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…
cut 20 (11) “…from there”
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.
Cut 8 (10) “situation”
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…:
Cut 19 (13) “for that”
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…:
CUT 7 (09) “is unfair”
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….
cut 18 (19) “…our belt”
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…
cut 30 (28) “…we’ll be ready”

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…
cut 17 (19) “….different environment”
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…:
Cut 16 (17) “of numbers”
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…
cut 19 (21) “…two thirds done”
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.

The LSU-Alabama game is still over a week and a half away and the hype is building. Tigers running back Leonard Fournette appeared on SEC Now with Peter Burns and played a game of “fact or fiction.” Leonard was asked if LSU will beat Alabama this year and Fournette said fact.

And Michael Casagrande of the Birmingham News, Press-Register and Huntsville Times, says he’s been verbally threatened on twitter by a reverend after he suggested that LSU has a chance to beat the Crimson Tide on November fifth.

There are signs that Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is getting closer to returning to action. Breaux broke his fibula in the season opener and since then he’s been drinking a lot of milk in the hopes returning sooner than later. Breaux says he tested his leg out during defensive back drills and is waiting for the team’s medical staff to allow him to return to practice on a full-time basis. New Orleans hosts Seattle this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech is getting ready to play Rice this Saturday at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Owls won their first game of the season last week as they defeated Prairie View A-and-M 65-44. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says the Owls show a lot of different looks on offense and they snap the ball quick…
cut 18 (19) “…they do”
Louisiana Tech is 5-3 overall, 3-and-1 in Conference USA and the leader in the Western Division

In the Southland, Southeastern Louisiana is 4-1 and in third place in the league. The Lions host Central Arkansas this Saturday. The Bears are 5-0 in league play. In the SWAC Western Division, Grambling and Southern are tied for first, with 4-0 records. Southern is at Alcorn this Saturday, while Grambling hosts Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

LSU and Alabama will once again get the only CBS prime-time spot of the season, kicking off in Tiger Stadium at 7pm on November 5th. This will be the sixth straight year CBS has aired LSU-Bama at night and the 10th year the network puts on this highly anticipated game in college football. Both 19th-ranked LSU and top-ranked Alabama have open dates on Oct. 29 leading up to the annual clash of SEC Western Division standouts.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette and center Ethan Pocic were named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week and Offensive Lineman of the week, respectively. Fournette rushed for 284 yards on 16 carries in the Tigers win over Ole Miss. Pocic led the team with 12 knockdown blocks.

In Tiger basketball news, eight former LSU players are on NBA rosters. Tim Quartermann has made the Portland Trail Blazers roster as an undrafted rookie, but the Dallas Mavericks cut Keith Hornsby.

More conference honors: In the Southland, McNeese State’s kicker Gunnar Raborn was named Special Teams player of the week. In the SWAC, Grambling quarterback Devante Kincade is the Offensive Player of the Week, and the Tigers defensive back Joseph McWilliams is Special Teams player of the week.

Louisiana Tech looks to make it five victories in a row when they host the Rice Owls on Saturday. Rice has really struggled this year as they just 1-and-6. But Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says don’t look at the records…:
Cut 17 (17)” both sides”
Louisiana Tech is 5-3 overall, 3-and-1 in Conference USA.

The NBA season kicks off today in what some expect to be a wild one. The Pelicans tip off tomorrow night against Denver in the Smoothie King Center.

For the sixth consecutive year, the LSU-Alabama game on November 5th will have a nighttime kick-off. CBS will televise two games that day and it has decided to air the Tigers clash with the Crimson Tide at 7 PM.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. After missing the last two games, the New Orleans native rushed for 284 yards and three touchdowns on just 16 carries.

There’s been some who have suggested that Fournette should just sit out the rest of the season, so he doesn’t risk a serious injury that could impact his future NFL career. Fournette says he wanted to be on the field with his teammates…
Cut 18 (20) “working out”
Ten penalties and two turnovers kept the Saints from winning on the road yesterday as they dropped a 27-21 contest to the Kansas City Chiefs. New Orleans is 2-and-4 on the year and in third place in the NFC South, two games back of first-place Atlanta. The Falcons lost 33-30 in overtime. Also in the NFC South, Tampa Bay improved to 3-3 with an easy 34-17 win over San Francisco. Up next for the Saints, they host Seattle. The Seahawks tied Arizona six to six last night.

The Pelicans have finalized their roster by waiving foward Alonzo Gee and keeping six-year veteran guard Lance Stephenson. Gee will still receive one-point-two million dollars from the Pels. General Manager Dell Demps says they decided on Stephenson, because they needed a playmaker with Tyreke Evans and Jrue Holiday not available to start the season. The season opener is Wednesday night at home against Denver.

Eight former LSU Tigers are on NBA rosters. Tim Quartermann has made the Portland Trail Blazers roster as an undrated rookie, but Dallas Mavericks cut Keith Hornsby.