LSU’s leading rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire may not play in the semifinal playoff game against Oklahoma. Coach Ed Orgeron says the Baton Rouge product suffered a hamstring injury during practice…
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Meanwhile, three Sooners will be suspended for the game against LSU. One of the players that will miss the game is defensive end Ronnie Perkins, who is the team’s best pass rusher.

New Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins is glad to be in New Orleans. The Giants released the veteran after he called a fan on Twitter a “retard.” On Wednesday, Jenkins apologized if he offended anyone for his choice of words and now he’s ready to help the Saints win a championship…
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It’s unclear if Jenkins will play Sunday against the Titans.

LSU basketball returned from a 10-day break and they were not ready to play and lost to East Tennessee State 74-63 last night. At one point, the Bayou Bengals trailed by as much as 23 points. The eleven-point defeat is the worst home loss for Coach Will Wade in his 2.5 years at LSU. E-T-S-U is the preseason favorite to win the Southern Conference and outrebounded the Tigers 40-29, including 19 offensive boards.

Elsewhere, the Ragin Cajuns lost their Sun Belt opener to Arkansas State 79-67. 59 fouls were called in this game. U-L Lafayette hosts Little Rock on Saturday to begin a four-game homestand.

In Southland play, Nicholls rallied back from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi 64-58. The Islanders scored just 17 second-half points.

Sam Houston defeated Northwestern State 92-79, Southeastern Louisiana lost in overtime to Lamar 79-73. McNeese thumped Paul 109 to 68.

The Pelicans ended a 13-game losing streak by beating Minnesota 107-99. Brandon Ingram led the way with 34 points, Jrue Holiday had 18 points.