The Saints responded to the head coaching change by playing their best game in weeks and they ended a seven-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. New Orleans scored 17 of its 20 points in the second quarter and held on for the victory. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi…

Cut 19 (16) “…this week”  

Recently signed receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling came up big as he had two touchdown catches.

The high school football playoff brackets are out and University High is in. The Cubs obtained a temporary restraining order in the courts and for the time being, their seven victories taken away from them have been restored after the LHSAA said they used two ineligible players.

Here’s a list of your number one seeds, Neville, Franklinton, St. James and Haynesville and on the Select side…Karr, Shaw, Dunham and Vermilion Catholic.

The LSU Tigers return to work today after an embarrassing loss to Alabama on Saturday night. Coach Brian Kelly on what needs to change…

Cut 28 (19) “…working on”

The Tigers fell seven spots in the AP poll to number 21. Tulane is now in the Top 25 as the Green Wave are ranked 25^th and the eight and two Greenies have a big game this Saturday at Navy.

The eight and one Ragin Cajuns are getting votes in the AP poll. U-L Lafayette put together a complete performance in a 55 to 19 win over Arkansas State on Homecoming night. Coach Michael Desormeaux credits his team’s mindset…

Cut 18 (20)   “…get there.”

There’s a lot on the line when 15^th ranked LSU hosts 11^th ranked Alabama on Saturday night. The loser of this game will be eliminated from college football playoff contention. The Tigers defense is looking to bounce back after giving up 31 points against Texas A-and-M in the second half. Linebacker Greg Penn says all you can do is learn from the experience and make sure it doesn’t happen again…

Cut 18 (14)   “…right now.”

LSU’s defense will be focused on keeping Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe from making plays with legs. Kick-off on Saturday night is at 6:30.

Huge high school football game tonight in Alexandria as ASH hosts Neville. Both teams are 9-and-0. The playoff brackets were set to be released on Sunday, but the LHSAA said today it’s postponing the release because of ongoing litigation with a high school. The Advocate reports University High filed a lawsuit after they had to forfeit seven victories for using two ineligible players who transferred from Liberty High School.

The Ragin Cajuns can take command of the Sun Belt West if they are able to defeat Arkansas State for homecoming on Saturday. U-L Lafayette is 4-and-0 in the Sun Belt, while the Red Wolves are 3-and-1 and in second place in the Western Division. Kick off is at 4 PM.

ULM will try to snap a two-game losing streak tomorrow when they host Texas State. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent has this message for his team this week…

Cut 19 (14) “…11 o’ clock kick”  

Louisiana Tech is also at home tomorrow as they host Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks are undefeated Conference USA play.

Southeastern Louisiana hosts Northwestern State. Nicholls is at Houston Christian; Grambling hosts Alabama State and Tulane takes on Temple in Philadelphia.

LSU will host Alabama tomorrow night and they are hoping to avoid a repeat performance of what happened last year when Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for 219 yards and rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns. Tigers Defensive end Sai’vion Jones says they have to be smart when they rush Milroe…

Cut 16 (17) “….what kind of plays so.” 

Kick off is at 6:30.

Last night was a big night in high school football as Oak Grove defeated Ouachitan Christian 44 to 14. Karr wins the Catholic League with a 69 to 28 win over Rummel. Union Parish outlasted Sterlington 31 to 23. Evangel defeated Parkway 45 to 43. Airline knocked Huntington 59 to 54 and Catholic High outscored Zachary 73 to 55.

The Saints continue preparations today for Sunday’s home game against Atlanta. Running back Alvin Kamara on what the week’s been like with Darren Rizzi as the interim head coach…

Cut 30 (17) “…to well”

Kamara needs 12 more rushing yards to become the team’s all-time leading rusher. Center Erick McCoy has returned to practice. He’s been out since suffering a groin injury in the Week 3 loss to Philadelphia.

Joe Burrow threw for 428 yards and four touchdowns but the Bengals still lost to the Ravens 35 to 34. JaMarr Chase had 11 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns.

Last night in college hoops…the Ragin Cajuns beat UT Dallas 82 to 65, McNeese over College Biblical Studies 111 to 57 and in women’s hoops…Lady Techsters 78 to 70, Nicholls defeated Tulane 65 to 63.

The Louisiana Illuminator is reporting there will be a Live Tiger inside Tiger Stadium when LSU plays Alabama on Saturday night. It will reportedly not be Mike Seven who lives in an enclosure across the street from Tiger Stadium. Ponchatoula Senator Bill Wheat says the Tiger will come from somewhere else. Governor Landry has expressed his desire to have a live Tiger at LSU. No comment yet from his office or the university.

