The New Orleans Saints will look to avoid another paltry 7-and-9 season as they face the rival Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Quarterback Drew Brees says even though the team has missed out on the playoffs for a third consecutive year, spirits are high around the team…:
Cut 18 (19) “every team changes”
Kickoff Sunday is at 3:25.

The New Orleans Pelicans overcame some tough odds last night in their 102-98 victory over the Clippers. The Pels played more than half the game without coach Alvin Gentry who was ejected when arguing with an official. Star Anthony Davis highlighted a 20-point otherwise struggling performance with a one-handed dunk in the fourth quarter to turn things around for the Pels. New Orleans will host New York tomorrow.

Tiger fans are gearing up for the Citrus Bowl against the Louisville Cardinals. Vice President of Development for the LSU Alumni Association, Rhett Butler, says they’ll have a contingent of fans arriving in Orlando on Friday and that includes a large group who live in Florida. He says there are several reasons why there is interest in this game….:
CUT 7 (08) “big draw”
The team practiced this morning, then this evening will participate in the Day for Kids at Tinker Field near Camping World Stadium.

Last night in college hoops, Northwestern State beats Louisiana College 88-66. Tulane fell to Central Florida 85-72. Southeastern got the victory over Southern 64-53. ULM had an easy time against Grambling winning 81-45. Nicholls State beat Spring Hill 88-64.

Today Vanderbilt comes to the PMAC to face LSU for an 8pm tip-off..