cut 30 “…loud cheers”
That’s the reaction of the Pelicans ticket office as they watched the results of the NBA lottery last night which revealed that New Orleans has the number one pick in next month’s NBA draft which gives them the opportunity to select one of the top college players in recent memory, Duke’s Zion Williamson.

So what does this mean for disgruntled superstar Anthony Davis. Pelicans Executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says the goal is still to convince A-D that New Orleans is the place for him…
cut 29 (11) “….what we can offer”
Or they can still trade Davis to the Knicks, Lakers or Celtics and in return receive young players and high draft picks. The NBA draft is June 20th.

A big four run third inning helped the LSU baseball team defeat UNO seven to five last night. Daniel Cabrera hit a two-run homer in that four-run third. Antoine Duplantis hit his 10th home run of the season. Zack Hess earned the save, but also gave up a two-run homer.

Tulane crushed South Alabama 11 to 1. Louisiana Tech fell seven to three to fifth ranked Mississippi State in Starkville.

The SWAC baseball tournament gets underway today at Wesley Barrow Stadium in New Orleans. Grambling faces Alcorn State at 9 AM, while Southern battles Arkansas Pine-Bluff tonight at 6 PM.

At the state baseball championships, here are your championship teams from yesterday, Oberlin, St. Charles Catholic, Sterlington, St. Paul’s, Tioga and Barbe defeated Sam Houston eight to two.

Legislation allowing medical marijuana patients to use an inhaler to get the therapeutic cannabis in their system passes on a 73-3vote in the House and is headed to the Senate. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says his bill does not legalize smoking medical marijuana for those who get a prescription…
cut 13 (09) “….inhalation”
Doctors say inhaling medical marijuana allows patients to get quicker relief from their symptoms.

Today marks the deadline for Louisiana taxpayers to file their 2018 state income tax return. If a taxpayer needs more time to prepare and file their paper work, Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says an extension needs to be filed today.
Cut 7 (09) “…late filing penalties.”
Henderson says an extension to file does not mean an extension to pay, your payment to the state is still due today.

Republican Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has picked up another challenger for this fall’s election. It’s LSU graduate and New Orleans flower and vegetable farmer Margee Green who says Strain has been putting up red tape in the state’s effort to provide patients with medical marijuana and that’s hurting the ag industry…
cut 5 (11) “….more economically viable”
Strain has said he’s following state law when it comes to the testing requirements for medical marijuana produced in Louisiana.

And what a night for the New Orleans Pelicans has they won the lottery. The Pels now own the number one pick in next month’s NBA draft which gives them the opportunity to draft Duke superstar Zion Williamson.

The 19th ranked LSU baseball team is back home tonight to host UNO. The Tigers are coming off a much needed win over fourth ranked Arkansas on Saturday. LSU got a big boost out of the bullpen from Todd Peterson, who threw four scoreless innings of one-hit ball. The junior from Florida has had his struggles this season, but Coach Paul Mainieri still believes in him…
Cut 18 (20) with him”
Mainieri has hope that injured pitchers Cole Henry and Jaden Hill will return for next week’s SEC Tournament.

Other action tonight, Louisiana Tech is at 5th ranked Mississippi State. ULM’s game against Northwestern State has been cancelled because of wet field conditions. Tulane hosts South Alabama.

The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight and the Pelicans have a six-percent chance of landing the top overall pick, 26-percent chance at earning a top four selection. There’s a report that says if the Knicks get the number one pick, they’ll make a trade with New Orleans to acquire Anthony Davis. The lottery is at 7:30 tonight.

LSU strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt says the plan is for starting quarterback Joe Burrow to bulk up this offseason. Moffitt says Burrow wants to put on more weight, because he lost weight during last season. Moffit wouldn’t say how many pounds Burrow is looking to add.

At the state baseball tournament in Sulphur, sixth-seeded Oberlin won the Class One-A Championship with a nine to one victory over fourth seeded Kentwood today. St. Charles Catholic won the Division Two title game as the Comets defeated U-High 7-4. Later on today, it’s the Four-A state championship game as top seeded Tioga takes on Breaux Bridge. The Five-A title game is Barbe versus Sam Houston.

LSU baseball is falling in the polls, but Coach Paul Mainieri believes they can still host an NCAA Regional. Mainieri says for that to occur, the Tigers need a win tonight against UNO and then they must play well against Auburn in a series that starts on Thursday
cut 17 (22) “a regional”
First pitch is at 6:30.

Elsewhere, Louisiana Tech visits 5th ranked Mississippi State at Dudy Noble Field. Senior left-hander logan Robbins starts on the mound. Last week, he held LSU to just one unearned run over 6.2 innings. Northwestern State’s game at ULM has been cancelled because of wet field conditions.

Tonight is the NBA draft Lottery and the Pelicans have a six-percent chance of landing the top overall pick. If they get the number one pick, New Orleans or any other team will draft Duke phenom Zion Williamson. The Pels also have a six-percent chance at the second pick. Murray State’s JA Morant is the projected number two overall pick.

