Four state champs were crowned in high school football yesterday. In Division Four, Southern Lab won its second straight title beating Ascension Episcopal. In Division Three, Riverside won its first title by defeating parish rival St. Charles Catholic.

In Division Two, St. Thomas More Coach Jim Hightower finally won that elusive state title as the Cougars crushed Parkview Baptist. And In Division One, Evangel won its first state title since 2010 by beating Scotlandville.

In the non-select semifinals in One-A…Haynesville over Oak Grove and they’ll face Logansport in the title game. In Two-A Madison Prep we’ll face Sterlington who snuck past Many 40-37. Three-A, it will be Lutcher versus Amite after those two teams won last night, Karr and Neville will have a rematch for the 4A title and in Five-A West Monroe will head to the dome to play Landry-Walker on Saturday night.

The man who has admitted to fatally shooting former John Curtis star and NFL player Joe McKnight is a free man, but Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says 54-year-old Ronald Glasser could still face charges. Normand says they are still trying to flesh out the details, as they have received different witness accounts. And we’ve learned Gasser had another road rage incident at the same intersection in February 2006, but charges against him were dropped.

Three college football games involving Louisiana teams today, Louisiana Tech takes on Western Kentucky in the Conference USA title game. A high scoring game is expected in this one after the Bulldogs beat the Hilltoppers 55-52 in October.

Grambling looks to beat Alcorn State for a second time this season in the SWAC title game in Houston and UL-Lafayette looks to become bowl eligible with a win over ULM.

Tomorrow it’s the Saints and Lions in the Dome. New Orleans running back Mark Ingram is questionable with a toe injury.

The Baton Rouge Advocate is reporting LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron will be paid a lump sum of $675,000 for serving as Tigers interim coach. They previously reported that as the permanent LSU coach, Coach “O” will make about $3.5 million per year under a five-year contract.

Today in the Dome, it’s the state select state championships. It all starts at 10 AM, as Southern Lab looks to repeat against Ascension Episcopal who is making its first appearance. in the division two game, St. Thomas More looks for its first state title against defending champ Parkview. Scotlandville also looks for its first state championship against Evangel.

Tonight in the NBA, the Pelicans will take on the Clippers in the Smoothie King Center. It’s the first of three matchups between Los Angeles and New Orleans during this month. Clippers coach Doc Rivers was fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbally abusing a game official and refusing to leave the court after his ejection in their loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday.

College hoops, Last night in the newly renovated Cajun Dome, UL-Lafayette trounced in-state rival Nicholls 101-69.

This weekend the NFL is allowing players across the league to wear cleats supporting their foundations or charity of their choice. In the game Sunday against Detroit, twenty Saints players will be wearing unique cleats that will likely be auctioned off to the public at some point to help support their charity.

The football world is mourning the death of Joe McKnight, who was fatally shot in what authorities believe was a road rage incident in Jefferson Parish. McKnight was one of the top high school football players in the country coming out of John Curtis High School in 2006. His former head coach, J-T Curtis, says McKnight’s death is a senseless tragedy…:
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Sheriff Newell Normand has identified the shooter as 54-year-old Ronald Gasser..

The father of Five-star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa told S-E-C Country that his son remains fully committed to Alabama, even though he’s received an offer from LSU. And Tua’s dad says there are no plans for his son to visit LSU. And according to the story, the Tagovailoa family called LSU four-star QB commitment Myles Brennan and told him to give Lane Kiffen a shot, if he ends up coaching at LSU.

Louisiana Tech is getting ready for Saturday’s Conference USA title game against Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are coming off a 39-24 loss to Southern Miss. Tech Head Coach Skip Holtz hopes a tough defeat to the Golden Eagles will pay dividends this Saturday….
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Kick-off on Saturday is at 11 o’ clock from Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Two very good quarterbacks will face each other on Sunday when Drew Brees and the Saints host Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions. Stafford might be having his best season of his eight-year NFL career. He’s thrown for 28-hundred yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. Payton says Stafford is doing a good job in spreading the ball around…
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says former prep football star and NFL player Joe McKnight was killed this afternoon in what authorities are calling a road rage incident in Terrytown. The 28-year-old played in the Canadian Football League this past season. He starred at John Curtis and later USC.

The Saints continue to get ready for Sunday’s home game against Detroit. In the past, when playing the Lions, teams had to prepare for Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson. But he retired after last season. New Orleans coach Sean Payton says Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford still has plenty of targets…
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Also, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford might be having his best season of his eight-year NFL career. Kick-off is at noon.

Former Dutchtown High star Landon Collins has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month. Collins had three interceptions in November and 30 tackles as the Giants extended their winning streak to six games.

