6:45 LRN Sportscast August 10

Saints kicker Will Lutz will reportedly miss the next eight weeks because he needs surgery to fix a core muscle injury. Coach Sean Payton says it’s an injury that got worse last week, so they decided surgery was the proper way to go…
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After trying out some kickers, the Saints have reportedly signed former Cowboys kicker Brett Maher. In 2019, he was just eight of 13 on attempts from 40 yards and beyond.

After a report that said Saints receiver Michael Thomas ignored calls from the Saints during the offseason to see how his injured ankle was doing, Thomas posted this message on his Twitter account. “They tried to damage your reputation, you saved theirs by not telling your side of the story.” Payton had no comment when asked about the social media post.

For LSU to have a big season, the Tigers defense must be much better than it was last year when it allowed 35 points a game. Senior linebacker Damone Clark says the new coaches on the defensive staff, including defensive coordinator Daronte Jones and linebackers coach Blake Baker, are good at instilling confidence in you…
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And LSU wide receiver Kayson Boutte has a message for fans as new COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Louisiana and the Tigers home opener is a month away…
cut 20 (06) “…for everybody”