The Saints Michael Thomas is making a case as one of the best wide receivers in N-F-L history. In Sunday’s 38-28 win over Tennessee, Thomas set the record for most receptions in an NFL season. He’s caught more passes and has more receiving yards than any other player during their first four years in the league. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier…
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The Saints conclude the regular season on Sunday against Carolina. The Black and Gold can still get the number one seed in the N-F-C playoffs. Meanwhile, Coach Sean Payton is still looking for his team to reduce the penalties, they had 11 more yesterday…
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LSU is in Atlanta today prepare for Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire made the trip, but his status remains uncertain for Saturday’s game because of a hamstring injury. Oklahoma starting safety Delarrin Turner-Yell will miss the game with a broken collarbone.

LSU basketball has a two-game losing streak as the Tigers lost on Saturday night to USC 70-68. The Trojans hit 11 3-pointers, while the Tigers only hit three. Skylar Mays had 21 points, Trendon Watford had a double-double, 17 points and 10 rebounds. But sophomore guard Ja’vonte Smart had just five points. LSU hosts undefeated Liberty next Sunday.

The Ragin Cajuns and Warhawks are both 0-and-2 to start Sun Belt play. Tonight the Pelicans are in Portland for game three of their four-game road trip. The Trail Blazers have won four in a row and they are 14-and-16 on the season.

The Saints rallied from a 14-0 deficit to beat Tennessee 38-28 to keep alive their chances of getting the number one seed in the NFC playoffs. Drew Brees threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns and Michael Thomas broke the NFL record for most receptions in a season, as he had 12 catches for 136 yards on the day. Thomas has 145 catches on the year, but he’s more worried about winning a title
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The Saints are 12-and-3 and finish the regular season at Carolina next Sunday.

The Saints chances of getting one of the top two seeds in the N-F-C playoffs is easier thanks to Arizona’s upset win over Seattle. If New Orleans wins at Carolina next week and Seattle defeats San Francisco on Sunday night and the Packers lose tonight in Minnesota or next week against the Lions, then the Saints will have the number one seed. New Orleans can at least get the two seed, if they beat the Panthers. Seattle defeats San Francisco and the Packers would get the number one seed if they win out.

LSU arrived in Atlanta last night and will practice today as they continue to prepare for Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire traveled with the team to Atlanta, but his status remains uncertain for Saturday’s game because of a hamstring injury.

Louisiana Tech is in Shreveport preparing for Thursday’s Independence bowl matchup with Miami. The Hurricanes got to Shreveport on Saturday.

Tonight the Pelicans are Portland for game three of their four-game road trip.

Three Saints players have been ruled out of tomorrow ‘s game against Tennessee because they are injured. Linebacker Kiko Alonso, safety Vonn Bell and guard Larry Warford. Safety C-J Gardner-Johnson, cornerback Patrick Robinson and guard Larry Warford are questionable. Tomorrow’s game kicks-off at noon and there’s a 50-percent for rain in Nashville. Highs will be in the mid-50s. The Saints are a 2.5 point favorite.

Former Saints wide receiver Joe Horn faces up to 10 years in prison after he plead guilty to defrauding a health care program run by the N-F-L. The 47-year-old has admitted to receiving nearly 150-thousand dollars in false medical expenses. Nine other former players are involved in the scheme, but since Horn accepted a plea deal, he’ll likely avoid a long prison sentence.

Joe Burrow has earned his master’s degree from LSU and Coach Ed Orgeron has received the 2019 Eddie Robinson Award.

LSU will arrive in Atlanta tomorrow to continue preparations for the Peach Bowl. Oklahoma is set to get to Georgia on Sunday as well and there’s news out of Norman that starting safety Delarrin Turner-Yell will miss the game with a broken collarbone.

The Sports Business Journal is reporting that SEC games will no longer be televised on CBS after the 2023 season. The SEC has been on CBS since 1996, but ESPN-ABC’s bid to get the league’s top game each Saturday is reportedly much higher than what CBS is willing to pay.

