The LSU Tigers are looking for their first win over Alabama since 2011. Six straight wins for the Crimson Tide during that time. Linebacker Devin White says he gets asked a lot about beating Alabama…
cut 18 (16) “….four quarters’

October 19th was the last time the Ragin Cajuns played a football game. UL Lafayette finally gets back on the field this Saturday when they visit South Alabama. Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth on what they’ve been doing with all of the time off…
cut 30 (17) “…young guys”

The NFL trade deadline came and went and the Saints did not make a deal. But former LSU cornerback Rashard Lawrence was traded by the San Francisco 49ers to the New York Jets. That means the Jets will have three former LSU Tigers in their defensive secondary as Robinson joins former first-round picks Morris Claiborne and Jamal Adams.

And in a surprising move. the Panthers trade wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin to the Bills for a third and seventh round pick.

Former LSU Tiger Alex Bregman can help the Houston Astros win their first World Series title tonight. First pitch in Los Angeles is at 7:20 as Justin Verlander pitches for Houston, while the Dodgers counter with Rich Hill. Bregman will bat second and play third base once again.

The Pelicans are off tonight after losing to Orlando 115-99 last night. Coach Alvin Gentry not happy with his team’s play on defense as New Orleans gave up 16 three-pointers. The Pels host Minnesota tomorrow.

During LSU’s six game losing streak to Alabama, the Tigers offensive line has not performed well. Junior center Will Clapp says offensive coordinator Matt Canada likes to give opposing defenses a lot of different looks, so hopefully that will work this time around….
cut 17 (15) “…the game”
Left tackle KJ Malone is questionable for Saturday’s game against Bama.

The Ragin Cajuns return to action this Saturday as they visit South Alabama. Junior Jordan Davis is expected to start at quarterback as Andre Nunez is still in concucussion protocol. Davis started the first five games of the season, Nunez has started the last two. Also in the Sun Belt, ULM hosts Appalachian State this Saturday.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is eligible to play this Sunday against Tampa Bay. He was placed on injured reserve in the preseason after surgery was needed to repair a stress fracture in his left tibula. Coach Sean Payton says Breaux will be eased back into action…
cut 20 (08) “…than bang”
Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson is said to be doing very well and was expected to be released from the hospital today. The 90-year-old experienced weakness after the win over Chicago and was taken to a hospital for precuationary reasons.

19th ranked LSU is getting ready to play top ranked Alabama, but junior tight end Foster Moreau doesn’t sound too stressed out. Moreau was one of several Tiger players to meet with reporters yesterday and here’s what he said when asked to describe Alabama…:
Cut 16 (16) “good football team”
2011 was the last time LSU beat Alabama. We asked a tourism official in Tuscaloosa, Barrett Elder, if Crimson Tide fans were getting tired of winning all the time…:
Cut 6 (07) “I find it awesome”
LSU is a three touchdown underdog for the game Saturday night inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Also it was announced Monday that the Tigers vs. Arkansas game on November 11th will kick off at 11am.

The Saints are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. New Orleans has been winning with a stingy defense, solid play from quarterback Drew Brees and a running game more formidable than in years past. But Head Coach Sean Payton says there are still mistakes that need to be corrected or it will cost them later..:
Cut 19 (15) cleaned up“
Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is eligible to return to the field this Sunday.

The Pelicans fell last night to Orlando, 115-99 and New Orleans now moves to 3-4 on the season.

Adam Schefter is reporting that a federal judge has reinstated a 6 game suspension for Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations. Elliott’s request for a preliminary injunction was denied.

And former LSU star Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros can win their first World Series in franchise history tonight in LA.

LSU is a three touchdown underdog for this Saturday’s game against top ranked Alabama. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says this game will come down to whoever executes the best….
cut 15 (11) “….game goes”
Orgeron says his team heads into the big game rested and healthy. Only offensive tackle KJ Malone is listed as questionable.

Former LSU star Alex Bregman is receiving a lot of praise for his base hit to score the winning run in a crazy 13-12 win for the Astros over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World series. During the game, Houston trailed by four runs and then three runs, but kept battling back. Bregman on his team’s fight…
Cut 11 (10) “champions”
Houston can win its first World Series in franchise history tomorrow night in L-A.

The Saints are 5-2 after beating the Chicago Bears 20-12 yesterday. New Orleans is in first place in the NFC South a half-a-game ahead of Carolina. Quarterback Drew Brees says they are not satisfied yet…
cut 18 (22) “…on that”
New Orleans hosts 2-5 Tampa Bay this Sunday.

Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson is said to be doing very well after he was hospitalized overnight following a busy weekend of events. A statement says Benson is expected to be back home tomorrow and in the office later this week.

The Pelicans host the Orlando Magic tonight. A win and New Orleans will move to 4-and-3 on the season.

The Saints are on a five game winning streak after beating the Chicago Bears 20-12. New Orleans did a lot of things well – the defense gave up just one touchdown, quarterback Drew Brees threw for 299 yards, Will Lutz kicked two field goals and running back Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara each had rushing touchdowns. But Ingram also fumbled twice in the 4th quarter, which almost led to a come from behind win for the Bears…:
Cut 16 (19) “my coaches”
The Saints are now 5-2 and host 2-5 Tampa Bay this Sunday.

The Pelicans could actually end up with a winning record for the first time in a couple of years if they take out The Magic tonight in the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans is now 3-3 after an impressive 123-101 victory over the Cavs Saturday night.

The wild World Series continued to get crazier last night, and the Astros walked away with the Game 5 “W” in Houston over the Dodgers to lead the best of 7, 3-2. The winning run came sliding across home plate on former LSU shortstop Alex Bregman’s single in the 10th inning early this morning — five hours after first pitch. The score was 13-12 in 10 innings. Game 6 is tomorrow night at Dodger Stadium.

Louisiana Tech snapped a two-game losing streak by beating Rice 42-28. The game was tied at 28 late in the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs mounted a 11-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a two-yard touchdown run by Boston Scott. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz..:
Cut 19 (11) “finished the game”

Southeastern snapped a five-game winning streak with a 33-23 loss to Sam Houston in Hammond.

Nicholls State posted a 38-31 victory over UIW, securing the Colonels’ first winning season since 2007.

ULM fell to Idaho, 31-23.

The Saints will look to extend their longest winning streak since 2013 to five games on Sunday when they host the Chicago Bears, who have won two in a row. New Orleans will go up against rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who is two and one as a starter, but completed just four passes last week in a 17-3 win over Carolina.

Louisiana Tech is at Rice on Saturday. The Owls have just one win, while the Bulldogs have lost three of their last four. Tech Head Coach Skip Holtz says his team is not in a position to overlook any one, plus Rice presents his defense with a lot of pre-snap reads…
cut 20 (18) “…backfield”
Kick-off is at 2:30 PM.

It will be an interesting Saturday in the Southland Conference. The top four teams in the division standings are playing each other. McNeese is at Central Arkansas, who is in first place and undefeated in league play. Southeastern Louisiana hosts Sam Houston. Both teams have one loss in conference action. Lions Coach Ron Roberts hopes his defense can create a few negative plays to slow down quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe and the Bearkats explosive offense…
cut 18 (16) “…sack”
Southeastern has had trouble defending the pass this season. That game kicks off at 7 PM at StrawberStadium.

Also in the Southland, Nicholls is at Incarnate Word and Northwestern state visits Houston Baptist. In the SWAC, Grambling hosts winless Texas Southern for homecoming, while Southern is at Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

Without Anthony Davis the Pelicans rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat Sacramento 114-106. DeMarcus Cousins had 41 points and 23 rebounds in his first trip back to Sac Town since he was traded to New Orleans last season. Cousins hit a go-ahead three pointer with 2.21 left to play. Recently signed Jameer Nelson had 18 points and four three-pointers. The Pels host the Cavaliers tomorrow night for LeBron James’ only visit to the Big Easy.

On Sunday, the Saints host the Chicago Bears. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees needs 12 completitions to have six-thousand for his career. Only Brett Favre and Peyton Manning have done that. Saints wide receiver Willie Snead has practicied fully this week after missing last Sunday’s win, because of a hamstring injury.

It’s homecoming for Grambling State on Saturday. The Tigers have won six in a row heading into this matchup with Texas Southern, who has yet to win a game. The

Southeastern Louisiana hosts one of the top teams on the FCS level this Saturday in Strawberry Stadium. The Bearkcats are ranked fifth in the coaches poll and are averaging 45 points a game. They are led by UAB transfer Jeremiah Briscoe, who has threw for over 25-hundred yards and 22 touchdowns. Lions Coach Ron Roberts explains why special teams will be a key in this contest….
cut 17 (14) “….with dynamite”
Kick-off is at 7 PM and ESPN three will broadcast the contest.

Tonight, Tulane visits 24th ranked Memphis. The Green Wave have lost 51 straight games against AP ranked opponents which is the longest active streak. Tulane is also looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Kick-off from Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is at 7 PM on the CBS Sports Television Network.

