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.

Tonight at 8 PM, the LSU men’s basketball team will look to snap its three-game losing streak as they host Texas A-and-M. The Tigers leading scorer, freshman Tremont Waters, has struggled in SEC play as he’s failed to score in double figures in three of the last four games. Coach Will Wade says he’s going through some adversity and this is a learning process for him…
Cut 18 (19) “do that”
Wade is also looking for more consistent play from several other players as well, including Brandon Sampson and Daryl Edwards.

After winning in double overtime over the Chicago Bulls last night, the Pelicans are off today. They’ll be in Charlotte tomorrow night. New Orleans has won five of its last six.

Philadelphia’s Eagles Doug Pederson is the first person with ties to Louisiana to be a head coach in a Super Bowl. He coached at Calvary Baptist in Shreveport and also is a former ULM quarterback. Ex-Calvary Baptist assistant coach Terry Slack says Pederson’s faith is a driving force in his personal and professional life…
Cut 15 (11) “down the road.”

ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reports Maryland has hired Matt Canada as its offensive coordinator. Canada recently left LSU and as part of the separation, he’ll get one-point-seven million dollars to coach somewhere else.

Louisiana Tech released its football schedule for next season. The Bulldogs open the year at South Alabama and the home opener is the next week against Southern. Tech will travel to LSU on September 22nd and open Conference USA play by visiting North Texas on September 29th.

The Pelicans trailed by 18 points last night, but rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 132-128 in double overtime. Huge game for DeMarcus Cousins as he had a triple double, 44 points, 24 rebounds and 10 assists. No one has put up numbers like that in a game since Wilt Chamberlain did it 50 years ago. The Pelicans have won five of their last six.

The Fighting Tigers men’s basketball team has lost three straight and they host Texas A-and-M tonight. LSU’s latest loss was Saturday a 77-71 defeat to Vanderbilt. Wade says his team is failing to make winning plays down the stretch…
cut 17 (18) “…we are”
Tip-off is at 8 PM.

Nine years ago, Doug Pederson was the head coach of Calvary Baptist High School in Shreveport, now he’s leading the Philadelphia Eagles into Super Bowl 52 against the New England Patriots. Bossier City’s Terry Slack was an assistant coach on Pederson’s staff and says the former ULM QB has a gift for connecting with his players…
cut 14 (13) “…football games”

In other NFL news…Saints Guard Larry Warford has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster. He’s the seventh Saint to be named to the team, the most the franchise has had since the 2009 Super Bowl team. It’s the first Pro Bowl invite for Warford, who signed a four-year deal with the Black and Gold in March.

Former LSU Quarterback Lindsey Scott announces he plans on signing with Missouri next month after helping East Mississippi win a national junior college championship.

Louisiana Tech and North Carolina State have agreed to play each other in football in 2021, 2024 and 2025. The Wolfpack will visit the Bulldogs in 2025.

The LSU men’s basketball team will look to snap a three-game losing streak tonight when they host Texas A-and-M at the PMAC. The Bayou Bengals had an opportunity to win all three games, so first-year head coach Will Wade still has faith in his squad…:
Cut 16 (17) “type games”
Tipoff is at 8pm.

In the NBA, what a night for DeMarcus Cousins and the New Orleans Pelicans. It took two overtimes for the Pels to get a thrilling 132 to 128 win over The Chicago Bulls. Cousins finished with 44 points and 23 rebounds. It was the 5th win in 6 for the Pels, their best six game mark of the season.

Philadelphia’s Doug Pederson is the first person with ties to Louisiana to serve as a head coach in the Super Bowl. Pederson was a head coach at Calvary Baptist in Shreveport from 2004 to 2008, and is also a former ULM quarterback. Ex-Calvary Baptist assistant coach Terry Slack says Pederson has a gift for connecting with his players…:
Cut 14 (13) “football games”
Pederson and the Eagles will face New England in the February 4th Super Bowl.

With the Eagles headed to the big game, another spot became open in next week’s Pro Bowl, and New Orleans right guard Larry Warford is now the 7th Saints player chosen for the game. This ties a team record for the Saints for most Pro Bowlers in franchise history.

The Big 10’s Maryland is reportedly expected to hire former LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada for the same job.