LSU men’s basketball battled Kentucky in Lexington last night but came up three points short as the Wildcats held off the Tigers 74-71. LSU couldn’t contain the reigning SEC and national player of the year Oscar Tshiewbwe, who had 19 points and 16 rebounds. Kentucky’s Jacob Toppin also had 21 points. LSU was led by K-J Williams, who had 23 points. The Tigers are now 1-and-1 in SEC play and will visit Texas A-and-M on Saturday.

The Pelicans host the Houston Rockets tonight, but Zion Williamson will not play and he will miss some time. The team expects he’ll miss the next three weeks at least because of a hamstring strain. Williamson got hurt in the third quarter in Monday’s loss at Philadelphia. Zion is averaging 26 points, seven rebounds and nearly five assists a game. The Pels are six and two without Williamson this season. Tonight’s game against Houston tips at 7.

The Saints are on a three-game winning streak, but eliminated from playoff contention with a seven and nine record. Head Coach Dennis Allen says it’s easy to look back at moments that could have gone differently this season…
Cut 16 (20) “…from your successes.”
New Orleans concludes the regular season Sunday at home against Carolina.

We are anxiously waiting for more updates on Bills Safety Damar Hamlin who remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest after making a tackle on Monday. LSU Health New Orleans cardiac elctrophysiologist Doctor Jameel Ahmed says there is hope because health professionals at the game quickly performed C-P-R on Hamlin…
cut 14 (12) “…favorable prognosis”

The Tigers Citrus Bowl matchup against Purdue wasn’t much of a contest as LSU trounced the short-handed Purdue team without their head coach and starting Quarterback. The Tigers’ offense had nearly 600 yards en route to a 63-7 victory. Sophomore wide receiver Malik Nabers had nine catches for 163 yards and a touchdown and one passing touchdown on a trick play to quarterback Jayden Daniels…

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Nabers will continue to have a big role in the offense next season as he fills the WR1 spot left by Kayshon Boutte.

The LSU Men’s Basketball team will return to action tonight at Kentucky in their second SEC contest of the season. Many didn’t know what to think of new Head Coach Matt McMahon’s rebuilt squad, but the Tigers have started the season 12-1 and opened SEC play last week with a home win over ninth-ranked Arkansas. Tip-off in Lexington is tonight at 7:00.

Tulane pulled off a shocking 46-45 Cotton Bowl upset over USC. The Green Wave finishes the season with a 12-2 record giving the program the best single-season turnaround in FBS history after a two-win season last year. Down 15 with 4 and a half minutes left, Tulane put together a two-play touchdown drive, caused a safety after a muffed kickoff, and led a three-minute game-winning touchdown drive capped off with a  touchdown reception by Alex Bauman. The pass was originally ruled an incompletion before the call was reversed. Bauman said he knew it was a catch all-along…

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The last-second extra point gave Tulane the 46-45 win.

The Buffalo Bills released a statement earlier today saying safety Demar Hamlin is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during last night’s Monday Night Football game. Hamlin received CPR on the field before being rushed to UC Medical Center for further treatment. The NFL suspended the game indefinitely and has announced there are no plans to play the game this week.

The 17th ranked LSU Tigers finished off the 2022 season with a resounding 63-7 blowout win over Purdue in the Citrus Bowl yesterday. The win gives the Tigers ten wins on the season. Sophomore receiver Malik Nabers had a career high 163 receiving yards and a TD. He also he threw two touchdown passes, one of them went for a touchdown. The defense was on point too. Three interceptions and four sacks. Coach Brian Kelly was impressed…
cut 15 (18) “….today”
There’s a good chance LSU will enter next season ranked in the Top 10 and the same goes for Florida State. The two storied programs will kick off the 2023 season in Orlando in September.

What a victory for Tulane yesterday in the Cotton Bowl as the Green Wave rallied back from a 15-point deficit to beat U-S-C 46-45 to finish a magical season with a 12-2 record. Coach Willie Fritz led the turnaround of a program that won just two games last season…
Cut 16 (20) “…for an institution”
Tulane found themselves down 45-30 with 4 minutes and 30 seconds left. A fourth touchdown run by Tyjae Spears, a safety and then a touchdown pass with nine seconds left produced the comeback.

Zion Williamson left last night’s game with the 76ers with a hamstring strain and the Pelicans lost to Philadelphia 120 to 111.

LSU and Tulane both won their bowl games, the Tigers game was over before it started, while the Green Wave went down the wire with Tulane beating USC in the Cotton Bowl 46-45. The Greenies rallied back from a 15-point deficit with 4:34 left to pull off the one-point win. Michael Pratt’s six-yard touchdown pass to Alex Bauman with nine seconds left was the winning score. Tulane running back Tyjae Spears rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns.

