11:40 LRN Sportscast

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will miss tonight’s game against Houston and he’s expected to miss at least the next three weeks with a strained hamstring. New Orleans is six and two without Williamson this season.

LSU is now 1-and-1 in SEC play after losing a hard fought game to Kentucky 74-71 last night. K-J Williams had 23 points in a losing effort. Jacob Toppin had 21 for the Wildcats while Oscar Tshiebwe had 19 points and 16 boards.

The Ragin Cajuns were preseason favorites to win the Sun Belt but they are off to an 0-2 start in league play. Coach Bob Marlin says the team is frustrated with the losses…
cut 19 (21) “….play better”
The Cajuns host Southern Miss tomorrow.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains sedated and in critical condition in a Cincinnati hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest Monday night following a tackle in a game against the Bengals. LSU Health New Orleans cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Jameel Ahmed says a hard hit in the chest at the right time can cause cardiac arrest.
Cut 13 (13) “…electrical arrhythmia. ”
Doctors performed CPR on Hamlin moments after tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins.

After racking up three sacks in the win over Philadelphia, Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is the new all-time sacks leader for the Black and Gold. Coach Dennis Allen says it was a proud moment for the franchise…
cut 17 (21) “…those characteristic”