More playoff heartbreak for the Saints. For the third consecutive year, New Orleans’ season ended on the final play as Minnesota defeated the Black and Gold 26-20 in overtime. Quarterback Drew Brees says it was a hard-fought game, but it hurts to come up short…
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Brees is in the final year of his contract and could be a free agent in March.

The LSU football players have today and tomorrow off from practice, giving them some time to watch game film on their national championship game opponent Clemson. Tigers Safety Jacoby Stevens is impressed with Clemson’s overall talent on offense…
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The Ragin Cajuns go after their 11th victory tonight when they face Miami of Ohio in the Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The Red Hawks started 2-and-4 but won six of their last seven including the MAC Championship game. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier on what Miami does well…
Cut 16 (25) …explosive plays” ‘
Miami will start a freshman at quarterback, while Ragin Cajuns Q-B Levi Lewis has thrown a school-record 24 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Kick-off is at 6:30.

In basketball tonight, the Pelicans host Utah, the Ragin Cajuns are at Appalachian State, ULM visits Coastal Carolina and Grambling hosts Alabama State.