The LSU Foootball Coaches Caravan stopped in Houma last night and strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt says the plan is for starting quarterback Joe Burrow to bulk up during this offseason. Moffitt says Burrow wants to put on more weight heading into the season, because he lost weight during last season. Also special teams coordinator Greg McMahon seems confident that freshman kicker Cade York can replace Cole Tracy, who had a tryout with the Saints last weekend.

At the state baseball tournament, The Class Three-A title game is at 2:30 in Sulphur as top seeded Sterlington takes on third seeded South Beauregard. The Four-A title game is top seeded Tioga facing third seeded Breaux Bridge.

The 19th ranked LSU baseball team looks to start building momentum heading into next week’s SEC Tournament when they host UNO tonight. The Tigers are coming off a 3-2 win over 4th ranked Arkansas. Antoine Duplantis’ three-run homer on Saturday was the only offense for the Tigers that day. Duplantis says it was a huge win…
cut 19 (16) “…postseason”
Devin Fontenot will start on the hill tonight for the Tigers, since he didn’t pitch in the Arkansas series. First pitch is at 6:30.

At 7:30 it’s the NBA Draft Lottery. The Pelicans have a six percent chance of winning the top overall pick. They also have a six-percent chance of getting the second pick. The most likely scenario is that the Pelicans get the 8th pick. They have a 37-percent chance of doing that.

The LSU Foootball Coaches Caravan stopped in Houma last night and strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt says the plan is for starting quarterback Joe Burrow to bulk up during this offseason. Moffitt says Burrow wants to put on more weight heading into the season, because he lost weight during last season. Also special teams coordinator Greg McMahon seems confident that freshman kicker Cade York can replace Cole Tracy, who had a tryout with the Saints last weekend.

At the high school baseball tournament, winning state championships yesterday, Simpson, Northside Christian, Ouachita Christian, Calvary Baptist, Pitkin and Kinder.

Today, six more championships will be handed out. At 2:30, it’s the 3A title game as Sterlington faces South Beauregard, the Class 4A title game is Tioga versus Breaux Bridge and in the 5A title game is Sam Houston versus Barbe.

At the state baseball tournament in Sulphur, Simpson defeated Summerfield 15-to-5 in five innings to win the Class C Championship. The Broncos were runner-ups the last two years. In the Division Five title game, Northside Christian edged Runnels two to one. Later tonight, it’s the Two-A state championship as Doyle takes on Kinder. Tomorrow at 2:30, it’s the 3A title as Sterling faced South Beauregard.

Former LSU defensive tackle Davin Cotton announces he’s transferring to Southern University. The former Evangel standout played in just two games for the Tigers last season. He’s six-foot-four, 280 pounds and he was listed as the eighth best prospect in Louisiana’s 2018 class.

The LSU TAF Coaches Caravan stops at the Walk-On’s in Houma tonight from 6 to 8 PM. Coach Ed Orgeron, special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, Kevin Faulk and strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt will be on hand.

After losing two of three to Arkansas this past weekend, the Tigers continue to fall in the college baseball polls. LSU fell six spots in the Baseball America poll to number 22. They fell four spots in the D-1 poll to number 19. LSU closes out the regular season this week, by hosting UNO tomorrow and then Auburn for a series that begins Thursday.

Louisiana Tech has clinched a spot in the Conference USA Tournament by sweeping Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are at Mississippi State tomorrow and then FIU for a series that starts Thursday.

The Ragin Cajuns improved their chances of making the Sun Belt Tournament by sweeping Georgia State. UL-Lafayette is at ULM for the final regular season series of the year. The Warhawks just lost a series to Troy.

Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn says it is limitless what fourth round pick Chauncey Gardner-Johnson can do. Glenn made the comments after watching the former Florida standout during the team’s rookie minicamp practices this past weekend. Glenn predicts defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will make schemes based on Gardner-Johnson’s versatility.

Former LSU defensive tackle Davin Cotton announces he’s transferring to Southern University. The former Evangel standout played in just two games for the Tigers last season. He’s six-foot-four, 280 pounds and he was listed as the eighth best prospect in Louisiana’s 2018 class.

The LSU TAF Coaches Caravan stops at the Walk-On’s in Houma tonight from 6 to 8 PM. Coach Ed Orgeron, special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, Kevin Faulk and strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt will be on hand.

After losing two of three to Arkansas this past weekend, the Tigers continue to fall in the college baseball polls. LSU fell six spots in the Baseball America poll to number 22. They fell four spots in the D-1 poll to number 19. LSU closes out the regular season this week, by hosting UNO tomorrow and then Auburn for a series that begins Thursday.

Louisiana Tech has clinched a spot in the Conference USA Tournament by sweeping Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are at Mississippi State tomorrow and then FIU for a series that starts Thursday.

The Ragin Cajuns improved their chances of making the Sun Belt Tournament by sweeping Georgia State. UL-Lafayette is at ULM for the final regular season series of the year. The Warhawks just lost a series to Troy.

