The new-look Pelicans were unable to start the season last night with a victory as the defending champion Toronto Raptors outlasted New Orleans 130 to 122. Brandon Ingram led the Pels with 22 points, while Josh Hart had 15 points and 10 rebounds, but Coach Alvin Gentry says the 19 turnovers that led to 22 Toronto points were the difference in the game…
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New Orleans returns home to host Dallas on Friday night. Also, Pelicans Executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffin denies claims that Zion Williamson’s weight led to him needing knee surgery. Griffin says he expects Zion will recover well.

We’ll find out soon if Saints quarterback Drew Brees is well enough to play this Sunday against Arizona. New Orleans returns to practice this week.

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has already set the single-season school record for touchdown passes with 29. He’s completed an eye-popping 79-percent of his passes and his 2,484 passing yards ranks second in the NCAA behind Washington State’s Anthony Gordon. Burrow says his pre-game ritual starts with eating a bowl of spaghetti and then he heads to the stadium…
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LSU hosts Auburn this Saturday.

Former Grambling star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Brown has passed away at the age of 78. Brown played for the Raiders for 12-seasons and 75-yard interception return for a touchdown Super Bowl 11 is an iconic play in NFL history.