Louisiana Radio Network Sports, I’m Jeanne Burns….
The Saints are in first place in the NFC South after a 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears. The Black and Gold’s defense had an up and down day. They allowed the Bears to score 17 points in the first half, but they forced five turnovers. Coach Dennis Allen…
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Paulson Adebo will likely be named the N-F-C Defensive Player of the Week. Adebo had two interceptions and also forced and recovered a fumble.
Taysom Hill had a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. He becomes only the second player in the NFL to record ten rushing touchdowns, ten receiving touchdowns and ten passing touchdowns in a career. The late Frank Gifford is the only other player to do it.
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Saturday night’s loss to Alabama resulted in LSU falling five spots in the latest A-P To 25 poll to number 18. The Tigers were defeated 42-28 as Coach Brian Kelly’s defense once again failed to slow down an opponent…
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The Cajuns, ULM and Louisiana Tech all lost on the road, while 24th ranked Tulane defeated East Carolina 13-10. Nicholls is 5-0 in the Southland after an impressive 45-32 win over U-I-W.

The LSU Lady Tigers begin defense of their national championship by facing 20th ranked Colorado tonight. LSU men open the season at home against Mississippi Valley State.

The Pelicans CJ McCollum has a collapsed lung and is out indefitinely. New Orleans is at Denver tonight.