The LSU basketball team is staying at a hotel in Indianapolis as they get ready to take on St. Bonaventure on Saturday afternoon in a first-round NCAA Tournament game. Head Coach Will Wade says his team arrived on Monday and had to quarantine for two days and they have been confined to their hotel.
Cut 16 (11) “…for practice today.”
Bloomington, Indiana is where LSU will play its first-round NCAA Tournament game on Saturday against St. Bonaventure. The game will take place at Indiana University’s Assembly Hall.

The bracket for LSU legend Shaquille O’ Neal has the Tigers winning the NCAA Tournament. But they have to get past the Bonnies first. St. Bonaventure won the A-10 regular-season and tournament championships and rank fifth in the nation in defense, allowing 60 points a game.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees hopes his new role as an analyst with NBC Sports will help the transition from playing on Sundays in the fall for the last 20 years. Brees will be a color commentator on Notre Dame broadcasts and a studio analyst for NBC on Sunday nights. Brees believes he could have played another season, but he wants to spend more time with his family.

Former LSU standout Patrick Peterson has found a new team as the perennial Pro Bowl cornerback has signed a one-year, 10-million dollar contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson is 30-years-old and has 28 interceptions in his career.

Will the Superdome and college football stadiums be filled next fall as they would be pre-pandemic? Governor John Bel Edwards believes so…
cut 9 (08) “…it can”
Edwards says for full stadiums to return, people need to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Max Johnson took the first-team quarterback snaps on the first day of spring football. Coach Ed Orgeron says he chose Johnson over the other three quarterbacks on the roster because he’s the only Q-B on campus who went 2-0 last season, winning both of his starts against Florida and Ole Miss….
cut 19 (19) “…best man win”
On defense, Orgeron says cornerback Eli Ricks will likely miss most of the spring football because of an injury. The spring game will be April 17th.

The Pelicans blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to Portland last night 125 to 124 to begin a three-game road trip. The loss drops New Orleans record to 17 and 23.

The 15th ranked LSU baseball team got ready for the start of SEC play this weekend by ending Southeastern Louisiana’s eight-game winning streak with a 10-7 win over the Lions. The Fighting Tigers are 15-and-3 and in nine games this season, they’ve scored 10 or more runs.

Louisiana Tech scored 13 runs last night and defeated fourth-ranked Ole Miss 13-1. The Bulldogs got a terrific pitching performance from Ruston native Cade Gibson. The left-hander allowed one run in 7.1 innings.

ULM also knocked off a ranked opponent last night as the Warhawks defeated 14th ranked Oklahoma State 13-6. Danny DeSimone and Logan Wurm each had 3 RBIs for the Warhawks who are 7-and-6.

The Ragin Cajuns ended a five-game losing streak by beating Nicholls nine to eight last night. U-L Lafayette will welcome T-C-U to Tigue Moore Field this weekend, while the Colonels are at Abilene Christian.

The LSU Baseball team defeated Southeastern Louisiana last night by a score of 10-7.  The Tigers scored four runs in the first inning thanks to a three-run homerun by Hayden Travinski.  The Lions would cut it to a one-run game shortly after before LSU added more runs behind Cade Doughty’s three-run homer.  The Tigers will now focus their attention on Mississippi State as conference play begins this weekend.

Louisiana Tech’s baseball team dominated number-4 ranked Ole Miss last night in route to a lopsided 13-1 victory in Ruston.  Pitcher Cade Gibson was earned the win after going 7 and a third innings, giving up five hits, one walk, and earning five strikeouts.

The ULM Warhawks cruised past number-14 Oklahoma State on the diamond last night 13-6.  Danny DeSimone and Logan Wurm each drove in three runs and Nicholas Judice threw five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

Ragin Cajuns baseball snapped a four-game losing streak as they took down Nicholls 9-8.  The Cajuns jumped on the Colonels early but Nicholls fought back, scoring four runs in the bottom of the eight to make it a one-run game.

LSU wrapped up the first spring football practice.  The Tigers will look to bounce back after a disappointing 2020 season where they went 5-5.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says he knows the fan base expects more.

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ULM also began spring football practice and after going 0-10 last season, the Warhawks will try to rebuild the program behind a high-profile coaching staff.  Head Coach Terry Bowden says residents of Monroe are excited for the upcoming season.

Cut 29 (14) “outstanding football season”

The New Orleans Pelicans lost a heart-breaker to the Portland Trail Blazers 125-124.

It was a big night of college baseball last night, 19th ranked LSU ended Southeastern Louisiana’s eight-game winning streak as the Tigers topped the Lions ten to seven. Cade Doughty stayed hot by hitting a three-run homer. Hayden Travinski also hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs.

After beating top-ranked Arkansas on Sunday, La Tech followed that up with a 13-1 win over fourth-ranked Ole Miss. Ruston native Cade Gibson made his first career start and allowed one earned run in 7.1 innings.

