officials say there was minimal damage done this time as well – and they are working to ensure this type of unauthorized activity doesn’t happen again.

The LSU baseball team picked up it’s third top-five preseason ranking Tuesday with D1 Baseball putting the Tigers at No. 5 heading into the 2017 season.

Southeastern Louisiana football has released its 2017 schedule. The Lions open in Lafayette against the Cajuns on September 2nd.