4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are preparing to face the Atlanta Falcons Sunday without starting center Erik McCoy who is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his groin. McCoy has been called the glue of the O-line Coach Dennis Allen says McCoy will be missed, but they have others who can step up…

Cut 17 (17) “…absence .”

Veteran Lucas Patrick is expected to replace McCoy at center.

Tonight’s Thursday night NFL game is the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants. Former LSU star Malik Nabers is off to a fantastic start with the Giants as he’s second in the NFL in catches with 23. The Cowboys and Dak Prescott could use a win as Dallas is off to a 1-and-2 start. Kick-off is at 7:15.

Freshman Ahmad Breaux is starting on LSU’s defensive line after spending last year as a defensive end for Ruston High School. Breaux helped the Bearcats win a state championship and then he added 35 pounds of muscle so that he can play defensive tackle for the Tigers. Breaux is listed at 285 pounds, but believes he plays much bigger, because of what he’s learned from D-Line coach Bo Davis…

Cut 19 (18) :,,,play like on”

LSU hosts South Alabama on Saturday.

LSU gymnastics received a huge commitment today as US Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera committed to the Tigers. The 16-year-old Rivera visited LSU this past weekend and announced her college decision today. Rivera was not selected to compete during the Team final, but she did compete on bean and uneven bars. Rivera will not graduate high school until 2026, so it will be awhile before she competes for LSU.