The UNO men’s basketball team left today for Dayton, Ohio that’s where the Privateers will play Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday in the first game of the NCAA Tournament. If the University of New Orleans wins that game, they’ll play defending national champion and top seeded Villanova on Thursday night in Buffalo, New York.

LSU Athetic Director Joe Alleva will watch the NCAA Tournament closely as he looks for a new coach to lead the Tigers basketball program. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says one of the name’s he’s heard as a top prospect is Notre Dame Coach Mike Brey….
cut 17 (12) “…Northwestern State”
Notre Dame will play Princeton in the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

At the Boys Basketball Tournament in Lake Charles, Washington-Marion, Peabody, Lafayette Christian, Zwolle and Atlanta were among the schools who took home championship trophys.

LSU remains either sixth or seventh in the major college baseball polls after sweeping Wichita State this past weekend. The Tigers had lost three of their last four heading into the weekend. But Coach Paul Mainieri shook up the line-up as he moved shortstop Kramer Robertson to lead-off and batted Antoine Duplantis third and it helped the Tigers score 27 runs during the three-game series…
cut 20 (12) “…many runs”
LSU will host Louisiana College on Tuesday and UNO on Wednesday.

Southeastern Louisiana swept three from UNO this past weekend and they are tied for first in the Southland with McNeese. The Cowboys have won eight in a row after sweeping Central Arkansas.

The Cajuns took three from Saint Peter’s this past weekend and they’ll now get ready to play Louisiana Tech in Ruston on Wednesday. Snow postponed the Bulldogs game at Arkansas State yesterday.

March Madness is upon us and as Southland Conference champ UNO was watching the NCAA Selection Show Sunday, they learned quickly that they’ll play in the First Four and will take on fellow play-in candidate Mount St. Mary’s tomorrow. The Privateers are Louisiana’s lone university to make the field of 68.

The coaching search is on for the LSU men’s basketball team and Athletic Director Joe Alleva says he’ll be looking for someone who can put the excitement back into the program. After a couple of less-than-stellar seasons, Johnny Jones was released. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham pegs former LSU assistant and current Nevada head coach Eric Musselman as a top prospect…:
Cut 18 (08) “conference”
He feels that another man on Alleva’s radar is Notre Dame coach Mike Brey, who used to work with the AD at Duke and is a Northwestern State alum.

In the NBA, Anthony Davis dominated as the Pels held on to beat the Hornets, 125-122 on overtime Saturday. New Orleans plays Portland tomorrow.

The sixth ranked LSU baseball team completed a three-game sweep of Wichita State with a 9-2 victory over the Shockers. Left fielder Antoine Duplantis of Lafayette drove in a four runs and freshman Eric Walker pitched six scoreless innings for his second win. Coach Paul Mainieri is pleased with the victory…:
CUT 19 (11) “the weekend”

No. 15 UL-Lafayette shut out St. Peters 4-0 to finish the weekend sweep.

McNeese State has now won eight in a row following a 5-3 victory over Central Arkansas Sunday to complete the Southland Conference sweep.

And Nicholls State needed 10 innings to rally and beat Northwestern State 8-4 and the Colonels take the series.

Southeastern dominated from start to finish over UNO Sunday picking up the 4-2 win.

Grambling took the series from Southern following an 11-2 victory for the Tigers on Sunday.

ULM lost both in a double header Sunday to UAB who swept the Warhawks after a 4-3 game one loss and a 3-2 defeat in game two.

Tulane fell to San Diego 6-2.

The Johnny Jones era is officially over. LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva announced today the five year head coach had been relieved of his duties. Don Molino reports…:
Voicer 2 (24) “…Molino”

The Saints have finally made a move with Brandin Cooks. The wide receiver is off to New England as the Saints made a deal with the Patriots for draft picks. The trade was helped by a move the Saints made on Thursday. New Orleans signed speedster and deep threat Ted Ginn Jr. Sources say the Black and Gold traded Cooks and a 4th round pick to the Pats for a 32nd and 3rd round pick.

College hoops, Louisiana Tech couldn’t overcome a hot shooting Marshall team who who hit 19 three-pointers to get past the Bulldogs, 93-77, on Friday in the C-USA Tournament Semifinals.

ULM struggled to get the offense going on Friday as the Warhawks were unable to come away with the win over Texas State in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference tournament. The Warhawks fell 63-51.

UL-Lafayette came up short against Georgia State, falling 86-76 in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt.

Last night on the diamond, LSU defeated Wichita State 6-1 at Alex Box Stadium in the first of a three game series. Junior right-hander Alex Lange tossed eight innings, allowing just two hits, no runs, and no walks with nine strikeouts.

the 15th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns shutout Saint Peter’s 10-0 in the series opener at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park.

ULM fell to UAB, 4-3.

McNeese baseball got a Southland Conference opener victory as the Cowboys propelled over Central Arkansas, 6-3, in 11 innings.

Nicholls State couldn’t overcome Northwestern State and the Colonels were defeated 8-5 in conference action.

Southeastern extended its winning streak to five games topping New Orleans 8-0 to open conference play.