The Pelicans lost to Golden State last night 106 to 102 in a match-up of the two worst teams in the Western Conference. New Orleans is at Portland on Monday.

LSU is in L-A tonight to battle U-S-C at the Staples Center. The Tigers are looking to bounce back from a home loss to East Tennessee State. Also, the Cajuns host Little Rock, Arkansas State is at ULM, La Tech hosts Southern-New Orleans.

It will be the Saints and Titans on Sunday in Nashville. One of Tennessee’s best threats on offense is rookie wide receiver A-J Brown. The former Ole Miss standout has 47 catches for 893 yards and seven touchdowns. Coach Sean Payton says Brown is tough to defend…
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Kiko Alonso, Larry Warford and Vonn Bell have ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Titans.

Quarterback Joe Burrow received his Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts from LSU today. His high school, Athens High in Ohio, will rename its football stadium after Burrow. The Tigers leave for Atlanta on Sunday, where they’ll spend the next week getting ready for Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl.

Marquis Nowell hit three three-pointers in the final 35 seconds as Little Rock defeated ULM 73-72 last night in the Sun Belt opener for both teams. Nowell finished with 33 points. The Warhawks will try to snap a three-game losing streak tomorrow when they host Arkansas State. Little Rock is at U-L Lafayette tomorrow.

LSU is in Los Angeles. Tomorrow they’ll face U-S-C at the Staples Center in downtown L-A. The Tigers are coming off an awful loss to East Tennessee State at home.

The Pelicans are also on the West Coast tonight to face the Golden State Warriors, who have lost five in a row. New Orleans just snapped its record 13-game losing streak. Tip off is at 9:30.

After throwing just one incomplete pass on Monday night, Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks to have another highly efficient game on Sunday when New Orleans visits the Titans. Brees takes pride in completing passes at a high percentage…
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Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas needs just 11 more catches to break the NFL’s single-season record for receptions in a season.

LSU’s offensive line has won the Joe Moore Award which goes to the Most Oustanding O-Line in College football. That group helped the Tigers lead the nation in total offense.

The high school stadium where Joe Burrow played at has been renamed as Joe Burrow Stadium. Athens High School plans to hold a ceremony to honor Burrow on his Heisman Trophy Season.

The college football bowl season gets underway today with the Bahamas Bowl between Buffalo and Charlotte. Tomorrow night it’s the New Orleans Bowl as UAB takes on Appalachian State. The Mountaineers are seeking their 13th win.

Louisiana Tech has signed 20 players during the early signing period. According to 24-7 sports, the Bulldogs have the best class in Conference USA.

ULM basketball lost a tough game last night to begin Sun Belt play. Little Rock guard Markquis Nowell knocked down a 40-foot three-pointer with three seconds left to beat the Warhawks 73-72. J-D Williams had 24 points for ULM.

LSU signed 19 players on the first day of the early signing period, including two five-star recruits, tight end Arik Gilbert and cornerback Elias Ricks. The recruiting class also features in-state stars like defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy and wide receiver Kayshson Boutte. The Tigers missed out on a couple of highly recruited receivers, but Coach Ed Orgeron still likes what he has
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Orgeron says they could use their available scholarship slots to sign a cornerback, safety or running back.

Louisiana Tech’s recruiting class ranks as the best in Conference USA. Cornerback Cedric Woods from Caroll High School in Monroe is their highest-rated player.

The Saints are getting ready to play the Tennessee Titans. It’s unclear if newly signed cornerback Janoris Jenkins will play. The 31-year-old has four interceptions this season before he was cut by the Giants last week. Jenkins says he’s willing to do anything on defense to help the Saints win…
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The Saints have also signed veteran safety D-J Swearinger, who has 14 interceptions in seven seasons in the N-F-L. This is Swearinger’s third team this season. He also started a few games for the Cardinals and Raiders.

The Pelicans ended their franchise-record 13 game losing streak last night with a 107 to 99 win over Minnesota. Brandon Ingram had 34 points.

