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Just a brutal game for the Saints last night as Denver dominated New Orleans 33 to 10 in the Super Dome. Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler was sacked six times, just ten yards rushing for Alvin Kamara and the defense allowed 225 rushing yards. Coach Dennis Allen’s team now has a five-game losing streak…

Cut 19 (14) “….job of tackling”

The injuries continue to mount for New Orleans. Starting cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo left the game. Adebo was taken off the field on a cart as he broke his femur.

Former Northwestern State star David Fry broke the hearts of Yankee fans with his two-run homer in the tenth inning last night giving the Cleveland Guardians a seven to five win against the Bronx Bombers. New York leads the American League Championship series two games to one.

Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green is expected to play tomorrow night against eighth ranked LSU. Green injured his knee against Tennessee two weeks, but he’s not on the official injury report. Yahoo sports college football reporter Caroline Fenton says Green will play, but how healthy is he…

Cut 18 (15) ‘…some plays”

The Cajuns take their 5-and-1 record on the road to play Coastal Carolina at 11 AM central time on Saturday. Coastal Carolina is coming off a 39 to 7 loss to James Madison. But U-L Coach Michael Desormeaux says they looked good in their five previous games…

Cut 17 (15) “…being motivated.”

6:45 LRN Sportscast

It was a triumphant return to the Superdome for Coach Sean Payton as his Broncos manhandled the Saints 33 to 10 last night. Payton coached in New Orleans for 15 years. This is his second year in Denver and his team improved to 4-and-3…

Cut 20 (17) “….miss making memories”

It was a night to forget for Saints fans as the injuries continued to pile up. Paulson Adebo broke his femur and Marshon Lattimore injured his hamstring.

What a night for former Northwestern State star David Fry. His two run homer in the tenth inning completed a miraculous comeback for Cleveland as they defeated the Yankees seven to five in Game Three of the American League Championship Series. The Guardians tied the game with a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning.

LSU heads to Arkansas today to play the Razorbacks in the annual Battle for the Boot. The winner of the game gets to possess a 200-pound trophy molded to resemble the states of Louisiana and Arkansas. Running back Josh Williams says it’s important for LSU to keep the Golden Boot

Cut 14 (13) “…want it.”

The Ragin Cajuns take their 5-and-1 record on the road to play Coastal Carolina at 11 AM central time on Saturday. It’s been a good first half of the season for Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team, but he says they haven’t done anything yet…

Cut 16 (19)   “…perform.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

Emotions will be high in the Superdome tonight for Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans. Payton has led the Broncos to a 3-and-3 record, while the Saints are on a four-game losing streak and will play tonight’s game without their two top receivers, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, who needs knee surgery. Taysom Hill is also doubtful. Kick off is at 7:15.

Bradyn Swinson is having a breakout season for the eighth-ranked LSU Tigers. Last Saturday, the senior defensive end had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks and was named SEC defensive lineman of the week. The Georgia native credits good practice habits….

Cut 17 (11) “…just play fast.”

Coach Brian Kelly said receiver CJ Daniels has looked good at practice and is on track to play on Saturday against Arkansas. He missed the Ole Miss game with a knee injury. Chris Hilton remains day-to-day with a stress fracture.

The Ragin Cajuns take their five and one record on the road this weekend as U-L Lafayette visits Coastal Carolina, who is 4-and-2. Coach Michael Desormeaux says at the halfway point of the regular season, there’s still room for improvement…

Cut 21 (18) “..fix”

In last week’s win over Appalachian State, the Cajuns failed to convert on third down and one.

Elsewhere on Saturday…Tulane can improve to 3-and-0 in the American Athletic Conference with a win over Rice. Southeastern can go 3-and-0 in the Southland with a win over Stephen F Austin. Southern can go to 3-and-0 in the SWAC with a win over Alcorn State. The Braves are already 3-and-0.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

Sean Payton is back in the Superdome, but he’ll coach from the visitor’s sidelines as his Broncos will battle the Saints on Thursday night. Saints analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio says Payton knew what buttons to push to produce ten winning seasons in 15 years…

Cut 15 (10) “…motivated them”

Meanwhile, the Saints have lost four in a row and they will be short-handed tonight.

Rookie Spencer Rattler gets a second consecutive start at quarterback, but the team’s top two receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are out and Taysom Hill is doubtful. Denver has one of the best defenses in the NFL and Coach Dennis Allen explains why…

Cut 16 (17)   “…what they’ve done”

Emotional overtime win for the Tigers last Saturday night over the Ole Miss Rebels. Now the Bayou Bengals will hit the road for the next two games, starting with this Saturday’s matchup against Arkansas. Defensive end Bradyn Swinson says the team took time to celebrate the Ole Miss win; but now, the focus is on the Razorbacks.

