Not much offense and LSU’s pitchers had trouble finding the strike zone in a six to one loss to second ranked Texas A-and-M last night. The Tigers were 2-of-12 with runners in scoring position and LSU pitchers walked eight Aggie hitters. Jared Poche suffered the loss and he walked four in five-plus innings.

Southeastern won its 10th straight as they defeated A-and-M Corpus Christi three to one. Kyle Cedotal won his fourth game as he allowed just one run over eight innings.

Elsewhere in the Southland…Sam Houston doubled up Nicholls four to two, Lamar outscored UNO 10-7, McNeese thumped Abilene Christian 10-6, and Northwestern pounded Stephen F Austin 10-3.

Matt Holcombe’s pinch hit walk-off single lifted Louisiana Tech to a three to two win over Charlotte. The Cajuns doubled up Georgia state four to two and ULM’s Cade Stone homered and drove in five runs in a 10-5 win over Appalachian State.

The Pelcians only suited up eight players last night and lost to Indiana 92-84. Alexis Ajinca led all New Orleans scorers with 22 points and Tim Frazier had a career-high 18. But the Pels have received some good news about All-star forward Anthony Davis. A-D will not need surgery on his left shoulder to repair a partially torn labrum. He sill had surgery on his left knee, but instead of being out five to six months, he’ll only be off the basketball court for three to four months.

Newly signed Saints linebacker James Laurinaitis is eager for his time in New Orleans to start. Laurinaitis plans to dive into the playbook so that he can serve as a coach on the field….
cut 30 (22) “…football field”
Laurinaitis says he’s selling his home in St. Louis and plans to be a fulltime resident of New Orleans.

New Saints linebacker James Laurinaities spoke with reporters today about joining the Black and Gold. Laurinaities spent his first seven seasons in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and admits it wasn’t easy to be told he was no longer wanted…:
CUT 30 (22) “great football”
The Saints are reportedly adding another linebacker to their roster. His name is Craig Robertson and he recorded 59 tackles for the Cleveland Browns last season. He has served as an inside linebacker in Cleveland’s 3-4 defense.

There are a couple of new rule changes in the NFL. A player wil be kicked out of the game, if they commit two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, and the touchback after kickoffs has moved to the 25-yard line.

The 13th ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series tonight against second ranked Texas A&M. The Aggies have won 18 straight games at home. Mainieri says Blue Bell Park is a terrific venue for college baseball…:
Cut 18 (19) “play hard”
He says he’s looking forward to see how his team plays agianst Texas A&M. The games will air on the SEC Network.

The Pelicans will face the Pacers tonight in Indiana. New Orleans has not defeated the Pacers since April 3rd 2011. The Pels are headed for the NBA Draft Lottery, while Indiana is trying to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

The 10th ranked LSU baseball team will need to play well over the next three days to come away with a series victory over 2nd ranked Texas A-and-M. The Aggies are 19-and-2 and have the highest team batting average in the SEC. Junior left-hander Jared Poche will start on the hill for the Tigers. Poche knows the Aggies have the potential to score a bunch of runs…
cut 17 (14) “….to it”
First pitch is at 6 PM from Blue Bell Park, where A&M has won 18 straight games.

Because of Easter on Sunday, the Sun Belt will begin their series today. The Cajuns will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host Georgia State. ULM welcomes Appalachian State to Warhawk field for a three-game series. The Mountaineers are just 4-17 on the year.

The Saints are reportedly adding another linebacker to their roster. His name is Craig Robertson and he recorded 59 tackles for the Cleveland Browns last season. He has served as an inside linebacker in Cleveland’s 3-4 defense. New Orleans has also added veterans James Laurinatis and Nate Stupar in this offseason.

Former LSU standout and Bastrop High star Rueben Randle has a new home in the NFL, but he’s staying in the NFC East. Randle has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after catching eight touchdown passes for the New York Giants last year.

The UL Lafayette men’s basketball team’s season is over. The Cajuns fell to UC Irvine 67-66 in the quarterifnals of the CIT.

The Pelicans will face the Pacers tonight in Indiana. New Orleans has not defeated the Pacers since April 3rd 2011. The Pels are headed for the NBA Draft Lottery, while Indiana is trying to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

Now that Saints Head Coach Sean Payton has a new contract, what about quarterback Drew Brees, who is entering the final year of his deal. According to ESPN, the Saints are working to finalize a four-year contract with Brees, which would keep him in New Orleans through the 2020 season. Brees will be 41 years-old in 2020.

Former LSU standout and Bastrop High star Rueben Randle has a new home in the NFL, but he’s staying in the NFC East. Randle has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after catching eight touchdown passes for the New York Giants last year.

And there’s a couple of new rule changes in the NFL. A player wil be kicked out of the game, if they commit two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in the same contest and the touchback after kickoffs has moved to the 25-yard line.

At the state capitol, a bill has been approved by the House Education committee that attemps to end the expanding public-private high school playoff split that’s led to talk of another association.

