All Saints fans want for Christmas is a playoff spot. That’ll be the hope today in New Orleans’ final home game as they face Tampa Bay in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Buccaneers Quarterback Jameis Winston says this game against the Saints is one Tampa has to win to win as the postseason run is in full swing.
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The game kicks off at 3:25 on Fox.

Louisiana Tech fans are happy campers today as the Bulldogs pulled out an incredible win against Navy in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. Trent Taylor scooped up 12 catches for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns while garnering the game’s MVP award in the 48-45 victory.

One week from today LSU will be kicking off against Louisville in the Citrus Bowl. But for this weekend Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says he’ll enjoy the time off with his family for Christmas…:
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The Citrus Bowl kicks off in Orlando at 10am December 31st.

Two of LSU’s wide receivers Malachi Dupre and D.J. Chark have a decision to make. Turn pro or come back for their senior seasons. Orgeron says new offensive coordinator Matt Canada has met with draft-eligible juniors…
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Dupre could be a second or third-round draft pick.

In college hoops Tulane had a frustrating overtime loss to Texas State 69-66. The Wave falls to 3-9 on the season.

NBA, the Pelicans handled the Heat last night 91-87 in the Smoothie King Center.