The 25th ranked LSU Tigers shoot for their eighth straight victory tonight when they host Georgia. The Tigers are 4-0 in league play, the Bulldogs are 1-and-4. But Coach Will Wade says his team better not be complacent…
cut 17 (18) “..play better”
Tip-off is at 6 PM.

Governor Edwards has fired off a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell urging him and the owners to change the rules so that another team doesn’t get robbed at its chance of playing in a Super Bowl…
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The NFL competition committee will reportedly discuss whether pass interference should be the subject of an instant replay review.

Saints cornerback PJ Williams has been arrested on a D-W-I charge. New Orleans police say he was driving 80 miles per hour on the Crescent City Connection Bridge. The speed limit on that bridge is 50 miles per hour.

The LHSAA Annual Convention is underway in Baton Rouge. A vote could take place Friday on a proposal to allow private schools to hold state championship games at venues other than the Superdome for football or Sulphur for baseball and softball. Basketball title games could also be held at a site closer to the school with the higher seed. But LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine believes the Association’s constitution doesn’t allow for this proposal to happen…
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Supporters say of the split championship sites say it will lead to better revenues for the schools, shoter travel and a chance to set a more convenient game time.

The Pelicans are home tonight to take on the Detroit Pistons. Anthony Davis remains out with an injured finger.