The Saints will try to win their second straight on Sunday as they host the Cleveland Browns. The defense put together a good performance last week in a win over Atlanta. Linebacker Demario Davis would like to see that again…

Cut 13 (12) “…improvement”

Saints linebacker Pete Werner did not practice Wednesday and Thursday because of a hand injury. When he’s playing, the Black and Gold’s defense is better.

Best time of the year is underway in high school sports, as the football playoffs got underway last night with Evangel, Opelousas and Lake Charles College prep advancing.

Today’s top games include West Monroe at Parkway, Sam Houston visiting Zachary, Brother Martin hosting John Curtis and Buckeye will look for its first ever playoff win as they host Booker T Washington out of tNew Orleans.

The Ragin Cajuns can win a Sun Belt Conference Western Division championship tomorrow with a win over South Alabama. It would be U-L Lafayette’s fifth division title in seven years. The Cajuns were picked to finish third in the West, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says they expected to play in the Sun Belt Championship game…

Cut 18 (11)   “…ever mattered.”

Kick off is at 6 PM.

The LSU Tigers will attempt to snap their two game losing streak tomorrow as the Bayou Bengals visit Florida in Gainesville. The Tigers are ranked 113th in the country in rush offense. Offensive tackle Emery Jones says they are doubling down on their effort to get the ground game going…

Cut 19 (16) “…make it work.”  

The LSU Tigers will attempt to snap their two game losing streak tomorrow as the Bayou Bengals visit Florida in Gainesville. The Tigers are ranked 113th in the country in rush offense. Offensive tackle Emery Jones says they are doubling down on their effort to get the ground game going…

Cut 19 (16) “…make it work.”  

Coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier has been locked in this week and he’s expecting his starting QB will have a good game.

Not a great game for Jayden Daniels last night as he threw for 191 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception as the Commanders lost to the Eagles in 26-18 in a battle for first place in the NFC East.

The LSU men’s basketball team got a nice win on the road last night beating Kansas State 76-65. Cam Carter had 20 points against his former school to lead the way.

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Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston returns to the Superdome this Sunday when the Black and Gold host the Cleveland Browns. Winston spent four seasons in New Orleans and signed with Cleveland as a free agent in the offseason and has started the last two games for the Browns. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is looking forward to the reunion…

Cut 16 (14) “….up there.” 

Saints linebacker Pete Werner has not practiced this week because of a hand injury.

The Ragin Cajuns can win a Sun Belt West title with a win tomorrow over South Alabama.

The high school football playoffs got underway last night and Evangel outscored Captain Shreve 58 to 48, Opelousas blasted Bastrop 47-6 and Lake Charles College Prep blanked McKinley 42-0

Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston returns to the Superdome this Sunday when the Black and Gold host the Cleveland Browns. Winston spent four seasons in New Orleans and signed with Cleveland as a free agent in the offseason and has started the last two games for the Browns. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is looking forward to the reunion…

Cut 16 (14) “…up there”

Cleveland enters the game with a 2 and 7 record, while the Saints are three and seven.

LSU starting left guard Garrett Dellinger has been ruled out for Saturday’s game at Florida. It will be the second straight game Dellinger has missed since suffering an ankle injury against Texas A-and-M. Florida quarterback D-J Lagway and running back Montrell Johnson, a New Orleans native are questionable. Kick-off Saturday is at 2:30.

It’s been a disappointing season for Louisiana Tech, but linebacker Kolbe Fields has been a bright spot. The transfer from LSU leads the team in tackles, tackles for a loss and forced fumbles. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says the former Rummel start is exactly the type of player they expected to get…

Cut 20 (16) “…has that”

The Bulldogs will face Western Kentucky on Saturday at 11 AM. The Hilltoppers are 5-and-0 and they have one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball improved to 3-and-0 yesterday as the Bulldogs defeated UMass 76 to 66. Sean Newman Junior had a season-high 14 points and career-high 12 assists.

Tonight LSU men’s basketball is at Kansas State. Tip off is at 8 PM.

It’s been a struggle for LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. He’s committed six turnovers over the last six quarters. But Coach Brian Kelly says they have not considered sitting Nussmeier….

Cut 17 (17) “….we’ve had”

Nussmeier was having a good season, until throwing three interceptions in the second half against Texas A-and-M on October 26^th. Nuss threw two more interceptions and lost a fumble against Alabama.

