The Southeastern Conference has shut down all sports, including spring practices for the national champion LSU football team through April 15th. Athletic Director Scott Woodward said there’s nothing more important than the health and well-being of their student-athletes, staff and community. He says it’s an extraordinary measure, but necessary for the greater good.

That means LSU’s Spring game for April 13th is canceled as well as LSU’s Pro Day on April 3rd. The NFL is also prohibiting all in-person pre-draft visits involving prospects, because of the coronavirus concerns. Teams can only talk with players by phone or video conferences.

The NCAA’s Council Coordination Committee has reportedly agreed to grant an extra year of eligibility for players who had their seasons cut short in spring sports this season. A decision is pending on whether an extra year will be given to players in winter sports.

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There were games played in Louisiana yesterday as the LHSAA went ahead with its state basketball championships, but no fans were in the arena. In Lake Charles, Alexandria won its first state title beating Bonnabel 38-37. Port Allen also won its first state tile as the Pelicans knocked off two-time Two-A champion Rayville 78-74. And Pleasant Hill also won the Class C title, defeating Hicks HIgh 71-58.

On the select side. St. Thomas More defeated U-High 57-56 to win its third straight championship.

There are four more championship games to be held today in Lake Charles, starting at two o’ clock with the Class 3A campionship as Bossier will face Wossman.

And Kudos to Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, the number one pick has pledged to cover the wages for Smoothie King Center employees who have lost out on paychecks because the NBA’s suspension for the next 30 days.