In the NBA, the Clippers completed the franchise’s greatest road comeback in more than a decade in New Orleans as the Pelicans fall to Los Angeles 112-103. The Pels had won seven of 8 coming in to the game, but played without Demarcus Cousins for the first time who is reportedly out for the season with a broken Achilles. Anthony Davis had 25 points and 17 rebounds for the Pelicans. New Orleans will host Sacramento tomorrow night.

In women’s hoops, LSU upset No. 10 Tennessee in Baton Rouge as the Lady Tigers picked up a 70-59 victory. Louisiana Tech fell to Western Kentucky, 74-64 in Ruston.

The AFC overcame a 17-point halftime deficit and four turnovers to win the Pro Bowl over the NFC, 24-23.

The 2018 LSU baseball team has a different look to it this year as several star players have moved on to professional baseball. Caleb Gilbert is slated to be the Friday night starter, Zack Hess is scheduled to start on Saturdays and Todd Peterson would be the Sunday starter, if the season started today. Coach Paul Mainieri believes Peterson is ready to have a big season…:
Cut 18 (17) “simulated games”
LSU opens the season on February 16, when the Tigers play host to Notre Dame in Alex Box Stadium.

The LSU men’s basketball team was no match for No. 19 Auburn Saturday on the road. Auburn easily won by a score of 95-70. LSU now drops to 12-8 overall and 3-5 in the SEC heading into another tough conference road game Wednesday against Tennessee.

The Pelicans, who are playing their best basketball of the season, face a tough test tonight as they host the Houston Rockets, who are 34-and-12 on the year. New Orleans has won six of its last seven and they are in sixth place in the Western Conference.

The select…non-select playoffs will continue in the sports of basketball, baseball and softball. High School principals voted to keep the current format in place. The most notable change that came out of the LHSAA convention is that girls and boys state select basketball championships will be held one week and then the following week the girls and boys non-select schools will have their semifinals finals. That will begin with the 2018-19 season.

High school football recruiting…West Feliciana three-star defensive back Derek Turner has committed to Louisiana Tech. And Rummel wide receiver JaMarr Chase says he’ll decide between Auburn and LSU on national signing day.

College baseball teams can begin practice today. LSU Coach Paul Mainieri says his weekend rotation as of now is Caleb Gilbert on Friday night. Zack Hess on Saturday and Todd Peterson on Sunday.

The LSU men’s basketball team visits 19th ranked Auburn on Saturday. Auburn is 18-2 on the year and playing with a lot of confidence according to Tigers Coach Will Wade.

Nicholls State and Southeastern Louisiana will battle for first place in the Southland Conference on Saturday night at Stopher Gym in Thibodaux. The Colonels have won five in a row, 7-1 in league play, while the Lions are 6-2. Nicholls head coach Richie Riley says S-L-U is a big test for his team…
cut 18 (14) “….game changer”
Tip off is at 6:30.

The Ragin Cajuns look to stay undefeated in Sun Belt play as they host Troy at 2 PM, while Louisiana Tech seeks its third straight win when they host Southern Miss on Saturday night.

LSU men’s basketball team heads to Auburn today for their SEC match-up at 5 PM on Saturday. Auburn is 18-2 on the season and they lead the SEC in scoring, averaging 86 points a game. Coach Will Wade says he wans to keep Auburn off the free throw line…
cut 20 (19) “…they have”
Meanwhile, Coach Wade has received another verbal commitment from a five-star propsect. Florida forward Emmitt Williams chose the Tigers over Oregon and Florida. Williams joins Naz Reid as two five-star prospects in LSU’s 2018 recruiting class.

Tonight in the NBA, a sell out crowd is likely at the Smoothie King Center as the Pelicans host the Houston Rockets. The Pels have won six of their last seven, while Houston has won seven of eight. Tip off is at 7 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s hoops team won their eighth straight last night as Louisiana beat South Alabama 76-57. Malik Marquetti had 21 points and drained five three-pointers.

ULM had a big second half and it led to a 76-71 win over Troy. The Warhawks tailed by 14 points at halftime but ULM got some big performances. Michael Ertel had 22 points, Travis Munnings had 21 and Sam McDaniel had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Tulane fell to a 3-5 record in the American Conference with an 80-75 loss to South Florida, who won its first league game of the season.

In college football news…West Feliciana star Derek Turner has committed to Louisiana Tech. He runs a 4.4 forty and turned down offers from Auburn and TCU. Turner played quarterback and safety for the 3A champion Saints and is expected to play strong safety in Ruston.

And Southeastern announces they’ve added former LSU defensive back Xavier Lewis to its roster.