Heading into the season, Saints right tackle Trevor Penning was a big question mark, but he’s played well and interim Saints Coach Darren Rizzi says the former first round pick might have had his best game last week…

Cut 18 (10) “…really improve”

New Orleans hosts Cleveland this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech has a tough test this Saturday as the Bulldogs travel to Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers are 5-and-0 in Conference USA and they have one of the top quarterbacks in the league in six-foot-six Cade Veltkamp who has thrown for nearly two-thousand yards and 19 touchdowns. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 19 (19) “…in our conference.”  

Kick off on Saturday is at 11 AM.

Nice win for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball last night as the Bulldogs defeated UMass 76 to 66 in Long Island, New York. Point guard Sean Newman junior led the way with a season high 14 points and a career-high 12 assists.

Rough game for the Ragin Cajuns last night as U-L Lafayette lost to eighth ranked Houston 91 to 45. U-L Lafayette turned it over 23 times.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier is still the starting quarterback for the Tigers despite committing six turnovers over the last six quarters. The mistakes have contributed to the Tigers two-game losing streak,  but Kelly says they have not considered making a change at quarterback…

Cut 16 (13) “….we believe in him.” 

Meanwhile, Florida coach Billy Napier says quarterback DJ Lagway is getting better and progressing towards playing against the Tigers on Saturday.

Saints linebacker Pete Werner did not practice yesterday because of a hand injury. Coach Darren Rizzi is hopeful Werner can play this Sunday against the Browns. Werner missed three games earlier this season because of a hamstring injury. In the seven games he’s appeared in, Werner has 43 tackles.

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LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has signed the number one recruiting class in the nation as four five-star prospects signed with the Lady Tigers on National Signing Day. Matthew Brune covers LSU for on3-dot-com and the Bengal Tiger. Brune says LSU got a big time scorer out of New Mexico in Bella Hines and then three other players…

Cut 15 (15) “…out of California”

Knox averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds a game last year.

The Pelicans lost their sixth straight last night as they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 106 to 88.

Eighth ranked Houston ran the Ragin Cajuns out of the gym beating U-L Lafayette 91 to 45.

Louisiana Tech improved to 3-and-0 with a 76 to 66 win over U-Mass. The Bulldogs had five players in double figures led by Amaree Abram had 19 points.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has struggled the last two games with turnovers. He’s thrown five interceptions and lost a fumble over the last six quarters, but Coach Brian Kelly there’s been no discussion about benching him. He says the coaching staff will continue to work Nussmeier, especially his foot work, and they’ll also try to make it easier for Nuss to go through his progressions…

Cut 18 (12) “…less is more”

LSU is at Florida on Saturday. Gators Coach Billy Napier says quarterback DJ Lagway is trending in the right direction play against the Tigers. Lagway injured his hamstring a couple of weeks ago and didn’t play last week against Texas.

Nine players were listed on the Saints injury report today ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Lucas Patrick, Pete Werner, and Jamaal Williams did not practice. Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry and center Erik McCoy were limited, but there’s optimism they will play on Sunday.

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has signed the number one recruiting class in the nation as four five-star prospects signed with the Lady Tigers on National Signing Day. Matthew Brune covers LSU for on3-dot-com and the Bengal Tiger. Brune says LSU got a big time scorer out of New Mexico in Bella Hines and then three other players…

Cut 15 (15) “…out of California”

Knox averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds a game last year.

In basketball action tonight…the Ragin Cajuns are at eighth ranked Houston. Louisiana Tech tries to improve to 3-and-0 as they face Massachusetts in New York and Southern is at East Texas A-and-M.

The short=handed Pelicans are visiting the Thunder, trying to snap a five-game losing streak.

Former LSU All-American pitcher Paul Skenes as a finalist for National League Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards.

Even though LSU has two SEC losses, the Tigers still have a 16-percent of chance getting to the SEC Championship game according to ESPN. But a more realistic goal is to finish with another ten win seasons. Kelly says there’s also still plenty of time for development…

Cut 17 (21) “…that goal.” 

The Tigers are 22 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Tulane is 25 and the Green Wave can make a statement by beating Navy this Saturday.

Airline High receiver Kenny Darby has committed to LSU. He’s a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026. Darby also has offers from Ole Miss, Missouri, Texas A-and-M and Florida State.