Louisiana Tech Split a double-header at Arkansas State. The Bulldogs got a 19-3 win first. They had a heartbreaking loss to the Red Wolves as they edged Tech 6-5.

The Johnny Jones era is officially over. LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva announced today the five year head coach had been relieved of his duties. Don Molino reports…

Voicer 2 (24) “…Molino”

Louisiana Tech’s run in the Conference USA Tournament ended today with a 93-77 loss to Marshall. Tech will now wait to see if they get invited to postseason tournament.

ULM was eliminated from the Sun Belt Tournament with a 63-51 loss to Texas State. The Warhawks finish 9-24.

The Cajuns will look to advance to the semifinals when they play Georgia State.

The Saints announced today several signings.  Agreeing to three-year deals were wide receiver Ted Ginn  Junior and linebacker AJ Klein. Former Detroit lion guard Larry Warford signed a 4-year contract. The black and gold also confirmed the re-signing of Nick Fairley. And that they have released Jairus Byrd.

LSu begins spring football tomorrow. The Tigers top pass rusher Arden key will not participate in spring practice as he’s away from the football team for undisclosed reasons. ESPN.com David Chang who covers the LSU Tigers says developing additional pass rushers will be a priority during spring football….

Cut 18 (14). “….deserve it”

And tonight LSU baseball begins a three games Series against Wichita State at Alex box Stadium. The Tigers have lost three of their last four.

Free Agency began Thursday in the NFL and the Saints have been making plenty of moves. New Orleans came to terms with two players from NFC South rival Carolina by inking Wide Receiver Ted Ginn Jr. and Linebacker A.J. Klein. The team also made a splash in landing one of the top available offensive linemen in Detroit’s Larry Warford. The Black and Gold retained Wide Receiver Willie Snead and agreed to a new deal with Defensive Lineman Nick Fairly. Plus, the Saints are still exploring a possible trade for Wide Receiver Brandin Cooks, according to sources. There are also reports that former Chargers linebacker Manti Te’o is visiting New Orleans today.

It’s no surprise after a dismal season, but sources say that LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones will be fired by Athletic Director Joe Alleva today. The fifth-year coach, who was a member of LSU’s Final Four team in 1981, is the fourth-winningest coach in school history. But this past season was the kicker as the Tigers ended 10-21 overall. Alleva will now look to hire his third men’s hoops coach since coming to LSU in 2008.

Spring football kicks off this weekend for the LSU Tigers. David Ching covers the Tigers for espn.com and says Danny Etling is the clear favorite to be the starter at QB, but it doesn’t hurt to make him fight for the job…:
Cut 16 (14) “for the job”
It’s the first spring practice for new head coach Ed Orgeron, who declared there will be an open competition at starting quarterback.

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team move on to the semi-finals following a convincing 69-57 victory over UAB in the C-USA Tournament. The Bulldogs will face off against Marshall today at 2pm.

In college baseball, UNO opens SLC play facing Southeastern. LSU faces Wichita State in a three game series beginning today in Baton Rouge. ULM is at UAB. UL Lafayette hosts Saint Peters. Louisiana Tech is at Arkansas State. McNeese is at Central Arkansas. Nicholls is at Northwestern State.

The new NFL calendar year officially began at 3 this afternoon and moves are being made all over the place. The Saints have reportedly resigned defensive tackle Nick Fairley to a four year contract worth almost $30 million dollars. Fairley joined New Orleans last season and finished with 6 1/2 sacks and 22 quarterback hits.

The Saints have also added Guard Larry Warford, wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. and linebacker AJ Klein. There are also reports that former Chargers linebacker Manti Te’o is visiting the Saints tonight.

Still no news about Johnny Jones being released as LSU’s basketball coach. Sources say Athletic Director Joe Alleva and Jones haven’t even spoken nor scheduled a meeting since the loss in the SEC Tournament last night. This is what Jones had to say after the disastrous season ended….:
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Jones is said to be going to Lake Charles to watch his son play in the high school boy’s basketball tournament Saturday.

Louisiana Tech begins play in the Conference USA Tournament this evening as one of the hottest teams in the league. The Bulldogs will play will play UAB. Bulldogs head coach Eric Konkol says for them to win this tournament, good play will have to start on the defensive end:
Cut 17 (15) “awful lot”
The last time the Dunkin Dogs faced UAB, Tech had to finish with four players because of a benches clearing shoving match.

The Pelicans new center, All-Star Demarcus Cousins, has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for cussing at fans during two different games, according to reports. It happened in the Pels victory over the Lakers on March 5th, then the next night in New Orleans loss to the Jazz. Cousins joined New Orleans last month in a huge trade with Sacramento.

Trade talks are reportedly heating up between the Saints and the Patriots. New England is reportedly considering trading cornerback Malcolm Butler to New Orleans for wide receiver Brandin Cooks. But sideline reporter on the Saints Radio Network, Kristan Garic, is not optimistic Cooks will be dealt….
cut 19 (14) “…get done”
There is a report the Saints might sign free agent wide receiver Ted Ginn Junior and he could be a vertical threat that can replace Cooks.

