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A moment between Garrett Nussmeier and Brian Kelly showed LSU's QB is learning when to run

BY WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writer
Updated 1 hr ago

After quarterback Garrett Nussmeier kept the ball on a zone read against Arkansas, he looked to LSU's sideline.

Derry’s Week 8 NFL Picks: Can Saints compete at Chargers? Bears-Commanders an easy choice

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
4 hrs ago

It’s a week in the NFL with no byes, and Jim Derry is looking at several dogs to bite. And can Philly win for the first time EVER in Cincinnati?

Can the Saints find a fix for a run defense that has been in shambles the last five weeks?

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
6 hrs ago

During their five-game losing streak, the Saints have allowed 901 yards on the ground — the most in the NFL during that span. The issues run deep.

Establish the run and defend it: Why LSU-Texas A&M will be decided on the ground

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
6 hrs ago

The winner of the clash between LSU and Texas A&M will have an inside track to the Southeastern Conference title game.

Rod Walker: Pelicans have enough firepower to make leap toward sustainability franchise seeks

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
7 hrs ago

If someone gave you $100 every time David Griffin uttered the word “sustainability", you’d be almost as rich as Gayle Benson.

Jeff Duncan: Who delivered the Saints' best play in the past 25 years? Drew Brees, of course

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated 3 hrs ago

You want a difficult assignment?

How will LSU handle Texas A&M's defense? Answering your questions about the Tigers.

BY WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writer
Updated 2 hrs ago

LSU will play perhaps its toughest game of the season Saturday night against Texas A&M, a matchup with Southeastern Conference championship and College Football Playoff implications.

Setting stage for encore? Eagles oust St. Michael to win district title in Division III showdown

BY ROBIN FAMBROUGH | Staff writer
15 hrs ago

Using a tournament format to decide a district title is relatively new for volleyball.

Check out Capital City Swim League leaders for this week

16 hrs ago

Swimming

Saints, Alvin Kamara agree on two-year contract extension to keep him in New Orleans

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated 17 hrs ago

Alvin Kamara denied he wanted a trade.

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Southern riding high after breakthrough win, but Florida A&M Rattlers await

BY JIM KLEINPETER | Contributing writer
Updated 19 hrs ago

Southern coach Terrence Graves couldn’t have picked a better time for a breakthrough game.

Two of the Pelicans' All-Star players are game-time decisions for season opener

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated 19 hrs ago

In the New Orleans Pelicans’ final practice before their regular-season opener, two of their most important players did not participate.

The Saints change up their secondary with a series of moves. Here's what they did

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated 20 hrs ago

The New Orleans Saints shook up their secondary Tuesday as they placed cornerback Paulson Adebo on injured reserve, released Johnathan Abram from the practice squad, and brought back safety Ro…

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Zurich Classic sets another record: $3.3 million for children's charities

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated 19 hrs ago

The 2024 Zurich Classic widely was considered the most successful event in the 66-year history of the tournament, and now the numbers validate those claims.

2024 LSU Tigers odds: Championship, SEC, CFB Playoff

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

LSU is one of the two unbeaten teams remaining in Southeastern Conference play following its 34-10 win over Arkansas. The Tigers improved to 6-1 as they've completely turned their season aroun…

2024 New Orleans Saints odds: Super Bowl, Division, Playoffs

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

New Orleans dropped its fifth straight game last week, which has seen its odds plummet down futures boards. Sportsbooks now view the Saints as one of the NFL's worst teams, which is fair given…

Jeff Duncan: It's time to stop dithering and start acting on the Pelicans' arena issue

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated Oct 22, 2024

In arena terms, the Smoothie King Center is a geezer.

An LSU freshman had to rehab a tough knee injury. Now he's a 'weapon' on special teams.

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

LSU placekicker Aeron Burrell has had a sharp season, made all the more impressive by the fact that he spent his offseason recovering from a fractured kneecap.

The Saints received some much needed time to reset and refocus. Can they make it count?

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Oct 22, 2024

The extra days off afforded the Saints some time to get healthy, or to get away from the game. The coaching staff could review their operation with a detailed self scout, a chance to analyze w…

With Superdome renovation project complete, attention now turns to Smoothie King Center

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Oct 22, 2024

Smoothie King Center was built as bait.

Brian Kelly shares how Garrett Nussmeier’s efficiency is affected by LSU’s offensive scheme

BY WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Completion percentage helps measure a quarterback’s efficiency, and sometimes it correlates with productivity. For example, former LSU quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels exceeded 70% w…

Georgia and LSU earned big victories last week. Here's where they stand in our latest SEC power rankings

BY KOKI RILEY | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

Each week of the college season, we're breaking down the Southeastern Conference's 16 teams in The Advocate's power rankings:

Check out girls/boys weekend results from Capital City Swim League meet

Oct 21, 2024

Girls

SWAC report: Late surge by Jackson State puts Tigers in control of East Division

BY JIM KLEINPETER | Contributing writer
Updated Oct 21, 2024

In a game that mirrored Southern’s victory against Alcorn State, Jackson State scored a crucial victory against Florida A&M and seized control of the Southwestern Athletic Conference East …

Who plays when and where in volleyvall? Here is a Baton Rouge schedule

Oct 21, 2024

Tuesday

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