The Louisiana High School Athletic Association announces it has finalized a four-year agreement with the officials association, which means high school sporting events will go on as scheduled this fall. The deal still needs to be approved by state principals during their January meeting. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says the agreement also allows for the establishment of a sports officials sub-committee to discuss future negotiations for fee schedules and other items…

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This agreement prevents a threatened work stoppage by Louisiana High School Officials Association referees and gives raises for officials in seven sports, including football.
In NBA Summer League play, the Pelicans improve to 4-0 after a 97-81 win over the Washington Wizards. Seth Curry finished with a game high 26 points for the Pels. Curry is the leading scorer in the Las Vegas Summer League. The Pelicans next face Golden State Saturday night.

The Pelicans have also announced the signing of former Alabama star Alonzo Gee. The free agent guard played for Denver and Portland last season, averaging 4.5 points a game.

Camping World, the nation’s number one retailer of RV’s, RV accessories, and RV-related services, has picked up the title sponsorship of the Independence Bowl. Independence Bowl Chairman Kyle McInnis says this agreement means the I-Bowl has a solid partner for several years…

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McInnis says the sponsorship will last through the 2019 game.

UL-Lafayette standout running back Elijah McGuire has been named a candidate for the 2015 Doak Walker Award. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back. The junior from Houma rushed for over 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. McGuire was previously named to the Paul Hornung Award and Maxwell Award watch lists. The Doak Walker Award will be handed out December 10th.