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The referee throws a flag as Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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On Football: NFL teams aren't doomed with losing Octobers
By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer
Fri,10/07/22-12:01PM , 702 Reads
DENVER (AP) — A losing record in October doesn’t mean playoff hopes are lost.

Last year, the Patriots, Steelers and Eagles rebounded from a 1-3 start to earn a postseason berth. The Chiefs and 49ers both opened 2-3 and still reached their conference championship games.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen reacts on the sidelines during an NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Saints aim for cleaner game against explosive Seahawks
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,10/06/22-8:34PM , 327 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints running back Alvin Kamara is having trouble recognizing his own team lately.
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Thursday's Scores
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,10/06/22-8:33PM , 221 Reads
PREP FOOTBALL=

Airline 42, Captain Shreve 14

Ascension Catholic 49, St. John 0

Basile 57, Hamilton Christian Academy 16

Baton Rouge Episcopal 55, Capitol 20

Cedar Creek 52, River Oaks 0

Central Catholic 49, Centerville 0

Cohen 76, Crescent City 18

Country Day 37, Frederick Douglass 14
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LSU head coach Brian Kelly reacts on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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No. 8 Tennessee, No. 25 LSU geared up for Death Valley clash
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,10/06/22-5:16PM , 289 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — First-year LSU coach Brian Kelly isn't about to celebrate the Tigers' return this week to the national rankings for the first time in more than a year.
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Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 78°F
Dew Point: 74°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
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Wind Gust: 9 mph
Sky Cover: 80%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
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