The Pelicans seven game winning streak ended last night as the Utah Jazz defeated New Orleans 121 to 100. Zion Williamson had 26 points and nine rebounds, but the Pels struggled from beyond the three-point line as they went four for 27. Utah made 15 three-pointers and outrebounded the Jazz 59-43. The same two teams play again Thursday in Salt Lake City.

The LSU men’s basketball team improved to nine and one last night with a 67-57 win over North Carolina Central. K-J Williams had a double-double, 18 points, and 11 rebounds. Derek Fountain got his second consecutive start and scored 17 points and had a career-high 14 rebounds. The Tigers’ next game is Saturday at home against Winthrop.

Also last night, Southern lost to Xavier 79-59. Tonight the Lady Tigers host Lamar and in men’s action, Louisiana Tech hosts Stephen F Austin. Tip time is at 6.

Former LSU linebacker Trev Faulk is stepping down as head coach of Lafayette Christian. Faulk has been at L-C-A for the last seven seasons and they’ve made it to the state championship game six times.

Jimmie Hillman is stepping down as head coach at Marksville and Many’s Tackett Curtis has been named the 2022 MaxPreps Louisiana High School Player of the Year.

There’s a lot of speculation on where Sean Payton might coach next season. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the Arizona Cardinals are a possibility if Arizona decides to fire Kliff Kingsbury…

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Detillier says the Chargers and Rams are other possibilities if those jobs are open.

Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach passed away last night at the age of 61 after suffering complications with a heart condition. Leach has coached the Bulldogs since 2020 and was one of the most influential minds in college football with his “Air Raid” offense. LSU Coach Brian Kelly gave his condolences to Leach’s family and mourned the loss of “the most transformational mind in football in my generation and the best press conferences you will ever google.”  One of Leach’s most popular press conferences is one of him detailing the catch twenty-two of getting married…

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The Pels return to action tonight as they look to extend their win streak to 8. They kick off their three-game road trip with an 8:00 tip-off tonight in Utah before playing the Jazz again Thursday and the Suns Saturday.

Northwestern State guard Ja’Monta Black has been named the Southland Conference Player of the Week. The senior Missouri state transfer receives the honor after a career-high 31-point performance against ULM last Saturday. Black matched his career high 7 three-pointers in the 91-73 win helping to extend the Demons’ win streak to seven. Northwestern State will return to action Saturday when they travel to Houston to face Rice.

UL-Lafayette dominated Louisiana Christian last night with a 98-63 win in the Cajundome. The Cajuns opened with a 20-4 run and never looked back in the wire-to-wire win. Jordan Brown scored a career-high 37 points and Themus Fulks posted his first double-double with 12 points and 11 assists. The Cajuns improve to 9-1 on the season and will visit McNeese Thursday.

LSU hosted Ohio tight end Jackson McGohan for an official visit this weekend. The three-star recruit announced his commitment to LSU yesterday. McGohan becomes the second 2023 tight end commitment as LSU looks to reload at the position around freshman Mason Taylor.

The SEC and college football is mourning the loss of Mississippi State Coach Mike Leach who died last night after suffering a massive heart attack on Sunday. He was 61. Leach was in his third season in Starkville and just led the Bulldogs to an 8-and-4 season and a win over Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl.

He was one of college football’s most colorful personalities and loved to talk about things outside of the sport and also college football’s great traditions. While at Washington State he talked about how cool it is for LSU to have a live mascot on its campus…
cut 19 (11) “…that’s an awesome one”
LSU put out a statement on the death of Mike Leach. It says Leach transformed college football forever. He was an innovator and a visionary, whose authnticity and love for the game helped elevate the sport.

The Pelicans begin a three-game road trip tonight in Utah. New Orleans leads the Western Conference by a half a game over Memphis. Herb Jones who has been out with a left ankle sprain is listed as probable.

The 8-and-1 LSU Tigers host North Carolina Central tonight at 6 PM. K-J Williams has been named SEC Player of the Week after scoring a season-high 35 points and grabbling ten rebounds in the Tigers come from behind win over Wake Forest on Saturday.

LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins announces he’s entering the NFL draft and will not play in the Citrus Bowl. The Tigers opponent in the January second bowl game, Purdue, named Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as its new head coach today. Boilermakers offensive coordinator Brian Brohm will serve as interim coach in the bowl game.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says he’s sticking with Andy Dalton as his starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Atlanta. The Falcons will start rookie Desmond Ridder at Q-B.

The Saints are back from the bye week and they are getting ready to host the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. There are four games left and Coach Dennis Allen says he’s sticking with Andy Dalton as his starting quarterback…
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The Saints are four and nine on the seaosn, three and ten with Dalton as their starter.