Tonight, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys look to extend their winning streak to 11 games as they visit Minnesota in Thursday night football.

Houston has reportedly contacted former LSU Coach Les Miles about its coaching vacancy. There also reports that Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin is a candidate for that job.

If UL Lafayette can beat ULM on Sunday, there are reports the Cajuns will play in the New Orleans Bowl on December 17th.

Grambling will play Saturday in the SWAC title game against Alcorn State. Today the league announced that Grambling QB Devante Kincade is the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year. Tigers defensive lineman Donovan McCrary won the defensive player of the year honors, while G-S-U’s Broderick Fobbs was named coach of the year.

In college basketball…the Ragin Cajuns host Nicholls State for the first game inside the newly renovated Cajundome. It cost 22-million dollars to improve the seating, lighting, restrooms and concession stands and the men’s and women’s hoops teams will be playing on a new floor.

Last night, Louisiana Tech lost on the road to California 68-59 in overtime.

The Saints are in the middle of preparations for the 7-4 Detroit Lions, who they host at noon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday. Detroit has rallied from a deficit to win all seven of its games this season. Coach Sean Payton says the players are being made aware of the Lions ability to rally and win…:
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The Lions have only scored 30 or more points twice this season.

The LSU football program got some rough news as highly rated quarterback Myles Brennan decommits to the Tigers. Brennan made the announcement on Twitter after LSU offered a scholarship to another five-star quarterback who has committed to Alabama. The later move has some wondering if this means Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin could be coming to LSU.

Louisiana Tech will attempt to win its first Conference USA title on Saturday when they face Western Kentucky in the league title game. The Bulldogs won the West Division to play in their second CUSA title game in three years. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says a key for them on Saturday will be not to give up the big play…:
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The game in Bowling Green will kickoff at 11am on ESPN.

Last night in college hoops, Southeastern ran past Maryland Eastern Shore 85-75. Louisiana Tech fell to California in overtime 66-59. Also in OT, Grambling State barely fell to Miami Ohio 78-76.

In other Tigers’ news — Grambling State announces they’ve hired Paul Bryant to be the school’s athletic director. It’s the first time Grambling gets a permanent AD since 2014.

LSU has lost one of its two quarterback commitments. Myles Brennan from Mississippi posted on social media that he is re-opening his recruiting process. This news comes one day after LSU offered a scholarship to five-star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is an Alabama commitment. LSU’s offer raises the speculation that Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffen could be coming to LSU.

Les Miles is reportedly a candidate to be the next head coach at Houston. The chairman of the Houston board of regents said Miles is among a list of candidates to replace Tom Herman, who left for Texas.

The Saints are getting ready to host the Lions this Sunday. Detroit is 7-4 on the year, but they’ve only scored 30 or more points twice this season. New Orleans running back Mark Ingram has been named NFC Offensive Player of the week. Ingram had 14 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown. He also caught a 21-yard touchdown pass. Ingram did not practice today, becuase of a toe injury.

It’s UL-Lafayette versus ULM this Saturday. The Warhawks are coming off a bye week, so with this being the final game of the regular season, Head Coach Matt Viator says they are treating this game like a bowl game…
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It’s been reported that if the Cajuns can win this Saturday, they’ll head to the New Orleans Bowl.

Grambling State has hired Paul Bryant to be the school’s athletic director. Bryant is currently the A-D at South Carolina State and also served in that capacity at Stillman College and Eureka College. Grambling has not had a permanent A-D since 2014.

Tonight in college basketball…Grambling is at Miami, while Louisiana Tech visits California. Cal has won 23-straight games at home.

Last night in college hoops, LSU beat Houston 84-65.

It’s been reported Saints receiver Brandin Cooks is frustrated with his role in the offense. Cooks didn’t catch a pass last week in the win over the Los Angeles Rams. Coach Sean Payton was asked about it today and says he’s not concerned. Payton says they’ll keep working and finding opportunities for Cooks to catch passes.

During the Saints 49-21 win over the Rams the theme song from the “Lion King” was played after New Orleans successful trick play that saw Willie Snead throw a touchdown pass to Tim Hightower. Payton also referenced the “Circle of Life” song in a postgame tweet. Offensive Tackle Zach Strief is not saying why this song is so important to the team…
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This Sunday, the Saints host the Detroit Lions.

LSU has reportedly offered a scholarship to Alabama commitment Tua Tagovailoa, who is a five-star quarterback from Alabama. LSU has two committed quarterbacks in their 2016 recruiting class. Lowell Narcisse from St. James, who was visited by Head Coach Ed Orgeron and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke. And there’s also Miles Brennan from Mississippi, who recently picked up an offer from Oklahoma State.

