The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team will get tested tonight as they visit 16^th ranked Tennessee. Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey says taking care of the basketball will be important…

Cut 27 (13) “Offensive boards”

Tennessee is averaging 97 points per game.

Louisiana Tech lost its first two Conference USA games on the road last week and tonight they host FIU in the hopes of getting its first league win. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester wants to see his team run the floor more…

Cut 28 (10) “…easy baskets”

Tip off is at 6:30.

Also tonight, the Cajuns host Old Dominion, while ULM is at Southern Miss.

The Saints reportedly interviewed New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafika today. They are expected to have a zoom meeting with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn tomorrow. And the Saints have reportedly requested to speak with Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert is down on the idea of a new coach turning the franchise around in one season. Hebert says if Derek Carr can stay healthy, New Orleans has the potential to win a few more games…

Cut 30 (23) “…Derek Carr”

Expectations are much higher for LSU baseball this year. The Tigers lead the nation with eight players listed among the Top 75 freshmen for the season according to Perfect Game. That includes outfielder Derek Curiel, who is ranked as the top freshman in the country by Perfect Game.

Tonight, it’s the first of two semifinal games in the college football playoffs. Notre Dame and Penn State will meet in the Orange Bowl in Miami at 6:30. The Fighting Irish have three players who played high school football in Louisiana…former St. Aug running back Dylan Devezin and two former University High players, safety Jordan Clark and linebacker Jaiden Ausberry. Clark and Ausberry are the sons of former LSU football stars, Ryan Clark and Verge Ausberry.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team is at 16^th ranked Tennessee tonight. LSU is 17-and-0, while the Lady Vols are 13-and-1. Coach Kim Mulkey says Tennessee is very good…

Cut 17 (20)  “…magic number.” 

Tip off is at 5:30 from Knoxville.

Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk has agreed to reduce his base salary for next season, which is a sign he will retire soon. Ramczyk didn’t play in 2024 because of a chronic knee injury. The former first round pick is 30-years-old.

The Sun Belt has announced cross-divisional opponents for the 2025 season, the Ragin Cajuns will host Marshall in a rematch of the Sun Belt Conference championship game and U-L will travel to James Madison. ULM will  host Old Dominion and visit Coastal Carolina.

In college hoops, the Cajuns are home tonight to take on Old Dominion. Both teams are 2-and-1 in Sun Belt play and U-L Lafayette interim head coach Derrick Zimmerman gives a scouting report on the Monarchs…

Cut 20 (20) “…the year.”

ULM is at Southern Miss.

The Saints conducted a virtual interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver yesterday. The 44-year-old is considered one of the NFL’s top rising assistants. New Orleans will reportedly interview Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafika today and then Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn tomorrow.

The Saints and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk have reportedly agreed to a restructured deal as Ramczyk is expected to announce his retirement this offseason. The restructured contract will save the Saints nearly 17 million dollars in salary cap space.

The Pelicans were thoroughly outplayed in a 119 to 100 loss to Portland last night. New Orleans head coach Willie Green…

Cut 23 (12) “…consistently”

The Pels are 7 and 31 and in last place in the West.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team will put its undefeated record on the line tonight when they visit 16^th ranked Tennessee. ESPN.com bracketologist Charlie Crème called the Lady Tigers an enigma because their soft non-conference schedule makes difficult to evaluate them. Coach Kim Mulkey is fine with the enigma label…

Cut 16 (07) “…won the championship.”

LSU is 17-and-0, while Tennessee is 13-and-1.

After dropping its first two Conference USA games on the road, Louisiana Tech returns to the Thomas Assembly Center tonight to host FIU. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester hopes last week’s losses serve as a wake up call..

Cut 19 (10) “…really is.”

FIU is seven and eight but the Panthers have won five of their last seven. Tip off is at 6:30.

A name familiar to Louisiana sports fans has emerged as a candidate to be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have reportedly requested to interview Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Brady was the passing game coordinator on the LSU Tigers’ 2019 national championship team. Host of the Locked on Saints podcast Ross Jackson says it didn’t go well for Brady as the offensive coordinator for the Panthers in 2021, but he’s been an outstanding play caller for the Bills…

Cut 16 (11) “…night and day.”

The Saints will have to wait until the Bills season ends to interview Brady. New Orleans will reportedly interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver today. He’s a defensive-minded coach that’s known as a culture builder.

Zion Williamson played in his first game in two months, but his presence was not enough to help the Pelicans win their third straight. Minnesota defeated New Orleans 104 to 97 last night. Williamson scored 22 points in 28 minutes

Cut 20 (20) “…better at it”

New Orleans is now 7-and-30 and they host Portland tonight.

The LSU Tigers fell to 0-and-2 in the SEC as the Tigers got off to another slow start. They turned it over ten times in the first half and shot 38-percent from the field in the first 20 minutes in an 83 to 67 loss to Missouri. The win for Mizzou snaps a 19-game SEC losing streak that dates back to 2023.

Tulane also lost on the road last night as they fell to UAB in Birmingham 81 to 69.

Zion Williamson played in his first game in two months, but his presence was not enough to help the Pelicans win their third straight. Minnesota defeated New Orleans 104 to 97. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards who had 32 points. Dejounte Murray had 29 points to lead the Pels and Williams scored 22 points in 28 minutes as New Orleans fell to 7-and-30.

The LSU Tigers fell to 0-and-2 in the SEC as the Tigers got off to another slow start. They turned it over ten times in the first half and shot 38-percent from the field in the first 20 minutes in an 83 to 67 loss to Missouri. The win for Mizzou snaps a 19-game SEC losing streak that dates back to 2023.

Also in the SEC last night…eight ranked Florida crushed top ranked Tennessee 73 to 43 and second ranked Auburn defeated Texas 87 to 82.