ULM upset 14th ranked Oklahoma State by defeating the Cowboys 13-6 in Arlington, Texas. Danny DeSimone hit his first home run and drove in three runs. The Cajuns snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Nicholls 9-8. Connor Kimple and Ben Fitzgerald homered for U-L Lafayette.

NBA, Portland rallied from 17 points down with six minutes left to beat the Pelicans 125-124 last night.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says Max Johnson got the first snaps as the Tigers kicked off spring practice yesterday…
cut 28 (28) “…going to win”
LSU will practice again on Thursday.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill will compete for the starting quarterback job. Payton made that statement on the Dan Patrick Show and said the two players understand there will be competition to replace Drew Brees.

In other NFL news….the Saints are reportedly interested in cornerback Richard Sherman. While former Saint Janoris Jenkins has signed with the Titans. And wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed with the Bills.

Jameis Winston will have the opportunity to replace Drew Brees as the Saints starting quarterback. Winston and the Black and Gold have agreed to a one-year deal that will pay the former number one pick as much as 12-million dollars. NFL analyst Mike Detillier has this advice for Winston…
cut 14 (13) “…his game”
2019 was the last time Winston was a starter and he threw 30 interceptions in his final season in Tampa.

The LSU men’s basketball team is in Indianapolis quarantining in a hotel room before their first-round match-up against St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Tigers played well in the SEC Tournament, Coach Will Wade on what he saw from his team in Nashville…
cut 20 (10) “…cleared up”
The Tigers will practice tomorrow in Bloomington the site of their first round matchup with the Bonnies.

Spring football begins today for the LSU Tigers and it’s the start of a competitive battle for starting quarterback between Myles Brennan, TJ Finley and Max Johnson. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says there are also a lot of receivers pushing for playing time and the Tigers need to find a new starting tight end because Arik Gilbert transferred…
cut 18 (12) “…guys there”

Spring football also begins today for the Ragin Cajuns. Coach Billy Napier has named Tim Leger and Michael Desormeaux as his co-offensive coordinators. They will replace Rob Sale, who is now an offensive line coach with Giants.

Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs says his offensive coordinator Mark Orlando has resigned. Grambling is off to an 0-2 start in this spring season and in Grambling’s last game they only scored 10 points in a 17-10 loss to Prairie View. This Saturday Grambling hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at noon.

Just one day after Drew Brees announced his retirement, the Saints have signed quarterback Jameis Winston to a one-year deal worth $12 million. Winston will battle with Taysom Hill for the opportunity to replace Drew Brees as the team’s signal-caller.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson had a breakout season with the Saints last season with 13.5 sacks and now he’s getting paid. Cincinnati has reportedly signed the 26-year-old to a four-year, 60-million dollar contract.

LSU kicks off Spring Football today and one position battle that fans will be keeping an eye on is the quarterback position.  Myles Brennan. Max Johnson and TJ Finley started at quarterback and won football games last season. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says it will come down to who can run the new system the best.
Cut 16 (13) “…asked of them’
The LSU men’s basketball team is in Indianapolis preparing for its first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against St. Bonaventure on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers are coming off a good showing at the SEC Tournament and Forward Trendon Watford believes they can make another run in the Big Dance…
Cut 19 (18) “…love LSU

The LSU baseball team will take on in-state opponent Southeastern Louisiana tonight at 6:30. Also, The ULM baseball team will play number 14-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys at 6 p.m. in Arlington, TX. Louisiana Tech will host the number 4-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on the diamond in Ruston tonight at 6 p.m. Nicholls will host the Ragin Cajuns baseball team tonight at Didier Field. The Colonels are 7-7 on the young season.

Jameis Winston will have the opportunity to replace Drew Brees as the Saints starting quarterback. The team and Winston have agreed to a one-year deal, where he can earn up to 12-million dollars. Winston will battle with Taysom Hill for starting Q-B. But New Orleans has lost defensive end Trey Hendrickson, as he’s signed a four-year deal with Cincinnati.

Jameis Winston will be given an opportunity to be the Saints next starting quarterback. Winston has signed a one-year deal with the Black and Gold that could earn him up to 12-million dollars. Winston will battle with Taysom Hill for the opportunity to replace Drew Brees as the team’s signal-caller.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson had a breakout season with the Saints last season with 13.5 sacks and now he’s getting paid. Cincinnati has reportedly signed the 26-year-old to a four-year, 60-million dollar contract. The Bengals were last in the NFL in sacks with 17.

Spring football gets underway today for LSU. Tiger Rag Assistant editor William Weathers says it’s an important stretch for the Tigers who have new offensive, defensive, and passing game coordinators…
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The spring game is April 17th.

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward said on WRKF’s Talk Louisiana that he “totally” agrees with LSU interim President Thomas Galligan’s decision to suspend two athletic department administrators for a month and three weeks as a result of the Husch Blackwell Report. Woodward on why they were not fired…
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Verge Ausberry and Miriam Segar’s failure to properly address sexual misconduct reports resulted in 30 and 21-day suspensions without pay respectively.

