The top ranked LSU baseball team got home runs from Tommy White and Gavin Dugas and the pitching staff held the UNO Privateers to three hits in a 16 to nothing win last night in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers have won 11 in a row heading into SEC play this Friday at Texas A-and-M.

Louisiana Tech and the Ragin Cajuns also posted shutout victories last night, while Northwestern State defeated ULM five to one. Nicholls lost to Mississippi State. The Cajuns face the Bulldogs tonight in Biloxi at 5 PM.

The Pelicans ended a four game homestand last night with a non competitive loss to the Lakers as Anthony Davis had 35 points and 17 rebounds in Los Angeles 123-108 win over New Orleans.

As part of new McNeese men’s basketball coach Will Wade’s contract, he’ll be suspended the first five games of the season. Wade was fired from LSU a year ago over alleged recruiting violations.

The Saints are bringing back quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Michael Thomas on contracts that are more salary cap friendly. Locked on Saints Podcast Host Ross Jackson says Winston remaining in New Orleans is a surprise, but it’s a good thing for the Saints…
cut 18 (19) “….salary cap relief”
Today at 3 PM, NFL teams can officially start signing free agents from other teams. Luke Johnson with the Advocate says the Saints will be active…
cut 19 (18) “….in there”
It’s been reported the Saints are interested in signing 320-pound defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who had 3.5 sacks for the Chiefs last season.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Saints and wide receiver Michael Thomas have agreed to a restructured, one-year deal that will pay a maximum of 15 million dollars. Ten-million dollars guaranteed. Ross Jackson, Host of the Locked on Saints podcast, says it’s a good deal for both sides…
cut 16 (16) “….or else wise”
Former Saints quarterback Andy Dalton has reportedly signed a two-year deal worth 15 million dollars with the Carolina Panthers.

The Pelicans stunk it up in the Smoothie King Center last night as New Orleans fell behind by 36 points and lost to the Lakers 123 to 108. Anthony Davis tormented his old team by scoring 35 points and grabbing 17 rebounds.

The LSU baseball team won its 11th straight game last night as they blanked the UNO Privateers 16 to nothing. It was the Tigers sixth shutout of the season, a figure that leads the nation. The win snapped the Privateers four game winning streak. Coach Jay Johnson…
cut 21 (18) “…again”
Tommy White hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to snap a scoreless tie.

Louisiana Tech blanked Air Force five to zip. Northwestern State knocked off ULM six to two. The Cajuns shutout Jackson State seven-nothing. 25th ranked ranked Southern Miss over Southeastern Louisiana eight to one. Mississippi State defeated Nicholls 12 to four and McNeese won its fourth straight a seven to two win over Mississippi Valley State.

The Saints announced former All-Pro WR Michael Thomas will return on a one-year incentive heavy deal in 2023. After an NFL record setting season in 2019 and a 5 year, 100 million dollar contract, Thomas has missed most of the last three seasons with injury. The one-year “prove-it” deal offers major financial incentives given Thomas is able to produce in more than just a handful of games. On the Saints’ side, they’ll avoid the over 6o million dollars in guaranteed money had Thomas been on the roster and appeared in just four games. The team is able to clear up cap space with the deal, and Thomas will have an opportunity to return to his former elite status with the Black and Gold now alongside new quarterback Derek Carr.

The Pelicans will host the Lakers tonight in a crucial matchup in the Western Conference play-in race. The Lakers and Pels are in a three-way tie along with OKC for 9th in the West just half a game behind the Mavericks and 2.5 games back from the 5th place Warriors. Brandon Ingram is still listed as questionable with an ankle injury.  The Pels are 22-12 in the Smoothie King Center and will be relying on their home court advantage without Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado. Tip-off in the Blender is at 7:00

The LSU baseball team will look to extend its 10 game win streak tonight as they host UNO. The Privateers are 11-5 this season and have won four straight, but the top-ranked Tigers are off to their best start to the season since 2015 and are looking to get one more win before SEC play. First pitch at Alex Box is set for 6:30.

Louisiana Tech Baseball kicks off a two game mid-week series against Air Force tonight. The Bulldogs were swept in Fayetteville this weekend but will hope to bounce back against an Air Force team coming off a two game skid of their own. 

Northwestern St and ULM will face off in Natchitoches in the 229th all-time meeting between the programs tonight . NSU holds the series record 115-113 after a 3-1 win over the Warhawks in Monroe last week.

UL-Lafayette wraps up its 8-game homestand against Jackson State tonight. The Cajuns start a five-game week at 6:00 tonight.

Former LSU basketball head coach Will Wade signed a 5 year 1.175 million dollar contract to be the new Head Basketball Coach at McNeese. The contract includes a 5 game suspension to open the 2023 -2024 season and other off-campus recruiting restrictions. . The self-imposed suspension and restrictions will look to get ahead of any NCAA sanctions. Wade’s contract will increase the first three seasons with performance-based incentives. Should Wade look to leave the program, there is a million dollar buyout after the first year, decreasing to $500k and $250k in the second and third years respectively.