The 13th ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series tonight against second ranked Texas A&M. The Aggies are 19-and-2 and they have the highest team batting average in the SEC. Coach Paul Mainieri is eager to see how his club performs
cut 16 (13) “…our team”
Junior left-hander Jared Poche will get the start on the hill for the Tigers.

In other college baseball action…UL Lafayette hosts Georgia State. Louisiana Tech begins a five-game homestand against Charlotte. Southeastern looks for its 10th straight win as they host A-and-M Corpus Christi and UNO is at Lamar.

The UL Lafayette men’s basketball team’s season is over. The Cajuns fell to UC Irvine 67-66 in the quarterifnals of the CIT.

In the NBA, the Pelicans are Indiana tonight.

Saints coach Sean Payton says the franchise wants him to stick around 5 more years, and that he couldn’t see himself anywhere else. The Saints say Payton agreed to the extension. Payton said at the owners meeting this morning that the proposal means a lot…:
cut 9 (10) “….five years”
Payton has led the Saints to five playoff appearances, but they’ve finished 7-9 the last two years.

Legislation seeking to end the public-private school playoff split that’s expanding in the LHSAA was approved by the House education committee today. Metairie Park Country Day boys basketball coach Mike McGuire says the split will double the number of state champions in basketball and that’s a bad thing…
cut 15 (08) “….apart”
The measure heads to the House floor for more consideation.

All 32 NFL teams were there for Louisiana Tech’s pro day. Quarterback Jeff Driskel was one of several Bulldogs who worked out for scouts. Draft analyst Mike Detillier says because of Driskel’s successful one season in Ruston, he’ll likely be a late round draft pick…
cut 18 (11) “…for Tech”
Detillier says Tech defensive tackle Vernon Butler could be selected in the first round, while running back Kenneth Dixon could be selected in the second or third rounds.

Yahoo’s Pat Forde says he spoke with LSU athletic director Joe Alleva today and Alleva said Johnny Jones will return as men’s basketball coach next year.

And tonight at the Cajundome, the Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team will host Big West Conference opponent UC Irvine in the quarterfinals of the College Insider-dot-com Tournament.

Saints coach Sean Payton tells reporters at the NFL owners meetings that he’s agreed on a new five-year contract with the Black and Gold. Payton is 87-and-59 in his nine seasons in New Orleans and has led the Saints to five playoff appearances. There are also reports that the Saints are working on a four-year contract extension with Quarterback Drew Brees. And the Saints do not have to worry about Hard Knocks as the Los Angeles Rams will appear on the popular HBO series.

At Louisiana Tech’s Pro Day, NFL teams kept a close eye on Bulldogs running back Kenneth Dixon’s workout. Draft analyst Mike Detillier says teams like Dixon’s ability to catch passes out of the backfield…
cut 17 (20) “….round three”

In a battle of I-10 rivals, the LSU Tigers knocked off UL Lafayette 8-5 at the Wally Pontiff Junior Classic at Zephyr Field in Metairie. Cole Freeman and Jake Fraley each drove in two runs, as the Tigers as a team were 6 of 12 with runners in scoring position. Steven Stensley blasted a three-run homer, but the Cajuns lost their third in a row.

In a I-20 match-up…Louisiana Tech topped ULM seven to one. Chase Lunceford and Cody Daigle hit home runs for the Bulldogs, while the Warhawks were held to just two hits.

Elsewhere…UNO upended South Alabama eight to two, Tulane topped Southern Miss 12 to seven and Southeastern Louisiana outscored Jackson State 12-8 for the Lions ninth straight win.

The SEC Network will televise LSU’s Spring game on Saturday April 16th. Kick-off for the contest is at 3 PM.

And tonight at the Cajundome, the Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team will host Big West Conference opponent UC Irvine in the quarterfinals of the College Insider-dot-com Tournament.

The Pelicans still put on a good showing Tuesday night against the Heat even without star Anthony Davis, and injured leading scorer Ryan Anderson, but New Orleans ended up falling to Miami late in the game, 113-99. Jrue Holiday scored 24 for the Pels, but didn’t make 16 of 23 shots. The Pelicans, who have the league’s 6th worst record, take on the Pacers on the road tomorrow.

In college baseball, No. 10 LSU got the 8-5 win over UL-Lafayette in the 13th annual Wally Pontiff Jr Classic last night at Zephyr Field in Metairie. The Tigers improve to 15-5 on the year, while the Ragin Cajuns dropped to 12-9. LSU takes on Texas A&M on the road in a three game series this weekend. UL-Lafayette hosts Georgia State.

In other in-state rival action Tuesday, Louisiana Tech powered past ULM in a 7-1 victory.

Elsewhere UNO gets South Alabama 8-2, and Tulane beat Southern Miss 12-7.

All 32 NFL teams were in attendance for Louisiana Tech’s Pro Day. A lot of attention was paid to defensive tackle Vernon Butler, who could be selected in the first round. Draft analyst Mike Detillier says NFL general mangers and coaches like that Butler is more than just a pass-rush specialist…:
Cut 16 (18) “everybody’s eye”
Detillier says a lot of NFL teams are also interested in running back Kenneth Dixon.

