16:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are a step closer to reaching the Super Bowl after a 20-14 win over the Eagles in front of a raucous Superdome crowd. New Orleans trailed 14-0 in the first quarter but took the lead after a massive 18-play, 92-yard touchdown drive in the third quarter. Quarterback Drew Brees on the importance of going ahead at that time…
cut 29 (12) “…get the win”
Brees threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Michael Thomas to give the Black and Gold a 17-14 lead. Thomas had a franchise record 12 catches for 171 yards. Coach Sean Payton on his third-year wide out…
cut cut 30 (13) “…finding him”
The Saints will now get ready to play the Rams, who they beat in the regular season. Kick-off for that one is at 2:05 on Sunday.

LSU star linebacker Devin White posted a video on Twitter announcing that he’s forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft. White made his announcement on the final day underclassmen had to declare their intentions. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says White wrestled with the decision…
Cut 15 (11) “…staying”
White is the first player from LSU to win the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation’s best linebacker.

Former McNeese Head Coach Lance Guidry has found a new job in the Southland Conference. Guidry has been named the new defensive coordinator at Southeastern Louisiana.

McNeese released its football schedule for 2019 today. The Cowboys will host Southern to kick off the season and then travel to Oklahoma State. The Pokes host Southeastern on October 5th and Northwestern on November second and they’ll travel to Nicholls on November 16th.

In the NBA, the Pelicans visit the Los Angeles Clippers tonight, tomorrow LSU is at 18th ranked Ole Miss.