Meanwhile, in the Citrus Bowl, LSU steamrolled Purdue 63-7. Quarterback Jayden Daniels and Garret Nussmeier both played. Daniels threw for 139 yards and a touchdown, while Nussmeier had 98 yards and a touchdown. Malik Nabers had a big game with nine catches for 163 yards and a TD.

Defensively, LSU had four sacks and gave up 263 total yards. Safety Greg Brooks had five tackles, one for loss and an interception.

In the Saints 20-10 victory over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday, Cam Jordan became the team’s all-time sacks leader as he had three in the game to give him 115.5, surpassing the great Rickey Jackson. Jordan only had one sack his rookie season and was determined he could be a great defensive player if ever given a chance to play every play…
cut 30 (30) “….
Despite the Saints third straight win, they were eliminated from playoff contention as a result of wins by Tampa Bay and Green Bay. They will finish out the season at home this Sunday against Carolina at noon.

The Saints beat the Eagles, who have the best record in the N-F-C, but are still eliminated from the playoffs as a result of victories by Tampa Bay and Green Bay. In Philadelphia, New Orleans upset the Eagles 20-10 for its third win in a row. It was a strong effort by Cam Jordan and the Saints defense…
cut 25 (18) “…got that done”
Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, playing in his first game since October 9th, intercepted a pass and returned it 12 yards sealing the victory for the Saints, who are now 7-and-9 and will conclude the regular season on Sunday with a meaningless home game against Carolina.

In Philadelphia tonight, the Pelicans visit the 76ers for a 6 PM tip off.

The LSU football team will put a wrap on the 2022 season by playing Purdue today in the Citrus Bowl. The Tigers are 15.5 point favorites to win as starting quarterback Jayden Daniels will play while the Boilermakers have five key starters who decided to opt out and prepare for the NFL draft. Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock on Daniels’ improvement during 2022…
cut 16 (25) “….hopefully’
LSU and Purdue kick-off at noon and so does Tulane and U-S-C in the Cotton Bowl. It’s the first time in 82 years the Green Wave have played in a major bowl game.

CJ McCollum set a franchise record with eleven made three-pointers last night as the Pelicans won their fifth in a row beating Philadelphia 127 to 116 in front of a sold-out Smoothie King Crowd. McCollum finished with 42 points as New Orleans improved to 23-and-12 on the season…
cut 20 (28) “…definitely help”
The Pels go after sixth straight win tonight when they face the Memphis Grizzlies at 7 PM. New Orleans is tied with Denver for the best record in the West. Memphis is third at 21-13.

The Sugar Bowl kicks off at 11 AM today in New Orleans as fifth ranked Alabama takes on ninth ranked Kansas State. Both teams have ten wins on the season.

Sportsbooks in New Jersey are no longer taking bets on the Citrus Bowl, because Drew Brees is serving as an interim coach for the Purdue Boilermakers. Brees also has a business relationship with sportsbook Pointsbet. LSU is 14.5 point favorite to win on Monday in Orlando.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice yesterday after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday and will play tomorrow against the Eagles.

Today is a big of college basketball. LSU is off. But Louisiana Tech is at 10 and 3 Charlotte. The Ragin Cajuns look for their first Sun Belt win at Old Dominion. U-L-M tries to go 2 and 0 in the Sun Belt as they visit Arkansas State.

The Southland begins conference play today. Northwestern State has been the most impressive team through the non-conference and the Demons host Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi at 2:30 today. McNeese is at Lamar.

The Smoothie King Center is sold out for tonight’s Pelicans game as they host the Philadelphia 76ers. New Orleans is shooting for its fifth in a row. Zion Williamson is coming off a career-high 43 point performance in a win Wednesday over the Timberwolves. Williamson says he wants to keep winning…
cut 16 (16) “…getting the win”
Tip-off tonight in the Blender is at 7:30.

After missing the last two practices for what was described as personal reasons, running back Alvin Kamara was a full participant in today’s practice and he’ll play Sunday against the Eagles. Philadelphia Quarterback Jalen Hurts is listed as doubtful and it’s likely Gardner Minshew will start at Q-B for a second straight week.

The ninth ranked LSU Lady Tigers tipped off SEC play last night with a 24-point victory over 24th ranked Arkansas 64-45. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team held a good Razorbacks team to 28-percent shooting from the field…
cut 19 (22) “…the tip”
LSU also controlled the glass as they collected 23 offensive rebounds.

In men’s hoops action…Isaiah Crawford had 20 points as Louisiana Tech topped UTSA 91-69 in Ruston last night. The Bulldogs are now 1-and-1 in Conference USA.

