The Pelicans head into the All-Star Break with a 30-29 record after losing to the Lakers last night 120 to 102. New Orleans allowed 38 points in the first quarter and never got back into the contest. The Pels find themselves in eighth place in the Western Conference just a game ahead of Oklahoma City for the final spot in the play-in tournament. New Orleans next game is a week from tonight in Toronto.

The fifth ranked Lady Tigers return to the floor tonight for the first time since losing South Carolina as LSU hosts Ole Miss at 8 PM in the Maravich Center. The Rebels are 20-5 overall, 9-3 in the SEC. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey says this is a good team coming into the PMAC…
cut 19 (15) “…to us”
The Rebels are second in the SEC in scoring defense allowing nearly 55 points a game.

The Cajuns and Warhawks meet on the hardwood in Lafayette tonight as both teams are looking to snap losing streaks. U-L Lafayette has lost two in a row, while ULM has lost three straight. The Cajuns beat the Warhawks earlier this year by 13 in a game played in Monroe.

Louisiana Tech basketball returns to action tonight against North Texas who is currently second in the Conference USA. The Bulldogs have a 6-8 conference record, but 7 of those losses have been by 7 points or less. Coach Talvin Hester says his young team has bought into the system but is going through some growing pains…
Cut 16 (20) “…turn to W’s.”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

Also tonight, Northwestern State hosts Southeastern. The Demons are tied for first place with Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. The Islanders are in Thibodaux tonight to battle Nicholls.

The Pelicans head into the All-Star Break with a 30-29 record after losing to the Lakers last night 120 to 102. New Orleans allowed 38 points in the first quarter and Coach Willie Green says his team didn’t play with a sense of urgency….
cut 21 (19) “…on our part”
The Pels find themselves in eighth place in the Western Conference just a game ahead of Oklahoma City for the final spot in the play-in tournament. New Orleans next game is a week from tonight in Toronto.

The fifth ranked Lady Tigers return to the floor tonight for the first time since losing South Carolina as LSU hosts Ole Miss at 8 PM in the Maravich Center. The Rebels are 20-5 overall, 9-3 in the SEC.

The Cajuns and Warhawks meet on the hardwood in Lafayette tonight as both teams are looking to snap losing streaks. U-L Lafayette has lost two in a row, while ULM has lost three straight. The Cajuns beat the Warhawks earlier this year by 13 in a game played in Monroe.

Louisiana Tech basketball returns to action tonight against North Texas who is currently second in the Conference USA. The Bulldogs have a 6-8 conference record, but 7 of those losses have been by 7 points or less. Coach Talvin Hester says his young team has bought into the system but is going through some growing pains…
Cut 16 (20) “…turn to W’s.”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

Also tonight, Northwestern State hosts Southeastern. The Demons are tied for first place with Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. The Islanders are in Thibodaux tonight to battle Nicholls.

The LSU Board of Supervisors voted last week to add Sue Gunter’s name to the court in the P-MAC along with dale Brown’s despite pleas from Brown supporters who believe it takes away an honor given to Brown. Longtime assistant coach for both Brown and Gunter Bob Starkey says Brown’s accomplishments are undeniable, but Gunter did a lot with fewer resources than the men’s program…

Cut 19 (25) “…the shore”

Saints head coach Dennis Allen announced the hiring of five new coaches including new defensive coordinator Joe Woods. Woods has spent the last 19 years as an NFL Coach and most recently as the DC for the Browns for the last three seasons.

LSU Women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey was named as a candidate on the Naismith Coach of the Year late season watchlist. Mulkey has led the Tigers to a 23-1 record with only four games remaining in her second season at LSU. Mulkey won AP Coach of the year after a 26-6 campaign during her first season in Baton Rouge and has led a team with nine new players and only one returning member of last year’s squad who played significant minutes. Mulkey joins a watch list of 50 coaches that will be cut down to ten and then four before the coach of the year is announced in late March.

The Pelicans return to action tonight as they visit the Lakers. The Pels are currently seventh in the West fighting to make it out of the play-in tournament with only one game separating them from the fifth-place Clippers. LA on the other hand is looking to turn their season around and make a push for the play-ins after some key trade-deadline moves. Currently 13^th in the conference, they’ll be without Lebron James tonight and former Pelican Anthony Davis is probable for the contest but has been struggling with injuries.  New Orleans will be without Zion Williamson and Dyson Daniels and the Lakers are 5-point home favorites. Tip-off in the Staples Center is at 9:00.

The losing streak for the LSU men’s basketball team is up to 13 after losing at Georgia 65 to 63 last night. The Bulldogs scored the winning bucket with a layup with five seconds left. KJ Williams was the only LSU Tiger in double figures as he had 18 points and nine rebounds. The Tigers had 19 turnovers.