The ULM Warhawks enter this Saturday’s football game against Auburn on a three-game losing streak. Coach Bryant Vincent says his team is going through a tough time, but they still have the potential to finish with a winning record

Cut 18 (20)   “…complete body of work.”

The Warhawks are 23.5 point underdogs this Saturday.

ULM basketball concluded a three-game road trip by losing to Rice 66 to 50.

Tonight the Ragin Cajuns are in Houston to face the eighth ranked Houston Cougars. U-L Lafayette is looking for its first win against a ranked team since 2002.

The Pelicans are at Oklahoma City. Add key reserve Jose Alvardo to the injury list. He’ll miss six weeks with a hamstring injury.

The LSU Tigers are trying to fix the mistakes that led to back-to-back losses to Texas A-and-M and Alabama. Is it the players or is it the coaches? Coach Brian Kelly says it’s a combination of both…

Cut 16 (27) “….for us.” 

LSU fell seven spots to 22 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Tulane is number 25 and will visit seven and two Navy this Saturday.

The 7^th ranked LSU Lady Tigers won easily over Charleston Southern, 117 to 44 yesterday . Aneesha Morrow had 21 points and 20 boards. LSU is 3-and-0.

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The Warhawks are 23 and a half point underdogs against Auburn on Saturday. Head Coach Bryant Vincent says for ULM to stay close, they need to play well on third down…

Cut 19 (18) “…those games”  

Auburn is 3-and-6. Kick off is at 11:45 AM on Saturday.

ULM men’s basketball lost to Rice 66 to 50 last night. Southeastern Louisiana lost to Mississippi State 80 to 59.

Tonight, the Ragin Cajuns are eighth ranked Houston. Louisiana Tech takes on U-Mass in Uniondale, New York.

In the NBA, the Pelicans will try to snap a five-game losing streak as they visit Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 9-and-2.

Saturday night’s loss to Alabama was the worst loss the Tigers have suffered since Brian Kelly took over as head coach of LSU. There are concerns among the fan base on whether Kelly can make the Tigers a championship contender. Kelly tried to reassure fans on Monday that the program is headed in the right direction…

Cut 17 (17) “…have here” 

In three seasons at LSU, Kelly is just four and eight against ranked opponents.

The Pelicans fell to 3-and-8 on the season last night as they could not hold on to a late lead and fell to the Brooklyn Nets 107 to 105. And another key member of the Pels has a significant injury. Jose Alvardo is expected to miss six weeks with a hamstring injury.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team had an easy time beating Charleston Southern today as the final score was 117 to 44 in the annual field trip game. Aneesah Morrow had 21 points and 20 rebounds and Flaue’Jae Johnson surpassed one-thousand points in her career by scoring 18 points.

The ULM Warhawks enter this Saturday’s football game against Auburn on a three-game losing streak. Coach Bryan Vincent says his team is going through a tough time, but they still have the potential to finish with a winning record…

Cut 18 (20) “…complete body of work”

The ULM men’s basketball team is in Houston tonight to take on Rice. Southeastern Louisiana visits Mississippi State.

LSU’s defense has struggled in the last six quarters, the second half against Texas A&M and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe ran all over the Bayou Bengals on Saturday. With three regular season contests and a bowl game left, freshmen, who have yet to play, can play in these upcoming games and not lose their red shirt. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 18 (23)   “…red shirt”

The Southeastern Conference has fined LSU 250-thousand because its fans threw bottles and other trash on the field after a face mask penalty was called against LSU in the third quarter of Saturday night’s loss to Alabama. If LSU can identify those who threw thrash on the field, they will be barred from attending another LSU athletic even this year.

The high school football playoff brackets are out and there are 208 schools who have visions of making it to the state championship game. In Division One select, Edna Karr and Alexandria Senior High are the top two seeds, but LHSAA Network reporter Spencer Verrett (veh-RET) says there are three schools from the Lafayette area that could play in the prep Classic…

Cut 14 (14) “…Acadiana.”

Acadiana has a bye this week and will play the winner of this Friday’s game between Catholic League rivals…Brother Martin and John Curtis.

The Pelicans failed to score in the final 3 and half minutes last night and lost to the Brooklyn Nets 107 to 105. Coach Willie Green says they didn’t get good shots down the stretch…

Cut 20 (19) “..few tough ones”

New Orleans has lost five in a row.