Explainers:
- After Saints game, Vikings’ Kyle Rudolph thought he donated gloves to charity; they were sold instead
- For 12 Saints, hundreds in NFL camps: Small-school road makes for uphill climb: ‘Patience is key’
- How is Drew Brees brushing his teeth already? A look inside the Saints QB’s procedure
- Javonte Smart was cleared to play; Will Wade is still suspended. Here’s why.
Breaking news:
- Saints QB Drew Brees to have surgery to repair torn ligament in thumb, expected to miss 6 weeks
- LSU reinstates basketball coach Will Wade
- LSU indefinitely suspends basketball coach Will Wade
Scoops:
- Drew Brees’ decision to return or retire to come in ‘a month or so’, but he’ll ‘always be a Saint’
- Saints WR Keith Kirkwood won’t be activated from injured reserve: source
- LSU coach Ed Orgeron to receive contract extension
- LSU guard Tremont Waters out with illness vs. No. 5 Tennessee
Public records work:
- John Bel Edwards texted LSU officials about Javonte Smart, Will Wade in week after suspension: records
- LSU coach Will Wade’s contract amended as part of reinstatement terms
- Scott Woodward inks 6-year contract with LSU
- A closer look at Ed Orgeron’s proposed contract
Features:
- For Demario Davis, it was faith that saved this Saints linebacker: ‘My heart changed’
- Drew Brees at 40: How Saints’ star QB has prepared himself for twilight run at Super Bowl glory
- Gems from the Gem State: For these 6 Saints, the road to New Orleans began in Idaho
- Why is Teddy Bridgewater ‘still mad’ at Saints teammate Ray-Ray Armstrong? ‘He ruined a dynasty’
- The Les Miles Show brings signs of life, hope to Kansas football program
Siders:
- Frustrated Cam Jordan on referee mistakes vs. Rams: ‘Any Foot Locker — I mean, referee…’
- The good, bad, ugly moments from Joe Alleva’s LSU tenure
- Joe Burrow delivers gritty, record-breaking performance for LSU in sensational Texas A&M game
- LSU’s Kennedi Edney dominates after ‘absolute worst warmup’
Game/event coverage:
- Drew Brees’ early return, Teddy Bridgewater’s superb relief show what these Saints are made of
- LSU senior gymnasts have ‘nothing to regret’ as careers conclude
- As dark clouds swirl, LSU basketball finds bright spots
