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LSU forward Angel Reese (10) waves after an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against East Texas Baptist, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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After record season, women's college basketball returns with stars Reese and Clark set for encore
By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer
Fri,10/27/23-4:29PM , 77 Reads
Coming off a record year in terms of popularity and buzz, women’s college basketball is back with even more intrigue.

Defending champion LSU has reloaded behind Angel Reese for a run at back-to-back national titles while Iowa’s Caitlin Clark returns with the NCAA scoring record in her reach.
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Louisville forward Olivia Cochran (44) scores a layup as Mississippi forward Tyia Singleton (22) defends during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Seattle, Friday, March 24, 2023. Despite this summer’s successful performance, Louisville coach Jeff Walz cautions that cohesion is a work in progress as the new faces blend with seniors Olivia Cochran (8.4 points, 6.5 rebounds per game) and Merissah Russell and sophomores Nyla Harris and Alexia Mobley for the grind.(AP Photo/Caean Couto, File)

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Jeff Walz, No. 17 Louisville enter season with roster revamped with 6 transfers instead of freshmen
By GARY B. GRAVES - AP Sports Writer
Fri,10/27/23-12:33PM , 179 Reads
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville having another highly-rated recruiting class appears normal at first glance for Jeff Walz.
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Thursday's Scores
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,10/26/23-9:10PM , 154 Reads
PREP FOOTBALL=

Basile 36, Merryville 14

Belle Chasse 23, West Jefferson 0

Captain Shreve 65, Benton 33

Cedar Creek 42, Lincoln Preparatory School 0

Delhi 20, Sicily Island 0

Jefferson Rise 28, Fisher 16

LaSalle 52, Lena Northwood 14

Livingston Collegiate Academy 32, Haynes Academy 14
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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara tries to score but is run out of bounds at the 1-yard line by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Colts face another stingy defense as Saints make a rare trip to Indianapolis
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,10/26/23-6:15PM , 128 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (3-4) at INDIANAPOLIS (3-4)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX

OPENING LINE: Colts by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

AGAINST THE SPREAD: New Orleans 2-4-1; Indianapolis 4-3

SERIES RECORD: New Orleans leads 9-5
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