The Falcons are 5-and-8 and they plan on starting rookie Desmond Ridder who will make his first career start at quarterback.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan says he’ll appeal a 50-thousand dollar fine he received from the NFL. The league accuses Jordan of faking an injury to stop the clock in the loss to the Buccaneers, but Jordan says he tweaked something in his foot and has an MRI to prove he was injured. The Saints organization was also fined 350-thousand dollars. Allen received a 100-thousand dollar fine.

LSU wide receiver Jarray Jenkins has declared for the NFL draft and will not play in the Citrus Bowl. Jenkins leads the team with six touchdown catches.

Catholic High Football Coach David Simoneaux is leaving after two seasons with the Bears to be the new head coach at Central. Simoneaux led Catholic to a state championship last season and a semi-final appearance this year. The Wildcats did not make the playoffs this season.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is the Western Conference Player of the Week. In three games last week, Williamson averaged 33 points, eight rebounds, and four assists a game. Zion had 35 points Sunday in an overtime win over the Suns. New Orleans begins a three-game road trip tonight at Utah.

LSU men’s basketball will begin a four-game homestand tonight against North Carolina Central University. The Tigers are 8-and-1 after a come-from-behind win over Wake Forest on Saturday. N-C-C-U is five and five on the year.

Last night, the Ragin Cajuns handled Louisiana Christian 98-63. Jordan Brown had 37 points for U-L Lafayette.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been named Western Conference Player of the Week. In three games last week, Williamson averaged 33 points, eight rebounds and four assists a game. Zion had 35 points yesterday in an overtime win over the Suns. During that game, fans started chanting “M-V-P” towards Williamson’s direction. The former number one pick says he loves feeling the love from the home fans…
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The Pelicans are on a seven game winning streak and they will visit the Utah Jazz tomorrow night for the start of a three-game road trip.

LSU men’s basketball will host North Carolina Central tomorrow night. On Saturday, the Tigers rallied from a 20-point deficit in the first half to beat Wake Forest 72-70 in Atlanta.

The Saints are back in the practice facility after a weekend off. Coach Dennis Allen announced today that Andy Dalton will remain the starting quarterback….
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With Carolina upsetting Seattle yesterday, the Saints are in sole possession of last place in the NFC South with a 4-and-8 record. New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Sunday.

Legendary high school football coach J-T Curtis won another state championship on Saturday as John Curtis blanked Catholic League rival Brother Martin 23-to-0. It’s now 27 championships for the 76-year-old Hall of Fame coach. Curtis saw his veer offense grind out a 99-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter, which set the tone…
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The Pelicans have the NBA’s longest winning streak at seven games as New Orleans defeated the Phoenix Suns 129 to 124 in overtime yesterday. The Pels are getting dominant play from Zion Williamson who scored 35 points yesterday and 35 points on Friday in another win over Phoenix. Coach Willie Green is impressed with what the former number one pick is doing, especially after missing all of last year with a foot injury…
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The Pels begin a three-game road trip in Utah on Tuesday.

With Carolina upsetting Seattle yesterday, the Saints are in sole possession of last place in the NFC South with a 4-and-8 record. New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Sunday.

Legendary high school football coach J-T Curtis won another state championship on Saturday as John Curtis blanked Catholic League rival Brother Martin 23-to-0. It’s now 27 championships for the 76-year-old Hall of Fame coach. Curtis saw his veer offense grind out a 99-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter, which set the tone…
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Curtis will likely become the winningest high school football coach in the country next season.

LSU defensive end B-J Ojulari has announced he’s entering his name into the N-F-L draft. The Athletic projects Ojulari as a second round pick.

Mississippi State says head football coach Mike Leach is in critical condition at a hospital in Jackson. Leach was rushed to the hospital after suffering a personal health issue at his home in Starkville.

The Pelicans won their seventh straight last night as they defeated the Suns 129 to 124 in overtime. New Orleans also beat Phoenix on Friday in the Smoothie King Center and with an 18-and-8 record the Pels have the best record in the Western Conference. Pels forward Zion Williamson says it’s a nice accomplishment for December…
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Williamson tied a season-high with 35 points last night. New Orleans is at Utah on tomorrow.

LSU men’s basketball will host North Carolina Central tomorrow night. On Saturday, the Tigers rallied from a 20-point deficit in the first half to beat Wake Forest 72-70 in Atlanta. Justice Hill made the winning basket with two seconds left. LSU is 8-and-1.

The 2022 Prep Classic saw two of the state’s winningest coaches win a state championship. Jim Hightower has been involved in over 500 games and he’s never seen a finish like the one he experienced on Friday as his St. Thomas More Cougars rallied from 10 points down in the final two minutes to stun Lafayette Christian 52-48. Hightower says it was a wild finish…
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And on Saturday, J-T Curtis won his 27th state championship as John Curtis blanked Brother Martin 23-0. Jess Curtis at Many led the Tigers to the school’s third state championship with a 35-13 win over Union Parish.

