The top ranked LSU baseball team begins a series against 12th ranked Kentucky tonight down a few arms in the bullpen. Coach Jay Johnson says Garret Edwards and Chase Shores are out for the series with arm injuries, while Nate Ackenhausen is still recovering from a hamstring injury. Johnson says it’s an unfortunate reality but the Tigers will have to power on…
Cut 17 (17) “…to go.”
At least LSU has Paul Skenes on the mound tonight. He’s five and one with a 1.14 ERA. First pitch tonight is at 6 PM at Alex Box Stadium.

Last night, ULM beat La Tech for a second time this season, sweeping the series as the Warhawks downed the Bulldogs eight to five. Southeastern Louisiana ended the Cajuns six-game winning streak with a five to four win over U-L Lafayette. And McNeese scored three runs in the ninth inning to beat Rice seven to six.

The Pelicans season came to an end last night as New Orleans lost to Oklahoma City in the play-in tournament. The Thunder rolled past the Pels 123 to 118, despite 30 points from Brandon Ingram. Ingram says injuries kept this team from reaching its full potential…
cut 5 (12) “…play games”
CJ McCollum says he’ll need surgery on his thumb in the offseason and might also need shoulder surgery as well.

Louisiana Tech signee Paris Guillory has been anmed the Class 3A Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Guillory completed a standout career at St. Louis Catholic in Lake Charles by averaging 27 points, 11 rebounds and four assists a game this past season.

This afternoon, the LSU Gymnastics squad competes in the semifinals of the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Pelicans season came to an end last night with a 123 to 118 loss to Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 second-half points to lead the Thunder past New Orleans in the play-in tournament game. S-G-A finished with 32 points.

Coach Willie Green says it’s a disappointing end to the season. When Zion Williamson was healthy, the Pels looked like one of the best teams in the NBA, but Zion has been out since early January and other injuries also crippled their team…
cut 29 (24) “….that’s the deal”
The Pelicans finished with a record of 42-and-41.

Sad news involving LSU men’s basketball as Wayne Sims died unexpectedly yesterday at the age of 54. He was a standout player for the Tigers from 1987 to 1991, helping the Bayou Bengals reach the NCAA Tournament four times.

The Top ranked LSU baseball team begins a three game series tonight against 11th ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats like to play small ball, which means they’ll bunt. Coach Jay Johnson says third baseman Tommy White will need to be ready…
cut 18 (21) ”
First pitch tonight at 6 PM.

In college baseball last night, ULM scored five runs in the fifth inning and upended Louisiana Tech eight to five to sweep the season series from the Bulldogs. Southeastern Louisiana edged the Ragin Cajuns five to four and McNeese scored three runs in the ninth inning to beat Rice seven to six.

Former LSU basketball player Wayne Sims has died at the age of 54. Sims was a four-year standout for the Tigers from 1987 to 1991 and made the NCAA tournament all four years. He played with former LSU greats Shaquille O Neal and Chris Jackson. Former coach Dale Brown says he’s crushed to hear about Sims’ passing…

Cut 10 (08) “…loved guy.” 

Sources say Sims collapsed at work yesterday and died from natural causes this morning.

The Pelicans will host the Thunder in the first round of the play-in tournament tonight. The youngest squad in the NBA, many thought the Thunder were in the midst of a rebuild, but thanks to the effort of All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, went 40-42 on the season to earn the last play-in spot. Coach Willie Green says if the Pels want to advance, they’ll need to slow down SGA…

Cut 20 (13)  “…for a reason.”  

The LSU football team lost defensive line coach and run game coordinator Jamar Cain to Sean Payton’s Denver coaching staff a few weeks ago. Defensive analyst Gerald Chatman took over as interim D-line coach and coach Brian Kelly says will be a candidate for the full-time position. Kelly said he’s looking for someone who can recruit in the SEC and develop players and should have a decision soon…

Cut 17 (16) “…or so.” 

The top-ranked LSU Baseball team got an 11-5 midweek win over Tulane last night. Rightfielder Brayden Jobert and third baseman Tommy White each drove in 3 runs as the tigers improved to 27-5 on the year. The Bayou Bengals will return to action Thursday night as they play host to 12^th-ranked Kentucky

The UL-Lafayette baseball team won its sixth straight last night defeating in-state rival Louisiana tech 10-5. The Cajuns improve to 24-9 on the season. They’ll look to earn win 25 tonight in Hammond against Southeastern. First pitch is at 6:00

Sad news to report as a former LSU basketball star Wayne Sims has passed away. Former Tiger great Rudy Macklin broke the news earlier today on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster…
cut 15 (12) “…to happen”
Macklin says Sims collapsed at work yesterday and died at the age of 54.

Sims played at LSU from 1987 to 1991 and averaged almost 10 points a game during his career. He was part of the 1991 SEC Championship team. The DeRidder native is the father of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims, who was killed in 2018 in a shooting near the Southern University campus.

