4:45 LRN Sportscast

Saints owner Gayle Benson issued a call to action for the team to live up to a better standard after its 1-and-4 start. New Orleans responded with a win last Sunday against the Giants to improve their record to 2-and-4. General Manager Mickey Loomis says this is a young team and they are still learning how to win…

Cut 10 (10) “…wanted.”

The Saints kick off against the Steelers in Paris on Sunday.

The LSU men’s basketball roster is finally set. Will Wade’s squad grew from four players listed this offseason to 14, with fifth-year seniors and international pros gaining their eligibility. LSU radio analyst Jordy Hultberg says he expects a good team this year because Wade is an excellent talent evaluator.

Cut 21 (09) “…time here.”

The Tigers’ first regular season game is November 3 versus LSU New Orleans.

The Pelicans begin the season tonight against the Pacers. New Orleans NBA All-Rookie team selections from last year, Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, will look to take the next step in year two. Queen has struggled during the preseason, but Locked On Pelicans podcast host Jake Madison says Fears has looked like the team’s best player. He says he wouldn’t be surprised if he is the starting point guard tonight.

Cut 18 (20)  “…right now.”

Tip-off in the Smoothie King Center is at 7 p.m.

Former LSU star Angel Reese and the Dream also tip off game three of the WNBA Finals at 7. Reese is coming off a 30-point, 16-rebound performance in game two that helped even the series against the Golden State Valkyries at one apiece.