Cut 19 (12) “…a physical game.”  

Kickoff from Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville Saturday is six p-m.

The Ragin Cajuns are also on the road this weekend as they’ll visit Coastal Carolina for an 11 AM central kick-off on Saturday. U-L Lafayette has won three in a row, while Coastal is 4-and-2 on the season.

Southeastern Louisiana looks to improve to 3-and-0 in the Southland when they Stephen F Austin for homecoming. McNeese is coming off a bye week and they head to San Antonio to play 14th ranked UIW.  Nicholls will host winless Northwestern State for an 11 AM kick-off.

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Should be an emotional night in the Superdome tonight as Sean Payton makes his return as his Denver Broncos battle the New Orleans Saints. Payton was the head coach of the Saints for 15 years, guiding the team to its lone Super Bowl victory to cap off the 2009 season. Saints analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio says Payton arrived following Hurricane Katrina, but he quickly got the right players around him…

Cut 14 (09) “…that train.”

Brees will be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame tonight. Don’t expect much offense from New Orleans, as the team’s top two receivers, Chris Olave and Rashied Shaheed are injured. Shaheed needs surgery on his knee, which will likely put him on injured reserve. Kick off is at 7:15.

The Pelicans have launched their streaming service….It will cost 14.99 a month or 100-bucks for the season to stream Pelican games and other team content.

LSU’s defense is improved over last season as evident by the team’s performance in last Saturday’s overtime win over Ole Miss. The Tigers “D” kept the Rebels out of the end zone in the second half and in O-T. Defensive End Bradyn Swinson says they are not satisfied, because they still have more tough opponents coming up…

Cut 18 (16) “….the expectation”

The Tigers are at Arkansas on Saturday.

At SEC basketball media day, Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey talked about her two top players, Flaue’Jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow…

Cut 28 (21) “….plays hard

Johnson will have a decision after this season, as she could decide to enter the WNBA draft.

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The LSU Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks resume their rivalry on Saturday night in Fayetteville. The last four games have been decided by three points or less and Hogs head coach Sam Pittman is expecting another close game…

Cut 18 (15)  “…come watch.”

Bulldog fans that stayed up late to watch Louisiana Tech last night went to bed disappointed as New Mexico State defeated the Bulldogs 33 to 30 in overtime. Tech could have won in regulation, but a 27-yard field goal with three seconds left was blocked. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for the Aggies and La Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie came away disappointed…

Cut 16 (09) “….did that tonight”

La Tech will host UTEP next Tuesday night.

The Broncos arrived in New Orleans today as they will face the Saints tomorrow night. It will be interesting to see the reaction Sean Payton will get as he makes his return to the Dome. He led the Saints to their only Super Bowl, but the 2006 team, Payton’s first in New Orleans will also never be forgotten…

Cut 28 (17) “…envisioned that”

No one cold have envisioned a five and one start to the season for ULM. Coach Bryant Vincent….

Cut 29 (17) “…never been done”

Vincent is on the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award Watch List.

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Broncos coach Sean Payton will make his return to the Superdome tomorrow night when Denver plays the Saints on Thursday night football. Payton was the head coach in New Orleans for 15 seasons, guiding the franchise to its lone Super Bowl. There’s a lot of talk about what Payton did in the Big Easy, but his focus is on winning the game…

Cut 17 (17) “…better games”

Louisiana Tech had an excellent opportunity to improve to 2-and-1 in Conference USA, but the Bulldogs lost in overtime to New Mexico State 33 to 30 last night. Tech had a game-winning 27-yard field goal blocked in the final seconds of regulation. The win snapped a five-game losing streak for New Mexico state.

Former LSU defensive back Greg Brooks Junior is unable to talk or walk according to his attorneys and now he’s suiting, LSU and Our Lady of the Lake and the physician who performed surgery to remove a tumor from his brain. LSU coach Brian Kelly and LSU’s athletic training staff are also named defendants. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt…

Cut 5 (10) “….evaluations by team”

LSU Coach Brian Kelly was asked about the suit this week. He says the program still has love for Brooks, but unfortunately lawsuits are a part of our society.

The LSU women’s basketball team is ranked seventh in the AP Preseason Top 25 poll.

Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball will be without one of its best players for the season  six-foot-eight Hosana Kitenge for the year.

The Pelicans lost in preseason action last night, falling to the Houston Rockets 118 to 98. Jordan Hawkins led New Orleans with 20 points.

