In a stunning move, the Pelicans announced the firing of head coach Monty Williams after five seasons, which included two trips to the playoffs. Jake Madison, a writer for a blog website called Bourbon Street Shots, says the move is surprising considering Owner Tom Benson recently wrote a letter expressing support for Williams, who just guided the Pels to the postseason. But Madison says general manager Dell Demps apparently wanted to go in another direction…
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Williams told W-W-L TV that the decision made by the franchise hurts and this is the “toughest loss” he’s had in his career.

And the Saints have announced they’ve signed first round pick linebacker Stephone Anthony and third round pick, cornerback P-J Williams. Both contracts are four-year deals.

The number one ranked LSU baseball team begin its last road trip of the regular season as they visit UNO tonight. The Tigers have some question marks with the postseason right around the corner. Closer Jesse Stallings blew another save last weekend and the Tigers haven’t settled on a third weekend starter. But Coach Paul Mainieri says every team in college baseball has its issues, but championship teams overcome their weaknesses…
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First pitch tonight against the Privateers is at 6:30.

In other action tonight…Nicholls State looks for its ninth straight win as the Colonels host U-L Lafayette. The Cajuns have lost four of their last six. Louisiana Tech, who has won 11 straight non-conference games, hosts Northwestern State. The Demons have won five in a row overall.