Multiple reports say quarterback Jameis Winston will remain with the Saints as he’ll sign a one-year, four million dollar contract with the Black and Gold. With incentives, Winston could earn as much as eight million dollars. He’ll go into the season as Derek Carr’s back-up.

Big game tonight in the Smoothie King Center as the Pelicans wrap up a four game homestand by hosting the Lakers. The two teams are tied for ninth place in the Western Conference. Brandon Ingram remains questionable with an ankle injury. Tip off is at 7 PM.

The top ranked LSU baseball team will host UNO tonight. The Tigers have won ten in a row, while the Privateers have won four straight. First pitch is at 6:30. Louisiana Tech begins a two-game series against Air Force today. The Falcons eliminated the Bulldogs from the NCAA Tournament last season. Also tonight, ULM is at Northwestern State. The Demons beat the Warhawks three to one last week.

New McNeese Coach Will Wade is expecting a big turnaround for the men’s basketball program in Lake Charles. After losing 23 games this past season, He’s expecting at least 23 wins next year. Wade on the style of basketball they’ll bring to southwest Louisiana…
cut 20 (19) “…40 minutes”

The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready to play Tennessee on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Forward Jordan Brown says the 13th seeded Cajuns are looking to pull off the uspet…
cut 17 (08) “….really hoop”:
Tip off Thursday night in Orlando is at 8:40.

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is reportedly staying with the Black and Gold to serve as Derek Carr’s backup. Sources say Winston is signing a one=-year deal worth eight million dollars.

The Saints have also reworked the contracts of Cam Jordan, Alvin Kamara, and Marcus Lattimore to get underneath the salary cap.

Three former defensive linemen for the Black and Gold have found new homes. David Onyemata has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Atlanta. Shy Tuttle has reportedly inked a three year contract with Carolina. And the Vikings have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth 13-million dollars with Marcus Davenport. Also former Saints pass rusher and linebacker Kaden Ellis is said to be signing with the Falcons.

Top ranked LSU baseball is back in action tonight as they will host UNO at 6:30. ULM is at Northwestern State, the Cajuns host Jackson sTate, southeastern hosts 25th ranked Southern Miss and Air Force is at La Tech.

Will Wade is the new head coach of the McNeese men’s basketball program. But what about the potential of the NCAA punishing Wade for committing alleged recruiting violations while he was the head coach at LSU. Athletics Director Heath Schroyer says he did his due dillegence…
cut 19 (17) “…is our coach”
Financial terms of Wade’s contract are not known, but it’s reportedly a five-year deal.

The Ragin Cajuns will leave soon for Orlando where they’ll take on Tennessee Thursday night in a first round NCAA Tournament game. Forward Jordan Brown has been in the Big Dance before as freshman at Nevada in 2019 and here’s his advice to his teammates…
cut 18 (08) “….enjoy it”
Tip off is at 8:40 in the Amway Center.

Today was the first day NFL teams can talk with free agents and two former defensive linemen for the Black and Gold have found new homes. David Onyemata has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Atlanta. Shy Tuttle has reportedly agreed to a three year deal with Carolina.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Saints are reworking pro bowl defensive end Cam Jordan’s contract will save ten-million dollars against this year’s salary cap.

The Saints have announced they’ve agreed with tight end Juwan Johnson on a two-year contract extension. Johnson has caught 59 passes in three seasons in New Orleans.

Meanwhile, new Saints Quarterback Derek Carr says he’s excited to be teammates with wide receiver Michael Thomas…
cut 18 (21) “…for sure”

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team will head to Orlando to face Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. U-L Lafayette is in the Big Dance for the first time since 2014. Coach Bob Marlin says there are a couple of players on his team that have experienced March Madness…
cut 16 (22) “…score the ball”

Today, former LSU coach Will Wade was introduced as the new head coach of the McNeese men’s basketball team. Wade is looking to bring excitement to McNeese basketball and they’ll do it in a way that southwest Louisiana can be proud of…
Cut 11 (12) “…we do”
McNeese State A-D Heath Schroyer believes Wade is the best man to fix Cowboys basketball.

New Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr says he chose New Orleans because of the interest the team showed him as he searched for a new home after nine seasons with the Raiders. Carr says he was also overwhelmed with southern hospitality his family received
Cut 16 (15) “…my questions.”
Carr also spoke with the Manning family before signing a four-year deal with the Black and Gold.

Will Wade is the new head coach of the McNeese men’s basketball team. Wade was fired a year ago at LSU after the NCAA alleged Wade arranged impermissible cash payments to at least eleven recruits. After leading Northwestern State to a 13-win turnaround coach Corey Gipson has left the Demons to be the new head coach at Austin Peay.

The LSU women’s basketball team is a three-seed in the NCAA Tournament and they’ll play Hawaii late Friday afternoon in the Maravich Center. A win for LSU and Sunday they’ll play the winner of the game between Michigan and UNLV. Indiana and Utah are the top two seeds in their regional.