Saints fans had a brief freak-out when Michael Thomas was reported to have a knee injury that kept him out of practice earlier this week. But the second year wide receiver returned to the field Thursday, putting at rest any worries that this may be a more serious injury.

In Demarcus Cousins’ first game against his former team, the All Star racked up 41 points for the Pelicans in New Orleans’ 114-106 win over the Kings at the Golden 1 Center last night. Boogie also had 23 rebounds in the game and is the first NBA player to post that stat line since 1987.

The best college football game in the state this weekend will likely take place in Hammond where Southeastern Louisiana will host 5th ranked Sam Houston State. Lions Coach Ron Roberts says they are facing one of the best programs on the F-C-S level…:
Cut 25 (09) “conference”
Kickoff tomorrow is 7pm.

Louisiana Tech looks to snap a two-game losing streak in Houston on Saturday when they face the Rice Owls. The Bulldogs have lost three of their last four games. The trio of defeats were by a combined nine points. Coach Skip Holtz says his team has not given up on the season..:
Cut 26 (13) “end of the tunnel“
Kickoff tomorrow is 2:30pm.

In high school football scores last night, West Monroe edged Ouachita, 14-13. Notre Dame topped Welsh, 48-7. Red River fell to Many, 28-7. Alexandria dominated Pineville, 56-21. And Jena got by Caldwell, 29-26.

One day after the LSU coaching staff offered quarterback James Foster II a scholarship, he announced his decommitment from Missouri on Twitter. 247Sports ranks Foster II the No. 14 dual threat quarterback in the 2018 signing class.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was back at practice today after missing yesterday with a knee injury. Head Coach Sean Payton told reporters earlier today that Thomas’ injury was not significant. New Orleans hosts the Chicago Bears this Sunday.

During his call-in radio show last night, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron said quarterback Danny Etling has very sore ribs and a bad ankle. But Etling says the pain he’s experiencing is nothing like last year, when he lost feeling in his foot and needed back surgery. Etling said today he’s fine.

No Anthony Davis tonight for the Pelicans who are at Sacramento. Davis injured his knee in Tuesday night’s loss to Portland. All eyes will be on DeMarcus Cousins who was traded by the Kings to New Orleans last year. The Pels have also signed veteran forward Josh Smith. Last season, Smith played in China and averaged nearly 19 points and 11 rebounds a game. Tip off tonight is at 9:30 and the game is on TNT.

ULM will look to snap a two-game losing streak this Saturday when they visit Idaho. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says despite the losses he’s excited about how is team is competing…
cut 20 (16) “…step forward”
The Warhawks are a three-point underdog against the Vandals.

Louisiana Tech will look to snap a two game losing streak this Saturday when they travel to Houston to play Rice. Bulldogs Head Coach Skip Holtz…
cut 30 (14) “…compete”
Tech is a 13 point favorite to beat the Owls on Saturday.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas did not practice yesterday, because of a knee injury. But Coach Sean Payton said today that it is not serious. If Thomas is able to practice today that’s a good indication he’ll play this Sunday against the Chicago Bears.

One of the top performers on the Bears defense is former Saint Akiem Hicks. The defensive tackle leads Chicago with six sacks. Payton says Hicks is very disruptive…
cut 18 (16) “…pro bowl season”
Hicks has been quiet this week and in an interview he said he rather not talk about Drew Brees.

DeMarcus Cousins returns to Sacramento tonight as the Pelcians close out a three-game road trip against the Kings. No word if Anthony Davis will play after leaving Tuesday’s loss to Portland with a knee injury.

LSU right tackle Toby Weathersby says he’s feeling much better after dealing with heat-related headaches. Weathersby didn’t play against Troy and Auburn. And LSU cornerback Donte Jackson says time will only tell if he’ll leave after his junior season. Head Coach Ed Orgeron told reporters this week that he needs to recruit cornerbacks, because he could be losing both Jackson and Kevin Toliver.

Former LSU standout Alex Bregman says it was the best baseball game ever as the Houston Astros outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers seven to six in eleven innings. Bregman was two for six with one run scored and he drove in the first run of the game for the second consecutive night. He also made a nice play in the field on a line drive in the 10th inning. Game 3 is tomorrow night in Houston.

Because of possible rain in the forecast tomorrow, several high school football games have been moved to Thursday night. In Southwest Louisiana, Welsh will host the Notre Dame Pioneers. It’s the first meeting between the two teams since 1996 and both come into tonight’s contest undefeated. And in northeast Louisiana….West Monroe takes on Ouachita.