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Training camp is underway for the Saints, but expectations are low after the Black and Gold finished five and 12 last season. Running back Alvin Kamara says he’s ready to build back a winning culture

Cut 16 (17) “…spark back”

The Saints quickly found a replacement for Tyrann Mathieu who announced his retirement on Tuesday. New Orleans signed safety Julian Blackmon who had 10 interceptions during his five seasons with the Colts. The Saints have also signed free agent defensive end Johnthan Bullard, who started for the Vikings last season and had 41 tackles and one sack.

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During his annual appearance before the Baton Rouge Rotary Club, LsU Coach Brian Kelly struck an optimistic tone….

Cut 20 (16) “…for LSU”

LSU will report for preseason camp on Tuesday.

Cowboy Stadium on McNeese’s campus will now be called Navarre Stadium because of a five-million-dollar naming rights agreement with McNeese alumnus and long-time supporter Ryan Navarre. Navarre says the recent success of the basketball program is a sign the university is heading in the right direction…

Cut 12 (13) “…be safe”