The Saints are all alone in first place in the NFC South after beating the Chicago Bears 24-17 yesterday. New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns and is happy to see the team on a two-game winning streak…
Cut 16 (18) “…want to see”
The Saints are now five and four and will visit the Vikings this Sunday.

Minnesota rallied late yesterday to beat Atlanta 31-28. Josh Dobbs who was just acquired from Arizona last week, came off the bench and threw two touchdown passes. Minnesota is also 5-and-4 on the season.
The Bengals have won four in a row, Joe Burrow threw two TD passes in a win over the Bills.

There will be no SEC West Championship for LSU this season as the Tigers scored just one touchdown in the second half in a 42-28 loss to Alabama. Coach Brian Kelly says the Tigers did a lot of good things, but you have to play at a higher level than good in order to win in Tuscaloosa…
Cut 13 (12) “…enough level”
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 219 yards and two touchdown passes and also rushed for 163 yards and a score. He left the game in the fourth quarter after taking a vicious hit to the helmet from Dallas Turner.

The LSU Lady Tigers begin defense of their national championship by facing 20th ranked Colorado tonight in Las Vegas. LSU men open the season at home against Mississippi Valley State.

The Pelicans CJ McCollum has a collapsed lung and is out indefitinely. New Orleans is at Denver tonight to begin a three game road trip.

Louisiana Radio Network Sports, I’m Jeanne Burns….
The Saints are in first place in the NFC South after a 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears. The Black and Gold’s defense had an up and down day. They allowed the Bears to score 17 points in the first half, but they forced five turnovers. Coach Dennis Allen…
cut 17 (16) “…defensively”
Paulson Adebo will likely be named the N-F-C Defensive Player of the Week. Adebo had two interceptions and also forced and recovered a fumble.
Taysom Hill had a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. He becomes only the second player in the NFL to record ten rushing touchdowns, ten receiving touchdowns and ten passing touchdowns in a career. The late Frank Gifford is the only other player to do it.
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Saturday night’s loss to Alabama resulted in LSU falling five spots in the latest A-P To 25 poll to number 18. The Tigers were defeated 42-28 as Coach Brian Kelly’s defense once again failed to slow down an opponent…
cut 15 (15) “…like this”
The Cajuns, ULM and Louisiana Tech all lost on the road, while 24th ranked Tulane defeated East Carolina 13-10. Nicholls is 5-0 in the Southland after an impressive 45-32 win over U-I-W.

The LSU Lady Tigers begin defense of their national championship by facing 20th ranked Colorado tonight. LSU men open the season at home against Mississippi Valley State.

The Pelicans CJ McCollum has a collapsed lung and is out indefitinely. New Orleans is at Denver tonight.

The belief among the LSU fan base is that the Tigers will score a lot of points on Saturday night against Alabama, but can LSU’s defense get enough stops for the Bayou Bengals to come away with a victory. Coach Brian Kelly believes his defense has improved a lot over the last month…
cut 15 (15) “…we’re seeing it”
The Tigers won an overtime thriller over the Crimson Tide last season. Tight end Mason Taylor scored the winning point on a two-point conversion and the sophomore knows what to expect in this match-up…
cut 17 (04) “….other game”
Kick-off is at 6:45.

Two Saints players are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bears, Malcolm Roach and Kendre Miller. Both are battling an illness.

The Ragin Cajuns will be at Arkansas State on Saturday. A team they’ve defeated five straight times. U-L Lafayette went on the road last Saturday and defeated South Alabama and they are hoping to get a second straight road win.

ULM and Southern Miss go after their first conference win of the season Saturday when they meet in Hattiesburg, Both teams have not won a game since September. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden says his coaching staff has been working hard to keep the team’s morale up…
Cut 20 (19) “…that win.”
Kick off is at 3 PM.

In the Southland…McNeese travels to Southeastern Louisiana. Nicholls visits fourth ranked UIW in a game that will go a long way in deciding the Southland Championship.

Grambling will be in Mobile to take on Alabama State, who is 4-and-2 in league play.

The anticipation continues to build towards tomorrow’s night SEC clash between 8th ranked Alabama and 14th ranked LSU. Tigers running back and former Rummel star Logan Diggs is looking forward to his first game against the Crimson Tide…..
cut 16 (11) “….real fun”
The fun begins at 6:45 on Saturday night.

Many LSU fans are leaving the Bayou State today for the game. LSU Alumni Association President Joe Carvilhado says alums in the area are also making their way to Tuscaloosa…
cut 7 (09) “…..for tickets”
The get in price on resale ticket websites is about 140-dollars, and if you’re looking for great seats, expect to pay around 15-hundred dollars.

