Former University High golfer Patrick Reed won his first major as he won the Masters by one shot over Rickie Fowler and two shots over Jordan Speith. Reed had to make a short, but difficult putt on 18 to claim the Green Jacket….
cut 12 (11) “….first major”
Reed is a native of San Antonio but went to high school at U-High in Baton Rouge.

Matt McCullough has been named as the new head football coach at Acadiana High School. He has some big shoes to fill as he replaces Ted Davidson, who won four state titles before retiring in February. McCullough graduated from Acadiana and has served as the Wreckin Rams quarterbacks and offensive line coach the last three seasons.

Former LSU star and now free agent safety Eric Reid is scheduled to meet with the Bengals. Reid says interest in him has been low, because he has kneeled during the national anthem.

Its possible the Pelicans can wrap up their first postseason berth since 2015 when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. With two regular season games left, New Orleans can finish anywhere as high as fourth in the Western Conference Standings or miss out on the playoffs all together. The Clippers were elimianted from playoff contention on Saturday when they were blown out by Denver.

LSU commit Emmit Williams broke a Jordan Brand Classic by scoring 44 points on 22 of 23 shooting. LeBron James was the previous record holder as he scored 34 points in the 2003 All-star contest. Williams is a six-foot-six power forward from Florida and he’s expected to sign with LSU this week.

After four weeks of SEC play, LSU is 6-6 after losing a series to Texas A-and-M. But Coach Paul Mainieri gave some good injury news today. Infielder Josh Smith is expected to hit off of live pitching this week and Bryce Jordan’s knee injury is not as serious as first thought.

Former University High golfer Patrick Reed is this year’s champion at the Masters. Reed finished 15-under par, one stroke better than Rickie Fowler to win his first Green Jacket. Reed, who spent several years growing up in Baton Rouge says it’s a dream come true…
cut 11 (10) “…Augusta national”
It’s Reed’s first major championship and he takes home 1.9 million dollars in winnings.

If the Pelicans win tonight in Los Angeles against the Clippers, they will secure a spot in the Western Conference playoffs. If New Orleans wins its final two regular season games, they can finish as high as fourth place in the West and earn home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. But if they lose tonight and Wednesday versus San Antonio in the regular season finale, they might not make the postseason at all. Tip off is at 9:30.

Former University High in Baton Rouge golfer Patrick Reed is the owner of a Green Jacket as he outlasted Rickie Fowler by one stroke to win his first Masters. It’s also the first major for the 27-year-old, who finished the tournament 15-under par. The San Antonio native now has six wins on the P-G-A Tour and he takes home one-point-nine million dollars for winning the Masters.

Two games left in the season for the Pelicans and they can finish anywhere from 4^th in the Western Conference to out of the playoffs. New Orleans faces the Los Angeles Clippers tonight, who have been eliminated from the postseason. Currently, the Pels are in a three-way tie for fifth place with Oklahoma City and San Antonio. The Spurs are in the Big Easy Wednesday for the regular season finale.

After four weekends of SEC play, LSU is in third place in the Western division, two games back of division leader Arkansas. The Tigers lost two of three from Texas A-and-M, while the 8^th ranked Razorbacks swept a series from 15^th Auburn.

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Louisiana Tech’s Hunter Wells hit for the cycle in yesterday’s 13-0 run-rule victory over U-T-S-A. Wells crushed a three-run home run to complete the cycle. The 22^nd ranked Bulldogs scored plenty of enough runs for Logan Bailey, who threw seven shutout innings. Tech took two of three from the Roadrunners and they are now 9-3 in Conference USA play.

Turner Francis hit a two-run home run in the 8^th inning and ULM edged Texas State three to two. Cole Gray was the winning pitcher in relief. The Warhawks are 6-6 in the Sun Belt.

The Cajuns fell to 5-7 in league play after losing four to two in 10 innings to U-T Arlington. Daniel Lahare had four hits in a losing effort.

Elsewhere….Nicholls split a doubleheader with Sam Houston State, Northwestern State split a doubleheader with Stephen F Austin. UNO swept Lamar in a double dip, McNeese defeated Abilene Christi six to two, Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi crushed Southeastern Louisiana 13-7. Grambling lost to Prairie view 8-7 and Tulane fell to Wichita State 8-2.

Former University High in Baton Rouge golfer Patrick Reed is the leader after two rounds at the Masters. Reed fired a 66 yesterday and is two strokes up on Marc Leishman and four strokes in front of Henrik Stenson. Tigers Woods made the cut, but he’s way back after shooting a 73 and 75.