In college baseball last night….LSU had 19 hits and Brayden Jobert and Jordan Thompson homered as the Tigers defeated Tulane 11 to 5. The Ragin Cajuns beat Louisiana Tech 10 to 5 and tonight U-L Lafayette is at Southeastern Louisiana. While Tech hosts ULM.

The Pelicans will try to survive and advance in the play-in tournament tonight as they host Oklahoma City at 8:30 PM. Zion Williamson will not play as he continues to be sidelined by a right hamstring injury. Williamson told the media yesterday he’s not mentally ready to play and it’s not easy sitting out…
cut 18 (17) “…for real’
If New Orleans can win tonight, they will play the Timberwolves on Friday in Minnesota. The winner of that game will face top-seeded Denver in the first round of the playoffs.

Last night the 12th ranked LSU softball team lost to top ranked Oklahoma three to nothing in front of a sold out crowd at Tiger Park. LSU returns to SEC play on Friday as they visit Auburn.

The top-ranked LSU Tigers took care of Tulane last night eleven to five as Tommy White and Brayden Jobert (Joe-bear) combined to drive in six runs and Bryce Collins earned his first win in relief.

John Taylor and Heat Hood each drove in three runs as the Cajuns defeated Louisiana Tech ten to five. That’s six straight wins for U-L Lafayette.

Grambling outscored Mississippi Valley State 12 to 11. Southern swept a doubleheader from Prairie View.

At LSU Spring practice, Coach Brian Kelly says he likes what he sees from Harold Perkins as he works as a off-ball linebacker…
cut 16 (20) “….off the edge”
LSU’s spring game is a week from Saturday.

The Pelicans will host Oklahoma City in a play-in tournament game tonight at the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans needs to win to keep its season alive. Zion Williamson will not play as Zion says he’s still not ready to test his injured hamstring in a game. Williamson says it stinks, but he’s glad Brandon Ingram has been playing at such a high level…
cut 19 (19) “…elite basketball player”
Ingram has been averaging 29 points a game in his last 12 games. Tonight’s game will tip off at 8:30. The winner will have to beat the Timberwolves on Friday in Minnesota in order to advance to the first round of the playoffs.

And former LSU star and current Buccaneers linebacker Devin White has reportedly asked to be traded as Tampa Bay looks to be rebuilding and White is entering the final year of his rookie contract.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team will visit Tulane tonight. LSU has several relief pitchers out with injuries. No timetable has been given on when Chase Shores, Garret Edwards, or Nate Ackenhause will return, but coach Jay Johnson says left-hander Javen Coleman will pitch this season after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery 13 months ago…

Cut 20 (20) “…he’s doing.” 

First Pitch at Turchin Stadium is at 6:00

The UL-Lafayette appeared in Collegiate Baseball’s National Poll for the first time this season. The  No. 28 Cajuns are 23-9 on the season and 9-3 in the Sun Belt. They’ll open a 5-game week tonight as they host 16-16 Louisiana Tech

The Pelicans announced guard Jose Alvarado has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities after suffering a stress reaction to his right Tibia in late February. He has been ruled out for tomorrow’s play-in game against the Thunder and is not expected to play for at least another week. Forward Larry Nance did participate in practice today and his status will be monitored for tomorrow’s play-in matchup. 

Zion Williamson spoke to the media for the first time since re-aggravating his hamstring. He said his experience dealing with injury last year has helped but not being able to play still “sucks…”

Cut 18 (17) “…basketball for real.”

Buccaneers Pro-Bowl linebacker and former first-round pick out of LSU Devin White has requested a trade. White is in the fifth year of his rookie contract worth $11.7 million with a multiyear deal the next step, but sources say he’s grown increasingly frustrated with the team. The Bucs reportedly have no intention of trading him.

The top ranked LSU baseball team plays at Tulane tonight for the first time since 2018. The Fighting Tigers are 26-and-5, while the Green Wave are 9-and-23. But Coach Jay Johnson says Tulane is a much better team than their record indicates.

LSU’s strength of schedule is ranked at the 9th best in the country. Johnson says many of the non-conference teams they’ve played are having great seasons
Cut 19 (30) “.. then the opponent”
First pitch tonight is at 6 PM at Turchin Stadium.

The Ragin Cajuns look for their sixth straight win when they host Louisiana Tech tonight. U-L Lafayette leads the Sun Belt in fielding percentage, is second with a team ERA of 4.12 and they are in the middle of the pack in the league with a team batting average of .288. Coach Matt Deggs says his team is not hitting many home runs, but they are getting on base…
Cut 17 (21) “..a lot of fun”
In other action tonight, Grambling hosts Mississippi Valley State, Southern faces Prairie View in a doubleheader and McNeese takes on Louisiana Christian tonight.

