Most NFL analysts predict the Saints will beat the Panthers in Charlotte tonight. New Orleans defeated Carolina three times last season and the Panthers currently have lost five in a row. Despite Carolina’s struggles, Coach Sean Payton says Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly remains one of the game’s best…
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Another standout defensive player for Carolina is cornerback Donte Jackson. The former LSU star has four interceptions on the season. Kick-off from Bank of America Stadium is at 7:15.

The Saints goal of capturing the top seed in the NFC playoffs got a little easier last night as the Eagles upset the Rams 30-23. So now New Orleans has to win two of its final three games to clinch the number one overall seed.

The Pelicans just can’t get on a roll. They beat Oklahoma City on Wednesday and then after three days off, they lost tot he Heat last night 102-96 last night. The 15-and-16 Pels are now getting ready for a four-game road trip that begins Wednesday night in Milwaukee.

After beating St. Mary’s 78-74 in Las Vegas on Saturday night, LSU will host 24th ranked Furman this Friday. The Tigers are 8-3 after beating the Gaels.

Tonight, Tulane hosts Texas Southern in the first ever meeting between the two schools on the hardwood. Southeastern Louisiana will take on California Baptist tonight in Hammond. Velma Jackson leads the Lions in scoring, averaging 16 points and eight rebounds a game.

LSU sophomore outfielder Daniel Cabrera was named a third-team Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. Cabrera hit .315 last season with eight home runs and 54 RBIs.