There’s also a report the Saints will sign linebacker A-J Klein, who has played the last four seasons for the Panthers.

Meanwhile, there are reports former LSU Tiger Andrew Whitworth is set to leave Cincinnati. The three-time Pro Bowler has reportedly agreed to a three-year 15-million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Rams. The 35-year-old has played 11 seasons in Cincinnati.

The LSU men’s basketball team is back in Baton Rouge after it’s disastrous season ended last night with a 79-52 defeat in the SEC Tournament to Mississippi State. Embattled Head Coach Johnny Jones…
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Jones is expected to be fired soon.

Louisiana Tech faces UAB in the Conference USA Tournament at 5:30. The Bulldogs have won eight of their last nine and head coach Eric Konkol believes his young team can win this tournament and receive an automatic berth into the Big Dance…
cut 16 (17) “…offense”
The last time the Dunkin Dogs faced UAB, Tech had to finish with four players because of a benches clearing shoving match.

One of the worst seasons in LSU basketball history came to an end last night as the Tigers were knocked out of the SEC Tournament with a 79-52 blowout defeat to Mississippi State. Head Coach Johnny Jones on what went wrong…
cut 30 (20) “…needed to”
It’s expected Jones will be fired, possibly as early as today, after failing to make the NCAA Tournament the last two years.

The Cajuns and Warhawks both advanced in the Sun Belt Tournament and they’ll play again on Friday. Louisiana Tech faces UAB in the Conference USA Tournament at 5:30 today. And the Pelicans lost to the Raptors 94-87.

NFL teams can begin signing unrestricted free agents this afternoon and for the first time in several years, the Saints have some salary cap space to work with. Sideline reporter on the Saints Radio Network, Kristan Garic, doesn’t anticipate the Black and Gold making a huge splash, but they will look to bolster the offensive line…
Cut 18 (20) “possibility”

For the second straight year, LSU has lost to McNeese State in baseball. The Cowboys defeated the Tigers five to four last night as Mitchell Rogers hit two home runs for the Pokes. LSU left 14 runners on base.

Taylor Schwaner hit a two-run home run as Southeastern Louisiana doubled up West Virgina 4-2 in 12 innings.

LSU Basketball Coach Johnny Jones is expected to be fired, once the Tigers are eliminated from the SEC Tournament. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the coaching seat started gettting warm for Jones, after he failed to lead LSU to the NCAA Tournament last year with Ben Simmons…
cut 10 (11) “…program’s reputation”
LSU faces Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament tonight. Jones remains optimistic the Tigers can make a run in this tourney…
cut 18 (19) “…working toward that”
Tip-off from Nashville is at 6 PM.

The Sun Belt Men’s basketball tournament begins today in New Orleans. At 5:00, UL Lafayette will take on Little Rock. The Cajuns already beat the Trojans twice this season and Coach Bob Marlin knows it won’t be easy to get a third win…
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The Cajuns are the seventh seed in the tournament, but they are also on a six-game winning streak.

In the NBA, the Pelicans host Toronto. New Orleans has lost three straight to the Raptors.

In Lake Charles, LSU faces McNeese State. The Cowboys beat the Tigers last year 7-0.

And the Boys Class 3A semifinals are tonight in Lake Charles, Peabody versus Madison, Carroll takes on Wossman.

It’s expected LSU Coach Johnny Jones will be dismissed once the Tigers are eliminated from the SEC Tournament. LSU meets Mississippi State in the first game of the tourney tonight in Nashville. Jones is completing his fifth season as the Tigers head coach. Two years ago, he took LSU to the NCAA Tournament. Last season, LSU failed to make the Big Dance, despite having the eventual number one pick in the NBA draft on their team. This past season, LSU went 2-16 in the SEC. Jones on his time as head coach at LSU…
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Tonight’s game tips off at 6 PM.

In NFL news…the Saints have reportedly signed wide receiver Brandon Coleman to a one-year deal worth 615-thousand dollars and have tendered a qualifying offer to Willie Snead. Snead has caught 2016 passes during his two seasons in New Orleans.

It was another great win for Louisiana Tech baseball last night. The Bulldogs scored two runs in the eighth to tie and then another run in the ninth to beat Mississippi State three to two. Sean Ullrich hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and Raphael Gladu scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch. Nate Harris earned his sixth save of the season.

The sixth ranked LSU baseball team is in Lake Charles to face McNeese State. The Cowboys are 8-and-4 on the year, with all four losses coming against a nationaly ranked Arizona squad. Freshman right-hander Zack Hess will start for the Tigers.

Also today…Northwestern State is at Kansas State. The Demons lost to the Wildcats 16-4 yesterday, while the Warhawks are at Arkansas. ULM fell to the Razorbacks 12-3. Southeastern also hosts West Virginia tonight.

Back to basketball…Southern and Grambling State advanced to the semifinals of the SWAC Tournament. The struggling Pelicans host Toronto and the Class 3A semifinals are tonight in Lake Charles, Peabody versus Madison, Carroll takes on Wossman.