Former LSU defensive tackle Travonte Valentine is back with the Tigers and has been ruled eligible to play right away, as reported by 247Sports.

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Baton Rouge’s Meghan O’Leary placed second in the double sculls rowing, along with her teammate Ellen Tomek. They’ll compete in the semifinals this morning.

Also today, former LSU star Allysha Chapman, who plays women’s soccer for Canada, will take on Germany.

Incoming LSU women’s gymnastics signee Ruby Harrold, competing for Great Britain, compete’s in the team final tonight at 7.

In women’s basketball, team USA and former Tigers Sylvia Fowles and Seimone Augustus pounded Spain 103-63.

The US still leads in overall medal count with 19, including 5 gold.

In rough news for LSU, Geaux247 is reporting defensive lineman Christian LaCouture suffered a knee injury in practice.

Former New Orleans Saint and Falcons signee Lance Moore is retiring. Atlanta posted the news on their website. Eight of Moore’s 10 pro seasons were played in New Orleans where he won a Super Bowl with the Saints, and had 4,281 yards and 38 touchdowns.

The Saints have released veteran wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and activated left tackle Terron Armstead from the physically unable to perform list. New Orleans begins joint practices today with the New England Patriots ahead of Thursday’s preseason action.