In their first preseason game of the season, though they had a stellar start, the Saints struggled on defense which gave up four pass plays of 20-plus yards, including a 45-yard touchdown in a 20-14 loss to the Browns. It was New Orleans’ 10th consecutive preseason loss. The Saints decided to rest quarterback Drew Brees, defensive end Cameron Jordan and running backs Mark Ingram and Adrian Peterson.

Former LSU star Leonard Fournette’s professional pro career got off to a good start last night as the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots 31-24 in preseason action. Fournette scored his first NFL career touchdown, a 1-yard run straight up the middle, with less than 2 minutes left in the first half.

The NBA announced the Pelicans will host the defending champion Golden State Warriors at 8:30pm on October 20th, as part of its opening week slate.

LSU’s Kevin Toliver is the likely starting cornerback opposite of Donte Jackson. Coming out of high school in Jacksonville, Florida, Toliver was considered as one of the nation’s top corner prospects. In two seasons at LSU, Toliver has one interception and missed the final four games of last season due to a shoulder injury. He says he’s ready to be an impact player this season..:
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Freshman Grant Delpit has worked with the first unit at free safety as senior Ed Paris is dealing with a minor leg injury. Donte Jackson says he’s impressed with Delpit and the rest freshmen’s willingness to learn..:
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