Southeastern Louisiana fell out of first place in the Southland after they were swept in a doubleheader to Sam Houston State. And Nicholls won its first Southland Series in March as they rallied from a seven-nothing deficit to beat Stephen F Austin 13-7.

On Senior Day at Ruston High School, Louisiana Tech swept a doubleheader from Western Kentucky to clinch a spot in the Conference USA Tournament. The Bulldogs won the games by the final scores of six to one and eight to three. The Bulldogs got great pitching performances from senior lefties David Leal and Logan Bailey. Tech will get ready to visit fifth ranked Mississippi State.

The Ragin Cajuns completed a sweep of Georgia State on Sunday by beating Georgia State 11 to 5. Handsome Monica’s three-run homer was the big blow. The Cajuns will wrap up the regular season next weekend by visiting ULM. The Warhawks just dropped two of three to Troy.

The LSU baseball team is tied for third place in the SEC West with Ole Miss heading into the final weekend of conference play. Thanks to a three-run homer by Antoine Duplantis, the Tigers salvaged a game in their series at Arkansas on Saturday with a three to two win. LSU will host UNO on Tuesday and then Auburn, starting on Thursday. LSU is on the bubble when it comes to hosting an NCAA Regional.

LSU softball has received a number 10 national seed and they’ll host a regional this weekend at Tiger Park. The Tigers will face Monmouth on Friday afternoon. Louisiana Tech, who won the Conference USA Title is the Baton Rouge Regional too and the Tech will face Texas Tech on Friday. Despite going 50-and-4, UL-Lafayette will not host a regional. Instead the Lady Cajuns head to Oxford as a two seed in a regional hosted by Ole Miss.

Southeastern Louisiana has fallen into a three-way tie for second place after getting swept by Sam Houston State. Northwestern State and McNeese are tied for fifth place. The Cowboys split a doubleheader with Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. UIW swept a doubleheader from the Demons. Nicholls fell behind 7-0, but came back to beat Stephen F Austin 13-7 and the Colonels own the eighth and final spot in the Southland tournament with one more weekend to go.

LSU baseball really needs a good start from Eric Walker tonight as the Tigers will look to even up their series against Arkansas. The Razorbacks routed the Bayou Bengals 14 to four last night as Arkansas hit five home runs. LSU has now allowed 45 runs over the last three games, the most in a three-game span since 1997. That team went on to win a national championship. This year’s team has lost four in a row and is four games back of the Hogs for first place in the SEC West. First pitch tonight is at 630.

A rookie mini-camp is underway for the Saints. The team announced earlier today that all five players of their 2019 draft class have signed four-year contracts. Second round pick, center Erik McCoy could be a starter next season.

Because of all of the rain, action at the the LHSAA Baseball state tournament in Sulphur has been pushed back until Sunday. Championship games will be Monday and Tuesday.

Because of the accumulation of rain and the threat of inclement weather, Louisiana Tech has made the decision to play its baseball series at Ruston High School instead of ULM. Tonight’s game will start at 6 PM. Game times for Saturday and Sunday will be announced at a later time.

Southeastern Louisiana and Sam Houston are tied for first place in the Southland Conference and both teams will meet this weekend in Hammond. Lions Coach Matt Riser says it will be important for his pitchers to stay away from the big inning…
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The Ragin Cajuns have a chance to pick up some wins this weekend as they host Georgia State. The Panthers are the worst team in the Sun Belt. ULM is at Troy. Both UL-Lafayette and the Warhawks need some victories to make sure they make the Sun Belt Tournament.

Another brutal baseball game for LSU fans to endure last night as for the third straight game the Tigers gave up more ten runs in a loss. Last night, Arkansas hit five home runs in a 14-4 route of LSU. The Tigers have given up 45 runs over their last three games. That’s the most in a three-game span since 1997. Starter Ma’Khail Hilliard gave up six runs over three innings and Riggs Threadgill gave up six runs, including a grand slam, in one inning of relief. Eric Walker will try to right the ship tonight in Game two of the series from Baum Stadium in Fayetteville.

After beating LSU 12-to-1 on Tuesday, Louisiana Tech begins a weekend series tonight against Western Kentucky. The games will be played at ULM, because of tornado damage to the Bulldogs home steadium. Tech is in fourth place in Conference USA, while the Hilltoppers are in third.

The Ragin Cajuns have a chance to pick up some wins this weekend as they host Georgia State. The Panthers are the worst team in the Sun Belt. ULM is at Troy. Tulane visits Houston. The Green Wave are in second place in the American Atheltic Conference.

In the Southland, Southeastern Louisiana and Sam Houston State are tied for first place and they are scheduled for a three-game series in Hammond this weekend. The Lions started the year with a 2-8 record and Matt Riser’s team now has a chance to win a conference championship….
cut 30 (16) “…panic button”
In other league action, Northwestern State hosts Incarnate Word. U-I-W is third in the league standings. McNeese and Nicholls are battling to get in the Southland Tournament. The Cowboys host Stephen F Austin, while Cowboys host Corpus Christi.