4:45 LRN Sportscast October 17

The Saints fell short in Joe Burrow and Ja’marr Chase’s homecoming yesterday in a 30-26 loss to the Bengals. Burrow, an Ohio native, embraced Louisiana culture during his time at LSU and Chase is a New Orleans native himself. Burrow honored his teammate and the city by wearing Chase’s game-worn National championship jersey to the Superdome yesterday…

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Much like that national championship game, the duo lit up the Superdome connecting for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns including the 60-yard fourth quarter touchdown to take the lead for the first and last time of the game. Despite their success against the home team, Burrow says he could still feel the energy from the fans…

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The Saints are now 2-4 on the season with a road trip to Arizona this Thursday.

 

LSU wide receiver and first-round draft prospect Kayshon Boutte electrified the Swamp with six receptions for 115 yards Saturday after a lackluster performance against Tennessee. Coach Brian Kelly named Boutte a gameday captain because of how well he prepared for the game…

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LSU left guard Will Campbell was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the week after a dominant performance in which he wasn’t called for any penalties and didn’t allow a single sack or quarterback pressure in the 35-45 win. The Tigers will return to action Saturday hosting seventh-ranked Ole Miss in Death Valley.

The New Orleans Pelicans will tip off their season Wednesday night against the Nets. Star forward Zion Williamson was limited in practice yesterday but returned to full capacity today and assured reporters that he’ll be playing in Brooklyn on Wednesday.

The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team has been named the favorites to win the Sun Belt Conference in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll receiving 10 first place votes. Forward Jordan Brown was named preseason player of the year and will attempt to lead the team to their first tournament appearance since 2014.