After a difficult loss to Denver on Sunday, the Saints return to game action tonight with a Thursday night match-up with NFC South rival Carolina. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says it’s a challenge to prepare for a game on a short week, but they are looking to get the bad taste out of their mouth from last Sunday’s heart breaking loss…:
Cut 18 (13) “ on Carolina”
Kickoff is at 7:25.

The New Orleans Pelicans lost on the road last night to the Orlando Magic 89-82. Anthony Davis missed his first game of the season due to a leg injury. The Pels host the Trail Blazers tomorrow.

In college hoops, Louisiana Tech got a win in their home opener over Alabama State last night, 87-56. Southeastern beat Jackson State 86-71.

Earlier this season, Florida was getting ready to host LSU, now the Gators are getting ready to visit the Tigers in Death Valley. The two ranked SEC teams are set to meet this Saturday at high noon. Florida Coach Jim McElwain says he appreciates the way LSU plays football..:
Cut 16 (14)” talent there”
The 21st ranked Gators are 7-2 on the year, but seven starters are not expected to play against LSU, who is relatively healthy.

LSU junior running back Leonard Fournette has been named as one of the 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award — which goes to the nation’s top running back. Fournette is also a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award.

Southeastern and rival Nicholls State will duke it out tonight in the River Bell Classic in Thibodaux. The winner will take possession of third place in the Southland Conference behind Sam Houston State and Central Arkansas.