The Saints have put wide receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve with a knee injury, which means he’ll miss at least the next four weeks. He suffered the injury in the November 12th loss to the Vikings. Thomas is third on the team in receptions with 39 catches for 448 yards and one touchdown. Ross Jackson host of the Locked on Saints Podcast says Thomas’ absence gives others a chance to produce…
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The Saints are at Atlanta on Sunday.

The Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings tonight, who they just beat on Monday. New Orleans is trying to close out a six-game homestand with a four and two record. CJ McCollum has returned to practice after suffering a collapsed lung. He expects to cleared soon.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is considered a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy according to several different oddsmakers. Should Tigers receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas also be considered for the Heisman? Coach Brian Kelly believes so….
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Nabers and Thomas have combined to catch 135 passes for 2,445 yards and 26 touchdowns.

In college basketball…Kobe Julien scored a career-high 30 points as the Cajuns defeated Buffalo 68-60. U-L Lafayette plays Long Beach State this afternoon to finish out play in the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament.

Louisiana Tech and McNeese play each other at 3 PM in Ruston. The Cowboys defeated Texas State 59-48 yesterday, while the Bulldogs dribbled past Southern Utah 67-53.