After losing last night to the Warriors, the Pelicans try to get in the win column tonight against Portland. The Trail Blazers look much different this year as they have four new starters in their lineup. But they still have All-star point guard Damian Lillard who averaged 21 points and six assists a game last year. New Orleans Anthony Davis is looking for a bounce back performance tonight after a 4 for 20 shooting performance last night in Golden State. Tip-off tonight is at 9:00.

LSU football coach Les Miles is hopeful some of his injured starters will return for the Alabama game. Miles hopes defensive tackle Christian LaCouture, fullback JD Moore and cornerback TreDavious White will practice on Monday. Miles also says freshman Donte Jackson might keep returning punts, after taking over for the injured White.

Louisiana Tech only has a couple more days to get ready for Friday’s game against Rice. The Bulldogs should be able to run the ball against the Owls defense, which is allowing 205 rushing yards a game.

UL Lafayette and ULM meet for the 51st time on Saturday in Lafayette. The Cajuns lead the all-time series 26 to 24. UL Lafayette has won six of the last seven meetings, but the last game played at Cajun Field was won by ULM. Warhawks Coach Todd Berry says he’ll bring a young team to Lafayette, many of them have never played in a college rivalry game…
cut 18 (15) “…that opportunity”
Kickoff is at 4 PM and it is homecoming on the UL Lafayette campus.

In men’s college basketball…Stephen F Austin goes into the season as the favorite to win the Southland Conference. That’s according to a preseason poll of the coaches and sports information directors in the league. The Lumberjacks return four starters from a team that won 29 games last year. Northwestern State is picked to finish in second place.

The Pelicans dropped their season opener to Golden State last night as the defending champion Warriors got 40 points from reigning MVP Stephen Curry in a 111-95 win. Tough game for Anthony Davis as he was 4-of-20 from the field and scored 18 points. Eric Gordon had 14 points and turned it over four times. New Orleans will try again tonight at Portland.

LSU Coach Les Miles says the bye week is helping some of there injured players return to health. Miles says defensive tackle Christian LaCouture, fullback JD Moore and cornerback TreDavious White did not practice yesterday, but he hopes they’ll be able to practice on Monday, when the Tigers begin Alabama game week. Miles also says freshman Donte Jackson might keep returning punts, after taking over for the injured White.

The Saints are getting ready to host the New York Giants this Sunday. Former LSU Tiger and Giants star receiver Odell Beckham has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but he’s expected to practice today.

This is Saturday its the big rivalry game between ULM and UL Lafayette. Warhawks Coach Todd Berry admits its been a difficult season for his 1-and-6 team. The Warhawks had tough games against Georgia and Alabama earlier in the year and they’ve also dealt with numerous injuries. He says some guys are coming back to full health and he’s optimistic they can turn their season around starting this Saturday…
cut 17 (15) “…boost morale”
UL Lafayette leads the all-time series between the two teams, with a record of 26-and-24.

The Pelicans’ season did not open the way they wanted as they were downed by the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors 111 – 95. League MVP Stephen Curry led all scorers with 40, 24 coming in the first quarter. Anthony Davis led the Pels with 18 followed by guard Ish Smith’s 17. The Pelicans were forced to begin the season without their two top centers, Omer Asik and Alexis Ajinca, due to injuries. The Pels hit Portland tonight to face the Trailblazers.

After a rough start to their season, the Saints are now 3-and-4 and they have a chance to get over the .500 mark as the next two games are at home. This Sunday, New Orleans welcomes the Giants, who are 4-and-3 after beating Dallas. November 8th, the Black and Gold hosts the 1-5 Tennessee Titans. The Saints’ Cam Jordan is one guy that’s beefed up his performance. He has five sacks in the last two games.

Sterlington has moved into the Top 10 of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class Two-A football rankings. Notre Dame of Crowley remains ranked number one followed by Many.

ULM is a disappointing 1-and-6 heading into its rivalry game against UL Lafayette Saturday. Because of the Warhawks poor season, there’s talk that Head Coach Todd Berry is on the hot seat. But Berry says he’s not impacted by that discussion…

cut 16 (21) “can”

The Cajuns have won six of the last seven meetings, but the last game played at Cajun Field was won by ULM. The game kicks off at 4PM.

UL Lafayette quarterback Jalen Nixon is the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week. Nixon had a career-high 201 yards rushing and 253 yards passing in a loss to Arkansas State last week.

Two Northwestern State players, Jalan West and Zeek Woodley, were named to the Southland Conference preseason men’s basketball team.

A new NBA season has arrived and there’s excitement around the Pelicans. New Orleans made the playoffs last year and there’s hope the team will continue to get better. Jake Madison, who writes for the blog site, Bourbon Street Shots, says the Western Conference will be difficult again this year, but New Orleans has one of the best players in the game in Anthony Davis, who has added some muscle to help his ability to score down low…
cut 18 (20) “…the past”
The Pelicans season begins at Golden State against the Warriors, who will get their NBA championship rings prior to the 9:30 tip-off.

