LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron announced star outside linebacker and defensive end Arden Key has decided to take some time away from football for personal reasons. Coach O said he fully supports the decision and is looking forward to welcoming him back at the appropriate time.

In the NBA, the Pelicans got yet another nice road win last night soaring over Memphis 95-91. They finish up this away trip 3-1. The Pels get a nice break now as their city hosts All-Star weekend and will return to the court on February 23rd.

There was a rumor going around that star Anthony Davis, who is taking part in the events in New Orleans this weekend, was discussing joining the Lakers. But Davis told Nola.com that he doesn’t plan on leaving the Pels, and to write that down. He’s under contract with New Orleans for 2 more seasons.

The Advocate in Baton Rouge reports that the Saints and Nick Fairley are in talks to keep the defensive tackle in New Orleans. He’d likely seek a multi-year contract after his one-year deal with the Black and Gold in 2016.

LSU baseball announces junior outfielder Greg Deichman practiced Wednesday with no problems. They say he will return today and play in Friday’s season opener.

LSU junior pitcher Alex Lange and senior shortstop Kramer Robertson are named to the 2017 Gold Spikes Award Watch list. Lange was 12-0 in his freshman year and enters his junior season with a 20-4 career mark at LSU. Robertson batted a .324 with 20 doubles in 2016, two triples, two homers and 39 RBI.

College hoops, Tulane fell last night to SMU, 80-75. Today Louisiana Tech hosts Florida Atlantic. Nicholls hosts Central Arkansas. McNeese State is at Abilene Christian. Southeastern is at in-state rival Northwestern State.