It’s likely Saturday will be LSU running back Leonard Fournette’s final game in Tiger Stadium. The junior from New Orleans is expected to be a Top Five pick in next spring’s NFL draft, but he admits it will be hard to leave college early…:
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Fournette says the juniors on the team will meet with Coach Ed Orgeron after the season to determine whether they should return for their senior season.

In college hoops, LSU is now 2-0 following a 78-61 win last night over Southern Mississippi in the PMAC. Antonio Blakeney posted the ninth 20-plus point game of his LSU career, putting up 26 on the board.

In the NBA, the Pelicans face the Magic tonight in Orlando. It’s reported the Pels top two guards, Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans, have returned to practice. Won’t play tonight but New Orleans hopes it’s the last time they are listed out.

ULM takes a two-game winning streak to Appalachian State this Saturday. The Warhawks are coming off a 37-23 win over Georgia State on the road. Coach Matt Viator likes how his team is overcoming adversity…:
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Another win for ULM on Saturday and they can improve their Sun Belt record to 4-3 and their overall mark to 5-6.

So what will the New Orleans Saints have to do to overcome a dominant Panthers defense tomorrow night? Wide receiver Willie Snead says they need to play perfect..:
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The Marlins’ Triple-A team, formerly known as the Zephyrs, has been renamed the New Orleans Baby Cakes. The new identity has many Mardi Gras themes with primary colors purple, green and gold.