We know Nick Saban will not be on the Alabama sideline for Saturday night’s game. Coach Brian Kelly was asked how the Crimson Tide are different with Saban no longer roaming the sidelines and Kalen DeBoer at the helm…

Cut 17 (12) “…team”

LSU’s power couple, Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes, announced as the guest pickers on ESPN’s College Gameday on Saturday morning.

The players seem to have great respect for Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi. Quarterback Derek Carr has a great relationship with him…

Cut 20 (17) “…to your face”

Rizzi, Carr and the rest of the Saints will try to snap a seven-game losing streak Sunday against the Falcons. Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.

Big night of high school football…Oak Grove battles Ouachita Chrisian. This is one of the best rivalries in high school football. Oak Grove leads the overall series 21 to 13. O-C-S seniors have not lost to the Tigers.

Also tonight…Catholic battles Zachary. A win for the Bears and they win an outright district title. Rummel takes on Edna Karr.  If the Raiders win, they’ll share a district title with the Cougars.

LSU and Alabama continue their rivalry on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. In last year’s game in Tuscaloosa, Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe shredded LSU’s defense, throwing for 219 yards and rushing for 155 and four touchdowns. Coach Brian Kelly on the difference with Milroe this year compared to last year…

Cut 19 (25) “…as a quarterback”

Darren Rizzi will head coach his first NFL game on Sunday when the Saints host the Falcons. Rizzi was asked if he’ll be aggressive on fourth down…

Cut     18 (11) “…fine line”

Kick off is at noon.

Louisiana Tech returns to playing football on the weekends as they’ll host Jacksonville State on Saturday. The Gamecocks are 4-and-0 and they are led by Tre Stewart, who has 914 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says Stewart will be tough to stop…

Cut 16 (14) “….on defense.” 

Kick off is at 3:30 on the CBS Sports Network

LSU men’s basketball opened its season with a 95 to 60 victory over ULM last night. Junior forward Jalen Reed had a career-high 24 points. Coach Matt McMahon says Reed put in the work during the offseason…

Cut 30 (22) “…break out season”

LSU’s next game is Sunday at home against Alabama State.

A big key for LSU this Saturday when they face Alabama is to keep Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe from beating the Tigers with his legs. In last year’s game against LSU, he rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns. And  two weeks ago in a loss to Texas A&M, LSU couldn’t stop a running quarterback. Bama coach Kalen DeBoer expects LSU will be prepared…

Cut 18 (17)   “…their best.”

LSU men’s basketball won its first game of the season last night, beating ULM 96 to 60 as Jalen Reed had 24 points and eight rebounds.

The Pelicans dropped to 3-and-6 on the season with a 131 to 122 loss to the undefeated Cavaliers.

LSU’s women’s basketball has received a commitment six-foot-two Grace Knox from California. She’s ranked as the 11^th best player in the country.

Darren Rizzi was named as the Saints interim head coach on Monday and he’s getting used to his new role…

Cut 19 (15) “….the same page”

Rizzi has rearranged the locker room so players now their lockers grouped by position and he’s also altered the structure of practice. New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Sunday.

Louisiana Tech hosts Jacksonville State on Saturday. The Gamecocks are undefeated in Conference USA Play, while the Bulldogs are 3-and-5 overall, two and three in Conference USA. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says they are trying to win their final four games to finish with a winning record…

Cut 17 (11) “…our football team”

Kick off Saturday is at 3:30 and it will be televised on the CBS Sports Network.

LSU is 15 and Alabama is 11 in the first college football playoff rankings of the season. The two teams meet Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. College football analysts are calling it a playoff elimination game. Coach Brian Kelly says the teams at the top of the SEC standings understand what’s at stake…

Cut 14 (10) “…matter.”

Kick-off is at 6:30 on Saturday.

Marshon Lattimore reported to the Commanders this morning after he was traded by the Saints to Washington for three draft picks in next year’s draft. WWL Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Lattimore goes down as the Saints best cornerback in franchise history….

_Cut 17 (15) “…draft choices.”

LSU men’s basketball tips off a new season tonight as the Tigers take on ULM In the PMAC. It’s year three for Coach Matt McMahon and he wants to get off to a faster start this year after losing three games in November last year…

Cut 28 (14) “…with opening night”

ULM already has a game under its belt. The Warhawks defeated Champion Christian 111 to 61 on Monday. Six-foot-11 forward Jerry Ngopot (nuh-GO-poe) led the way with 16 points. Tip off is at 7 PM.

