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Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year ...
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Ragin’ Cajuns promote offensive coordinator to head coaching job
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — No. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette promoted co-offensive coordinator and former Ragin’ Cajuns quarterback Michael Desormeaux to head coach on Sunday. The announcement by ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, December 6, 2021 12:57 pm
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Sugar Bowl pits No. 6 Baylor against No. 8 Ole Miss
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Big 12 champion Baylor and No. 8 Mississippi, which finished second behind Alabama in the SEC West, will conclude their seasons ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, December 6, 2021 12:51 pm
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Jackson State wins SWAC championship
JACKSON (AP) — Isaiah Bolden returned a kick-off 91 yards and James Houston IV picked off a pass in the backfield and returned it five ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, December 4, 2021 7:50 pm
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Kelly compares LSU to Broadway, brushes off legacy questions
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Newly hired LSU coach Brian Kelly can accept if his legacy at storied Notre Dame is tarnished by the sudden ...
by The Associated Press, Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:02 am
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Cowboy’s McCarthy out for game against Saints after positive COVID test
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy checked into the team hotel the day after the Thanksgiving game as a precaution with COVID-19 infections spreading on his ...
by The Associated Press, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:29 pm
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Saints trying to put a stop to 3-game skid, and slow starts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints’ first three game-skid since 2016 has cast doubt on their prospects for what once looked like a ...
by The Associated Press, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:19 pm
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Depleted Saints lose third straight, first time since 2016
PHILADELPHIA — The New Orleans Saints made too many mistakes and couldn’t do well what they usually do best. An undermanned offense missing several key ...
by The Associated Press, Sunday, November 21, 2021 6:05 pm
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Sanders throws for three touchdowns as Tigers defeat Braves
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders passed for three touchdowns and Jackson State defeated Alcorn State 24-10 on Saturday to finish unbeaten in the Southwestern ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, November 20, 2021 5:14 pm
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Rodgers throws for five touchdowns in Bulldog victory
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers broke Dak Prescott’s single-season program record for passing touchdowns on the Bulldogs’ first drive Saturday against ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, November 20, 2021 4:14 pm
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Jalen Hurts aims to lead Eagles to another win over Saints
Jalen Hurts has come a long way since leading the Philadelphia Eagles to an upset victory over the New Orleans Saints in his first career ...
by The Associated Press, Friday, November 19, 2021 1:35 pm
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LSU hosts ULM with bowl eligibility at stake for both teams
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The reeling LSU Tigers are getting a needed break from the grind of their Southeastern Conference schedule. Having lost three ...
by The Associated Press, Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:48 pm
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No. 10 Ole Miss vows not to overlook struggling Vanderbilt
Lane Kiffin thinks there are plenty of recent college football cautionary tales to help No. 10 Mississippi avoid looking past Vanderbilt. Sure, the Rebels (8-2, ...
by The Associated Press, Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:46 pm
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Mississippi State looks to keep rolling vs Tennessee State
Mississippi State is playing its best football, and coach Mike Leach wants his team to keep their feet on the gas. The Bulldogs (6-4) have ...
by The Associated Press, Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:45 pm
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Saints’ mistakes cost chance to make up room in NFC South
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Not one, but two missed extra points. A false start on a 2-point conversion. A fumble on the opening kickoff of ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, November 15, 2021 1:49 pm
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No. 11 Texas A&M visits No. 12 Mississippi in SEC showdown
OXFORD (AP) — It’s a showdown between teams that could be at least second-best in the SEC West Division, behind No. 3 Alabama. And the ...
by The Associated Press, Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:34 am
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Washington State tops Alcorn State in season opener
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyrell Roberts hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points, Jefferson Koulibaly added 13 points and Washington State opened the season with ...
by The Associated Press, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 2:18 pm
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Saints overcome Winston injury, top Buccaneers 36-27
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Saints quarterback Jameis Winston could no longer walk on his own, his New Orleans teammates rose up in dramatic fashion ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, November 1, 2021 11:34 am
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Saints’ Winston aims to manage emotions vs. Bucs, Brady
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The often intense NFC South rivalry between Tampa Bay and New Orleans has taken on even more intrigue now that former ...
by The Associated Press, Friday, October 29, 2021 1:33 pm
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No. 12 Kentucky travels to Mississippi State, looking for first win there since 2008
No. 12 Kentucky (6-1, 4-1 SEC) at Mississippi State (4-3, 2-2), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (SEC). Line: Kentucky by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...
by The Associated Press, Friday, October 29, 2021 1:32 pm
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How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16
Thursday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators against the Chicago Blackhawks, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, features…
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 15
The Dallas Mavericks (22-18) are slightly favored (by 2.5 points) to break a four-game road losing streak when…
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The Dallas Mavericks (22-18) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (9-32) after losing four road games in a row.…
How to Watch the Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for January 15
The Dallas Mavericks (22-18) hope to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the New Orleans…
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Six games on the Wednesday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Kansas…
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