The Saints look to get back to the playoffs this season as they report for training camp. The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier projects the Saints will once again be solid on offense with Quarterback Drew Brees at the helm and an emerging pass catcher…:
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The Saints have failed to notch a winning record since 2013 because of problems on defense. Detillier says says it remains to be seen if the Saints defense has improved enough in the off-season to keep opposing offenses off the scoreboard.

LSU announced Tuesday it’s 2017 home opener against Chattanooga on September 9th will kick off at 6:30pm. It will be televised on the SEC Network Alternate channel. It’s the first time ever LSU and Chattanooga have played each other in football.

The SEC announced the UL-Lafayette football game against Texas A&M on September 16th is scheduled for 11am. Coverage will be available on the SEC Network. The Cajuns season opener is on September 2nd against in-state rival Southeastern Louisiana. ESPN and the Sun Belt Conference will announce viewing access for games 12 days before they are scheduled.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis will be holding a basketball camp at UNO on August 7th and 8th for kids aged 7-15. The Pels star says it’ll be the first camp he’s ever held in The Big Easy during his time there, and he’s looking forward to spending some time with kids who are pumped about basketball.

In other Pelicans news, the club has reportedly waived guard Quinn Cook. It comes as a surprise as management priased Cook during summer league play.

Former LSU football stand-out La’el Collins has agreed to a two-year extension with the Dallas Cowboys, according to a report. It indicates the right-tackle will get $15.4 million dollars through 2019.