Saints Quarterback Drew Brees turns 42-years-old today and on Sunday he’ll look to beat Tampa Bay, who is led by 43-year-old Tom Brady. Brees says he exchanged text messages with the Buccaneers quarterback earlier this week as the two joked about their historic matchup
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Quarterback Taysom Hill missed his second straight practice on Thursday with a knee injury. Running back Latavius Murray and defensive back Patrick Robinson were also out a second straight day.

Zion Williamson has been cleared to play tonight as the Pelicans visit the Lakers. Williamson missed Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers because of an inconclusive COVID test. Lonzo Ball will miss his second straight game with a knee injury.

The Ragin Cajuns will play their first road game in 44 days tonight as U-L Lafayette begins a two-game series against U-T Arlington. Both teams are two and two in Sun Belt play. U-L Lafayette Coach Bob Marlin has a scouting report on the Mavericks…
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Tip-off is at 6 PM.

ULM is at Arkansas State, while Louisiana Tech hosts U-T San Antonio.

LSU hosts South Carolina tomorrow night. Gamecocks coach Frank Martin will not make the trip because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Four Southland Conference schools are leaving for the Western Athletic Conference. They are Sam Houston, Stephen F Austin, Abilene Christian, and Lamar. There are reports Central Arkansas is headed to the Atlantic Sun Conference.