The Saints were in the market for a cornerback and they found one, but it is not former LSU star Patrick Peterson. Instead, New Orleans sent fourth and seventh round picks to New York for Giants cornerback Eli Apple. The former first round pick struggled last season, but he’s played better this year, even though New York has won just one game.

Through six games, Saints quarterback Drew Brees has not thrown an interception. When asked about that accomplishment during his Monday conference call with reproters, Coach Sean Payton seemed like he didn’t want to jinx the streak…
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The Saints are at Minnesota on Sunday night.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron spoke in New Orleans today and said the first-half suspension that linebacker Devin White must serve as a unfortunate, but it’s time to move forward. Orgeron says Damone Clark, Micah Baskerville and Patrick Queen could start in White’s place against Alabama.

LSU men’s basketball opens the season ranked 23rd in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Tigers have one of the top incoming freshmen classes, return one of the best point guards in the SEC in Tremont Waters. But they are missing the veteran presence of Wayde Sims, who was murdered last month. Coach Will Wade says Sims absence will impact the team all year…
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The Tigers will open the season November sixth.