The big story line for Sunday’s Saints-Seahawks game is the return of tight end Jimmy Graham to New Orleans. Graham became a huge star in the NFL because of his productivity with the Saints. He has not put up the same type of numbers in Seattle. New Orleans received center Max Unger in the trade for Graham and Quarterback Drew Brees says Unger has played better than he could have ever imagined…
cut 18 (18) “…in a captain”
Kick-off is at noon on Sunday.

It’s a perfect night for high school football as it is week nine of the regular season. The big rivalry game in the Acadiana area is Ascension Episcopal versus Lafayette Christian. North Desota against Minden is also a good one and Peabody against Jena should also be a good one.

5-and-3 Louisiana Tech hosts 1-and-6 Rice in a Conference USA match-up. The Bulldogs are huge favorites, because Tech has a top-notch passing attack and the Owls have had trouble defending the pass. Kick-off in Ruston on Saturday is at 6:00.

Also at six o’ clock tomorrow, ULM is at Arkansas State, McNeese hosts Abilene Christian and Northwestern State hosts Nicholls. The Demons have won the last two meetings in this series. The big game in the Southland Conference is Southeastern Louisiana hosting Central Arkansas. The Lions have won three in a row, while the 18th ranked Bears are 6-1 overall. Kickoff is at 2:30.

In other action, Tulane hosts SMU, Southern is at Alcorn State and Grambling looks to improve 6-1 with a win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

Tonight at the Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans host Golden state the defending champs in the Western Conference. Both teams lost their season openers. Tip-off is at 8:30.

Sunday’s game between the Saints and Seahawks marks the return of tight end Jimmy Graham to New Orleans. Graham was a huge part of the Saints offense during his five seasons in the Big Easy. He had 4,752 yards on 386 catches and 51 touchdowns. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says it will be weird to see Graham in an opposing uniform…
cut 17 (19) “…love there”

Tomorrow night in Ruston, it will be Louisiana Tech hosting Rice. Tech has the third best passing offense in college football. Rice won its first game of the season last week. Owls quarterback Tyler Stehling threw for 407 yards and five touchdowns in the win over Prairie View.

So what will Anthony Davis do for Game two. Davis scored 50 points in a loss to Denver in the season opener. Tonight A-D and the Pelicans host the Golden State Warriors. The defending Western Conference champs also lost their season opener as they were blown out by San Antonio. Tip-off is at 8:30 tonight as ESPN will televise the contest.

In high school football…the defending champs in Class 1A has a big game tonight as Kentwood travels to Ascension Catholic. Ascension Episcopal visits Lafayette Christian and Amite hosts McDonogh 35 in another interesting non-district game.

The best game in the Southland Conference this week is in Hammond as Southeastern Louisiana hosts Central Arkansas. The 18th ranked Bears are 6-1 overall, 5-0 in the league. The Lions have won three in a row and they are 4-1 in the conference. Kickoff is at 2:30.

In other Southland action, Nicholls is at Northwestern State, McNeese hosts Abilene Christian. Both of those games are at 6 PM.

The Saints passing game faces a major test this Sunday against Seattle. The Seahawks have become one of the best teams in the league, because of how they defend the pass. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says Seattle’s defense doesn’t have a weak link…:
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Sunday’s game also marks the return of tight end Jimmy Graham to the Mercedes Benz Superdome. The Seahawks tight end’s first five seasons in the NFL were in New Orleans where he caught 51 touchdown passes. Brees said it was surprising to see Graham go in the offseason of 2015, adding they were close but both understand that things like that happen in this league. He says he’s sure Graham will be excited to be back, and that the fan base will be happy to see him again, as they appreciate all he did for New Orleans. The FOX game kicks off at noon.

In college football around the state, the Southland Conference Game of the Week comes to Strawberry Stadium, as Southeastern Louisiana hosts No. 18/19 Central Arkansas for a huge 2:30 p.m. league contest Saturday.

McNeese State hosts Abilene Christian on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech takes on a big team too in Ruston as Rice comes to Joe Aillet Stadium in Conference USA action.

Arkansas Pinebluff visits Grambling. It’s homecoming week for the Tigers.

Northwestern State lines up against Nicholls on Saturday night in Turpin Stadium, and the Demons will be celebrating its annual “Military Appreciation Day.”

After dropping back-to-back games against American Athletic Conference foes, Tulane returns home to play its homecoming game against SMU.

In Sunbelt Conference play, Louisiana Monroe travels to take on Arkansas State. The Warhawks are 2-5 overall.

Anthony Davis made NBA history on Wednesday night, but the Pelicans didn’t win. They’ll give it another shot tonight as the Pels return to the Smoothie King Center to face the Golden State warriors at 8:30.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux continues to make progress as he tries to return from a broken fibula that he suffered in the season opening loss to the Raiders. Breaux told reporters today that he’s 90-percent healthy. But he remains limited at practice. Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead also did not practice today, because of a knee injury. New Orleans hosts Seattle on Sunday.