East Tennessee State upset LSU last night beating the Tigers 74-63. The Cajuns dropped their Sun Belt opener, falling to Arkansas State 79-67.ULM hosts Little Rock tonight.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron is unsure if running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will play in the semifinal game versus Oklahoma because of a hamstring injury. Orgeron says he’ll know more about Edwards-Helaire’s status later this week. Coach O says it may take the three other running backs on the roster collectively, Tyrion Davis-Price, John Emery and Chris Curry, to fill the shoes of Clyde, if he can’t play
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And Oklahoma will be without its top pass rusher for the game against LSU. Ronnie Perkins is one of three Sooner players suspended for the game. Perkins has six sacks on the year.

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.

The Pelicans ended their franchise-record 13 game losing streak last night with a 107 to 99 win over Minnesota. Brandon Ingram came up big as he scored 34 points. Jrue Holiday had 18 points and Holiday became the franchise leader for three-pointers made as he knocked down three, three-point shots last night.

East Tennessee State upset LSU last night beating the Tigers 74-63 The Cajuns dropped their Sun Belt opener, falling to Arkansas State 79-67.

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.

On the first day of the early signing period, LSU signed the state’s two best defensive tackles, Jaquelin Roy from University High in Baton Rouge and Alexandria’s Jacobian Guillory. 24-7 sports recruiting analyst Shea Dixon says Guillory is an impressive prospect…
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Also signing at LSU today, Rummel wide receiver Koy Moore and Westgate’s Kayson Boutte.

But LSU missed out on a couple of recruits, five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett decided to stay at home and attend Maryland and top 100-receiver Jermaine Burton was an LSU commit, but has decided to attend Georgia instead.

Seven Saints have been voted to the Pro Bowl, Terron Armstead, Drew Brees, Marshon Lattimore, Will Lutz, Michael Thomas, and return specialist Deonte Harris. The seven selections lead the N-F-C, but you could also make a case that tackle Ryan Ramcyzk and linebacker DeMario Davis should have been named pro bowlers.

The Pelicans lost their 13th straight last night as they fell to Brooklyn in overtime 108 to 101. New Orleans begins a four-game road trip tonight in Minnesota. The Timberwolves have lost seven in a row.

In college hoops, 7-and-2 LSU hosts 9-and-2 East Tennessee State tonight at the PMAC. The Tigers have held their last three opponents to 60 points or less.

The Ragin Cajuns begin play in the Sun Belt Conference by taking on Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette is trying to figure out how to play without third-leading scorer Kobe Julien who is out for the season with a knee injury.

Southland Conference play begins tonight, Nicholls will host Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.

Today begins the early signing period for college football and the LSU Tigers are in a position to bring home a top-four recruiting class. 24-7 sports recruiting analyst Shea Dixon says Coach Ed Orgeron has recruited one of his best classes
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The Tigers have also signed two quarterbacks today, Ponchatoula’s T-J Finley and Max Johnson from Georgia.

Louisiana Tech star cornerback Amik Robertson has announced he’s entering the N-F-L draft and he will not play in the Independence Bowl.

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton said today that claiming veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins off of waivers gives the Black and Gold defense versatility, which is important down the stretch. Eli Apple, Pro Bowler Marshon Lattimore and P-J Williams have served as the team’s lead corners and it’s unclear what role Jenkins will have in New Orleans.

The McNeese football team is ineligible for the F-C-S playoffs in 2020 because of a poor Academic Progress Rate. But athletic director Bruce Hemphill says first-year head coach Sterlin Gilbert is already making strides to improve the team’s A-P-R and the hope is that this will be just a one-year postseason ban.

In basketball, the Pelicans lost their 13th straight as they fell to Brooklyn 108 to 101 in overtime. They’ll try again tonight in Minnesota. In college hoops, Louisiana Tech defeated North Carolina Central 69-60. Tonight, LSU hosts East Tennessee State and Southland Conference play begins and the Ragin Cajuns begin Sun Belt play at Arkansas State.