The Pelicans had a hard-fought win last night over Dallas as they defeated the Mavericks 113 to 111. New Orleans won the game despite not having three starters, who are injured, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Herb Jones. Trey Murphy led the way last night as he scored 22 points and was a perfect four-for-four from three-point territory. The Pels are 3-and-1 and begin a three-game road trip in Phoenix on Friday.

The Saints seek their third win of the season on Sunday when they host Las Vegas. The Black and Gold have struggled on defense this year and linebacker Demario Davis says they know how to turn it around…
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Kick-off Sunday against the Raiders is at noon.

LSU football will practice today, the players will hit the weights tomorrow and then they’ll have the weekend off, while the coaches will hit the recruiting trail.

Louisiana Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie does not know who will start at quarterback Friday when the Bulldogs face F-I-U. Matthew Downing is out for the year with a knee injury, the usual starter Parker McNeil is questionable, and will share reps in practice with Jack Turner and Landry Lyddy.

The Southern University football program is set to get some big-time exposure this Saturday as ESPN’s College GameDay will be in Jackson, Mississippi for the Jaguars’ game against rival Jackson State. Head Coach Eric Dooley says it’s a big deal for the entire school
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Jackson State is 7-0, while the Jaguars are 5-and-2. Kick-off is at 1 PM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.