LSU starting pitcher Caleb Gilbert gave up five runs in the first inning last night and the Tigers lost to Texas A&M nine to two. Also former Barbe star Bryce Jordan injured his knee, the same one that forced him to miss all of last season. Coach Paul Mainieri says he fears the worst.

La Tech got down five to nothing last night but came back to beat UT-San Antonio eight to seven. Mason Mallard had a career high four RBIs.

Also, Grambling outscored Prairie View 18-11, the Cajuns shutout UT Arlington two to nothing, ULM was rained out. In the Southland, Southeastern and McNeese were winners, Nicholls and UNO lost.

The Saints have signed restricted free agent Cameron Meredith to a two year contract, but the Chicago Bears have the right to match the offer. The 26-year-old receiver didn’t play last season because of an ACL injury, but in 2016, he had 66 catches for 888 yards and four touchdowns.

Panthers three-time pro bowl linebacker Thomas Davis posted a video on his twitter account that said he’s been suspended for the first four games for testing postivie for a banned substance. The 35-year-old said he’s not taking steroids or HGH, but he tested postive for an estrogen blocker, which comes in a supplement.

The Pelicans are in a three-way tie for fifth place in the Western Conference after beating the tanking Phoenix Suns 122 to 103 last night. Nikoa Mirotic had a season-high 31 points and 16 rebounds, while Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds. New Orleans is a full game up on Denver, who is in the ninth place. The Pels are at Golden State tonight.

LSU pitcher Zack Hess said following his start last night he didn’t feel great, but you couldn’t tell based on his performance in a 4-1 victory over Texas A-and-M. Hess fired eight shutout innings, allowing four hits, three walks and striking out five. The Tigers scored four runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by a two-run single by Antoine Duplantis. Game 2 is tonight at six.

22nd ranked Louisiana Tech looks to hold on to first place in Conference USA when they begin a three game series versus the U-T-S-A Roadrunners. The Bulldogs have a team ERA of 2.26, which is the third best in the nation.

Grambling begins a three-game series versus Priarie View this afternoon. The Tigers lead Texas Southern by half a game for first place in the SWAC Western Division.

Nicholls State hosts Southland Conference leader Sam Houston State for a series starting tonight in Thibodaux. McNeese, Southeastern and Northwestern State are all at home this weekend as well.

LSU quarterbacks Lowell Narcisse and Justin McMillan met with reporters for the first time this Spring as they are competing with Myles Brennan for starting Q-B. Narcisse says he’s not spending too much time wondering about how much playing time he’ll see next season, his main focus is getting better every day….
Cut 18 (14) “last practice”
Justin McMillan is hoping to make the jump from Scout team Quarterback to starting Q-B. The former three-star prosect from Texas is excited about what this offense can do with new offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger.

Former LSU running back Derrius Guice is one of 22 players who will attend the NFL draft in Dallas on April 26th.

The Pelicans are in Phoenix tonight in a game they should win. The Suns have won just two games since the start of February. Tip off is at 9.

LSU opens an SEC series in College Station tonight when they face Texas A-and-M. The Aggies have yet to win a league series this season and they are 3-and-6. They have a team ERA of 4.68 in conference games. Meanwhile, LSU’s bullpen hasn’t allowed a run in 29.1 innings. First pitch is at 7 PM.

22nd ranked Louisiana Tech will also be in Texas this weekend as the Bulldogs begin a three-game series tomorrow night against the U-T-S-A Roadrunners. For the first time since 1992, the Bulldogs have won the first three series to start league play.

The Ragin Cajuns split their midweek series with Southern Miss as UL Lafayette won game two seven to four last night. The Cajuns begin a five-game homestand tomorrow night when they host Texas-Arlington.

After getting swept by Arkansas in a midweek series, ULM opens a Sun Belt series tomorrow night against Texas State. The Warhawks are 4-5 in league play, the Cajuns are 3-6.

Cornerback Donte Jackson ran a 4.31 in the 40-yard dash at LSU’s pro day. That’s just a tad faster of the time he ran in Indianapolis at the NFL combine. Jackson says not only is he fast, but he’s also a smart football player after spending time in Dave Aranda’s defense….
cut 19 (22) “…next level”
NFL-draft-scout-dot-com ranks Jackson as the 13th best cornerback in the upcoming draft.

