The Pelicans hope to break into the win column tonight when they host the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 Pm at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans has not had Jrue Holiday the last two games because of a sprained left knee. The Pels need a healthy Holiday to beat the Nuggets, who are 3-and-1 on the season.

The big story in the NBA is the broken hand suffered by Warriors star Steph Curry. He’s expected to miss several weeks and since Golden State is already without Klay Thompson, the five-time defending Western Conference Champions will likely miss the playoffs.

Saints fans will be rooting for the Arizona Cardinals tonight, who host the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. If San Fran loses, then the Black and Gold will be tied with the 49ers and Packers for the top record in the NFC.

No championship parade for the Astros as the Nationals beat Houston six to two last night to win the World Series in seven games. Former LSU star Will Harris allowed the two-run homer that allowed the Nats to take the lead for good.

ULM will look to snap a nine-game losing streak to Arkansas State when the Warhawks host the Red Wolves on Saturday night for homecoming. On offense, A-S-U is led by Omar Bayless, who has 60 catches in eight games. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says their receivers are impressive…
cut 19 (12) “…really incredible”

In the Southland Conference, Northwestern State will seek its first win in Lake Charles since 1988 when the two schools meet in southwest Louisiana at 4 PM. The 5-and-4 Cowboys still have a chance at making the F-C-S playoffs if they win their final three games. The Demons won their first game of the season last week and they beat McNeese in double overtime in Natchitoches last year.

Also this Saturday, Southeastern Louisiana hosts Stephen F Austin, while Nicholls travels to U-I-W, who is coming off that upset loss to Northwestern State.