The Pelicans three-game winning streak ended yesterday with a 117 to 109 loss at Houston. James Harden nearly had a triple-double for the Rockets and finished with 40 points. Rookie Zion Williamson had 21 points and 10 boards for the Pels, but Coach Alvin Gentry is unhappy he didn’t get the ball in the fourth quarter. New Orleans hosts Milwaukee tomorrow night.

LSU is 8-0 in SEC play after Saturday’s 73-63 win over Ole Miss. The Tigers had 40 points in the first half and sophomore guard Javonte Smart had 21 points in the win. LSU Coach Will Wade says Smart was ready for the 11 AM tip…
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LSU is at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, who is winless in league play.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is on a four-game winning streak and the Bulldogs have moved into a first-place tie with North Texas in Conference USA. Tech won a thriller on Saturday, a 76-73 victory over Old Dominion. Senior DaQuan Bracey was the hero as he hit a step-back three with one second for the win…
Cut 16 (11) …put in”
The Dunkin Dogs have a big game Thursday as they visit Western Kentucky, who is in third place, one game back of the Bulldogs and the Mean Green.

New Orleans native and former LSU Tiger Tyrann Mathieu is a Super Bowl champion today as he helped Kansas City beat San Francisco 31-20. Mathieu had six tackles for K-C.

In other football news, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has been named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions for the first time in 40 years as they came back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat San Francisco 31-20. Former LSU Tiger Tyrann Mathieu had six tackles.

In other football news, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has been named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Thomas set an NFL record with 149 receptions for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron has announced linebacker Donte Starks from John Ehret High School has been suspended for a violation of team rules.

The Pelicans turned it over 23 times and lost to Houston 117 to 109 at the Toyota Center yesterday. Brandon Ingram had 28 points but didn’t score in the fourth quarter. Zion Williamson had 21 points, but Coach Alvin Gentry is upset he didn’t get the ball more in the fourth quarter.

LSU basketball is 8-and-0 in the SEC for the first time since 1981 after a 73-63 win over Ole Miss. The Tigers have won 10 in a row, but Coach Will Wade says there are still areas to work on…
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The Tigers are at Vanderbilt on Wednesday.

Louisiana Tech is tied for first place in Conference USA after a three-point win over Old Dominion. The Dunkin Dogs are at Western Kentucky Thursday and Coach Eric Konkol expects they’ll get the Hilltoppers best shot…
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The split LHSAA playoffs will remain in place after high school principals failed to approve proposals to bring the association back together. Jeff Palermo has more….
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The Pelicans host the Grizzlies tonight. Big game for New Orleans as they sit five games back of Memphis for the final playoff spot in the West. Tomorrow, LSU hosts Ole Miss as the Tigers look to stay undefeated in SEC play and La Tech hosts defending Conference USA champion Old Dominion.

Former LSU Tiger Tryann Mathieu has battled drug abuse and injuries but in his seventh season in the NFL he’ll play in his first Super Bowl on Sunday as a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs. The New Orleans native says getting a ring after all his struggles would be special…
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Matthieu has been an All-Pro performer for the Chiefs this season.

The Independence Bowl has reached an agreement with the PAC-12 that will result in a school playing in their bowl game three times over the next five years. Independence Bowl Foundation Chairman Art Carmody says having a PAC-12 school in the bowl will give more media attention on the West coast…
cut 17 (16) “…for that”

Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has taken a long road to play in the N-F-L’s biggest game, but the Honey Badger has made it and he’ll start at safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Mathieu says it would be humbling to be a Super Bowl champion…
cut 13 (13) “…remain humble”
Mathieu has four interceptions on the season and 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has thrown 13 interceptions on the year, so the Honey Badger may get one on Sunday.

The Pelicans Brandon Ingram has been named an NBA All-Star reserve. The former first round pick is having a break out season. The 22-year-old is averaging 25 points a game

New Orleans hosts Memphis tonight. The Pels trail the Grizzlies by five games for the final playoff spot in the West.

