The LSU Tigers missed out on sweeping the Auburn Tigers this past weekend, losing the series finale seven to five on Sunday. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is 7-14 in the SEC and will need to finish strong to make the NCAA Tournament…
Cut 19 (16) “…last eight.”
The Tigers host Grambling State tomorrow night and then welcome top ranked Texas A-and-M to Alex Box Stadium this weekend.

The Ragin Cajuns dropped one spot in the Top 25 D-1 baseball poll to number 18 after taking two of three from Southern Miss this past weekend.

Louisiana Tech won in walk-off fashion on Sunday to complete a sweep of Sam Houston. The Bulldogs have won five in a row and they are in first place in Conference USA.

The Saints made five picks on the final day of the NFL draft and one of them was South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler in the fifth round.

Rattler was considered one of the top high school prospects in the country when he started his college career at Oklahoma but was benched as the starter his sophomore season.

He transferred to South Carolina. In 2022, he led the Gamecocks to huge victories over Tennessee and Clemson. Last year, Carolina struggled to a 5-7 record because of several injuries to guys on the offensive line…
Cut 18 (20) “…I’m prepared.”

In the NBA, the Pelicans will try to avoid the sweep to Oklahoma City in their best of seven playoff series. Game four tonight is at 7:30. New Orleans needs more from Brandon Ingram, who has yet to score more than 20 points in a game in the series.

Did the Saints select their future quarterback in the NFL draft? In the fifth round, New Orleans took Spencer Rattler out of South Carolina. Rattler says he felt the Saints would draft him after a great visit to New Orleans before the draft….
cut 17 (17) “…..got me”
Ratler started his college career at Oklahoma but was benched his sophomore season. He transferred to South Carolina. In 2022, he led the Gamecocks to huge victories over Tennessee and Clemson. Last year, Carolina struggled to a 5- and-7 record.

The Pelicans season could come to an end tonight. New Orleans has to beat Oklahoma City in order to extend the series to a fifth game.

On the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy (Mac-il-roy) and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
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The LSU baseball team missed out on a series sweep over Auburn as the Bayou Bengals lost to Auburn seven to five yesterday. LSU fell behind five to nothing in the first inning. The Tigers best reliever, Griffin Herring, didn’t enter the game until the second inning. Coach Jay Johnson explains why….
cut 20 (20) “…constraints”
LSU is 7-14 in the SEC and will host top-ranked Texas A-and-M this weekend.

Louisiana Tech is in first place in Conference USA after completing a series sweep over Sam Houston. The Bulldogs won in dramatic fashion yesterday, 12-9 in ten innings. Adarius Myers hit a walk-off three-run homer.

The Cajuns took two of three from Southern Miss and U-L Lafayette has a three-game lead over Troy for first place in the Sun Belt.

LSU left-hander Gage Jump delivered a second consecutive great start as the Tigers opened their series against Auburn with a five to nothing win last night. Jump followed up a 14 strikeout performance last week with seven shutout innings and struck out six Auburn hitters. Tommy White and Hayden Travinski homered for the Tigers who are 6-and-13 in the SEC.

The Ragin Cajuns edged Southern Miss three to two as Andrew Herrmann struck out seven over eight innings. Kyle DeBarge hit a three run homer in the eighth inning for the only scoring for U-L Lafayette.

Old Dominion defeated ULM two to one in 12 innings. Louisiana Tech blanked Sam Houston two to nothing. Cole McConnell drove in both runs and Ethan Bates earned his 13th save while Reed Smith earned his fifth win.

NBA, the Pelicans try to get back into the series against Oklahoma City as the two teams meet at 2:30 at the Smoothie King Center. The Thunder lead two games to none.
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During day two of the NFL draft, the Saints moved up four spots in the second round to take Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry with the 41st overall pick. McKinstry was a first-team A-P All-American for the Crimson Tide. During his three-year career at Alabama he had two interceptions and 25 passes defensed. New Orleans gave up a fifth and sixth round pick with Green Bay to move up the four spots to take McKinstry.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are all in on LSU. After selecting former LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas in the first round on Thursday, the Jaguars took ex LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith in the second round.

Also in the second round, Opelousas native and wide receiver Keon Coleman was selected by Buffalo.

There are four teams tied for first after two rounds at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The team of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are at 13-under par and tied for first.

