The nation is mourning the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed along with his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash. Despite the terrible news the Pelicans played and defeated the Celtics yesterday. After the game, rookie Zion Williamson reflected on Kobe’s legacy…
Cut 3 (11) “…tough man”
Williamson recorded his first double-double of his young career, 21 points and 11 rebounds in a season-high 27 minutes. New Orleans is at Cleveland tomorrow.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had five catches for 92 yards and one touchdown as the A-F-C beat the N-F-C 38-33 in the Pro Bowl. Drew Brees got the start for the N-F-C and threw for 95 yards and a touchdown. Brees says he’ll spend the next month with his family and then decide if he’ll play next season.

Preseason practice is underway for the 11th ranked LSU baseball team and there are plenty of position battles to be sorted out before the season opener February 14th. The only returning starters in the field are catcher Saul Garza, first baseman Cade Beloso and outfielder Daniel Cabrera. Coach Paul Mainieri expects to have fluidity with his everyday lineup
Cut 16 (25) …our team”
LSU returns a lot of its pitching from last year. Mainieri says Cole Henry is the likely Friday night starter, Landon Marceaux, Eric Walker, and AJ Labas are battling for the other two weekend spots