Army and BYU will alternate playing at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport over the next six years. The two schools will either a team from the PAC-12, Conference USA or the American Athletic Conference. Independence Bowl Foundation Chairman Art Carmody says the I-Bowl looks to build on a strong 2019 game that saw an attendance increase of 21-percent….
cut 18 (17) “….excited about that”

Louisiana Tech fans are excited about the play of their men’s basketball team. The Dunkin Dogs hit 13 three-pointers in a 72-59 win over Charlotte last night. The Ragin Cajuns won at the buzzer as they defeated Texas-Arlington 66-65. And the losing continues for ULM, the Warhawks fell to Texas State 71-51.

Many LSU fans will probably root for Kansas City in the Super Bowl that’s because the Honeybadger Tyrann Mathieu has been an All-Pro Performer in the Chiefs secondary. Mathieu has come a long way since he was kicked off the LSU football team in 2012 because of drug use…
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Matheiu has four interceptions on the season.

Louisiana Tech is tied for second place in the Conference USA standings after beating Charlotte 72-59. The Bulldogs tied a season-high by hitting 13 three-pointers.

The Ragin Cajuns won at the buzzer last night in Arlington as U-L Lafayette defeated Texas-Arlington 66-65. Dou Gueye (Due Gay) hit a turn around three-pointer for the game-winner.

ULM lost its ninth straight road game as the Warhawks fell to Texas State 71-51.

The Pelicans Brandon Ingram has been named a Western Conference All-Star reserve. The 22-year-old is averaging 25 points, six rebounds and four assists to make his first all-star team. New Orleans hosts Memphis tonight.

The Independence Bowl announces that over the next six years, Army and BYU, will play every other year in Shreveport and depending on the year they wil face a team from either the Pac-12, American Athletic Conference or Conference USA. Independence Bowl Foundation Chairman Art Carmody says these new agreements ushers in an exciting new era for the I-Bowl…
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Saints Coach Sean Payton says he honestly doesn’t know if quarterback Drew Brees will return for his 20th season. Payton made the comments on the D-A Show on C-B-S Sports Radio.

Saints Coach Sean Payton said today he honestly doesn’t know if quarterback Drew Brees will return for his 20th season. Payton made the comments on the D-A Show on C-B-S Sports Radio. Brees, who played in last Sunday’s Pro Bowl, said he plans to spend the next month with his family and then make a decision on whether he’ll play another season.

Saints Running back Alvin Kamara said on Ian Rapaport’s RapSheet podcast that there maybe something going on when it comes to a possible contract extension. Kamara just completed his third season for the Black and Gold and admitted he played through much of the season injured, which is why his numbers were down this year.

The Saints have said they only did “minimal” behind the scenes public relations work for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and their dealings with a sexual abuse crisis. But attorneys who are suing church claim the NFL team helped shape a list of credibly accused clergy, which means they determined which names should or should not be on the pedophile list.

Expecting a good matchup tonight in the Thomas Assembly Center as Louisiana Tech hosts Charlotte in a Conference USA contest. Both teams are 6-and-2 in league play. The 49ers are allowing 62 points a game for second-year head coach Ron Sanchez. Bulldogs Coach Eric Konkol says Sanchez is known as a defensive-minded coach…
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Tip-off is at 6:30.

Over in the Sun Belt, ULM will look to snap a six-game losing streak at Texas State. The Ragin Cajuns visit U-T Arlington for a seven Pm start.

The Pelicans are off tonight, they’ll host Memphis tomorrow. LSU will go after its 10th straight win on Saturday versus Ole Miss.

The 22nd ranked LSU Basketball team won its ninth straight last night, a 90-76 win over Alabama. Emmit Williams had 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Tigers built a big first-half lead and never allowed the Crimson Tide to get back in the game. LSU is 7-0 in the SEC, one game ahead of Kentucky, who beat Vanderbilt last night. The Tigers host Ole Miss on Saturday.

In front of a record crowd at the H-and-HP Arena, McNeese defeated Nicholls 80-74 in overtime. That’s seven straight wins for the Cowboys, who are 7-and-3 in the Southland. Nicholls fell to 8-and-2 in league play.

Also in the Southland, last night, junior Chudier (Chew-dee) Bile had a game-high 20 points as Northwestern State beat UNO 82-74. The Demons are 5-and-5 in league play. Central Arkansas clobbered S-L-U 88-68.
Tulane lost its fourth straight a 68-52 defeat to South Florida.

The story involving the Saints and their involvement with the New Orleans Archdiocese’s sexual abuse crisis is not going away. The lawyers for one of the victims claim the Saints actively helped shape the list of credibly accused clergy. The Saints say their behind the scenes public relations work was minimal.