Professional hockey is returning to Louisiana as a minor league hockey team will play in the Raising Cane’s River Center starting in October. The team will play in the federal prospects hockey league.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team will take on Tulane at Turchin Stadium in New Orleans tonight. The Bayou Bengals are 26-5, while the Green Wave are just 9-23, but Tigers Coach Jay Johnson says Tulane is a much better team than their record indicates…
Cut 18 (18) “…they had”
Tulane has won five of the last seven games during this series that dates back all the way to 1893. First pitch tonight is at 6:00.

Meanwhile, back on the LSU campus, the 12th ranked LSU softball team hosts top ranked Oklahoma at 6 PM. The Sooners have won 28 straight games.

And Lady Tiger basketball players LaDazhia Williams and Alexis Morris were selected in the second round of last night’s W-N-B-A draft. Williams is heading to Indiana, while Morris is heading to Connecticut.

The Ragin Cajuns baseball team is starting to get national attention. At 23-9, UL-Lafayette is ranked 28th in Collegiate Baseball’s Top 30 poll and the Cajuns are receiving votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll. Coach Matt Deggs team takes a five-game winning streak into tonight’s game against Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs are 16-and-16
Cut 16 (16) “.. thing going”
La Tech is coming off a conference series win over Rice in Houston.

McNeese Pitcher Grant Rogers has been named Southland Pitcher of the Week. The right-hander from Texas is 8-and-0 after he threw his second complete game of the season in an eight to three win over A-and-M Corpus Christi. The Cowboys will host Louisiana Christian tonight.

Addison Fruge of Rosepine has been named the Class 2A Girls Basketball Player of the Year as she led the Eagles to a Division three nonselect state championship averaging 17 points a game.

The top ranked LSU baseball team returned to practice today after basically having the Easter weekend off. They last played on Friday when they rallied from a seven to three deficit in the eighth inning to beat South Carolina eight to seven. Relief pitcher pitcher Garrett Edwards left that game with an arm injury. Coach Jay Johnson says Edwards is undergoing further evaluation today. The Tigers will head to New Orleans tomorrow to take on Tulane.

The Ragin Cajuns have won five in a row and they are now ranked 28th in the Collegiate Baseball’s top 30 National poll. The Cajuns swept Marshall over the weekend and they’ll will host Louisiana Tech tomorrow night.

The Bulldogs are 16 and 16 overall, six and six in Conference USA. Tech just took two of three from Rice.

McNeese Pitcher Grant Rogers has been named Southland Pitcher of the Week. The right-hander from Texas is 8-and-0 after he threw his second complete game of the season in an eight to three win over A-and-M Corpus Christi. The Cowboys will host Louisiana Christian tomorrow.

For a second year in a row, the Pelicans are preparing to participate in the play-in tournament. With yesterday’s loss to Minnesota, New Orleans finished in ninth place in the Western Conference and they will host Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. if the Pels can win, they’ll face the loser of tomorrow night’s game between the Lakers and Timberwolves. So New Orleans has to win two games in order to get into the first round of the playoffs, just like they did last year.

Former Louisiana Tech star Kenneth Lofton Junior scored a career-high 42 points in the Grizzlies loss to the Thunder. Lofton also just signed a four-year deal with Memphis and expect him to play a role for the Grizzlies in the playoffs.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham Junior has found a new home in the NFL as he signs a one-year deal with the Ravens. Beckham missed all of last season after injuring his knee in the Rams Super Bowl win over the Bengals.

Frustrating loss for the Pelicans yesterday as they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 in the regular season finale. The defeat pushes New Orleans down to the number nine seed, which means they’ll need to win two games in the play-in tournament in order to get into the first round of the playoffs. New Orleans led by 14 points in the first half and Coach Willie Green says his team failed to execute the little things, like boxing out on free throws…
cut 16 (17) “….get better”
So New Orleans will host Oklahoma City at 8:30 PM in a play-in tournament game on Wednesday. The Pels lose and they are done for the season, a win and they’ll play the loser of Tuesday’s game between the Lakers and Timberwolves.

The rain just would not go away in Columbia, South Carolina, so the top ranked LSU baseball team had to settle for a rain-shortened split of a two-game series with the Gamecocks. So LSU is 7-and-4 in league play, a half game back of Arkansas for first place in the SEC West.

The Ragin Cajuns are in first place in the Sun Belt West after sweeping Marshall. ULM swept a rain-shortened two game series against Appalachian State.

Louisiana Tech took two of three from Rice and the Bulldogs are 6-and-6 in Conference USA.

UNO and Nicholls are near the top of the southland standings, both are 5-and-4 in league play. The Colonels took two of three from UIW.

Grambling is 9-and-3 in the SWAC after dropping two of three to Texas Southern.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham Junior has signed a one year deal with the Baltimore Ravens.

Back to the NBA, former La Tech star Kenneth Lofton signed a four-year deal with the Grizzlies and went out and scored a career-high 42 points yesterday in a loss to the Thunder.