The Ragin Cajuns dropped their Sun Belt opener as they fell to Coastal Carolina 77-76. U-L Lafayette had a ten point lead with 4:40 left.

ULM opened Sun Belt play with a 57-53 win at Texas State. Tyreke Lacure had 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. The Warhawks are at Arkansas State tomorrow.

The Pelicans are tied for first place in the Western Conference, with a 22-12 record heading into tonight’s home game against Philadelphia. This time last year the team was 12-22. All-star Forward Zion Williamson credits the team’s improvement to the work they have put in after last year’s surprise resurgence…
Cut 15 (20) “…something special.”
Williamson scored a career-high 43 points in the win Wednesday night and has been the leading scorer on the team while Brandon Ingram has been sidelined by a toe injury.

The 9th ranked LSU Lady Tigers had a statement win last night as they routed 24th ranked Arkansas 69 to 45 to open up SEC play.

Louisiana Tech trounced UTSA 91-69 as the Bulldogs shot 54-percent from the field. Isaiah Crawford had 20 points and six steals.

Sun Belt play started last night, the Ragin Cajuns missed a three-pointer with one second left and lost to Coastal Carolina 77-76. Jordan Brown had 25 points in a losing effort. ULM topped two-time conference regular season champion Texas State 57-53. Tyreke Locure had 12 points and eight rebounds.

LSU safety Major Burns says he’s coming back for his senior season, while Saints running back Alvin Kamara has yet to practice this week because of a personal issue.

The 9th-ranked LSU women’s basketball team opened up SEC play last night by knocking off 24th-ranked Arkansas 69-45 in Fayetteville. Angel Reese and Alexis Morris each had 19 points and the Razorbacks shot just 28 percent from the field.

In men’s basketball action last night, Louisiana Tech trounced UTSA 91-69 as the Bulldogs shot 54-percent from the field. Isaiah Crawford had 20 points and six steals.

Sun Belt play started last night, the Ragin Cajuns missed a three-pointer with one second left and lost to Coastal Carolina 77-76. Jordan Brown had 25 points in a losing effort. ULM topped two-time conference regular season champion Texas State 57-53. Tyreke Locure had 12 points and eight rebounds.

The Pelicans go after their fifth straight win tonight as they host the 76ers in front of a sold-out Smoothie King Center. New Orleans is tied with Denver for the best record in the Western Conference at 22-12.

LSU is 1-0 in SEC play after beating upsetting ninth-ranked Arkansas on Wednesday. The Bayou Bengals are 12-and-1 overall and Coach Matt McMahon says his team is a work in progress, but looking to shake up a loaded SEC…
cut 17 (20) “…build on”
The Tigers will take on 19th-ranked Kentucky in Lexington on Tuesday.

LSU safety Major Burns says he’s coming back for his senior season, while Saints running back Alvin Kamara has yet to practice this week because of a personal issue.

The Pelicans came out with a nail biting 119-118 win over the Timberwolves last night behind a career-high 43 point performance from Zion Williamson. Down five with just under 3 minutes left, Williamson took over, scoring the Pels last 14 straight to close out the game. New Orleans has now won their last four straight and move back into first in the Western Conference. Williamson, who has embraced the city ever since being drafted in 2019, thinks it’s time for a new era in New Orleans sports…

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LSU kicked off conference play with a bang upsetting ninth-ranked Arkansas 60-57 in the P-MAC last night. Guard Trae Hannibal led the Tigers provided a spark with 19 points off the bench and forward Derek Fountain had a 14-point double-double. The 12-1 tigers will return to action next Tuesday at 19th-ranked Kentucky

The 9th-ranked Lady Tigers will tip-off SEC play tonight in Arkansas at 6:00

The 10-2 Sun-Belt favorite Ragin’ Cajuns will begin conference play against Coastal Carolina tonight at 6:00

LSU Wide Receiver Kayshon Boutte announced yesterday he will enter the 2023 NFL Draft. The Preseason All-American and first round prospect earlier said he’d return to the team in 2023, but plans unexpectedly changed less than a week before the Citrus Bowl. The Tigers will now look to sophomore Malik Nabers to step into the leading role in the Tigers offense. Nabers led the team in receptions and yards this year and will look to continue his success with quarterback Jayden Daniels next season.

The Saints will fight to keep their slim playoff chances alive this weekend as they travel to Philadelphia to face the NFL-leading Eagles. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts missed last week with a shoulder injury but is questionable to return this week as they look to clinch the number-one seed in the NFC. One player the Eagles will for sure be without is safety CJ Gardner-Johnson who the Saints traded to Philly earlier this year. Gardner-Johnson has been on IR since week 12 but still leads the league in interceptions. Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen says he doesn’t regret the decision…

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