LSU’s Leonard Fournette has landed on the cover of ESPN the Magazine.

The Saints were off today, they return to the practice field tomorrow as they’ll get ready for Eli Manning and the New York Giants.

UL Lafayette quarterback Jalen Nixon is the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week. Nixon had a career-high 201 yards rushing and 253 yards passing in a loss to Arkansas State last week. Nixon and the Cajuns host ULM this Saturday. The Warhawks have lost five in a row.

Sterlington has moved into the Top 10 of the Louisiana Sports Writers assocation Class Two-A football rankings. Notre Dame of Crowley remains ranked number one followed by Many. In Five-A, Rummel remains ranked number one. In Four-A, Neville is the top team, 3-A, University High has the top ranking and the best team in One-A is St. Mary’s.

Two Northwestern State players, Jalan West and Zeek Woodley, were named to the Southland Conference preseason men’s basketball team. . Southeastern’s Zay Jackson and McNeese State’s Craig McFerrin were named to the second team.

The opening night of the NBA season has arrived. The Pelicans begin the season tonight in Golden State against the defending champion Warriors. The Pelicans will start the year without their top two centers Omar Asik, who has a calf strain, and Alexis Ajinca, who has a hamstring injury. Swingman Quincy Pondexter won’t return until November and point guard Tyreke Evans recently had knee surgery. Jake Madison is with Bourbon Street Shots and he says the Pels will definitely miss Evans, who is coming off a good season…
cut 17 (14) “…time being”
Pelicans made the playoffs last season as the eighth seed and were swept by Golden State in the first round. Tip-off is at 9:30.

LSU’s showdown with Alabama will be a night game. Kick-off in Tuscaloosa has been set for seven PM and CBS will televise the game. The Crimson Tide has won four straight.

After a rough start to the season, the Saints are now 3-and-4 and they have a chance to get over the .500 mark as the next two games are at home. This Sunday, New Orleans hosts the Giants, who are 4-and-3 after beating Dallas. The Saints Cam Jordan is one guy that’s playing at a high level, he has five sacks in the last two games.

In college sports….Judy MacLeod has been named the new commissioner of Conference USA. She becomes the first female commissioner of a FBS conference.

UL Lafayette quarterback Jalen Nixon is the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week. Nixon had a career-high 201 yards rushing and 253 yards passing in a loss to Arkansas State last week. Nixon and the Cajuns host ULM this Saturday. The Warhawks have lost five in a row.

And Sterlington has moved into the Top 10 of the Louisiana Sports Writers assocation Class Two-A football rankings. Notre Dame of Crowley remains ranked number one followed by Many.

Expectations are high as the Pelicans tip-off the regular season tonight against the defending NBA champs, the Golden State Warriors. New Orleans is considered by many as a team on the rise, but Jake Madison, who writes for the blog site, Bourbon Street Shots, says wins might be difficult early on, because the team is dealing with numerous injuries…

cut 16 (20) “back on track”

The Pelicans will start the season without their top two centers Omer Asik, who has a calf strain, and Alexis Ajinca, who has a hamstring injury. You can watch at 9:30 PM on TNT.

The undefeated McNeese State Cowboys are ranked seventh in the FCS Coaches Top 25 poll. The Pokes are coming off a 47-27 win over Northwestern State. McNeese is at Abilene Christian this Saturday.

Hype is already building for the November 7th top-10 matchup between LSU and Alabama at 7pm in Tuscaloosa. The No. 4 Tigers and No. 7 Crimson Tide will play as top 10 teams for the sixth time in the last eight meetings including the 2011 Game of the Century which also happened at Bryant Denny Stadium. Brant Garrison, with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sport, says she’s not sure if this game is as big as the 2011 game, but it’s always more fun when there’s something on the table to be won…

cut 8 (11) “great energy”

Both teams are on a bye this weekend.

Louisiana Tech cornerback Bryson Abraham was named Conference USA defensive player of the week. Abraham returned an interception for a touchdown in the Bulldogs 45-16 win over Middle Tennessee. Tech will travel to Rice for a game that will be played on Friday.

And Judy MacLeod has been named the new commissioner of Conference USA. She becomes the first female commissioner of a FBS conference.

The Saints are now another win away from getting back to the .500 mark as they have won two in a row, after beating Indianapolis 27-21 yesterday. Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 255 yards and one touchdown. Brees got some help from the running game. Mark Ingram rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown, Khiry Robinson ran the ball into the end zone twice and running back CJ Spiller caught six passes. Brees says it was a good day for that group….
cut 20 (20) “…plays out”
The Saints are back home this Sunday against the Giants. New York is 4-and-3 on the season and defeated the Cowboys 27-20 yesterday.

In the latest A-P Top 25 poll, LSU is ranked fourth and they received five first place votes. Ohio State is number one, Baylor is second and Clemson is ranked third. The Tigers next opponent, Alabama, is ranked seventh and they received one first place vote. The SEC announced today that the LSU-Alabama game will kickoff at 7 PM on November 7th. It will be televised by CBS.