After winning two games on the road last week, Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is back home tonight to host Charlotte. Bulldogs coach Eric Konkol says with a bunch of home games coming up, he hopes Bulldog nation will support the Dunkin Dogs…
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The tip-off is at 6:30.

The Warhawks and Cajuns are both on the road tonight. ULM visits Texas State, while the Cajuns are at Texas Arlington.

According to the Monroe News-Star, the Louisiana-Monroe athletic department lost more than one million dollars during the 2019 fiscal year.

LSU basketball won its ninth straight last night beating Alabama 90-76. Emmit Williams had 23 points, 11 rebounds and some monster ducks.
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That’s Chris Blair on the LSU Sports Radio Network. Freshman Trendon Watford also had a double-double, 17 points and 15 rebounds. Skylar Mays added 18 points as LSU improved to 7-0 in the SEC.

McNeese won its seventh straight as the Cowboys knocked of Nicholls 80-74 in overtime. Andre Jones had 25 points for the Colonels, but Sha’Markus Kennedy had 16 points and 19 rebounds for the Pokes.

Northwestern State evened its Southland record to 5-and-5 with an 82-74 win over UNO. Central Arkansas clobbered Southeastern Louisiana 88-68.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball returns to the Thomas Assembly Center tonight to host Charlotte. Both teams are tied for third place in Conference USA, with 6-and-2 league records. The Bulldogs won two games on the road last week, which pleases Coach Erick Konkol…
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The 49ers are allowing 62 points a game for second-year head coach Ron Sanchez, while the Bulldogs are 9-and-1 at home this season. Tip is at 6:30.

Over in the Sun Belt, ULM will look to snap a six-game losing streak at Texas State. The Ragin Cajuns visit U-T Arlington for a seven Pm start.

The Pelicans are off tonight, they’ll host Memphis tomorrow. The Grizzlies defeated the lowly Knicks 127 to 106. Memphis has won four straight to move five games ahead of New Orleans for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

22nd ranked LSU looks to stay undefeated in SEC play tonight when they host Alabama at 6:00. The Crimson Tide have won 10 of their last 13 and lead the SEC in scoring averaging almost 83 points a game. Coach Will Wade says it will be a big challenge for them defensively
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The Tigers have won 11 straight SEC games, while Alabama is 12-and-7 overall, four and two in the league.

McNeese takes a six-game winning streak into tonight’s game against Nicholls. The Colonels are 8-and-2 in the Southland. Also tonight, Southeastern Louisiana is at Central Arkansas, Northwestern State visits UNO and Tulane hosts South Florida.

The LHSAA’s annual convention is underway in Baton Rouge and high school principals are scheduled to vote Friday on proposals that would end the seven-year-old select-nonselect split. But if those proposals are voted down, LHSAA Director Eddie Bonine says the association could vote to widen the split beyond football, basketball, baseball and softball…
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The split was created because public schools believe private schools have certain advantages that allow them to put better teams on the field or court.

The Pelicans won their second straight last night as they defeated Cleveland 125 to 111. Jrue Holiday filled the stat sheet, 28 points, eight assists, three steals and four blocks. New Orleans hosts Memphis on Friday. The Pels are 4.5 games back of the Grizzlies for the final playoff spot in the West.

Many people were crying right along with former LSU star Shaquille O’ Neal last night as he spoke on T-N-T’s pregame show about the death of his former teammate Kobe Bryant…
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Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were among nine killed in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles on Sunday.

22nd ranked LSU hosts Alabama tonight at the P-MAC. The Fighting Tigers have won eight in a row to get back into the Top 25. But Coach Will Wade is not happy his team keeps squandering second-half leads only to win the games at the end. He says that type of play of is not sustainable…
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Tip off is at 6 PM.

Zion Williamson scored 14 points in his first NBA road game last night as New Orleans defeated Cleveland 125-111. The Pelicans were led by Jrue Holiday who had 28 points and eight assists. The Pels host Memphis on Friday. The Grizzlies are 4.5 games ahead of New Orleans for the final playoff spot in the West.

Another attempt will be made to end the public-private split in high school sports. Jeff Palermo has more on the LHSAA annual convention that begins today in Baton Rouge….
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