After putting together its best performance of the season, the LSU Tigers will kick-off SEC play this Saturday when they face Mississippi State. Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers threw for 419 yards in a loss to Memphis last Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s seen his defense get better since the season-opening loss to UCLA…
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LSU has lost defensive end, Andre Anthony, for the season. The six-year senior suffered a knee injury against Central Michigan that will require surgery.

In the NBA, former Pelican and three-point specialist J-J Redick announced his retirement today ending a 15-year career in the NBA.

The Saints players have the day off today before they begin preparations this Sunday’s game at New England. Linebacker Demario Davis says they are disappointed about their performance last Sunday in Carolina…
cut 20 (19) “…get fixed”
New Orleans is a three-point underdog headed into Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

In the latest high school football polls. Catholic High of Baton Rouge, Karr, U-High, Lafayette Christian and Calvary Baptist are the number one ranked teams in the five classifications. The Catholic Bears got a big game this week against Warren Easton, while Karr will face a talented Scotlandville squad.

Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 16th in both FCS polls. The Lions have this week off and begin Southland play on October 2nd at McNeese.