Over 20-thousand people have been rescued as a result of the historic flooding across south Louisiana. One of those individuals is the former voice of the LSU Tigers, Jim Hawthorne. Him and his wife, Carol, had to be rescued from their submerged home that had over a foot of water in it. Hawthorne says water started pouring into his home on Saturday and he wasn’t rescued until yesterday.

It’s now time for our Olympic update, which is brought to you by…LUBA Workers Comp….delivering genuine dependability.

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt won a gold medal for a third straight time in the 100-meters. Gymnast Simone Biles won her third gold medal in Rio as she won the woman’s vault. The US men’s basketball team only won by three points as they defeated France 100-97. The Americans begin quarterfinal play on Wednesday. And Former LSU Tiger Slyvia Folwes had 13 points in a 105-62 win over China. The US begins quarterfinal play on Tuesday against Japan.

The Saints continue training camp in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. 2015 fifth round pick Tyeler Davison has had a good camp. The former Fresno State standout has replaced for the time being, John Jenkins, for that starting nose tackle position. Davison started five games for the Black and Gold last year. New Orleans next preseason game is Saturday night in Houston.

Former Louisiana Tech standout IK Enemkpali is out for the season. The Bills linebacker tore his ACL.

ULM returns to the practice fields today after a scrimmage on Saturday night. Sophomore quarterback Garrett Smith led the first-team offense on a 70-yard touchdown drive. Senior Tyler Cain finished the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run.

Jalen Nixon had the lone touchdown on a 10-yard run in the Ragin Cajuns scrimmage on Sunday.

Louisiana Tech defensive coordinator Blake Barker says he likes the depth on defense after one week of practice.