Tulane also lost on the road last night as they fell to UAB in Birmingham 81 to 69.

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There are six head coaching vacancies in the NFL and the Saints opening is considered one of the least desirable because of an aging starting QB and no salary cap flexibility. But Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says a coaching candidate may look at the Saints as a place where they’ll be given time…

Cut 17 (17)  “…first year.” 

Expectations are low for the Saints, but Mike Scarborough of Tigerbait-dot-com says the expectations will be high for LSU next season, especially on offense…

Cut 28 (16) “…on LSU”

Zion Williamson returns to the court tonight. The Pelicans forward has missed the last 27 games with a left hamstring strain. Williamson will try to help New Orleans win its third straight game. The Pels are playing host to Minnesota.

The LSU men’s basketball team is at Missouri. The Tigers need a win to avoid an 0-and-2 start in the SEC.

McNeese is 4-and-0 in the Southland after beating Northwestern State 92 to 69. The Cowboys host the Colonels on Saturday.

The second-ranked LSU gymnastics team will compete this Saturday in Oklahoma City against some of the best teams in the country, Oklahoma, Utah and California. Head Coach Jay Clark embraces the challenge…

Cut 14 (12) “…compete”

The meet is at 3 PM on ABC.

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Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi says he’ll interview with the team next week as the franchise begins to ramp up its search for a permanent head coach. The Black and Gold went 3-and-4 with Rizzi at the helm following the firing of Dennis Allen. Rizzi says during his seven weeks as interim head coach, he showed he can lead and it shouldn’t be a strike against him because he doesn’t call plays…

Cut 16 (28) “…that part.”

The Saints will reportedly interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn later this week. The Jets, Bears and Jaguars will also talk with Glenn.

Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi says he’ll interview to be the permanent head coach for the Black and Gold next week. Rizzi says he looks forward to the opportunity to talk with owner Gayle Benson and General Manager Mickey Loomis…

Cut 18 (17) “….whole building”

The Saints have also requested interviews with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.

Will Saints quarterback Derek Carr be back? Carr will be 34-years-old next year, but expects to be back next season…

Cut 29 (16) “…everybody”

One of college athletics most popular athletes is glad she’s back for her fifth and final year of eligibility. LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne had strong performances on the balance beam and floor on Friday as the Tigers began defense of their first national championship with a win over Iowa State. Dunne says it was a blast performing again at the PMAC…

Cut 12 (10) “….I’ve ever made”

Dunne and the Tigers have a big meet this Saturday in Oklahoma City as they will compete against some of the best teams in the country, Oklahoma, Utah and California.

The LSU men’s basketball team will try to bounce back from its SEC opening loss to Vanderbilt when the Tigers visit Missouri tonight. Tip off is at 8 PM.

McNeese made 16 three-pointers on its way to beating Northwestern State 92 to 69 last year. Southeastern Louisiana defeated U-T Rio Grande Valley 79 to 75.

The Saints just concluded a 5-and-12 season, their worst record since 2005. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says changes are coming, but doesn’t think wholesale changes are needed…

Cut 17 (17)  “…you do change.” 

Rizzi is one of several people the Saints will interview to be their next head coach. New Orleans has also reportedly requested to talk with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara came up 50 yards short from his first 1,000 yard rushing season, but Kamara is not too disappointed…

Cut 19 (19) “…..I wanted it”

McNeese men’s basketball knocked down a season-high 16 three-pointers as the Cowboys defeated Northwestern State 92 to 69 in Natchitoches last night. D-J Richards made six threes, and led all scorers with 20 points. The Cowboys improve to 4-and-0 in the Southland, while the Demons fall to 3-and-1.

Jakevion Buckley had 25 points as Southeastern Louisiana defended its home floor and beat U-T Rio Grande Valley 79 to 75, Nicholls went to Commerce and defeated East Texas A-and-M 83 to 61.

Southern improved to 2-and-0 in the SWAC as the Jaguars defeated Prairie View A-and-M 84 to 80.  A-J Barnes had 19 points and nine rebounds. Grambling fell to 0-and-2 in the SWAC with a 71 to 66 loss to Texas Southern.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to rebound after dropping its SEC opener to Vanderbilt on Saturday. Tonight the Tigers are at Missouri, who also started off conference play with a loss.

It was the story of the 2024 New Orleans Saints – they couldn’t hold a late lead. That was the case in Tampa yesterday as the Saints coughed up a fourth quarter lead and lost to the Buccaneers, 27-19, to finish their dismal season with a record of 5-and-12. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said he was disappointed with the outcome but not the effort.

Cut 16 (13) “…credit to them.”

The Saints will have the ninth overall pick in the first round. It’s New Orleans first top ten pick since 2008.

The Detroit Lions captured the number one seed in the NFC with their win over the Vikings. That means Detroit gets a bye in the postseason and it also gives the Saints a chance to interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Glenn was the Saints defensive backs coach from 2016 to 20200 and he can be interviewed virtually until January 13^th.

The Pelicans have won two in a row after beating an equally bad team, the Washington Wizards, twice over a three day period. NOLa-dot-com columunist Jeff Duncan expects big changes with the franchise in 2025…

Cut 15 (14) “…with the coaching staff”

Pelicans head coach Willie Green said today that Zion Williamson could return this week from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for two months.

It was a disappointing start to SEC play for the LSU men’s basketball team as they dropped their conference opener at home to Vanderbilt 80 to 72.  Vanderbilt is fourth in the country in steals per game and they forced 15 turnovers and LSU allowed the Commodores to beat them on the glass. Coach Matt McMahon…

Cut 19 (11) “…so large.”

The Tigers are at Missouri tomorrow night.