The NFL says Saints running back Mark Ingram has lost his appeal of a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Ingram’s representative, David Jones, says they vigorously challenged the test results and they’ll consider their options once the arbitrator’s opinion is released next week. An NFL report says the Saints do not plan on signing a veteran running back, so that means Daniel Lasco, Jonathan Williams, Trey Edmunds and former Louisiana Tech star Boston Scott will get a chance to share carries with Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara.
Ohio State grad transfer quarterback Joe Burrow will reportedly be on the LSU campus this weekend. Burrow is also expected to take a look at Cincinnati. The former four-star prospect can play immediately. He also two years of eligibility left.
And LSU has received a verbal pledge from a four-star offensive lineman from Michigan. Anthony Bradford is ranked among the top 30 offensive tackles in the Class of 2019.
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Last night in college baseball, a couple of blow outs. LSU thumped McNeese 13-3. Daniel Cabrera hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs. Nick Storz pitched two innings of scoreless relief in just his second appearance of the season. Tigers host Bama this weekend.
La Tech trounced Grambling 12-1. The Diamond Dogs have won 28 straight games over the Tigers. The Bulldogs begin a big three-game series on Friday versus 9th ranked Southern Miss.
Nicholls scored six times in the third inning in an eight to four win over Southern. Sophomore catcher Dillon Belle hit a grand slam in that inning.
Adidas will be the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand for Grambling State through the 2022-2023 season.
Owner Gayle Benson published a letter to the fans thanking them for their support of the Pelicans during the 2017-18 NBA season. Benson wrote the franchise was genuinely moved and inspired by the fans’ support. Benson added that she’s confident about the team’s direction and believes they are building a championship caliber team.