Saints owner Gayle Benson issued a call to action for the team to live up to a better standard after its 1-and-4 start. New Orleans responded with a win last Sunday against the Giants to improve their record to 2-and-4. General Manager Mickey Loomis says this is a young team and they are still learning how to win…

Cut 10 (10) “…wanted.”

The Saints kick off against the Steelers in Paris on Sunday.

The LSU men’s basketball roster is finally set. Will Wade’s squad grew from four players listed this offseason to 14, with fifth-year seniors and international pros gaining their eligibility. LSU radio analyst Jordy Hultberg says he expects a good team this year because Wade is an excellent talent evaluator.

Cut 21 (09) “…time here.”

The Tigers’ first regular season game is November 3 versus LSU New Orleans.

The Pelicans begin the season tonight against the Pacers. New Orleans NBA All-Rookie team selections from last year, Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, will look to take the next step in year two. Queen has struggled during the preseason, but Locked On Pelicans podcast host Jake Madison says Fears has looked like the team’s best player. He says he wouldn’t be surprised if he is the starting point guard tonight.

Cut 18 (20)  “…right now.”

Tip-off in the Smoothie King Center is at 7 p.m.

Former LSU star Angel Reese and the Dream also tip off game three of the WNBA Finals at 7. Reese is coming off a 30-point, 16-rebound performance in game two that helped even the series against the Golden State Valkyries at one apiece.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis met with the media in Paris today. He was asked about owner Gayle Benson’s comments on the team’s slow start last week.

Cut 9 (07)  “…that’s okay.”

The Saints and Steelers kick off at 8:30 Sunday morning.

The Pelicans tip off their first season under head coach Jamahl Mosley against the Pacers tonight at 7. Forward Zion Williamson had one of his healthiest NBA seasons last year, playing 62 games, but his 21 points per game were the fewest of his career. Locked On Pelicans podcast host Jake Madison says a lot has been made of his offseason work.

Cut 17 (18) “…prove it.”

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton will make his return after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 Finals

The SEC women’s basketball preseason coaches poll and all-conference teams were released today. The coaches picked LSU to tie for third in the league with Vanderbilt. South Carolina and Texas took the top two spots in the poll, and Kentucky rounded out the top five. Guards Mikaylah Williams and MiLaysia Fulwiley were both selected to the All-SEC first team. The Lady Tigers will tip off their preseason tomorrow night in the P-MAC with an exhibition against UNT Dallas.

LSU will hope to snap its eight-game SEC road losing streak at Auburn this weekend. The Tigers have lost by one score in both of their conference away games so far this season, and safety Ty Benefield says every detail matters on the road.

Cut 19 (19) “…to outcomes.”

LSU and Auburn will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

18^th-ranked LSU visits Auburn on Saturday. Auburn is coming off a 27-24 upset win over top-ranked Georgia this weekend. It was a big victory for first-year head coach Alex Golesh, but there could be a letdown after the emotional win. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says relief syndrome is real.

Cut 18 (17)  “…them next week.”

Will Wade got one eligibility win and one loss as the LSU basketball roster comes into focus with the regular season just two weeks away. Senegalese-Italian pro Saliou Niiang was ruled eligible to play this season after spending the last several years in the European pro circuit. The 6-foot-8 forward was selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft but chose to remain overseas before committing to LSU this offseason. Former St. John’s star RJ Luis is not expected to become eligible, though after signing NBA and G League contracts.

There have been concerns over Paris hosting its first NFL game between the Saints and Steelers this Sunday due to violent riots and looting in the city. Saints play-by-play voice Mike Hoss is in Paris with the team and says most of the protests are confined to the northern part of the city while everything in their area seems to be business as usual.

Cut 14 (07) “…day by day”   

The Pelicans tip off the season against the Pacers tomorrow night. New head coach Jamahl Mosley leads a squad hoping to return to the playoffs after winning fewer than 30 games each of the last two seasons. Locked On Pelicans podcast host Jake Madison says forward Trey Murphy will need to step up for that to happen.

Cut 20 (19) “…up defensively.”

LSU rebounded from its second loss of the season with a 31-0 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. The offense rolled behind a nearly spotless performance from quarterback Sam Leavitt. He completed a season-high 82-percent of his passes and had no turnovers for the first time this year. Lane Kiffin says the offense got off to a hot start.

Cut 17 (17) “…do with that.”

The 18^th-ranked Tigers will visit Auburn on Saturday. Kickoff is at 11 a.m.

The LSU women’s basketball team was ranked ninth in the preseason AP poll. The Lady Tigers are one of seven SEC teams in the top 25 and four in the top 10. South Carolina took the number one spot, Texas is sixth, Vanderbilt is eighth, Kentucky comes in at 14^th, Ole Miss at 19^th and Oklahoma is 21^st.

The Saints and Steelers kick off in the Stade (“stahd”) de France in Paris on Sunday. New Orleans is already in Paris and the game is set to go on as scheduled despite recent riots in the city. The teams have been in regular contact with the NFL, and officials could consider moving the game if necessary, although that is not the plan at this time. Saints tight end Juwan Johnson says safety is his top priority.

Cut 15 (10) “…that’s going on.”

The Steelers will travel to Paris on Thursday.