The Pelicans are in L-A tonight to face the Lakers in the final game before the All-Star Break. C-J McCollum is questionable for the Pels with a right ankle sprain. Lebron James is also questionable with an ankle sprain media reports indicate he’s expected to play. New Orleans enters the game with a 30-28 and in seventh place in the Western Conference. L-A is 26-and-32.

The Derek Carr sweepstakes are officially underway as the Raiders have released the four-time Pro Bowl Q-B after nine seasons with the franchise. The Saints, Panthers, Titans and Jets are potential landing spots. The Saints are reportedly 59-million dollars over the 2023 salary cap, but could save some money by releasing Michael Thomas, Jameis Winston and Andrus Peat.

Just two days to go before the start of the college baseball season and six-foot-six right-hander Paul Skenes is expected to get the start when top ranked LSU opens the season against Western Michigan. Skenes was at Air Force the last two seasons. Last year, he recorded a 2.96 ERA and had 96 strikeouts. Skenes believes learning from LSU pitching coach Wes Johnson will only make him better…
cut 20 (17) “….a huge blessing”

Ragin Cajuns baseball head coach Matt Deggs announces Jake Hammond is his opening night starter…
cut 16 (11) “…strike zone”
U-L Lafayette opens its season on Friday with a weekend series at Rice.

The LSU men’s basketball team nearly ended its 12-game losing streak, but instead it’s up to 13 after losing 65-63 at Georgia. The Tigers had several chances to take the lead in the final two minutes but couldn’t get the job done. K-J Williams had 18 points and nine boards in a losing effort.

Longtime assistant basketball coach Bob Starkey says the late Sue Gunter would be proud but also embarrassed about her name joining Dale Brown’s on the court in the Maravich Center. Starkey was an assistant coach for both Brown and Gunter and knew Gunter before he arrived at LSU in 1990…
Cut 18 (20) “..done before”
The LSU Board of Supervisors voted last week to add Gunter’s name to the court despite pleas from Brown supporters who believe it takes away an honor given to Brown.

After nine seasons with the Raiders, Las Vegas has released quarterback Derek Carr allowing teams who need a signal caller to sign the 31-year-old immediately. Carr was 63-and-79 as a starter with the Raiders and is coming off of one of his worst seasons as a pro. But the Saints and several other teams are interested in signing Carr.

The Ragin Cajuns are picked to finish fourth in the Sun Belt and they have one of the top players in the league in center fielder Carson Roccaforte. Coach Matt Deggs expects Roccaforte to have another great season, but he’s looking for others to step up….
cut 17 (17) “….one guy”
The Cajuns open the season with a weekend series at Rice starting on Friday. ULM is picked to finish 11th in the Sun Belt and the Warhawks host Bradley this weekend.

The Raiders released quarterback Derek Carr today. The New Orleans Saints have already shown interest in Carr as they had him in for a visit last week. The Jets, Panthers and Titans are also reportedly interested in Carr, who is expected to take his time in making a decision. He spent nine seasons with the Raiders, last season he threw for 35-hundred yards, 24 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, the third highest interception rate in the NFL.

NFL analyst Mike Detillier says besides finding a new starting quarterback, the Black and Gold will also need to rebuild their offensive and defensive lines, especially at defensive tackle…
Cut 18 (22) “..three years.”
Detillier says guard Andrus Peat could be someone who will get released, because of his history of injuries.

LSU right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor will reportedly miss the 2023 season as he needs reconstructive surgery on his throwing elbow. After an up and down freshman season, Taylor was competing for a spot as a starting pitcher for the top ranked Tigers.

Six-foot-six right-hander Paul Skenes is expected to start on the mound when LSU begins the 2023 season on Friday night. Skenes says one of his biggest strengths is his competitive desire…
Cut 19 (23) “…in here.”

The Pelicans topped the Thunder last night 103 to 100 in Oklahoma City. The LSU men’s team tries to end a 12-game losing streak tonight against Georgia.

The Raiders will reportedly release quarterback Derek Carr at 4 PM today as he’s told Las Vegas he will not waive his no-trade clause. Carr met with the Saints last week and NFL analyst Mike Detillier says New Orleans is still very much interested in acquiring Carr, but so are other teams
Cut 16 (16) “..Jimmy Garoppolo.”
The Titans, Panthers and Jets are also rumored to be interested in Carr, who is 31-years-old.

Former All-Pro offensive lineman Conrad Dobler has died at the age of 72. Dobler was known as one of the NFL’s dirties players. He played for the Saints for two seasons in New Orleans 1978 and 1979. The 79 team finished eight and eight, the first non-losing season in franchise history.

