It’s a somber day for Astros fans who saw their team fail to win a home game in the World Series, including the decisive seventh game which was won by the Washington Nationals six to two. Former LSU Tiger and Houston third baseman Alex Bregman says all they can do now is try to make another run at it next season…
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Bregman will find out November 14th whether he’s the American League MVP.

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has been named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, which goes to the Collegiate Player of the Year. And LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Junior is the semifinalist for the Bednarik Award which goes to the best defensive player in college football. Stingley is the only freshman on that list.

The Pelicans will shoot for its first win of the season tonight when they host the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 PM inside the Smoothie King Center. Denver is 3-and-1 and coming off a home loss to Dallas. The Pels are coming off a loss to Golden State. Guard Jrue Holiday and center Derrick Favors didn’t play in that game, because of injuries. Coach Alvin Gentry says their status for tonight will be decided at game time.

ULM will host Arkansas State for homecoming on Saturday. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says it’s a big game for his team, who is fighting to win the Sun Belt Western’s division…
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Kick-off is at 2:30. At 4 PM, the Ragin Cajuns will host Texas State in another Sun Belt Western Division battle.