LSU defensive end B-J Ojulari (O-juh-lar-e) has declared for the NFL draft. The junior from Marietta, Georgia, had 5 and a half sacks and a forced fumble this past season. The Athletic projects Ojulari as a second-round draft pick.

Zion Williamson put on a thrilling show Friday night as the New Orleans Pelicans star got the ball in the final minutes of the 128-117 win over the Suns and delivered a 360 windmill dunk that looked like something out of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. That move capped off a 35-point game for Zion who was 13 of 17 from the field with seven rebounds, four assists and a steal. The win keeps the Pelicans at first place in the West and they’ll play the Suns again Sunday in The Blender at 2:30.

The LSU men’s basketball team returns to the court this afternoon to take on Wake Forest in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta. The Tigers are 7 and 1 while the Demon Deacons are 7 and 2. Tipoff is at 1pm.

The seven and two Northwestern State Demons host ULM at 3:30 this afternoon. A win for Northwestern State and they will match the school’s best ten-game start in 70 years. The Warhawks are 3-and-6. La Tech is at Wyoming and the Ragin Cajuns host Samford.

The 2022 Prep Classic saw three terrific games yesterday in the Superdome. The first game was one of the best ever as St. Thomas More rallied from 10 points down with a minute and 45-seconds left to beat Lafayette Christian 52-48 to win the division two select championship. Cougars quarterback Sam Altman threw for 422 yards and six touchdowns.

St. Charles Catholic rallied from eleven points down in the fourth quarter to beat Dunham in the division three select state championship . The Comets are state champions for a second year in a row.

And Destrehan completed an undefeated season by winning the division one non-select title game as the Wildcats beat the Ruston Bearcats 17 to 10 to win the school’s fifth title.

Three more games today, starting at noon as Lutcher battles North Desoto then Union Parish against Many at 3:30. The nightcap is Curtis versus Brother Martin.

The Oak Grove Tigers kicked off the 2022 Prep Football Classic by winning the school’s seventh LHSAA state championship with a 17-0 win over Homer. At one time, Oak Grove had a 3-and-3 record, but Coach Ryan Gregory says the season turned around after losing to Haynesville in October…
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O-C-S won the school’s eighth state title with a 28 to 14 win over Vermillion Catholic. Tonight, Destrehan faces Ruston in the division one non-select title game. The Wildcats are led by three-year starting quarterback Jai Eugene. Destrehan Coach Marcus Scott says the Tulane commitment is focused on winning….
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That game kicks off around 7 PM.

The Pelicans take a five-game winning streak into tonight’s game against Phoenix. New Orleans leads the Suns for first place in the Western Conference Standings by a half a game. The same two teams will play each other again on Sunday in the Smoothie King Center.

The LSU men’s basketball team returns to the court tomorrow to take on Wake Forest in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta. The Tigers are 7-and-1, while the Demon Deacons are 7-and-2. Tip-off is at 1:00.

The seven and two Northwestern State Demons host ULM at 3:30 on Saturday. A win for Northwestern State and they will match the school’s best ten-game start in 70 years. The Warhawks are 3-and-6.

La Tech is at Wyoming and the Ragin Cajuns host Samford.

WNBA star and former Baylor Bear Brittney Griner is back in the United States after spending nearly ten months in Russia on drug possession charges. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey issued a statement saying God is good, prayers are powerful and that our prayers remain with her and her family as they recover and heal together. Mulkey and Griner won a national championship at Baylor in 2012.

In the LHSAA Football Classic that kicked off Thursday in the Caesars Superdome, Third Seeded Ouachita Christian dominated the time of possession to notch a 28-14 victory over top seeded Vermilion Catholic in the Division IV title game. Oak Grove shut out Homer 17-0. This is Oak Grove’s 7th title in school history.

The Dunham School goes into its first LHSAA football title game in 18 years. They will look dethrone defending champion St. Charles Catholic this afternoon at 3:30 behind quarterback Jackson House, the son of LSU defensive coordinator Matt House. Dunham Coach Neil Weiner says House was able to learn from his father in the offseason and win over the locker room…:
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Destrehan and Ruston are set to play at 7:30 Friday night. Union Parish faces Many at 3:30 on Saturday.

More LSU Football players have announced they are leaving the team. Tiger cornerback Mehkhi Garner has reporetedly decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft, and a few backups have entered the NCAA transfer portal. They include junior tight end Kole Taylor, junior edge rusher Desmond Little and redshirt Freshman linebacker Kolbe Fields.

LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey has publicly spoken on the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner who was wrongfully detained in Russia for 10 months. Mulkey told ESPN, God is Good, and Brittney’s release means prayers have been answered. Mulkey coached Griner in college at Baylor.

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Pheonix Suns in the Blender tonight at 7:30. The two teams will also play Sunday. The Pels are on a five-game win streak right now, and the matchups with the Suns will determine who controls the West.