The LSU Tigers are wrapping up a week of open date practices. They’ll return on Monday to really being preparations for top ranked Alabama. The Crimson Tide has the top ranked offense in the SEC as they are averaging nearly 500 total yards a game and 44 points a contest. LSU Cornerback Tre’Davious White says they are balanced between the run and the pass…
cut 27 (09) “….backs too”
A win for LSU and they’ll improve to 4-0 under Head Coach Ed Orgeron.

ULM Redshirt freshman Will Collins failed to complete a pass in seven attempts in last week’s loss to New Mexico. Caleb Evans played much better as he was 12 of 15 for 120 yards, a touchdown and an interception. But Warhawks Head Coach Matt Viator says as of now Collins will start at QB versus Arkansas State on Saturday…
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ULM is a 20 point under dog this Saturday, while Louisiana Tech is a four touchdown favorite to beat Rice on Saturday.

Pelicans Star Anthony Davis scored 50 points last night, but it was not enough to help New Orleans get a win on opening night as the Birds lost to Denver 107-102. It was not a good game for rookie Buddy Hield, who had just four points on two of eight shooting. The Pels next game is Friday against Golden State.

A win for LSU on November 5th against top ranked Alabama and the Tigers will improve to 4-0 under Head Coach Ed Orgeron. It would also make it difficult for Athletic Director Joe Alleva not to keep Orgeron as the Tigers head coach. Coach O says he would love to have the job on a permanent basis, but he can’t let that consume him right now…
cut 18 (14) “…that today”
Bama is listed as a 10 point favorite.

Pelicans Star Anthony Davis scored 50 points last night, but it was not enough to help New Orleans get a win on opening night as the Birds lost to Denver 107-102. It was not a good game for rookie Buddy Hield, who had just four points on two of eight shooting. The Pels next game is Friday against Golden State.

A senior football player in Union parish at D’arbonne Woods Charter School is suing the LHSAA over a rule that does not allow him to play his senior year because he was held back in the sixth grade. Attorney Brian Blackwell says his client was held back because he has ADHD, and he is confident the court will rule in their favor.
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A hearing is set for tomorrow in a Baton Rouge courtroom. The LHSAA does not comment on pending litigation.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is back at practice after missing the last five games with a broken fibula. Coach Sean Payton says offensive tackle Terrron Armstead is day-to-day with a knee injury and injured linebacker Dannell Ellerbe believes he’s close to playing his first game this season.

Louisiana Tech junior wide receiver Marcus Gaines is expected to miss the next several weeks after breaking his wrist.

For the second time this season, LSU does not have a game this Saturday. But this time it’s a scheduled break and it gives the Bayou Bengals an extra week to prepare for top ranked Alabama. Tigers cornerback Tre’Davious White says they are using the open date productively…:
Cut 16 (16) “big game”
A win for LSU and they’ll improve to 4-0 under Head Coach Ed Orgeron.

In the NBA, Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis put up an amazing stat line in the season opener against the Nuggets with 50 points, 16 rebounds, seven steals, five assists and four blocks — but it wasn’t enough for a win as New Orleans fell to Denver 107-102.

The LSU baseball team is off this weekend, and coach Paul Mainieri isn’t going to just be cooling his heels. Mainieri reportedly accepted an invite from the Chicago Cubs to attend World Series Games 3 and 4 this weekend at Wrigley Field.

First-year head coach Matt Viator is going through a tough season at ULM. The Warhawks are 2-and-5 and coming off a 42-point loss to New Mexico. Viator takes the blame for the team’s poor performance on the field this year…:
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The Warhawks take on Arkansas State Saturday.

A Union parish high school student is suing the LHSAA for not allowing him to play his senior year, because he was held back in the 6th grade because of ADHD. But an LHSAA rule states that if a student is held back, the athlete can only play three years of high school sports. The student’s attorney, Brian Blackwell, says the LHSAA’s decision violates the American with Disabilities Act…:
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The LHSAA has not issued a statement on the case.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux was present at practice today. Breaux has been out since breaking his fibula in the season opener. Breaux said earlier this week that he’s been drinking a lot of milk in his hope to get back as soon as possible. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead missed practice as he re-aggravated a knee injury that forced to miss three games.

It’s opening night for the Pelicans who host the Denver Nuggets Last season, New Orleans was hampered by a slew of injuries. Six-foot-ten Anthony Davis played a career-low 61 games. Davis says he’s anxious to get the season started….
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The Pelicans were 30-52 last season and odds makers are not expecting that much better this year.