The Saints are looking to put together back-to-back solid offensive performances when they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday. New Orleans scored a season-high 38 points at Indianapolis last Sunday. Quarterback Derek Carr says very few mental mistakes was the key…
Cut 18 (17) “…win the game.”
The 4-and-4 Saints are expected to win this Sunday as they are 8.5 point favorites to beat the Bears.

In college football…the Ragin Cajuns are traveling to Arkansas State. Both teams are two and two in Sun Belt action. 24th ranked Tulane is at East Carolina.

In the Southland…McNeese travels to Southeastern Louisiana. Nicholls visits fourth ranked UIW in a game that will go a long way in deciding the Southland Championship.

Grambling will be in Mobile to take on Alabama State, who is 4-and-2 in league play.

The anticipation continues to build towards tomorrow’s night SEC clash between 8th ranked Alabama and 14th ranked LSU. Tigers running back and former Rummel star Logan Diggs is looking forward to his first game against the Crimson Tide…..
cut 16 (11) “….real fun”
The fun begins at 6:45 on Saturday night.

The Saints host the Chicago Bears at noon on Sunday. New Orleans had a season-high 511 yards of offense in a win against the Colts last Sunday. Quarterback Derek Carr says it was great to move the ball, but scoring touchdowns once in the red zone was even better…
cut 19 (06) “…move the ball
The Saints are 8.5 point favorites to beat a bad Bears team that is two and six on the season. Kick off is at noon.

The Louisiana Wildlife Commission has begun the process of establishing black bear hunting season. It would take place in December of 2024 for 16 days in northeast Louisiana. It would only be open to ten hunters who are chosen through a lottery. The state has not had a black bear hunting season since the late 1980s, so LDWF large carnivore program manager John Hanks says lottery winners will have to undergo training first…
cut 12 (06) “…in Louisiana”
A 90-day commenting period must take place before the season is officially adopted. The lottery is expected to take place next Fall.

The Pelicans are now 4-and-1 after beating the Detroit Pistons 125 to 116. New Orleans won the game without Zion Williamson, who was resting and Brandon Ingram who has a sore knee. CJ McCollum stepped up again as the 32-year-old had 33 points.

The 14th-ranked LSU Tigers are preparing for a tough game on Saturday against SEC West Rival Alabama. The Tigers need to beat the 8th-ranked Crimson Tide in order to keep their hopes alive of repeating as SEC West champs. Tigers linebacker Greg Penn is expecting a physical contest…
Cut 16 (12) “…walking into.”
LSU is 6-and-2 overall, while Alabama is 7-and-1.

On the flip side. two and six ULM is at 1-and-7 Southern Miss. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden…
cut 27 (10) “…ball games”
ULM’s last three losses have been by 10 points or less. Kick off in Hattiesburg is at 3 PM.

At Saints practice today…wide receiver Michael Thomas and offensive lineman Andrus Peat were full participants after they were limited on Wednesday. Thomas because of an illness, Peat because of an ankle injury. Taysom Hill, James Hurst and Demario Davis were limited. The Saints host the Chicago Bears this Sunday.

Zion Williamson will not play tonight as the Pelicans host the Pistons. It’s the second game of a back-to-back. New Orleans won in Oklahoma City last night 110 to 106 as the Pels fought back from a 22 point first half deficit. CJ McCollum had 29 points, 22 of them came in the second half.

Texas Rangers fans are celebrating the team’s first World Series championship. Texas took down Arizona four games to one. The Rangers won all 11 games they played on the road. Former LSU Tiger Josh Smith will get a World Series ring. Former McNeese pitcher Grant Anderson is on the Rangers 40-man roster.

The 14th ranked LSU football team has one more full day of preparation and then it’s off to Tuscaloosa for Saturday’s clash with eighth ranked Alabama. LSU’s defense has had its struggles, but they’ve played better as of late. Linebacker Greg Penn says they know they don’t have to play a perfect game in order to come away with a win…
Cut 17 (12) “….help them out.”
LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the nation in total offense at 387 yards per game and a big performance against Bama could make him the odds on favorite to win the Heisman.

Nice win on the road last night for the Pelicans as they trailed by 22 points but came back to beat Oklahoma City 110 to 106. C-J McCollum had 29 points, 22 of them came in the second half. Zion Williamson had 20 points. New Orleans hosts Detroit tonight.

