The Saints will have a new kicker for this Sunday’s game at Washington as Cody Parkey takes over for Aldrick Rosas, who missed his last three field goals. Coach Sean Payton says they are glad to have Parkey…
cut 18 (20) “….mentally tough”
Parkey has kicked for five different NFL teams and has made 85-percent of his field goals.

Will All-American cornerback Derek Stingley suit up again for the LSU Tigers? Stingley is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his foot. Stingley says he plans to return this season. The Baton Rouge product could be a top five pick in next year’s NFL draft.

The LHSAA is moving next month’s state volleyball championships to the Cajundome in Lafayette, because of hurricane damage sustained to the Ponchatrain Center in Kenner.

After a tough start to the season with Hurricane Ida and playing some tough opponents, Nicholls has moved back into the Stats Perform FCS Top 25. The Colonels are ranked 25th after home victories over North Alabama and Houston Baptist. Nicholls coach Tim Rebowe says his team has improved in recent weeks…
cut 19 (16) “…every week’
The Colonels close out a three-game homestand this Saturday when they host 14th ranked Southeastern in the River Bell Classic.

Paragon Casino in Marksville opened the state’s first Sportsbook yesterday as legalized sports betting has finally arrived in the Bayou State. Paragon General Manager Marshall Sampson says Betfred Sports will operate the Las Vegas-style sportsbook called the “Draft Room”…
cut 15 (14) “…be offered”
Former Saints wide receiver Joe Horn placed the first sports bet at the casino, a seven-team parlay.