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LSU hires Missouri D-coordinator Baker on 3-year deal worth $2.5 million annually, AP source says
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Fri,01/05/24-11:12PM , 201 Reads
LSU hired Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker to lead its defense Friday and gave him a three-year contract that will pay $2.5 million annually, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because LSU had not announced the terms of the contract.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) grabs a rebound in front of New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

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Paul George, Kawhi Leonard lead surging Clippers past Pelicans, 111-95
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Fri,01/05/24-9:27PM , 93 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Paul George made six 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Kawhi Leonard added 19 points and nine rebounds, and the surging Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95 on Friday night.
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Friday's Scores
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Fri,01/05/24-8:29PM , 118 Reads
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=

Amite 52, St. Thomas More 25

Benton 56, Southwood 51

Brusly 55, Port Allen 10

Calvin 51, Jena 50

Captain Shreve 50, Airline 45

Castor 61, Downsville 11

Central Private 61, False River Academy 12

Church Point 61, Northshore 37

Destrehan 42, H.L. Bourgeois 33
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Friday's Scores
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Fri,01/05/24-8:28PM , 83 Reads
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Albany 73, Mount Hermon 40

Bell City 60, Grand Lake 35

Block 80, St. Joseph 45

Bonnabel 63, Riverside Academy 36

Captain Shreve 46, Airline 26

Castor 59, Downsville 20

Central Lafourche 55, Terrebonne 50

David Thibodaux 52, Carencro 50
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