In the first two years of the Kim Mulkey era, LSU received a high enough seed in the NCAA Tournament to host the first two rounds. Some fans are disappointed with the three-seed, but Mulkey reminds everyone this program has come a long way in a short time…
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And the Ragin Cajuns are a 14-seed in the Men’s Basketball Tournament and they’ll take on Tennessee on Thursday night in Orlando.

The LSU Lady Tigers are a three-seed in the NCAA Tournament and they’ll host Hawaii on Friday in Baton Rouge. If LSU wins, they’ll play the winner of the Michigan and UNLV matchup on Sunday at the Maravich Center. Last season, LSU lost at home in the second round and Coach Kim Mulkey hopes they can go a little farther this year…
Cut 19 (17) “…the year”
Southern will play Sacred Heart in a First Four game on Wednesday night in Palo Alto, California. Southeastern heads to the Midwest to play second-seeded Iowa.

The Ragin Cajuns are in the Men’s Basketball Tournament. U-L Lafayette will take on Tennessee on Thursday night in Orlando. Will Wade gets introduce today as the new head coach at McNeese, Corey Gipson is leaving Northwestern State for Austin Peay.

New Saints starting Quarterback Derek Carr says he’s ready to get to work. During his introductory press conference with the New Orleans media, the 31-year-old says he has a chip on his shoulder after the Raiders decided to go in a different direction after nine seasons with the franchise…
cut 17 (20) “…I can do”
Teams can begin signing free agents on Wednesday and legal tampering with free agents begins today at 11 AM.

Pelicans second-year forward Trey Murphy scored a career-high 41 points on nine 3-pointers as New Orleans topped the Trail Blazers 127 to 110.

The top ranked LSU baseball team won by mercy-rule yesterday, 13 to 1, to complete a three game sweep of Samford. Tommy White hit a grand slam and Thatcher Hurd allowed no earned runs and struck out seven in five innings for the win.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team had another run-rule victory last night as the Tigrs trounced Samford eleven to one. Right-hander Paul Skenes (Skeens) struck out 12 and first baseman Jared Jones launched two home runs. Game two of the series is at 6:30.

Louisiana Tech got behind five to nothing and lost to third-ranked Arkansas seven to four. Jonathan Fincher gave up five runs in four innings and suffered the loss.

The Cajuns held off High Point eight to six. Kyle DeBarge hit a couple of two-run home runs. Nicholls blanked ULM eight to nothing. Tyler Theriot tossed six shutout innings. McNeese blanked Prairie View nine to nothing, Auburn over Southeastern Louisiana seven to one, Northwestern State knocked off Alabama A-and-M seven to zip and Little Rock over Grambling nine to five.

The Pelicans host Oklahoma City tonight at 7:30. Brandon Ingram is questionable with an ankle injury.
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At LSU spring practice, Coach Brian Kelly was asked about the possibility of moving to a nine-game SEC schedule. Kelly says he’s all in favor of playing an extra conference game…
cut 18 (15) “….good thing”

In NFL news, the Carolina Panthers now have the first overall pick after making a trade with Chicago that sends wide receiver D-J Moore to the Bears.

The Saints have offered a restructured contract to quarterback Jameis Winston. Reports say if he doesn’t take it, he’ll be released.

There are reports McNeese is closing in on hiring former LSU basketball coach Will Wade. Wade was fired from LSU last year for alleged NCAA Violations that involved inappropriate payments to players.

And LSU gymnast Haleigh Bryant recorded three perfect tens during last night’s meet against West Virginia. She becomes the first LSU gymnast to accomplish that feat.

The Saints have reportedly offered quarterback Jameis Winston a restructured contract that would keep him on the team and serve as Derek Carr’s back-up. If Winston does not take the new deal, he’ll be released on March 15th when the new league starts. The Saints have re-signed special teams standout J-T Gray to a three year contract.

LSU has kicked off spring practice and running back John Emery is not on the practice field. Coach Brian Kelly says Emery is focusing on academics. Fellow running backs Josh Williams and Armoni Goodwin are also recovering from injuries, so that means more reps for former Union Parish star Trey Holly, who is the state’s all-time leading rusher on the high school level. Coach Brian Kelly is expecting big things from Holly even though he’s already going through some growing pains…
cut 17 (17) ‘…you want”

The college basketball seasons came to an end yesterday for LSU, La Tech and Southern. The Southeastern women’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history as the Lady Lions defeated Lamar 66 to 57 in the Southland Tournament title game.

Five high school championship games will take place today in Lake Charles. At noon it’s the Division Four select, state championship game as top seeded Avoyelles Charter faces second seeded Family Christian. Another one versus two matchup will take place tonight az Zwolle faces Anacoco in the non-select Division Five title game.

In college baseball, top ranked LSU hosts Samford in the final weekend of non-conference action before SEC play begins. Louisiana Tech will take on third ranked Arkansas. Southeastern is at Auburn. The Ragin Cajuns host High Point. Nicholls travels to ULM and Northwestern State begins an eight-game homestand by taking on Alabama A-and-M.