The Pelicans say All-Star forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to return to on-court activities as he continues to make his way back from a right hamstring strain. With ten games left in the regular season, Coach Willie Greene says it remains to be seen if Zion will play again this year…:
Cut 16 (14) “kind of slow”
Williamson has not played in a game since January 2nd and he’s missed 35.

Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau said on Twitter Wednesday he found out during a visit with the New Orleans Saints that he has cancer. He said he’s been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and will be stepping away from football while he fights the battle.

Sean Woods is out as Southern University’s men’s basketball coach. The program announced the firing of Woods after his five-season tenure ended with a 54-81 overall record.

The Saints have signed veteran safety Johnathan Abram, who is a former first-round pick of the Raiders and last season played for Las Vegas, Green Bay, and Seattle. The former Mississippi State standout says he had a couple of teams interested in him…:
Cut 18 (16) “home team”
Abram battled shoulder injuries with the Raiders after they used a first-round pick on him in 2019.

The Northwestern State men’s basketball team has named Tallahassee Community College’s Rick Cabrera as its new coach. Cabrera takes over after Corey Gipson left The Demons after one season to take another head coaching job.

Barbe High School head football coach Mike Cutrera has decided to retire. Cutrera has been the head coach of the Buccaneers since 2011 with an impressive district record of 54-20.

The Pelicans announced today that All-Star forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to return to on-court activities, but he will not be re-evaluated again for another two weeks. That means Williamson will not return until the final week of the regular season. New Orleans is in a battle to get into the postseason tournament. They host Charlotte tomorrow and then begin a four-game road trip on Saturday against the Clippers.

Pete Maravich’s NCAA Scoring record remains intact as Detroit-Mercy’s Antoine Davis came four points short of tying the record. Davis told the Associated Press he feels cheated because the C-B-I did not include his team in its tournament, even though they had a losing record. Pistol Pete’s son, Jaeson Maravich points out that Davis had five years to break the record…
Cut 14 (08) “…shot clock”
Davis missed four three-pointers in the final two minutes of his last college game.

The top ranked LSU baseball team improved to 19-and-2 with a ten to four win over Central Arkansas at Alex Box Stadium last night. Jordan Thompson’s three-run homer in the fifth inning snapped a four-four tie. ULM defeated La Tech ten to six, and the Cajuns clobbered Grambling 13 to 1. U-L Lafayette hosts Southeastern Louisiana tonight.

At LSU Spring football, One of the biggest position battles is at cornerback as the Tigers have to replace both outside corners. Former five-star recruit Denver Harris will get a chance. Harris ran into off the field trouble at Texas A-and-M last season, but Coach Brian Kelly says so far Harris is doing well…
Cut 18 (24) “…make it”

The top ranked LSU baseball team improved to 19-and-2 with a ten to four win over Central Arkansas at Alex Box Stadium last night. Jordan Thompson’s three-run homer in fifth inning snapped a four-four tie. ULM defeated La Tech ten to six, Houston ended McNeese’s seven game winning streak with a nine to six win, and the Cajuns clobbered Grambling 13 to 1.

LSU Wide receiver Malik Nabors is participating in spring football after charges were dropped against him for allegedly illegally carrying a weapon in the French Quarter during Mardi Gras. Coach Brian Kelly says Nabors has emerged as the leader of the wide receivers…
Cut 17 (23) “…respectful”

Antoine Davis says he feels cheated for not having an opportunity to break Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record. Davis ended up four points short and the C-B-I did not add his school, Detroit-Mercy, to its tournament so he can pass Pistol Pete. Maravich’s eldest son, Jaeson, is glad he didn’t get the chance…
cut 12 (11) “…the 80s”
Many felt Detroit-Mercy should be excluded from the C-B-I, because they had a losing record at 14-19.

Willis Reed, the New York Knicks Great, and Louisiana Legend died yesterday at the age of 80. Reed was instrumental in leading the Knicks to their only two championships. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman, Doug Ireland says after retiring, Reed returned to the place he called home – Lincoln Parish.
Cut 9 (11) “…ever present.”
The cause of death is unknown, but he was in poor health prior to his death.

Jordan Thompson’s three-run homer in the fifth inning broke a four-four tie in the fifth inning and the top ranked Tigers went on to beat Central Arkansas ten to four last night. ULM beat Louisiana Tech at home for the first time since 2007 with a ten to six win. Kade Dupont drove in four runs. Julian Brock blasted two home runs in the fifth inning, including a grand slam, as the Cajuns defeated Grambling 13 to one.

