For the first time since 2006 the Saints are looking for a new head coach. General Manager Mickey Loomis says the search has very little in common with the search that resulted in the hiring of Sean Payton 16 years ago…
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The Saints have reportedly lined up four interviews. Current defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, Lions D-C Aaron Glenn and former Dolphins head Coach Brian Flores.

Split playoffs will continue on the 5A level as votes to have public and private schools compete against each other in the postseason in football, basketball, baseball and softball failed at the LHSAA convention. Division Four will expand its football bracket to 24 teams and hold the championship game in the Superdome.

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The Pelicans had trouble making shots and lost to the Denver Nuggets 116 to 105 last night. New Orleans shot a season-low 5-of-34 from three point territory and 39-percent from the field. Rookie Herb Jones played well as he led the Pels with 19 points, seven rebounds and five steals.

18th ranked LSU takes on TCU in Fort, Worth, Texas in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. It’s the first time these two teams have met since 1986. Tip time is at 11 AM. The Horned Frogs are 13 and 4 and receiving votes in the polls.

Big game in the Thomas Assembly Center this afternoon as Louisiana Tech hosts North Texas. The Bulldogs, the Mean Green and UAB are all tied for first place in Conference USA with 7-and-1 league records. Tip time is at 3.

Also today, the Cajuns host Georgia Southern, Georgia State is at ULM. Northwestern State hosts Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.