11th ranked LSU will play the rest of the season without its top pass rusher as Coach Ed Orgeron says K’Lavon Chaisson suffered a knee injury in the win over the Miami Hurricanes
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Chaisson plays the “Buck” position in Dave Aranda’s defense. Sophomore Andre Anthony replaced Chaisson after he suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game.

The Saints are back at practice today getting ready for Sunday’s season opener against the Buccaneers. No Jameis Winston for Tampa Bay, he’s been suspended for the first three games, so 14-year veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick is set to start.

After beating South Alabama in Mobile, Louisiana Tech hosts Southern in the home opener this Saturday. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz likes playing in state schools
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Holtz feels good about his run game after watching Jaqwis Dancy rush for 144 yards and two touchdowns last week against South Alabama.

The Pelicans have signed free agent guard Darius Morris. He most recently played for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League and averaged 19 points and eight assists a game. He was drafted in the second by the Lakers in 2011.

The Astros beat the Twins five to two last night. Alex Bregman had three doubles and drove in two runs as Justin Verlander won his 14th game.