The undefeated McNeese State Cowboys are ranked seventh in the FCS Coaches Top 25 poll. The Pokes are coming off a 47-27 win over Northwestern State. McNeese is at Abilene Christian this Saturday.

Louisiana Tech cornerback Bryson Abraham was named Conference USA defensive player of the week. Abraham returned an interception for a touchdown in the Bulldogs 45-16 win over Middle Tennessee. Tech is at Rice for a game that will be played on Friday.

And Judy MacLeod has been named the new commissioner of Conference USA. She becomes the first female commissioner of a FBS conference.

We’re all set up for what should be another great game between LSU and Alabama. The Tigers are undefeated and ranked fourth, while Alabama is 7-and-1 and ranked seventh. But first the two teams will enjoy a bye week and LSU Coach Les Miles says it comes at a good time for his team…
cut 15 (10) “….some fatigue”
Former Haughton high school football star, Dak Prescott, has been named SEC Offensive Player of the week. Prescott accounted for six touchdowns in Mississippi State’s win over Kentucky.

McNeese State is still undefeated on the season as the Cowboys defeated Northwestern State 47-27. Cowboys quarterback Daniel Sams had a big day as he scored five touchdowns and had 357 yards of total offense.

Grambling is still undefeated in the SWAC after beating Mississippi Valley State 49-14.

The Saints are on a bit of roll as they’ve won two in a row. New Orleans held on for a 27-21 win over Indianapolis on Sunday. Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 255 yards and one touchdown. But the biggest pass of the game was thrown by backup Luke McCown on a fake field goal. McCown’s 25-yard completion to Ben Watson set up New Orleans first touchdown of the game. Brees says it was awesome to see that trick play work…
cut 19 (15) “…make em”
Brees got some help from the running game. Mark Ingram rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown and Khiry Robinson ran the ball into the end zone twice.

So the Saints are now 3-4 and in third place in the NFC South. Carolina is still undefeated on the season after beating the Eagles 27-16 and Atlanta improved to 6-1 after a 10-7 win over Tennessee.

The Saints have a two-game winning streak after holding on to beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-21. It looked like New Orleans would have an easy win in Indy, but the Colts mounted a furious comeback to have a chance in the fourth quarter. Coach Sean Payton gives credits the Colts for coming back, but wishes it didn’t happen…

cut 18 (19) “things we didn’t”

Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 255 yards and one touchdown. The Saints improve to 3-4 and will host Eli Manning and the New York Giants Sunday.

In Southland Conference football Saturday, McNeese remains undefeated on the season after beating Northwestern State 47-27, it was Southeastern Louisiana over Houston Baptist 22-7, and Sam Houston State crushed Nicholls State 37-7.

LSU enters the bye week with a perfect 7-0 record after beating Western Kentucky 48 to 20 in a mud-filled game at Tiger Stadium. It’s the eighth time the Tigers have started the season 7-0, but Coach Les Miles says there’s still room for improvement….

cut 14 (12) “couple of weeks”

The Tigers will next take the field November 7th at Alabama.

In the Sun Belt, ULM fell to an 0-3 league mark after losing to Idaho 27-13. The Warhawks, who are 1-6 for the season overall, tied the game at 13 with a little over 9 minutes left in the third quarter, but the Vandals answered with a 9 play, 79 yard touchdown drive to give them the lead for good. ULM travels to face UL-Lafayette at Cajun Field Saturday night.

Tonight 5th ranked LSU will face Western Kentucky for homecoming. It’s being reported the Tigers could be without two starters on defense. Junior defensive tackle Christian LaCouture has a foot injury and according to the Baton Rouge Advocate is not expected to play. Junior cornerback Tre’Davious White might also miss the game, because of a knee injury. LSU is going up against a team that loves to throw the football. Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty has thrown for 2,709 yards, which is second best in the nation.

Louisiana Tech is home to take on Middle Tennessee. The Bulldogs are in a three-way tie for first place in the West division of Conference USA, with a 2-and-1 record. Kickoff is at 2:30.

ULM looks to snap a four-game losing streak as they face Idaho. It’s the start of a three-game road trip for the Warhawks.

Tulane is also on the road today…as they battle Navy.

It’s homecoming for Grambling as they host Mississippi Valley. Grambling is undefeated in the SWAC, while the Delta Devils are winless in league play. Southern will take on Texas Southern. The Jags need to win to keep pace with Grambling.

In the Southland…McNeese State looks to stay undefeated as they host Northwestern State. Nicholls State tries to make it two wins in a row as they take on Sam Houston State and Southeastern Lousiaina visits Houston Baptist.

In high school football last night…Eunice clobbered Church Point 37-6, Evangel beat Airline 37-7, Ouachita Christian smashed Mangham 52-18, Riverside routed St. Charles Catholic 35-3, Teurlings Catholc topped its crosstown rivals, St. Thomas More 42-28.

In the NFL…the Saints will visit Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow. The last time these two teams met, the Saints won 62 to 7 at home.

And the Pelicans wrapped up the preseason last night with a 93-90 win over Miami.