The LSU football program has re-started spring football after taking a week off for spring break. It’s year number two for Coach Brian Kelly and he believes his team is in much better shape depth wise and he knows his team is bigger, faster and stronger. He says only one player ran faster than 20 miles per hour at the second spring practice last year, this year the number is nine…
Cut 16 (16) “…faster, stronger”

The sports world is mourning the death of Willis Reed, the former two time NBA champion of the New York Knicks and Louisiana legend. Reed played basketball at Grambling State winning three SWAC titles and a NAIA national championship in 1961. After scoring 2,280 career points at Grambling, he was selected as the eighth overall pick in the 1964 NBA draft. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Doug Ireland says Reed had incredible talent and his legacy will live forever.
Cut 8 (08) “…world champion.”
Grambling retired his jersey in 2022.

The Pelicans easily defeated the short-handed Spurs 119 to 84 last night as Brandon Ingram had 32 points. With ten games left in the season, New Orleans is a half-game back for tenth place in the West, the final spot in the play-in tournament.

Willis Reed, a Louisiana and NBA legend, who won two championships with the New York Knicks, has passed away at the age of 80. Reed was born in Lincoln Parish, played college basketball at Grambling State in the early 1960s. During his senior season, he averaged 27 points and 21 rebounds a game. He led the Tigers to one NAIA title and three SWAC championships. Reed went on to have a hall of fame career in the NBA, even though he was undersized as a center. Reed won NBA titles with the Knicks in 1970 and 1973 and was nicked named the captain.

Expect the NBA to have a moment of silence for Reed before all of their games tonight. Tonight the Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs. There are eleven games left in the season and New Orleans is 34 and 37 and a half game back of tenth place in the Western Conference, the final spot for the play-in tournament.

The top seed in LSU’s bracket lost in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament last night as Miami upset Indiana. The Lady Tigers face Utah Friday afternoon in Greenville, South Carolina.

After taking two of three from Texas A-and-M last weekend, LSU hosts Central Arkansas tonight. Coach Jay Johnson says the Bears will be a good test….
cut 18 (17) “…well to win”
Central Arkansas beat Vanderbilt a month ago and last weekend swept North Alabama. First pitch is at 6:30.

Louisiana Tech and ULM meet for the 127th time tonight as the two teams will meet in Monroe. The Bulldogs have won 15 of the last 16 meetings and La Tech also leads the all-time series 75-51. Also tonight, McNeese takes a seven-game winning streak into Houston. And the Cajuns host Grambling.

The Saints have announced the signing of defensive back Lonnie Johnson. And New Orleans has also signed offensive tackle Storm Norton. Both players were reserves last year.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team missed out on sweeping Texas A-and-M last weekend as they blew a four-run lead on Sunday and lost to the Aggies eight to six. Coach Jay Johnson says he would have loved the sweep, but he’s not dwelling on Sunday’s loss..
Cut 16 (16) “…move on.”
The Tigers are back at it tonight as they host Central Arkansas. It’s the first ever meeting between the two teams on the baseball diamond.

Louisiana Tech and ULM meet for the 127th time tonight as the two teams will meet in Monroe. The Bulldogs have won 15 of the last 16 meetings and La Tech also leads the all-time series 75-51.

The Pelicans have a winnable game tonight as they host the Spurs who are 19 and 52.

U-L Lafayette hosts Grambling tonight then Southeastern Louisiana tomorrow and then they head to Mobile next weekend to take on South Alabama. Deggs says Grambling brings a 6-and-13 record to Tigue Moore Field…
Cut 20 (20) “…can’t happen.”
First pitch for that game is 6 PM.

Also tonight, McNeese takes a seven-game winning streak into Houston.

McNeese men’s basketball star Christian Shumate has entered the transfer portal after averaging 15 points and ten rebounds a game last season. All five of Northwestern State’s starters are in the transfer portal, but the Demons are reportedly close to naming a new coach.

LSU Coach Jay Johnson says his top ranked baseball team had a good weekend in College Station, despite failing to complete the sweep of Texas A-and-M. The Tigers missed out on the sweep because of an eight to six loss on Sunday. They blew a four-run lead and they left 12 runners on base. But Johnson liked the offensive approach as they scored 27 runs during the weekend…
cut 17 (18) “….to the hitters”
The Tigers are back home to take on Central Arkansas tonight.

LSU women’s basketball road to the Final Four may have gotten a little easier last night as the top seeded team in their regional, Indiana, was upset by Miami 70-68. But the Lady Tigers still have to get past Utah on Friday.