The Pelicans conclude a four-game homestand tonight by hosting the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Zion Williamson is questionable with right thigh soreness.

One of the top high school girls basketball players committed to LSU. Six-foot-two forward Greg Knox from California. LSU now has four of the Top 25 prospects in the Class of 2025.

LSU is number 15 in the initial College football playoff rankings. Alabama is number 11. The two teams meet Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is looking to bounce back from a three interception performance against Texas A-and-M…

Cut 29 (14) “…from it”

Kick off Saturday is at 6:30.

The Saints made the decision to fire Dennis Allen and many Saints fans are wondering if General Manager Mickey Loomis is the next one to receive a pink slip. WWL Radio Saints Analyst Mike Detillier on if Loomis will also be fired…

Cut 18 (11) “…National Football League”

The Saints host the Falcons this Sunday.

In the latest high school football polls….Lutcher is now ranked number one in Class 4A. Teurlings Catholic fell from the top spot to number four after losing to St. Thomas More. Bunkie is the new number ranked Team in Class 3A. The Panthers are 9-and-0 and will face Marksville in the annual Catskin Game.

Southeastern Louisiana hosts Northwestern State on Saturday and kick-off has been moved up six hours to noon because potential impacts from Hurricane Rafael. But Rafael no longer looks like a threat to Louisiana.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame says induction ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will take place between June 26 to the 28^th in Natchitoches. Former West Monroe, LSU and NFL star Andrew Whitworth is the headliner.

In basketball…LSU opens its season tonight by hosting ULM. The Tigers are picked to finish 14^th in the  SEC.

The Pelicans host the Cavaliers. Cleveland is undefeated on the season and Pels star Zion Williamson is questionable with thigh soreness.

Today was the NFL trade deadline and the Saints made a move, trading pro bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore and a 2025 sixth round pick to Washington for two draft picks, third and fourth round selections in next year’s NFL draft. The 28-year-old has 68 pass breakups since he was drafted in 2017. That’s the third most in the NFL during that time. Lattimore goes down as the best cornerback to ever play for the Saints and now he’s with Jadyn Daniels and the Commanders.

LSU is continuing to prepare for its big matchup against Alabama on Saturday night. The Tigers enter the game ranked 111^th in the country in rush offense, averaging 115 yards a game. Coach Brian Kelly says it will take a team effort to get the ground game going…

Cut 17 (19) “…people miss.”

Kick-off is at 6:30.

A legendary figure in Louisiana sports history has passed away. William “Dub” Jones of Ruston died at the age of 99…one month shy of his 100^th birthday. Jones played eight seasons of professional football and in 1951, he scored six touchdowns in a game against Chicago Bears. Only three other players, including Alvin Kamara, have scored that many TDs in a game. One of his sons, Ben Jones, says his father was an old-school player all the way.

Cut 13 (13)  “…talking for you.”

Another of Dub Jones’ sons was Bert Jones, who was an NFL quarterback for ten seasons and was the NFL MVP in 1976.

In the latest high school football polls….Lutcher is now ranked number one in Class 4A. Teurlings Catholic fell from the top spot to number four after losing to St. Thomas More. Bunkie is the new number ranked Team in Class 3A. The Panthers are 9-and-0 and will face Marksville in the annual Catskin Game.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen was fired Monday after leading New Orleans to an 18-25 record over two plus seasons. New Orleans failed to make the playoffs in 2022 and 2023 and they are on a seven-game losing streak this year. Most Saints fans are pleased with the decision to let Allen go. Saints tight end Foster Moreau says it’s a shame they couldn’t win more…

Cut 15 (10) “….had to be done”

Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi takes over as the interim head coach. New Orleans hosts the Atlanta Falcons Sunday.

The college basketball season tipped off yesterday with the seventh ranked LSU Lady Tigers easily beating Eastern Kentucky 95 to 44. Junior guard Flau’jae Johnson had 25 points.

The Ragin Cajuns and McNeese suffered opening night losses, while La Tech and ULM both won. The Warhawks are at LSU tomorrow night.

The 14th-ranked LSU Tigers are gearing up to host 11th-ranked Alabama in what has been dubbed a playoff elimination game. Both teams have lost two games this season, and it’s expected that a three-loss team will not make the 12-team College Football Playoff. Coach Brian Kelly does not want his team to focus on the playoff implications of this game…

Cut 16 (20) “….best is needed” 

The Pelicans do not look like a playoff team with all of their injuries. They were outscored by 21 in the fourth quarter and lost to Portland 118 to 100. New Orleans is now 3-and-5 and will conclude its four-game homestand tomorrow by hosting the Cavaliers.