LSU right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor will reportedly miss the 2023 season as he needs reconstructive surgery on his throwing elbow. After an up and down freshman season, Taylor was competing for a spot as a starting pitcher for the top ranked Tigers.

Six-foot-six right-hander Paul Skenes is expected to start on the mound when LSU begins the 2023 season on Friday night. Skenes says one of his biggest strengths is his competitive desire…
Cut 19 (23) “…in here.”

The Pelicans topped the Thunder last night 103 to 100 in Oklahoma City. The LSU men’s team tries to end a 12-game losing streak tonight against Georgia.

It’s expected the Raiders will release Derek Carr today making him free to immediately to sign with another team. The Saints and several other teams, including the Titans, Jets and Panthers are reportedly interested in the 31-year-old Carr. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says the plan for the Saints this offseason is to sign or trade for a veteran quarterback and then also draft one out of college…
cut 17 (17) “…signal caller”

According to D-1 Baseball’s Kendal Rogers, LSU right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor will miss the upcoming season as he’ll need surgery on his throwing elbow. Taylor was projected to be a starter in the Tigers weekend rotation. He was four and one last season as a freshman with a 5.81 ERA.

Brandon Ingram scored 34 points as the Pelicans went into Oklahoma City last night and quieted the Thunder 103 to 100. New Orleans needed a big game out of Ingram as Zion Williamson was out and C-J McCollum did not play because of an ankle injury. Coach Willie Green on Ingram’s performance…
cut 21 (16) “…right now”
The Pelicans have won four of their last five and they’ll visit the Lakers on Wednesday in the final game before the All-Star Break.

Grambling edged Prairie View A-and-M 68-64 last night, while Southern fell to Texas Southern 79-68.

The LSU men’s basketball team will try to end a 12-game losing streak tonight at Georgia.

The Lady Tigers dropped two spots to number five in the latest A-P Top 25 poll. LSU hosts Ole Miss on Thursday night.

The Lady Tigers dropped two spots to number five in the Women’s A-P Top 25 poll following their 88-64 loss to number one ranked South Carolina yesterday. LSU has four games left in the regular season and Coach Kim Mulkey does not want this loss to impact their game Thursday at home against Ole Miss or any of their remaining games…
Cut 18 (20) “…nothing more”

The Pelicans will continue to play without Zion Williamson after he re-aggravated a hamstring injury that’s kept him out since January 2nd. Coach Willie Green says all they can ask from him is to work hard to get back…
cut 14 (08) “….the rehab”
New Orleans is at Oklahoma City tonight.

Raiders QB Derek Carr has reportedly told Las Vegas he’s not waiving his no trade clause, so Carr is likely headed for free agency. Carr met with the Saints last week and NFL analyst Mike Detillier says New Orleans is still very much interested in acquiring Carr, but so are other teams…
cut 16 (16) “…Jimmy Garoppolo”
The Saints are also burdened with salary cap issues as they are reportedly 55-million dollars over the cap.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champs for a second time in four years as K-C was outstanding in the second half in the 38-35 win over the Eagles. Mahomes threw two TD passes in the fourth quarter and his 26 yard run set up the game winning field goal. Former Minden and La Tech star L’Jarius Sneed had seven tackles and two passes defensed for the Chiefs. The Super Bowl is in Las Vegas next year and then New Orleans in 2025.

The third ranked LSU women’s basketball team lost its first game of the season yesterday as they ran into a buzz saw in South Carolina as the defending champion Gamecocks defeated the Lady Tigers 88-64. For top ranked Carolina, they have now won 31 in a row. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey knows how her team stacks up against the best in women’s hoops…
cut 17 (19) “…as well”
LSU is now 23-and-1 and in second place in the SEC.

The Kansas City Chiefs are NFL champs for the second time in four seasons after beating the Eagles 38-35 in last night’s Super Bowl. K-C cornerback L’Jarius Sneed will get a second Super Bowl ring as the former Minden and La Tech star had seven tackles and two passes defensed.

The NFL Network’s Ian Raporport reports the Raiders will release quarterback Derek Carr, because he will not accept a trade to the Saints or anyone else. Carr met with the Saints last week and if he gets released, he’ll become one of the top free agents on the market.

Bad news for the Pelicans as All-Star forward Zion Williamson will miss several more weeks after he re-aggravated his right hamstring. Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin says Williamson was set to return soon, but re-injured himself at practice…
cut 12 (13) “…hard to navigate”
Williamson first suffered the injury on January 2nd and has missed 28 games this season. New Orleans is 12 and 16 in the games he’s missed. The Pels are at Oklahoma City tonight.