It’s big night for college baseball if the weather holds up. 19th ranked LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions have won eight in a row.

Louisiana Tech will host fourth-ranked Ole Miss after beating top-ranked Arkansas on Sunday and U-L-M is at 14th ranked Oklahoma State. The Warhawks are coming off a win over Ole Miss.

On the 15-year anniversary of the Saints signing Drew Brees as a free agent, the future Hall of Fame quarterback announced his retirement from professional football on Sunday, ending a stellar 20-year career. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Brees helped turned around a losing franchise into a Super Bowl champion
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Brees played 20 seasons, setting 13 NFL records, winning seven NFC South Championships, led New Orleans to three conference championship games and winning a Super Bowl to complete a magical 2009 season.

It was a wild weekend at Alex Box Stadium as LSU swept a series from Texas-San Antonio. On Saturday and Sunday, the Tigers blew big leads only to rally and win a pair of extra-inning games. Louisiana Tech defeated number one ranked Arkansas two to nothing yesterday, ULM over fourth-ranked Ole Miss 8-3.

Despite nearly winning the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, LSU is an eight-seed in the NCAA Tourney and will play 16-and-4 St. Bonaventure on Saturday. Coach Will Wade says it will be a challenge to beat the Bonnies who won both the Atlantic Ten regular season and conference titles…
cut 16 (16) “…small ball four”
LSU gets an invite to the Big Dance after compiling an 18-9 record. They’ve won four of their last five and lost by one point to sixth-ranked Alabama in the SEC Tournament Championship game yesterday.

Louisiana Tech has received an invite to the N-I-T and the Bulldogs will face Ole Miss on Friday night in Frisco, Texas.

The Pelicans crushed the Clippers 135 to 115 last night as Zion Williamson had 27 points on 13 of 16 shooting.

The LSU men’s basketball team won its first SEC Tournament game since 2016 last night as the Tigers topped Ole Miss 76-73 to advance to the semi-finals. Trendon Watford played one of his best games of the season, scoring 24 points. Darius Days scored 20 points and finished with 12 rebounds. LSU will face Arkansas at 2:30 today.

Louisiana Tech was ousted from the Conference USA Tournament yesterday falling to North Texas 54-48. The Bulldogs shot just 32-percent from the field. 1991 was the last time Tech made it to the NCAA Tournament and that streak will continue.

Grambling lost in the SWAC Tournament last night to Prairie View A-and-M 75-63.

Nicholls advanced to tonight’s Southland Tournament Championship game as the Colonels knocked off Northwestern State 88-76. Nicholls will face Abilene Christian at 8:30. The winner gets an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.

Jaden Hill returned to form and the LSU baseball team defeated Texas-San Antonio 3-1 last night. Hill recorded just one out last week, but against the Roadrunners, he threw 6.2 innings of shutout baseball. The Tigers scored two runs in the eighth inning to win. Gavin Dugas beat out what could have been a double-play ground out and two runs scored on the play.

Louisiana Tech nearly upset top-ranked Arkansas but the Bulldogs fell to the Hogs 9-7 in ten innings. Razorbacks shortstop Jalen Battles hit a two-run homer in the tenth inning to make sure Arkansas remained undefeated. Parker Bates and Ben Brantley each drove in two runs for the Bulldogs.

Elsewhere, the Cajuns gave up eight runs in the second inning and lost to Southern Miss 13-4. Fourth-ranked Ole Miss crushed ULM 10-1. McNeese, Southeastern Louisiana, UNO, Nicholls, and Northwestern State were all winners in Southland action.

The Pelicans crushed the Cavaliers 116 to 82 as Brandon Ingram had 28 points.

The Saints took a couple more steps towards getting under the salary cap. The Black and Gold reportedly restructured the contract of star wide receiver Michael Thomas, saving them a reported nine million dollars in cap space. And the team has reportedly released defensive tackle Malcolm Brown. By cutting Brown, the Saints save nearly five million dollars in cap space.

March Madness begins for the LSU men’s basketball team tonight as they face Ole Miss in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament. Because of the pandemic, sophomore forward Trendon Watford missed out on this experience last season…
cut 18 (16) “…looking forward to it”
This is a big game for the Rebels too. A win for Ole Miss and they could receive an invite to the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off will be around 8:30.

Grambling will look to advance to the SWAC Tournament championship game tonight when they face Prairie View A-and-M. The Panthers are 13-0 in SWAC play this season.

Nicholls and Northwestern State meet in the semifinals of the Southland Tournament. The Colonels went 14-2 in conference play and they have four players in double figures in scoring led by Ty Gordon, who is averaging 15 points a game. Nicholls Coach Austin Claunch says they’ve won games this year by playing team basketball…
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In the NBA, the Pelicans look to bounce back tonight against Cleveland after an awful loss to Minnesota last night.

In baseball, LSU hosts Texas-Arlington while Louisiana Tech takes on top ranked Arkansas in Ruston.