The Saints have put wide receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve with a knee injury, which means he’ll miss at least the next four weeks. He suffered the injury in the November 12th loss to the Vikings. Thomas is third on the team in receptions with 39 catches for 448 yards and one touchdown. Ross Jackson host of the Locked on Saints Podcast says Thomas’ absence gives others a chance to produce…
Cut 20 (19) “…career touchdown.”
The Saints are at Atlanta on Sunday.

The Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings tonight, who they just beat on Monday. New Orleans is trying to close out a six-game homestand with a four and two record. CJ McCollum has returned to practice after suffering a collapsed lung. He expects to cleared soon.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is considered a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy according to several different oddsmakers. Should Tigers receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas also be considered for the Heisman? Coach Brian Kelly believes so….
cut 17 (22) “…that conversation”
Nabers and Thomas have combined to catch 135 passes for 2,445 yards and 26 touchdowns.

In college basketball…Kobe Julien scored a career-high 30 points as the Cajuns defeated Buffalo 68-60. U-L Lafayette plays Long Beach State this afternoon to finish out play in the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament.

Louisiana Tech and McNeese play each other at 3 PM in Ruston. The Cowboys defeated Texas State 59-48 yesterday, while the Bulldogs dribbled past Southern Utah 67-53.

The 14th ranked LSU football team is getting ready to host a seven and four Texas A-and-M team that has an interim coach. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says he’s not worried about A-and-M’s mindset heading into the game, he’s more concerned about LSU’s preparation…
Cut 18 (17) “….success”

The seventh ranked Lady Tigers were successful for a second straight last night without All-American Angel Reese. LSU beat T-S-U 106-47 as Reese was not with the team. Coach Kim Mulkey says Reese will be back sooner than later, but is not providing any details on her absence and she’s not letting it be a distraction…
cut 5 (09) “…coaches do”
LSU’s next game is Friday in the Cayman Islands against Niagara.

Saints Quarterback Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol, so his status is up in the air for this Sunday’s game at Atlanta. New Orleans has a 5-and-5 record as its been an up and down season. Coach Dennis Allen is looking for more complimentary football in the final seven games…
cut 20 (20) “…better results”
Kick-off is at noon.

Louisiana Tech has fired defensive coordinator Scott Power. The Bulldogs ranked 118th nationally in scoring allowing 33 points a game.

Brandon Ingram had 31 points as the Pelicans blew out the Kings 129 to 93 last night. Zion Williamson added 26 points.

The Cajuns lost to Wright State 91=-85.

LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly believes quarterback Jayden Daniels is pulling away from the other contenders for the Heisman Trophy. Daniels has 4,591 passing and rushing yards combined. That’s nearly 1,000 more than Washington QB Michael Penix and Oregon signal caller Bo Nix, his two main contenders for the Heisman.

Kelly says Daniels ability to throw the deep ball and produce big plays with his legs sets him apart from Penix and Nix
Cut 16 (20) “…taking hits”
Daniels also has 36 touchdown passes, one more than Nix and six more than Penix Junior. The Tigers host Texas A-and-M this Saturday.

Saints Quarterback Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol, so his status is up in the air for this Sunday’s game at Atlanta. New Orleans has a 5-and-5 record as its been an up and down season. Coach Dennis Allen is looking for more complimentary football in the final seven games…
cut 20 (20) “…better results”
Kick-off is at noon.

Other sports news…the Pelicans blew out the Kings 129-93 win last night. The Lady Tigers trounced Texas Southern 106-47. Still no Angel Reese and Coach Kim Mulkey says it’s locker room issues. The Ragin Cajuns men’s team lost to Wright State 91-85. La Tech defensive coordinator Scott Power has been fired.

After throwing for six touchdown passes and rushing for two more scores in Saturday night’s win over Georgia State. Jayden Daniels is now the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy based on some Las Vegas oddsmakers. After the game, Daniels was asked if he thought he would be in this position when he transferred from Arizona State…
cut 18 (22) “….football game”
Despite the lopsided score, Daniels nearly played the entire game on Saturday. Coach Brien Kelly wanted to give the fans a chance to watch a special talent…
cut 1( 19) “….he is entertaining”
LSU finishes the regular season at home this Saturday against Texas A-and-M.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen said today that quarterback Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol as New Orleans returns from the bye week. And Allen says receiver Michael Thomas and cornerback Marshon Lattimore’s injuries sustained in the team’s last game will take some to heal.

