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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. LSU opens their season at Florida State on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

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For No. 5 LSU, expectations for the Tigers are soaring in Year 2 of the Brian Kelly era
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,08/15/23-11:47AM , 230 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — At least Brian Kelly had one season at LSU where expectations were easier than usual to exceed.

No one is overlooking the defending SEC West champions now.
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut, a 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,08/13/23-3:36PM , 232 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Derek Carr finished putting on his uniform before his preseason debut with the New Orleans Saints, he couldn't help but be struck by the sight of himself in black and gold — instead of the Raiders' silver and black he'd worn for all of his previous nine NFL seasons.
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Graham Bacigalupi, of Team Louisiana, watches from the dugout during the DYB, formerly Dixie Youth Baseball, Little League tournament in Ruston, La., Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. With climate change driving average global temperatures higher, organizers, players and spectators are having to pay closer attention to the heat. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Heat wave tests stamina, resourcefulness at major Southern youth baseball event
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sat,08/12/23-7:00AM , 173 Reads
RUSTON, La. (AP) — With field temperatures soaring above 150 degrees at times, 10-year-old baseball player Emmitt Anderson and his teammates from Alabama thought better of kneeling when they gathered near the mound for pregame prayers at a recent regional youth baseball tournament here.
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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs through drills at the NFL team's football training camp in Metairie, La., Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Fri,08/04/23-2:07PM , 1,415 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas.
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