A win tonight for the Saints against the Chicago Bears and they’ll move into sole possession of first place in the NFC South. But which Saints team will show up tonight. The one that beat Pittsburgh on the road two weeks ago, or the one that was embarrassed at home last week to the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan says they’ve focused on being more consistent heading into tonight’s game…
cut 17 (17) “….get this win”
The Saints are favorite by three points.

Former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham caught three more touchdown passes yesterday as the Giants defeated the Redskins 24-13. Beckham finished with 12 catches for 143 yards.

The LSU football team returns to the practice field today as they get ready for their match-up with Notre Dame in the Music City Bowl. Coach Les Miles meets with the media tonight, where he’ll likely be asked about the Michigan job.

The Ragin Cajuns leave tomorrow for the New Orleans. U-L Lafayette seeking its fourth straight win in this bowl game as they take on Nevada.

In college basketball…Louisiana Tech nearly pulled off a big win over Syrcause in the Carrier dome. But the Orange held off the Bulldogs 71-69. despite 20 points and three steals from Tech’s Alex Hamilton.

Also yesterday….Iowa State held off Southern 88-75. The LSU Lady Tigers beat Southeastern Louisiana 75-42. DaShawn Harden had 20 points for LSU. Texas thumped Northwestern State 74 to 34 and Washington dribbled past Grambling 84-53. The Grambling men’s team is at Oregon State tonight, while the Lady Techsters host Nicholls State.