A Kenner woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Saints linebacker Junior Gallette, claiming he was physically and emotionally abusive to her during their 2-year relationship. Legal analyst Doug Sunseri says this is not good for Gallette or the Saints. Sunseri says now Gallette will be asked about his personal behavior with this woman under oath…

cut 26 (09) “real big problem”

Gallette was booked with misdemeanor simple battery involving domestic abuse following an incident with this woman last month.

As part of a three-team trade, the Pelicans acquired Miami Heat point guard Norris Cole and sent John Salmons to the Phoenix Suns. Cole will be expected to bolster the Pels backcourt in the absence of Jrue Holiday. It is also reported that Anthony Davis could return to the Pelicans lineup for tomorrow’s game against Orlando after suffering a shoulder injury.

UL-Lafayette head football coach Mark Hudspeth has named Melvin Smith, who joined the staff last month, as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Smith replaces James Willis who accepted a coaching position with the New Orleans Saints.

Conference USA leader, Louisiana Tech, is on the road tonight to take on Charlotte. Tech beat Florida International 75-42 Saturday, forcing the Golden Panthers to commit 28 turnovers and shoot just 28-percent from the field. Bulldogs coach Mike White says his team has improved on defense during the course of the season..

cut 20 (17) “a process”

The Bulldogs are coming off their 20th win of the season.

The U-L Lafayette men’s basketball team hosts Texas State tonight at the Cajundome. Despite the Bobcats 11-13 overall record, Cajuns Head Coach Bob Marlin expects a good battle with the Bobcats…

cut 18 (13) “prepared for’

The Cajuns are 8-and-7 in the Sun Belt while Texas State has a 5-and-10 league record.