The LSU men’s basketball team gets a chance at beating the first place team in the SEC on Saturday when they visit the 19th ranked Auburn Tigers. LSU Coach Will Wade believes Auburn is one of the ten best teams in the nation:
Cut 19 (19) “to beat”
Auburn is 18-2 on the season and they lead the SEC in scoring, averaging 86 points a game.

The 2018 All-Star game rosters have been set, and New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins will both play for LeBoron James’ team. They’ll go against opposing captain Steph Curry and his selections.  The All Star game is Sunday, February 18th in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Pelicans will look to keep their momentum going tonight as they host Houston.

Also in college hoops, UL-Lafayette rolled over South Alabama 76-57 last night in the Cajundome. The Cajuns improve to 10-0 at home to start the season, and will conclude its home-stand tomorrow with defending SBC Tournament champion Troy.

The Nicholls State men’s basketball team is on a roll, riding a five game win streak to the top of the Southland Conference. The Colonels won their last 5 by an average of 7 points a game, with a supercharged offense scoring about 85 a night. Nicholls started the season 8-8, but head coach Richie Riley says the team is really coming into form…:
Cut 16 (13) “came around”
They’ll face conference and in-state rival Southeastern tomorrow.

Also Saturday, McNeese State is at Lamar. Southern hosts Alcorn State. Grambling is at Arkansas Pinebluff, and Louisiana Tech hosts Southern Miss.

LSU’s all-time leading rusher and three time Super Bowl Champion Kevin Faulk has been named as the Director of Player Development for the LSU football program. Faulk says he will help the players not only on the field, but away from the game as well…
Cut 3 (09) “long time.”
Head Coach Ed Orgeron says their mission is to develop every aspect of a young man’s life and Faulk will be instrumental in this process.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is confident they’ll be able to sign Quarterback Drew Brees to a new contract. The 39-year-old’s contract is set to expire in March, but Loomis doesn’t have a time line on when a new deal may get done…
cut 11 (11) “…Drew Brees”
Louisiana fans heading to the Cajundome tonight to watch the men’s basketball team host South Alabama are encouraged to wear black. The Cajuns are 17-3 overall, 7-0 in the Sun Belt. Coach Bob Marlin says they are playing winning basketball and he hopes that leads to large crowds at the Cajundome…
cut 18 (16) “…fun to watch”
Tip off is at 7:15.

Also tonight, ULM hosts Troy. The Warhawks will need to figure out how to defend Troy’s Wesley Person, who is averaging 19 points a game. Tulane is also home tonight as the Green Wave hosts South Florida, who is winless in American Conference this season.

Nicholls State is in sole possession of first place in the Southland after beating Lamar 79-74 last night.

Former LSU star Kevin Faulk is returning to Baton Rouge where he’ll be the Director of Player Development for the Tigers. Faulk is LSU’s all-time leading rusher and then went on to win three Super Bowl Championships with the New England Patriots. Faulk has been through a lot and he’ll serve as a mentor for the Tiger players…
cut 5 (04) “…that’s all”
Faulk is 41-years-old and he was recently inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

The Cajuns men’s basketball team is 17-3 overall and they are the only team in the Sun Belt with an undefeated league record heading into tonight’s home game against South Alabama. In the last five games, UL Lafayette has held its opponents to 65 points or less. Coach Bob Marlin says that’s been a big key to their success…
cut 17 (17) “…special season”
Tip-off is at 7:15.

The Pelicans moved within a game of fifth-place Oklahoma City in the Western Conference standings as New Orleans defeated Charlotte 101-96 last night. Jrue Holiday had 19 points, including two big baskets with less than 2:30 minutes left. Anthony Davis also had 19 points, while DeMarcus Cousins had 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Pels begin a three-game homestand on Friday against Houston.

Nicholls State is all alone in first place in the Southland standings after beating Lamar 79-74. Senior guard Tevon Saddler led the way with 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.

Southeastern Louisiana entered the night tied for first place in the league, but the Colonels fell to Sam Houston State 75-65. The Lions have lost seven straight to Sam Houston.

Also last night, UNO defeated Northwestern State 73-67. The Privateers are 7-2 in the Southland, while the Demons are now 0-8.

How bout those Pelicans? It was a nice group effort by New Orleans last night who are now five games above .500 for the first time all season following a 101-96 victory in Charlotte. The Pels are just one game behind fifth place Oklahoma City in the NBA West. They will look to extend their four-game home win streak tomorrow tonight hosting Houston.