The Ragin Cajuns started Sun Belt play by sweeping Arkansas State, limiting the Red Wolves to ten runs during the three-game series. Coach Matt Deggs liked how his pitchers threw strikes…
Cut 19 (20) “…very exciting.”
Sam Hill is scheduled to start tonight’s game against Grambling.

In other action, McNeese takes a seven game winning streak to Houston. Louisiana Tech hosts ULM, Northwestern State caps off an eight-game homestand by taking on LSU-Alexandria.

LSU-Alexandria men’s basketball coach Larry Cordaro is stepping down after nine seasons. He led the Generals to eight N-A-I-A tournament appearances including a run to the championship game in 2018.

The LSU women’s basketball program is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014. Angel Reese was dominant as she had 25 points and 24 rebounds and the Lady Tigers held Michigan to a season-low for points in a 66-42 win in front of a raucous crowd at the PMAC. Reese on the team’s defensive performance…
cut 12 (13) “…it was fun
LSU needed a great defensive effort, because they only shot 35-percent from the field. But they made six three-pointers.

Despite losing to Texas A-and-M eight to six on Sunday, LSU remains ranked number one in all of the preseason polls. And third baseman Tommy White was named SEC Player of the Week. In four games last week, he was 9 for 19 for at the plate with one home runs and eleven runs driven in.

New Saints running back Jamaal Williams comes to New Orleans after leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 17 last year. He also rushed for 1,066 yards and averaged 4.1 yards a carry. But Williams says he also has the capability to break off long runs…
Cut 19 (23) “…that going”
Williams old team, the Detroit Lions, have signed former Saints defensive back C-J Gardner Johnson to a one-year deal. Johnson picked off a career-high six passes for the Eagles this past season.

In basketball, the Pelicans defeated the Rockets 117 to 107 last night as New Orleans is a half game back of tenth place for the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

Third-seeded LSU women’s basketball is headed to the Sweet 16 after beating Michigan 66-42 yesterday in front of ten-thousand fans at the Maravich Center. LSU held Michigan to a season-low in points and outrebounded the Wolverines 46-26. LSU led by 15 at half, but Michigan quickly scored the first five points of the second half. So Coach Kim Mulkey called a time-out and reminded the team of blowing a 17-point lead against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament…
Cut 18 (18) “…remember” (2x)
The Lady Tigers will face Utah in the regional semifinals on Friday in Greenville, South Carolina.

The top ranked LSU baseball team’s 13-game winning streak ended yesterday as the Tigers bullpen gave up four runs in eighth inning as Texas A-and-M rallied to beat the Tigers eight to six. Chase Shores and Christian Little each allowed two runs as LSU had to settle for a series victory in College Station.

New Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders had a career-high 3.5 sacks last season and also a career-high 48 tackles with the Super Bowl champion Chiefs. Saunders says it was a read-and-react defense in Kansas City and likes that the Saints play a more attacking style of “D”…
Cut 20 (15) “…learn a defense
Former Saints defensive back C-J Gardner Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. Gardner-Johnson had a career-high six interceptions after New Orleans traded him to Philadelphia last season.

The LSU Lady Tigers are headed to the Sweet 16 as they defeated Michigan 66-42 in front of a loud crowd inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center last night. Angel Reese was outstanding for LSU as she had 25 points, 24 rebounds, and six blocked shots. Reese says she was hungry for a win…
Cut 16 (16) “…tonight.”
LSU heads to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014 and they’ll play Utah Friday in Greenville, South Carolina.

The top ranked LSU baseball team failed to hold on to an early four run lead and lost to Texas A-and-M eight to six. The Aggies scored four runs in the eighth inning to take the lead. Christian Little suffered the loss and four LSU pitchers walked seven hitters on the afternoon.

After blowing a double digit lead on Friday in Houston and losing to the Rockets, the Pelicans were able to preserve a double digit lead in Houston last night as defeated the Rockets 117 to 107. Coach Willie Green says Friday night’s bad experience paid off last night…
cut 28 (15) “…did it”
Brandon Ingram and C-J McCollum each had 26 points and Jonas Valanciunas had a double-double, 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Pels are a half-game back from the final spot in the play-in tournament and will host San Antonio on Tuesday.

Back to college baseball…The Ragin Cajuns opened up Sun Belt play by sweeping Arkansas State. ULM was swept by Old Dominion. La Tech lost to Charlotte nine to nothing yesterday and dropped the series to the 49ers.