ESPN is reporting the Pelicans and Head Coach Alvin Gentry have agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep Gentry in New Orleans through the 2020-21 season. In his third season in the Big Easy, Gentry led the Pels to a 48-34 record this past season and a semifinal appearance in the Western Conference playoffs.
Former LSU star and NBA player, Glen “Big Baby” Davis faces a prison sentence of up to seven years. after he was indicted in Los Angeles on a felony assault charge. Davis will be arraigned today for his role in a fight outside of a West Hollywood nightclub in April. The victim reportedly suffered multiple broken bones and was on a ventilator for the day.
The LSU baseball program was not hurt too bad in the Major League Baseball Draft. The Tigers top hitter this past season, Antoine Duplantis, was drafted in the 19th round and since he was drafted so low, it increases the possibility he’ll return for his senior season. Jake Slaughter and Cam Sanders were both drafted by the Chicago Cubs and it’s expected they will both sign.
Jeff Duncan from the Times-Picayune reports that former Saints offensive tackle Zach Strief has emerged as a strong and viable candidate to succeed Jim Henderson as the Voice of the Saints. Strief has limited broadcasting experience, but served as an analyst on WWL’s coverage of this year’s NFL draft.
Southeastern Louisiana men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner has a new contract that runs through the 2020-21 season. This past season Ladner guided the Lions to a share of the Southland Conference regular season title and a berth in the N-I-T Tournament.
The State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries seeks to get more people outdoors with a free fishing weekend. So Saturday and Sunday residents and visitors can fish Louisiana waters without an otherwise required fishing license. LDWF Spokesperson Rene LeBreton says they hope to attract new anglers…
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LeBreton says the LDWF website provides more information on Free Fishing Weekend and information on places to drop a line this weekend.