11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are gearing up to play the Giants in New York and they’ll do it without Taysom Hill, who is out for the year with a knee injury. But interim Saints head coach Darren Rizzi says they are not taking the Taysom Hill package of plays out of there playbook…

Cut 15 (12) “…spread the ball around a little bit”

The Saints could have their starting offensive line back for this game as Cesar Ruiz, Lucas Patrick and Erick McCoy practiced yesterday as they continue to recover from various injuries.

 

LSU tight end Mason Taylor has declared for the NFL draft, while Tiger receiver Shelton Sampson and safety Kylin Jackson reportedly plan to enter the transfer portal.

The fifth ranked LSU women’s basketball team improved to 10-and-0 with a come from behind 94 to 88 overtime win over Stanford. Sophomore Mikayla Williams had a game-high 32 points.

Tonight is the semifinals of the high school football playoffs. In Division one non-select, Neville is hosting Central, while Destrehan is at Ruston. Host of the Sports Scouting Report Podcast Lee Brecheen says Destrehan has a lot of talent

Cut 12 (13) “…in the Dome.”

The Louisiana Prep Classic begins Thursday in the Ceasars Superdome.

Tomorrow night it’s the Sun Belt Championship game in Lafayette as the Cajuns host Marshall. The Thundering Herd have the Sun Belt Player of the Year in Mike Green. The defensive lineman leads the nation in tackles for a loss. Coach Michael Desormeaux says Green is hard to block…

Cut 16 (16) “…all over the place.”