Saints offensive lineman James Hurst returned to practice yesterday. He was listed as a limited participant. Hurst has missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Michael Thomas, Taysom Hill, Demario Davis and Andrus Peat were also all limited. New Orleans hosts the Bears this Sunday.

The Ragin Cajuns are back on the road this Saturday as they’ll visit Arkansas State. The Red Wolves are playing a freshman at quarterback. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says Jaylen Raynor has been impressive…
cut 20 (17) “…..this league’
The Cajuns have won five straight games against Arkansas State.

The NCAA has denied the wavier request from LSU men’s basketball player Jalen Cook. The transfer from Tulane is seeking a waiver, because this is the second time he’s transferred during his college career. LSU says it’s submitting some new information and hopes the NCAA will grant a hardship waiver.

LSU continues to prepare for its bigtime matchup against the Crimson Tide this Saturday. Coach Brian Kelly the Tigers will need to limit Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe’s ability to throw the deep ball.

Cut 19 (14) “ … impressive”

The Tigers will battle Alabama on Saturday with kickoff at 6:45 on CBS.

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Speaking of the Tigers, the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings are out and LSU is the highest two loss team at 14th. Tulane is the only other team in Louisiana to make the rankings at 24th. The Green wave are currently the highest ranked group of 5 team which would put them in their 2nd consecutive New Year’s Six Bowl.

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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will travel to Lynchburg, Virginia in order to face the 8 and 0 Liberty Flames. This task will not be easy, especially since Liberty is the top team in Conference USA right now in almost all offensive and defensive categories. LA Tech Head Coach Sonny Cumbie knows that the Liberty Flames are

Cut 16 (20) “… good against the pass”

The Flames along with Sam Houston State and Jacksonville State are the three opponents that the Bulldogs have to beat in order to become bowl eligible. Kickoff against the Flames will be on CBSSN at 5 pm on Saturday

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The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 6:30 pm and Pelicans Forward Brandon Ingram will be a game time call after Ingram has been battling right knee soreness and in other news free agent running back Leonard Fournette has signed with the Buffalo Bills.

LSU is ranked 14th in the first College Football Playoff rankings. The Tigers are the highest ranked two-loss team. This Saturday’s opponent, Alabama, is ranked eighth.

The Crimson Tide are ranked 17th in the country in total defense, allowing 306 yards per game. They are also particularly stingy against the run, allowing 109 yards a contest. While the Tigers have the nation’s most explosive offense. Coach Brian Kelly says that unit is ready for the challenge…
cut 20 (15) “…is needed”

Back to the College Football Playoff Rankings, Tulane is ranked 24th. They are the highest ranked Group of Five school, so they are in line to play in a New Year’s Six Bowl for a second consecutive season. The Green Wave are at 1-and-7 East Carolina this Saturday.

Undefeated Liberty is a 16.5 point favorite to beat Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The Bulldogs are three and six and they need to win their final three regular season games in order to be bowl eligible. Coach Sonny Cumbie says they want to be involved in postseason play…
cut 18 (18) “….every season”
Kick off on Saturday is at five PM.

The Saints did not make a trade on NFL trade deadline day. New Orleans hosts the Bears this Sunday. Chicago acquired pass rusher Montez Sweat from Washington.

The Bills have signed former LSU star Leonard Fournette to their practice squad.

NBA, the Pelicans are at Oklahoma City tonight. Brandon Ingram is questionable after missing Monday’s loss to Golden State with knee soreness. An MRI on the knee showed nothing concerning.

The 13th-ranked LSU Tigers will be missing several cornerbacks in Saturday’s SEC showdown with eighth-ranked Alabama. Coach Brian Kelly says Zy Alexander, Duce Chestnut, and Denver Harris are not available. That means Sage Ryan and Laterrance Welch are your likely starters and Kelly says several freshmen could also play…
Cut 16 (16) “…win a championship.”
Defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo is done for the regular season after undergoing surgery.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says Andrus Peat has looked good the last two weeks at left tackle…
cut 19 (20) “…this week”
It will be interesting to see what the Saints do when James Hurst returns from injury.

One of Northwestern State’s players has started a peitition to show school administrators they want to play this season, despite the death of safety Ronnie Caldwell, who was fatally shot.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Pelicans dropped their first game of the season last night as Seth Curry had 42 points as Golden State defeated New Orleans 130 to 102. Brandon Ingram did not play for New Orleans, because of knee soreness. Coach Willie Green says an MRI showed no significant issues and he’s questionable for tomorrow night’s game at Oklahoma City.