The LSU football team is on the practice field this afternoon, continuing their prepartions for next Saturday’s game against Alabama. The Crimson Tide are ranked number one in the country and they’ve won 10 straight games on the road. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron talked about the matchup on today’s SEC teleconference…
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UL Lafayette announced today that they’ll play Alabama in football in 2018. The game will take place on September 29th at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa that year.

ULM Football coach Matt Viator plans to start redshirt freshman Will Collins at quarterback again this Saturday at Arkansas State.

It’s been a month and a day since Ed Orgeron took over as LSU’s head football coach. He’s getting his team ready to play top ranked Alabama on November 5th. Orgeron spoke before the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club and says the Tigers have enough depth to go toe-to-toe with the unbeaten Crimson Tide.

ULM Football coach Matt Viator plans to start redshirt freshman Will Collins at quarterback again this Saturday at Arkansas State. Collins failed to complete a pass in seven attempts in the loss to New Mexico. Caleb Evans played much better as he was 12 of 15 for 120 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

Southeastern Louisiana Coach Ron Roberts is not sure if Quarterback Justin Alo will play this Saturday against 18th ranked Central Arkansas. If he can’t play, D’Shai Landor will start for a second straight week. The Lions are on a three-game winning streak heading into Saturday’s big home game.

The Saints returned to practice today to get ready for Sunday’s home game against Seattle. The Seahawks have one of the best pass defenses in the league, which should make for an interesting match-up as they go up against Drew Brees. Seattle has struggled to run the football as they miss the retired Marshawn Lynch.

A new regular season starts tonight for the Pelicans. The Pels Anthony Davis is set to begin his fifth season in the NBA. He’ll be joined this year by first round pick Buddy Hield, who was selected sixth overall in last June’s NBA draft. Davis says Hield will face an adjustment period…
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The Pelicans face the Denver Nuggets tonight. Tip-off is just after 7:00 at the Smoothie King Center.

The Pelicans tip-off a new season tonight as they host the Denver Nuggets at 7 PM inside the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans began last season with a 1-and-11 record and Head Coach Alvin Gentry wants to avoid that kind of start…:
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Pelicans star Anthony Davis starts the season healthy and first round pick Buddy Hield should help New Orleans on the offensive end.

In the World Series opener last night, the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0. The Game 1 winner has taken the title in the last six Series and 17 of 19. Game two’s start time tonight has been moved up an hour to 6pm due to rain in the forecast.

The Saints defense has struggled this season, a big reason why New Orleans is 2-and-4 on the year. But maybe they’ll have a good game this Sunday when they host the Seahawks. Seattle has scored 111 points in six games, which is tied with the Chicago Bears for the fewest in the NFL. Kick-off is at noon.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette has certainly turned his attention to Alabama, as he said in an interview on SEC Now during a game of “Fact or Fiction” that it was a fact the Tigers are going to beat the Crimson Tide. Fournette is coming off a record setting performance against Ole Miss Saturday night.

Meanwhile, an angry Reverend who is an Alabama football fan reportedly believes a Crimson Tide beat reporter should be beaten with a bat for suggesting LSU might be a true contender in the November 5th game. The reporter tweeted the message from the man of the cloth which said “Do you think that any jury in Alabama would convict an Alabama fan if they took a ball bat and beat the crap out of you?” In the article the writer suggests LSU is finding their groove just in time for the Bama game.

It will be awhile before the next time the LSU football team plays again. The Tigers next game is November fifth against Alabama. It will be a primetime kickoff as CBS has decided for the sixth consecutive season to air the game at night. In an interview with Peter Burns of the SEC Network, Leonard Fournette played a game of “fact or fiction” and said it’s a fact that LSU will beat Alabama.

The Saints defense has struggled this season, a big reason why New Orleans is 2-and-4 on the year. But maybe they’ll have a good game this Sunday when they host the Seahawks. Seattle has scored 111 points in six games, which is tied with the Chicago Bears for the fewest in the NFL. Kick-off is at noon.

Tomorrow night the Pelicans tip-off the NBA season by hosting the Denver Nuggets. The Westgate Superbook in Las Vegas has set the Pels over-under win total at 36.5, which would not be good enough to make the Western Conference Playoffs.

Louisiana Tech heads into Saturday’s home against Rice with a 5-3 record, 3-and-1 in Conference USA. The Bulldogs lead the West Division and will host an Owls team that has only one win on the year. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says they can’t let up…
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Kick-off is at 6 Pm.

In the Stats FCS Top 25 poll, Grambling has moved up one spot to number 21. McNeese and Southeastern are receiving votes.

In the High School football polls, three new teams are ranked in Four-A, Woodlawn-Shreveport, Rayne and Loranger are ranked 8th, 9th and 10th respectiviely.