After two big SWAC wins, Grambling lost to Alabama A&M 61-31 on the road. Down just two points at the half, the G-Men allowed 35 points in the third quarter, thanks to two turnovers. Head coach Mickey Joseph says he did not have his team prepared well enough.

Cut 19 (14) “…and fix it.”

LSU got back on track with a 31-0 win over 16^th-ranked Mississippi State on Saturday. The Tigers’ second-team defense was able to preserve the shutout late in the 4th quarter, and that’s something starting linebacker T.J. Dottery was very proud of.

Cut 14 (11) “…standard for sure.”

The Tigers will visit Auburn on Saturday, who had a massive 27-24 road upset win over Georgia.

After their 34-27 win over the Giants yesterday, the Saints hopped on a plane and are already in Paris for their matchup with the Steelers on Sunday. Head coach Kellen Moore says it was important to get there early to acclimate to the new time zone and have as normal a week as possible.

Cut 20 (14) “always do.”

Kickoff on Sunday will be at 8:30 a.m. in Louisiana.

The Ragin Cajuns bounced back from a tough loss last week to Louisiana Tech to topple Troy 33 to six. U-L Lafayette rushed for 243 yards and committed just three penalties in a well-played game by Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team

Cut 18 (15)  “…one year.”

The Cajuns will travel to Southern Miss this Saturday.

Preseason Sun Belt Basketball Polls were released today. On the men’s sides, the Cajuns were picked to finish sixth, LA Tech finished 12^th in the poll and ULM was last. UL Lafayette guard Jamyron Keller and Bulldogs guard Kyran Tiley were both named to the preseason all-conference third-team

For the women’s teams, the Lady Techsters were predicted to finish fifth in their first Sun Belt season, ULM finished 10^th and ULL 13^th. Tech forward Jordan Marshall earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors, Cajuns forward Imani Daniel was named to the second team and Techsters guard Alexia Weaver to the third team.

The Saints rallied back from a slow start to stop their three-game skid and beat the Giants 34-27 in New York. Quarterback Tyler Shough threw for 144 yards and three touchdown passes, and the defense came up with three interceptions. Cornerback Martin Emerson had two of them.

Cut 20 (14) “…did that”

The Saints left after the game for Paris, where New Orleans will play the 4-and-2 Pittsburgh Steelers, who beat the Buccaneers in overtime in Tampa.

LSU got its first SEC shutout since 2007, beating Mississippi State 31-0. The Bulldogs did not have quarterback Kamario Taylor or running back Fluff Bothwell, but LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he doesn’t have much empathy for injuries.

Cut 13 (09)  “…game after game.”

Louisiana Tech is 2-0 in the Sun Belt play after blanking ULM 24 to 0 in the first game between the I-20 rivals since 2000. The first half was scoreless, but the Bulldogs offense finally got going in the second half, taking advantage of Warhawk turnovers. Coach Sonny Cumbie on the message he delivered to his team at halftime…

Cut 16 (16) “…the football.”

LA Tech will host Old Dominion for homecoming on Saturday.

The Warhawks remain winless on the season and will visit 3-and-3 Troy on Saturday. The Trojans are coming off a beatdown in Lafayette this weekend. The Cajuns won 33-6 at home and will carry the momentum into a road matchup with Southern Miss on Saturday.

Southeastern Louisiana upset tenth-ranked Lamar 34-31 and will visit undefeated Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. McNeese held on to a 24-21 win at Northwestern State. The Cowboys will now head to Incarnate Word, and the Demons prepare to host Nicholls. The Colonels lost their fourth straight this weekend, falling to S-F-A 56-0.

22^nd-ranked LSU hosts 16^th-ranked Mississippi State tomorrow. Former Bulldogs defensive coordinator and head coach Zach Arnett returned to Starkville this season to lead the defense. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he spent a year on his Ole Miss staff.

Cut 21 (08) “…more multiple.”

The Saints go on the road to play the Giants on Sunday. Owner Gayle Benson called the team’s 1-and-4 start unacceptable, and Nola-dot-com’s Jeff Duncan says they need to get back on track.

Cut 5 (09) “…as well.”

The Giants are 3-1-and-1 and are led by former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston.

Cut 22 (08) “…starting quarterback”

Saints receiver Chris Olave returned to practice today and is questionable with an illness.

Tulane kicks off against Memphis tonight at 6:30. The 5-and-1 Tigers will be a big test for a 2-and-3 Green Wave team looking to rebound from a loss to Army in its American Conference opener.

UL Lafayette hosts Troy tomorrow at 4. The Trojans are scoring 28 points a game and rank fourth in the Sun Belt in yards per game, but the Cajuns have one of the league’s top defenses. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says Troy still hasn’t abandoned its run-heavy philosophy.

Cut 20 (16) “…down the field.”

ULM and LA Tech renew the I-20 Rivalry at 7:00 tomorrow in Monroe. The Bulldogs are looking to go 2-and-0 in their first Sun Belt conference schedule while the Warhawks hope to break a 13-game losing streak.

Another in-state rivalry tomorrow, McNeese visits winless Northwestern State at noon. At 2:00, Grambling looks for its third win in a row at Alabama A&M, and Southeastern Louisiana hosts Lamar at 4:00.