Taysom Hill’s performance in Sunday’s preseason victory over the Chargers has some Saints fans wondering if Hill should be Drew Brees primary back-up. Second string Q-B Teddy Bridgewater didn’t have a good performance last Sunday, but played well in the preseason opener. Coach Sean Payton says both guys are getting better…
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Both guys should see a lot of snaps in the final two preseason games. On Saturday, New Orleans is at the New York Jets.

The Eastbank Little League team from River Ridge defeated a team from Minnesota 10-0 last night in the Little League World Series. There next game is tomorrow morning.

The Seattle Mariners have called up Jake Fraley to the big leagues. The former second-round pick hit 19 home runs and drove in 80 runs between Double-A and Triple-A this season.
On paper it appears LSU is deep at wide receiver. Justin Jefferson returns as the leading receiver. Sophomores Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall are expected to have more of an impact. Freshman Trey Palmer is fast and Jefferson says freshman Devonta Lee and Racey McMath have also been making plays during preseason camp…
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Sophomore guard Chasen Hines was back at practice yesterday after missing five straight practices with an undisclosed injury. Hines is battling with Senior Adrian Magee for a starting spot at left guard.

Auburn Coach Guz Malzahn has named Bo Nix as the Tigers starting quarterback. Nix will be the first true freshman to open the season as the Tigers starting quarterback since 1946.

Louisiana Tech and Tulsa have agreed to play each other in football in 2024 and 2025. The first game will be in Ruston.