The NFL draft continues tonight with rounds two and three, yesterday the Saints used their first-round draft pick on an offensive tackle, six-foot-six Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a Foo-ah-gah) from Oregon State. The first-team All-American did not give up a sack with the Beavers. Fuaga says he’s played football nearly his entire life…
Cut 15 (09) “… grit.”
Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a Foo-ah-gah) is expected to get an opportunity to start at right tackle, especially if Ryan Ramczyk can not play because of his deteriorating right knee. Coach Dennis Allen says Fuaga caught their eye at the NFL draft scouting combine…
cut 4 (12) “…love with him”
The LSU Tigers will look to win their second consecutive SEC series as they host Auburn this weekend. Coach Jay Johnson believes his team is playing better after taking two of three from Missouri last weekend. Johnson is hoping some of his veteran hitters find a hot streak
Cut 18 (08) “…be afraid of.”

Louisiana Tech went on the road last weekend and won a series over nationally-ranked Dallas Baptist. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs says it was a big confidence builder…
Cut 17 (11) “…RPI goes.”
This weekend Tech hosts Sam Houston.

Also this weekend, the Ragin Cajuns host Southern Miss, Southeastern is at McNeese. ULM is at Old Dominion.

NBA, the Pelicans host Oklahoma City tomorrow. New Orleans is down two games to none.

With the second overall pick in last night’s N-F-L draft, the Washington Commanders selected former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. A few picks later, the New York Giants used their sixth overall pick to take former LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers. Nabers wants to be the next great receiver in the NFL from LSU…
cut 14 (14) “…chip on my shoulder”
The Jacksonville Jaguars with the 23rd overall pick selected former LSU receiver Brian Thomas Junior.

Most analysts predicted the Saints would take an offensive tackle with the 14th overall pick. That’s exactly what they did with Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a Foo-ah-gah) from Oregon State. The All-American did not give up a sack during his college career. The Saints have a second round pick today.
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After two straight weekends on the road, the LSU Tigers are finally back at home for an SEC weekend series. LSU welcomes Auburn to the Box. It’s been a rough season for Auburn, they are 2-and-16 in the SEC. The Tigers are 5-and-13 and fans are hoping for a sweep.

Louisiana Tech is in second place in Conference USA heading into this weekend’s series against Sam Houston. The Bulldogs are 8-3 in league play, while the Bearkats are 7-and-8. Coach Lane Burroughs says the Diamond Dogs must play well to take the series…
Cut 16 (09) “…south Texas.”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns will host Southern Miss this weekend. U-L Lafayette leads the Sun Belt with a 15-3 record, while the Golden Eagles are 11-7. ULM is at Old Dominion.

There’s a four way tie for first place after the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. One of those teams is Rory McIllroy and Shane Lowry.

Tonight is the NFL draft. Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels could be the number two overall pick and receiver Malik Nabers is also another Top ten pick. W-W-L radio draft expert Mike Detillier says the Giants could use the sixth pick to take Nabers…
cut 15 (12) “…of consideration”
The Saints have the 14th overall pick and offensive tackle is a glaring need. Ross Jackson host of the Locked on Saints Podcast, says New Orleans could trade up, but they should have good options at 14 to pick an offensive tackle…
cut 18 (14) “….near 14″
The first round gets underway at 7 PM.

The Pelicans fell behind by double digits in the first quarter last night and never really challenged Oklahoma City and lost to the Thunder 124 to 92. O-K-C shot 59-percent from the field, while the Pels were just 7-of-26 from three point territory. New Orleans is down two games to none and game three is in the Big Easy on Saturday.

The 17th ranked Cajuns baseball team fell behind nine to one and lost to Houston Christian ten to nine last night. Louisiana Tech improved to 30-13 after outscoring Nicholls ten to seven. Michael Ballard, Kasten Furr and Dalton Davis all homered for the Bulldogs. Coach Lane Burroughs is glad Davis is back in the line-up…
cut 20 (20) “…right now”
Tech will look for a series victory against Sam Houston this weekend.

Three LSU Tigers are expected to be selected tonight in the first round of the NFL draft. The Washington Commanders are expected to take quarterback Jayden Daniels with the number two overall pick. Malik Nabers is expected to be another top ten pick, while Brian Thomas Junior is predicted to be a mid to late first round selection.

The Saints pick 14th and they have a glaring need at offensive tackle.

New Orleans has nine picks in this year’s draft and seven of their picks are in the 5th round or later. Host of the Locked on Saints podcast Ross Jackson says those seven picks give the Saints plenty of mobility if they choose to move up for a player or down to get more draft capital.
Cut 19 (13) “…since 2007.”
The draft will get underway at 7 PM.

LSU honored its women’s gymnastics team with a parade and a celebration inside the PMAC last night. Coach Jay Clark led the program to its first ever title and the team’s success resulted in Georgia offering him and his assistants a chance to coach the Gym Dogs. But Clark says he’s staying at LSU…
cut 12 (06) “…cheers”
The LSU women’s basketball team is reloading. The Lady Tigers have announced they’ve signed three guards out of the transfer portal. Shayeann Day Wilson arrives at LSU after averaging nearly 11 points a game at Miami last season. Kailyn Gilbert is now a Lady Tiger after averaging 15 points a game at Arizona. Mjrackle Shepphard averaged five points a game at Mississippi State in her freshman season.