The LSU men’s basketball team won easily 84-65 over the Houston Cougars last night. It was Houston’s first loss of the season. Antonio Blakeney had a game high 23 points and the Tigers shot 44-percent from three-point range. Also last night, UNO beat Tulane 74-59 and Texas State topped McNeese State 80-68. Tonight, Louisiana Tech is at California.

Anthony Davis had 41 points and 16 rebounds as the Pelicans drained the Lakers 105-88. New Orleans is now 5-2 since Jrue Holiday returned.

After allowing 30 or more points in four of their first five games, the Saints defense has been playing much better lately. They shutout the Rams last Sunday in the second half during a 49-21 win. Linebacker Craig Robertson credits a togetherness for the improved play…:
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New Orleans has five games left, starting when the Detroit Lions visit the Superdome this Sunday.

The time for the New Orleans Saints December 11 road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been changed from noon to 3:25.

In the NBA, the Pelicans destroyed the Lakers last night in the Smoothie King Center 105-88. The victory snapped New Orleans’ two-game losing streak to improve to 7-12. Anthony Davis had 41 points in the game and 16 rebounds.

LSU has moved back into the College Football Playoff rankings, but it looks as though any slim hope for a Sugar Bowl chance is out the window. The Tigers sit at No. 21 in the newest CFP lineup released Tuesday evening; they are the fourth-highest ranked SEC team. LSU’s bowl hopes now turn to the Citrus in Orlando, Florida.

ULM closes out its regular season on Saturday against in state rival UL Lafayette. The Warhawks are 4-7, but have won two of their last three. Coach Matt Viator likes how his team has been able to run the ball lately…:
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The game in Monroe kicks off at 2pm.

College hoops… LSU had an easy time handing Houston their first loss of the season, as the Tigers up their season record to 5-2 following the 84-65 victory over the Cougars.

Fox Sports Bruce Feldman is reporting that LSU will make defensive coordinator Dave Aranda the highest paid assistant coach in the country. Several media outlets reported yesterday that Aranda agreed to a new three-year contract. The Tigers finished the regular season seventh in scoring defense.

So what bowl game will LSU end up at? They’ll find out Sunday and the SEC will help determine their destination. Jerry Palm of CBS sports dot com believes the Tigers will end up at one of the bowls in Florida and they are an attractive choice for the bowls, because many fans are excited about the hiring of Ed Orgeron as head coach…
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Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Mike and Mike this morning and said he plans to bring an explosive offense and championship program to LSU.

ESPN’s Mike Triplett reports that Saints receiver Brandin Cooks is becoming frustrated with his role in the offense. Cooks did not catch a pass against the Rams last Sunday as he was used to pull coverage away from fellow receivers. Cooks is still on pact to have over one-thousand receiving yards this season.

UL Lafayette receiver Gabe Fuselier has left the Cajuns football program with just one game left in the regular season. Fuselier has caught just eight passes this year after hauling in 37 passes last year. UL Lafayette is at ULM this Saturday. The Warhawks haven’t beaten in their in-state rival since 2013 and have lost seven of their last eight.

In college basketball tonight. The 4-and-2 LSU Tigers host a 5-and-0 Houston Cougars team. Tip-off is at 8 PM.

Also tonight, McNeese State is at Texas State and in the NBA…the Pelicans host the Lakers.

The regular season is over and it’s hard to determine where the LSU Tigers will play in a bowl game. That’s because eight teams in the SEC have either seven or eight wins. Jerry Palm updates his bowl projections every week on CBS-Sports-dot-com and he says Alabama is headed to the college football playoff and the Sugar Bowl will take the highest ranked SEC team in the C-F-P, which he says will either be Auburn or Florida. He says his best guest for LSU is either the Outback Bowl in Tampa or the Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville….
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Based on various media reports, LSU and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda have agreed to a contract extension and a pay raise. Aranda made one-point-two million dollars this past season.

There are three college football games involving Louisiana teams this Saturday. Tech faces Western Kentucky in the Conference USA Championship game in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hilltoppers are 9-3 overall and their one loss in conference play was to the Bulldogs.

The Cajuns are at ULM. UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth on the match-up with the Warhawks…
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Kick-off is at two o’ clock. A win for UL Lafayette and they can end up in the New Orleans Bowl.

And Grambling will face Alcorn State in the SWAC title game. The Tigers are coming off a 52-30 win over Southern. Martez Carter had 279 all-purpose yards in that contest.

The Saints are off today. This Sunday they’ll host Detroit at noon. The December 11th game at Tampa Bay has been moved to 3:15.