Last night in college hoops, Southeastern was knocked out of its share of first place in the Southland following a 75-65 loss to Sam Houston State. The Lions entered the game tied with Nicholls atop the conference standings. The Colonels, meanwhile, took over the top spot after fighting off Lamar to pick up a 79-74 win last night. UNO topped Northwestern State 73-67.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis told reporters covering the Senior Bowl in Mobile that they want Drew Brees to remain their quarterback and will get going on his contract extension soon.

After winning by double digits in two games in Texas last week, the Ragin Cajuns basketball team is back home tonight to host South Alabama. Coach Bob Marlin’s team is 7-0 in the Sun Belt, but there’s still areas of improvement, especially based on what happened in the Lone Star state…:
Cut 16 (18) “in that area”
The Cajuns are 17-3 overall and they are the only team in the Sun Belt with an undefeated league record.

Also today, Tulane hosts South Florida.

LSU has named one of its legendary players as Director of Player Development. Kevin Faulk, the school’s all-time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl champion, will work with student-athletes on academic direction, social development and overall quality of life.

The Pelicans are playing their best basketball of the season heading into tonight’s game against Charlotte. New Orleans has won five of its last six, while the Hornets are seven games under the five hundred mark. Tip-off is at 6 PM.

The LHSAA Annual convention is underway in Baton Rouge. On Friday high school principals will vote on whether to end the playoff split in basketball, baseball and softball. North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler says as a member of the executive committee, he made the proposal on behalf of basketball coaches around the state…
cut 19 (13) “…that opportunity”
Byler also has a proposal to change how football schools are classifed. It’s an effort to reduce the number of teams who make the football playoffs with a losing record. Both items need a two-thirds vote to pass.

LSU has named one of its legendary players as Director of Player Development. Kevin Faulk, the school’s all-time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl champion, will work with student-athletes on academic direction, social development and overall quality of life.

Maryland has named former LSU O-C Matt Canada as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Terrapins Head Coach DJ Durkin says Canada has a unique ability to utilize any and all types of personnel and still produce extremely explosive offenses.

Former Ouachita High School head football coach John Carr has been named as the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at ULM. Carr spent the last two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Jones County Junior College.

Last night, the LSU men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Texas A-and-M 77-65. Tonight…Southeastern is at Sam Houston State, Northwestern State hosts UNO and Nicholls takes a four-game winning streak to Lamar.

Despite being outrebounded by 20, the LSU men’s basketball team snapped it’s three-game losing streak by beating Texas A-and-M 77-65. The Tigers offset the disparity on the glass by forcing the Aggies to commit a season-high 20 turnovers. Head Coach Will Wade says forcing turnovers is something they always emphasize…
cut 30 (13) “…had been”
Duop Reath led LSU in scoring with 21 points.

It’s a big night of basketball in the Southland Conference. Southeastern and Nicholls lead the league standings with 6-and-1 records. The Lions are at Sam Houston State, while the Colonels visit Lamar.

At Six PM tonight, the Pelicans visit the Charlotte Hornets. New Orleans has won five of its last six, it’s best stretch of the season.

The LHSAA annual convention begins today in Baton Rouge. There are no proposals to end the playoff split in football. But North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler has a proposal to even out the number of teams in each classification on the non-select side to reduce the number of teams who have losing records from making the playoffs…
cut 18 (18) “…caused”
There is a proposal to be voted on Friday to end the playoff split in basketball, baseball and softball.

Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis is right around the corner, so when will New Orleans host it’s 11th NFL Championship Game? President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, hopes The Big Easy will get to land one after 2022…:
Cut 16 (11) “to be determined”

The LSU men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak in SEC play following a 77-65 win over Texas A&M inside the PMAC last night. Duop Reath finished with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tremont Waters added 15. The Tigers led by 19 points in the second half. The Aggies pulled within 10, but Waters was able to drain a shot from deep with 2:20 left to secure the win.

The LHSAA Annual Convention convenes today and on Friday, high school principals will vote on a number of proposals. A vote will NOT be taken on whether to end the split playoff in football. But North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler has a proposal to even up the number of schools that play each classification in an effort to prevent one or two win teams from making the playoffs on the non-select side…:
Cut 17 (11) “they played”

ULM has hired former Ouachita High head coach John Carr as the Warhawks wide receivers coach. Carr spent the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Jones County Community College in Mississippi. In 2017, Jones County went 8-2 overall and 6-1 in conference play. Carr also gained experience at three other high schools in north Louisiana in addition to Ouachita, including Neville, West Monroe and West Ouachita.

Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis is right around the corner, so when will New Orleans host it’s 11th NFL Championship Game? President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, says Super Bowl host sites are booked through 2022, but New Orleans would like to host the game in 2023…:
Cut 14 (10) “to bid”
The next few years will see Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Los Angeles host.