Pelicans guard Jose Alvardo returns to the court tonight as he’ll play his first game in nearly nine months when New Orleans hosts Sacramento. Alvarado missed the final 20 games last season with a stress reaction in his right tibia. He has not played this season because of a right ankle sprain.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team hosts Texas Southern tonight. No word on Angel Reese’s status. She was not with the team on Friday in Hammond when they beat Southeastern Louisiana. She was benched for the second half of last Tuesday’s game.

Former LSU star Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a seven-year deal workth 172-million dollars to keep pitching for the Phillies.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels put on a show Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and tied a school record for total touchdowns as the Fighting Tigers easily defeated Georgia State 56-14. Daniels had six touchdowns passing and two rushing as he tied Joe Burrow’s record for eight total TDs. The Heisman candidate threw for 413 yards and rushed for 96. Coach Brian Kelly says you can’t stop Daniels…
Cut 16 (18) “…hasn’t worked”
Daniels will have one more chance to boost his Heisman resume as the Tigers close out the regular season on Saturday by hosting Texas a-and-M. The Aggies are 7-and-4 and only allowing 287 yards a game, eighth best in the FBS. 11 AM kickoff.

Controversial new speckled trout regulations go into effect today as the daily catch limit per angler goes down from 25 to 15. Also the minimum size increases from 12 to 13 inches. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jason Adriance says the changes are needed because of a decline in population for the popular fish…
cut 12 (12) “…healthy status”
The new regulations will remain in place until January 1st 2028 and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is expected to take another hard look at this issue in April of 2027.

The LSU women’s basketball team returns to court tonight. We’ll see if Angel Reese plays. She was not with the team in Friday’s win at Southeastern Louisiana after she was benched for the second half of last Tuesday’s game.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels tied Joe Burrow’s school record of eight total touchdowns for a game as the Fighting Tigers easily defeated Georgia State 56-14 on Saturday night. LSU’s offense never took the foot off the gas pedal as they scored on their its eight drives. Daniels says he’s determined to finish the season strong….
Cut 17 (15) “…at the end of the day”
Some Las Vegas oddsmakers now have Daniels as the favorite to win the Heisman Award, which goes to college football’s best player. It will be given out on December ninth in New York City.

It was not a good weekend for Louisiana’s college football teams….Tulane won, but La Tech, McNeese, U-L Lafayette, and ULM all lost. Louisiana Christian lost in the NAIA playoffs, while Nicholls will play this Saturday in the FCS at Southern Illinois.

The LSU men’s basketball team pulled off an overtime victory yesterday as the Tigers defeated Wake Forest 86-80 to finish in fifth place in the Charleston Classic. Will Baker has a game 23 points and eight rebounds.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team is back in action tonight as the Lady Tigers will host Texas Southern. We will see if Angel Reese plays. Reese was not with the team for Friday night’s win over Southeastern Louisiana.

Also today…the Ragin Cajuns men’s team begins play in a tournament in Florida. U-L Lafayette will face Wright State at 4 PM.

The Pelicans continue their six game homestand tonight by facing Sacramento tonight. New Orleans is coming off a tough one point loss to Minnesota on Saturday.

In the NFL yesterday…Tampa Bay lost to San Francisco 27-14, so the Saints now lead the Buccaneers and the Falcons by one game for first place in the NFC South. New Orleans will visit Atlanta this Sunday. The Dirty Birds are going back to Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback.

Tonight in Tiger Stadium it’s the final night game of the year as LSU hosts Georgia State at 7 PM. The Panthers are 6-4 on the season and on a three-game losing streak. They have some good skill position players. Georgia State quarterback Dustin Grainger is a three-year starter for the Panthers and he’s thrown for nearly two-thousand yards, 14 touchdowns and five interceptions. Georgia State’s running back Marcus Carroll is the third leading rusher in F-B-S, with 1,206 yards. But the Panthers have struggled on defense.

The Ragin Cajuns battle Sun Belt West Division rival Troy on Saturday. The Trojans have won seven in a row. ULM has lost eight straight and they are at Ole Miss. Louisiana Tech looks to end a five-game losing streak as they visit Jacksonville State in the regular season finale. McNeese hopes to break through in the win column at Lamar.
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The seventh ranked LSU Lady Tigers went on the road last night and defeated Southeastern Louisiana 73-50. But the big story centered around Angel Reese, who was not at the game. The All-American did not make the trip after getting benched for the second half of Tuesday’s game. Coach Kim Mulkey said afterwards that Reese is part of their team and they hope to see her sooner than later.

The LSU men’s basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak on Friday as they topped North Texas 66-62. Will Baker had 16 points to lead the Tigers. LSU held the Mean Green to 32-percent shooting.