The Chicago Tribune is reporting the Bears have signed Saints tight end Josh Hill to an offer sheet, and now New Orleans has five days to match the offer. Sources say the deal is for 3 years.

In Havana Cuba, LSU head football coach Les Miles attended the Tampa Rays’ 4-1 victory over the Cuban national team Tuesday, in a historic game also attended by President Barack Obama.

LSU Football Coach Les Miles is in Cuba of all places. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says this is Miles’ spring break trip…:
CUT 9 (08) “to Cuba”
Bonnette says Miles plans on visiting some schools in Cuba and handing out soccer balls and maybe even a few footballs.

Just outside of New Orleans tonight, the 13th ranked LSU takes on UL Lafayette at the Wally Pontiff Junior Classic at Zephyr Field in New Orleans. Freshman right-hander Cole McKay will make his first start of the season, while the Cajuns will send Evan Guillory to the hill. The sophomore right-hander is 1-2 with a 2.95 ERA.

In other action tonight…Southeastern Louisiana looks for its ninth straight win as they visit Jackson State, while Louisiana Tech is at ULM.

The NFL owners have approved seven rule changes at their meetings in Florida. They’ve made the extra point from the 15-yard line permanent, they’ve also outlawed all chop blocks, the horse collar-rule has been expanded, and coaches in the coaches booth can now communicate plays to players on the field.

The Bears have signed Saints restricted free agent Josh Hill to a three-year offer sheet. New Orleans has five days to match.

Pelicans star Anthony Davis will be off the basketball court for the next four to five months as he rehabs from surgeries to his knee and shoulder. Davis says the hardest thing is that he’ll miss representing his country in the Summer Olympics….
cut 18 (16) “…the floor”
The Pelicans host the Miami Heat tonight.

Guess where LSU Coach Les Miles is today? With spring break underway on the LSU campus and no spring practice, he’s in Cuba and according to former LSU baseball star Mikie Mahtook he’ll watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Cuban national team. According to LSU, Miles will also visit some school and hand out soccer balls and a few footballs.

LSU faces off with UL Lafayette tonight in the Wally Pontiff Classic at Zephyr Field in Metairie. Tigers Coach Paul Mainieri says he’ll use a lot of different pitchers, but six-foot-five freshman right-hander Cole McKay (Mc-kie) will make his first start. Mainieri says they want to see what McKay’s got, after getting some instruction from pitching coach Alan Dunn…
cut 19 (15) “…90-plus”
UL Lafayette will counter with sophomore right-hander Evan Guillory, who is 1-2 with a 2.95 ERA.

Pelicans star Anthony Davis will spend the next four to five months recovering from surgeries to his knee and shoulder. The 23-year-old says with the team out of playoff contention, now is the time to take care of these issues in the hopes it prolongs his career…
cut 17 (14) “…the way”
The Pelicans are in action tonight as they host the Miami Heat, who are battling for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

Former NFL star and member of the Saints Super Bowl team, Darren Sharper, has reportedly pleaded guilty again to charges that he drugged and rapped women in four states. This time he’ll leave the length of his sentence up to a federal judge. Last month, US District Court Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, rejected a nine-year sentence for Sharper and said his sentence should range from 15 to 20 years.

NBA superstar Pelicans center Anthony Davis says he’s been playing with a torn labrum in his shoulder for three years and will take the rest of the season off due to surgery. This also means he won’t go to the summer Olympics in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Davis says he isn’t looking forward to being off the court but something needs to be done…:
Cut 16 (10) “next season”
He says the hardest thing about taking this time off is he’ll miss representing his country in the Olympics. The Pels will face the Heat tonight at 7pm in the Smoothie King Center.

LSU freshman star Ben Simmons made it official in a published report by ESPN Monday, that he’s decided to enter the NBA draft. Simmons will mostly likely be the number one overall pick in June.

In college baseball, Louisiana Tech will take a short trip down I-20 and face in-state rival ULM tonight in Monroe.

Also in in-state action, the UL-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns take on No. 10 LSU in the Annual Wally Pontiff Jr Classic at Zephyr Field in Metairie. The Tigers lead the all-time series with a 52-24 record having won the last three meetings. The game can be seen live on Cox Sports Television. Both teams are coming off a weekend series loss.

Southeastern visits Jackson State today. Grambling hosts Jarvis Christian. South Alabama is at UNO. Tulane takes on Southern Miss.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees told a radio host on Baton Rouge Monday that he’s confident a contract extension with the Black and Gold will hammer out, and restated that he has no desire to leave the team for the remainder of his career. The timetable for when it’ll happen remains uncertain, Brees said.

A newspaper in Athens reports that New Orleans Saints cornerback Damian Swann was arrested Friday and charged with reckless driving and speeding for allegedly pushing the 100 mile per hour mark when passing another vehicle in a 65.