The Saints new tight end, Colby Fleener, says he’s excited about the opportunity to play with quarterback Drew Brees. Fleener calls the decision to sign with New Orleans a no brainer and believes the Black and Gold is only a few players away from making a championship run…
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Fleener’s contract with the Saints is for five years at 36-million dollars. In other Saints news…cornerback Brandon Browner has been officially released, while former New Orleans running back Khiry Robinson has signed with the New York Jets.

LSU says an MRI on linebacker Kendell Beckwith’s knee came back negative. Beckwith apparently twisted his knee during practice yesterday. The senior was second on the team in tackles last season.

In the NBA…the Pelicans are at Memphis tonight. Former New Orleans Head Coach Monty Williams will not return to the bench for the Thunder this season. Williams an assistant at Oklahoma City recently lost his wife in a car accident.

In college basketball…LSU has advanced in the SEC Tournament. They defeated Tennessee 84-75. Antonio Blakeney had 22 points to lead the way. The Tigers will play Texas A-and-M tomorrow at noon.

In the Sun Belt Tournament…UL Lafayette takes on Georgia Southern in New Orleans. Tomorrow, ULM will play in the semifinals against the winner of UT Arlington and Texas State. Majok Deng leads the Warhawks as he averages almost 19 points a game. Coach Keith Richard says Deng’s work ethic is the reason why he’s so successful…
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ULM’s game in the Lakefront Arena will tip-off at 3:30.