The Pelicans outlasted the Denver Nuggets last night as Zion Williamson had 26 points in a 115 to 110 win.

In the high school football playoffs last night, Central went up to Monroe and defeated Neville 17-16, Alexandria Senior High blanked Brother Martin 23-0. Rummel over Captain Shreve 13-to- and Lake Charles College Prep downed Catholic of New Iberia seven to three.

Saturday night’s matchup between 15th-ranked LSU and Georgia State is not a marque game on the college football schedule. But Heisman voters will pay attention to quarterback Jayden Daniels’ performance. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says Daniels has not been bothered by the increased media coverage associated with his Heisman campaign
Cut 17 (14) “…a great job.”
The Tigers and Panthers will kick off at 7 PM. Georgia State was off to a great start this season, winning six of its first seven, but they’ve lost their last three and they’ve given up 42 or more points in each of those losses.

The Ragin Cajuns battle Sun Belt West Division rival Troy on Saturday. The Trojans have won seven in a row. ULM has lost eight straight and they are at Ole Miss. Louisiana Tech looks to end a five-game losing streak as they visit Jacksonville State in the regular season finale.

Former LSU star Joe Burrow has suffered another season ending injury as he has torn a ligament in his right wrist. Burrow suffered the injury in Thursday night’s loss to Baltimore. Cincinnati is 5-and-5 and in last place in the AFC North.

No Saints game on Sunday as they enjoy a bye weekend. New Orleans is 5-and-5 and in first place in the NFC South a half game ahead of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are at San Francisco. The Saints next game is November 26th at Atlanta. The Falcons are on a three-game losing streak and they are also off this Sunday.

The LSU men’s basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak on Friday as they topped North Texas 66-62. Will Baker had 16 points to lead the Tigers. LSU held the Mean Green to 32-percent shooting.

The seventh ranked Lady Tigers are in Hammond tonight to face Southeastern. A sold out crowd is expected as Kim Mulkey returns to Tangiaphoa Parish.

The Pelicans host Denver tonight. New Orleans lost by 18 points to the defending NBA champs earlier this month.

Saturday night’s matchup between 15th-ranked LSU and Georgia State is not a marque game on the college football schedule. But Heisman voters will pay attention to quarterback Jayden Daniels’ performance. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says Daniels has not been bothered by the increased media coverage associated with his Heisman campaign
Cut 17 (14) “…a great job.”

Ragin Cajuns athletics says its 65-million dollar renovation of the west side of their football stadium will begin December 11th. Athletic department spokesperson Evan Roberts says fans can view renderings of what the new stadium will look like at build-the-culture-dot-com…
Cut 19 (10) “…going to love”
The project has been discussed for over a decade and it will be completed for the 2025 season.

Nicholls closed out its regular season last night with a 21-16 win over Southeastern Louisiana. Jaylon Spears’ 73-yard touchdown catch was the winning score. The Colonels are the outright Southland champs and will find out Sunday in its first round opponent in the FCS playoffs.

A tough season for Louisiana Tech comes to an end Saturday when the Bulldogs visit Jacksonville State. Tech has lost five in a row and have just three wins on the season. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says a victory on Saturday would be big…
cut 20 (20) “….this program”
Kick off is at 1 PM.

Its LSU and Georgia State tomorrow night as Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels continues his quest to win the program’s third Heisman Trophy. His main competition is Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Junior. Coach Brian Kelly continues to talk up Daniels as the best player in college football and says his best qualities can’t be measured by statistics…
cut 18 (19) “…quarterback position”
Kick-off tomorrow is at 7 PM.

Nicholls completed an undefeated season in the Southland Conference last night with a 21-16 win over Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions only had 218 yards of offense, while Colonels quarterback Pat McQuaide had 300 yards passing and two TDs.

In the NFL, Joe Burrow left in the first half last night with a wrist injury and the Bengals lost to the Ravens 34-20.

Louisiana Tech will close out the season tomorrow when they visit Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks are 7-and-3 and have one of the best defenses in Conference USA. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie is impressed with their pass rush…
Cut 19 (19) “…identification.”
Tech is trying to snap a five-game losing streak. Kick-off is at 1 PM.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball beat ULM for an 11th consecutive time last night. The final score in Monroe was 73-63. Isaiah Crawford had 24 points and nine rebounds. The LSU men blew a 15-point second half lead and lost to Dayton 70-67. Nicholls fell to South Alabama in triple overtime 102-97. Maine over Northwestern State 78-65.