The Pelicans lost to Oklahoma City 124 to 92 last night and they are now down two games to none in their series. Houston Christian upset the 17th ranked Ragin Cajuns baseball team ten to nine and Louisiana Tech lost to Nicholls ten to seven.

Tonight is the NFL draft and three LSU Tigers are expected to go in the first round. Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers are top ten picks and Brian Thomas Jr is expected to be a mid to late first round draft pick. WWL radio draft expert Mike Detillier says Thomas can quickly develop into a special NFL player…
cut 16 (15) “….this league’
The Saints have the 14th overall pick and offensive tackle is a glaring need. Ross Jackson host of the Locked on Saints Podcast, says New Orleans could trade up, but they should have good options at 14 to pick an offensive tackle…
cut 18 (14) “….near 14”
The first round gets underway at 7 PM.

The Pelicans fell behind by double digits in the first quarter last night and never really challenged Oklahoma City and lost to the Thunder 124 to 92. O-K-C shot 59-percent from the field, while the Pels were just 7-of-26 from three point territory. New Orleans is down two games to none and game three is in the Big Easy on Saturday.

The LSU Lady Tigers have signed three guards out of the transfer portal. Shayeann Day-Wilson from Miami, who is a former ACC Freshman of the Year, Kailyn Gilbert from Arizona, who averaged 15 points a game last season and Mjarcle Sheppard, who averaged five points a game at Mississippi State as a freshman.

The 17th ranked Cajuns baseball team fell behind nine to one and lost to Houston Christian ten to nine last night. Louisiana Tech improved to 30-13 after outscoring Nicholls ten to seven. Michael Ballard, Kasten Furr and Dalton Davis all homered for the Cajuns. S-L-U defeated Alcorn nine to one.

The LSU baseball team began a nine-game homestand last night by blanking Nicholls nine to nothing. Tommy White hit two home runs. Coach Jay Johnson says beating a Nicholls team with 27 wins should help improve their R-P-I as they try to build an NCAA Tournament resume.

Little Rock doubled up ULM four to two, Northwestern routed Grambling 16 to 8. The Demons scored eight runs in the fourth as Balin Valentine drove in five runs. S-L-U thumped Alcorn 15-to-3. McNeese rallied to beat Louisiana Christian six to four. The Cajuns host Houston Christian tonight.

In softball…25th ranked U-L Lafayette defeated sixth-ranked LSU nine to four. The Cajuns scored six times in the first inning. Alexa Langeliers and Brooke Ellestad homered for U-L Lafayette.

Game two of their Western Conference playoff series is tonight as the Pelicans face Oklahoma City down one game to one.

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The Saints have the 14th pick in the first round of tomorrow night’s NFL draft. New Orleans has an obvious need at offensive tackle, but they could also use a wide receiver. General manager Mickey Loom says there are a lot of talented offensive players in this draft…
cut 17 (14) “…see that”
The Saints have nine picks in the draft, but just two in the first four rounds.

LSU gymnastics coach Jay Clark confirms Georgia reached out about hiring his entire staff to coach the Gym Dogs, but Clark is staying at LSU…
cut 21 (17) “…my goal”
Tonight there will be a parade to honor the national champs followed by a celebration inside the Maravich Center.

LSU baseball team begins a nine-game homestand tonight as they host Nicholls. It’s expected that Thatcher Hurd will get another chance on the mound tonight. He’s lost his role as a weekend starter. Coach Jay Johnson says they are working with Hurd to get him back on track…
cut 17 (17) “…zero hesitation”
Johnson also says they will be tested by Nicholls tonight. The Colonels won the Southland Tournament last year and played in the NCAA Tournament. They are 27-14 this season and they just swept Houston Christian.

Also tonight…ULM hosts Little Rock. The Warhawks defeated the Trojans 11 to 1 on March 5th. Northwestern State hosts Grambling State at 6 PM. The Demons won the first matchup of the season.

Tonight in Lafayette…the seventh ranked LSU softball team visits the 19th ranked Cajuns. The Tigers defeated U-L Lafayette four to two last week. Since then the Cajuns have won four in a row, including a sweep over Southern Miss. Coach Gerry Glasco’s team is 33-15 and they are seven wins from a 25th consecutive 40-win season….
cut 20 (15) “…feel good”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

Former LSU guard Hailey Van Lith tells the Associated Press she has not committed T-C-U. She visited the Horned Frogs but has not made a decision on where she’ll play next season.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson says his left hamstring injury is not as bad as the right hamstring injury he suffered last year, but no timetable has established on when he’ll return.