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LSU will face a 4-and-2 Arkansas team this Saturday. The Razorbacks were off this past weekend. The Hogs are third in the SEC in total offense as their former coach Bobby Petrino is back calling plays as offensive coordinator. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says Petrino’s scheme is tough to prepare for…

Cut 18 (17)  “…offensively.”

Arkansas Quarterback Taylen Green was injured in the Razorbacks big win over Tennessee. The Razorbacks did not play last Saturday, but Coach Sam Pittman is optimistic he’ll play this Saturday against the Tigers.

There is college football tonight as Louisiana Tech has a chance to improve to 2-and-1 in Conference USA by taking on a struggling New Mexico State team that has one of the worst offenses in college football. Kick-off is at 8 PM.

The popularity of Dennis Allen is at an all-time low among Who Dat Nation as the Saints are on a four-game losing streak. Allen’s predecessor, Sean Payton, will be back in the Superdome on Sunday as Payton’s Denver Broncos will take on the Black and Gold. Allen says it will be a challenge coaching against a New Orleans institution.

Cut 15 (16) “…try to attack.”

The Saints failed to land Davante Adams in a trade as he’s headed to the Jets. But New Orleans has signed veteran Dante Pettis who has 71 career receptions. Starting receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are both injured and could miss Thursday’s game.

The LSU women’s basketball team is ranked seventh in the AP Preseason Top 25 poll.

And the Ragin Cajuns will be without one of its best players for the season  six-foot-eight Hosana Kitenge for the year.

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Eighth-ranked LSU is at Arkansas this Saturday. Coach Brian Kelly is optimistic receiver CJ Daniels will return from a knee injury, while Chris Hilton is day-to-day with a leg injury. Freshman Trey-Dez Green caught a TD pass on Saturday and Kelly says they are moving the six-foot-seven pass catcher to wide receiver…

Cut 17 (13) “…moving forward”

Arkansas Quarterback Taylen Green was injured in the Razorbacks big win over Tennessee. The Razorbacks did not play last Saturday, but Coach Sam Pittman is optimistic he’ll play this Saturday against the Tigers.

Louisiana Tech is at New Mexico State tonight in Conference USA action. The Bulldogs are 2-and-3, while the Aggies are 1-and-5.

The Saints will look to snap a four-game losing streak on Thursday when New Orleans hosts Denver. Coach Dennis Allen says in direct contrast to the first two games of the season where everything clicked, the last four games have exploited the team’s weaknesses, as evidenced by scores of missed tackles on Sunday.

Cut 14 (14) “…being too complicated.”

The Broncos are three and three on the season after losing by a touchdown last to the Chargers on Sunday.

No changes at the top of the high school football polls….Ruston, Teurlings Catholic, University High, Newman and Vermilion Catholic are ranked number one.

The LSU Lady Tigers are ranked seventh in the A-P Women’s basketball poll and for the first time ever McNeese is receiving votes in the Men’s A-P Top 25 poll.

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What a difference a year makes when it comes to LSU’s defense. Ole Miss rolled up a school record 706 yards of offense against the Tigers last year, but they only reached the end zone twice last Saturday night. Coach Brian Kelly says the tackling was much better this time…

Cut 16 (16)   “…anytime”

Sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks is the SEC defensive player of the week after his career-high 18 tackles and defensive end Bradyn Swinson was named the league’s defensive lineman of the week after picking up two more sacks. The Tigers are at Arkansas on Saturday night.

In women’s basketball, LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson and Aneesah Moore are the Preseason Co-SEC Player of the Year. The duo shared the honor with Texas’ Madison Booker. The preseason media poll has LSU finishing third, followed by South Carolina and Texas.

The popularity of Dennis Allen is at an all-time low among Who Dat Nation as the Saints are in a four-game losing streak. Allen’s predecessor, Sean Payton, will be back in the Superdome on Sunday as Payton’s Denver Broncos will take on the Black and Gold. Allen says it will be a challenge coaching against a New Orleans institution.

Cut 15 (16) “…try to attack.”

Seventeen players are listed on the injury report, but if New Orleans practiced yesterday, the Saints say Taysom Hill would have practiced. Allen also says Tyrann Mathieu will be fine after leaving yesterday’s game with a forearm injury.

Fresh off a win against Middle Tennessee last Thursday, Louisiana Tech is in action again tonight against New Mexico State. Bulldogs quarterback Evan Bullock was named Conference USA Player of the Week. Bullock accounted for six touchdowns last week and threw for 296 yards.