The Saints have resigned Michael Mauti to a one year contract. The former Mandeville High star played in 11 games last season and recorded 11 tackles.

The Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak last night with a dominating win over Memphis.

A year ago at this time, LSU edge rusher Arden Key was projected as a top first round draft choice. But now draft analysts say Key might not be selected until the third round. He didn’t have a great 2017 season, after taking a leave of absence from the team last spring. Key wouldn’t tell reporters why he left last year, but believes his explanation has satisfied NFL teams
Cut 16 (11) “different eye.”
Key says the Saints have shown crazy interest in him.

The 17th ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series tonight against 19th Texas A-and-M. Sophomore Zack Hess starts for the Tigers. He’s 4-3 with a 4.93 ERA. LSU’s bullpen has turned into a huge weapon. They have not allowed a run in eight games.

The Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Memphis 123 to 95 last night. The victory puts New Orleans into a tie for seventh place in the Western Conference with Minnesota. Both the Pels and T-Wolves are one game ahead of Denver, who is in ninth place. Anthony Davis had 28 points last night and New Orleans is in action again on Friday in Phoenix.

Back to college baseball….the Ragin Cajuns defeated 12th ranked Southern Miss seven to four to split a midweek series. Senior Kennon Fontenot reached base five times and extended his hitting streak to nine games. Zach LaFleur had two hits and drove in two runs.

Louisiana Tech was held to three hits in a 2-1 loss to Little Rock. McNeese defeated LSU-Alexandria nine to four as Carson Maxwell drove in four runs.

Nicholls crushed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 14-1 and Arkansas blanked ULM 4-0, as the Warhawks dropped two in Fayetteville.

NFL front office personnel and a couple of head coaches were on hand for LSU’s pro day today. Draft analyst Mike Detillier believes running back Derius Guice will be a first round pick later this month, but pass rusher Arden Key was at one time considered a first round draft choice and has slipped on draft boards….
cut 18 (17) “….round one”
Key left the program last spring to deal with personal issues. His ran the 40 today at a disappointing 4.8 and some draft analysts say he’s likely a third round pick now. Key admits he’s been asked some tough questions by NFL teams…
cut 30 (13) “…of absence”

The Pelicans, who are fighting for a playoff spot, will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the lowly Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Davis spoke at shoot around about tonight’s game…
cut 29 (15) “….to offense”
New Orleans occupies the eighth and final playoff spot, but they lead ninth place Denver by just a half a game.

LSU hosts Nicholls State tonight at Alex Box Stadium. The Colonels are 9-and-18 on the year after a 1-and-10 start. Despite their struggles, Coach Paul Mainieri says Nicholls always brings their “A” game to Baton Rouge…
cut 19 (17) “…College Station”
The Colonels beat Mississippi State last week in Thibodaux. First pitch is at 6:30.

ULM begins a two-game series versus Arkansas tonight at Baum Stadium. The Ragin Cajuns wrap up a six-game road trip when visit 12th ranked Southern Miss. UL Lafayette has won seven of the last nine meetings between the two schools. 22nd ranked Louisiana Tech’s game against Grambling State has been postponed because of the severe weather threat tonight. Tech will host Little Rock tomorrow.

A bill that would give voters the opportunity to decide if they would want legalized sports betting at establishments that already have gaming passes out of a Senate committee. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Britanny have filed a lawsuit against a San Diego jeweler claiming the business scammed them out of nine-million dollars over a seven year period by grossly over charging them for diamonds. An attorney for the jeweler says his client did nothing wrong. According to the suite, the diamonds were supposed to appreciate in value, but did not.

The college baseball season is at the halfway point. The Fighting Tigers have an RPI of 81 and they’ll host Nicholls tonight. 21st ranked LSU is 18-and-11 on the season and Coach Paul Mainieri says they need to take midweek games seriously….
cut 18 (14) “…weekend series”
The Colonels bring a 9-and-18 record to the Box tonight. But they are playing much better after losing 10 of their first 11 games.

Louisiana Tech is ranked 22nd in the Division One poll. The Bulldogs were scheduled to play Grambling State tonight, but that game has been postponed because of the weather forecast tonight. Tech will be in action again tomorrow at home against Little Rock.

A senate committee has approved a bill that would legalize sports gambling in Louisiana. The measure would allow gamblers to make sports bets at existing gaming facilities, including restaurants and bars that have video poker machines. The legislation could be sent to Senate Finance, because of the costs associated with regulating it.