LSU Coach Les Miles has cancelled his yearly trip to ESPN in light of the killings of three cops in Baton Rouge. In a statement, Miles said his heart hurts for Baton Rouge and what’s been happening in our community over the past couple of weeks. He says he continues to pray for peace, compassion and civility as our city mourns during this extremely sad time for Baton Rouge. Miles was supposed to visit ESPN studios today for the annual seven hour tour through its facilities — also known as the car wash. A spokesman for the team says Miles will not reschedule his appearance for later this week.

In the British open, Henrik Stenson is the champion golfer of the year as he made 10 birdies Sunday on his way to an 8 under par 63 that allowed him to win by three shots over Phil Mickelson. It’s the 11th time in major that Mickelson was a runner-up.

LSU quarterback Brandon Harris has been named to the All SEC third team. Ole Miss signal caller Chad Kelly is a first-team second selection and Tennessee’s Joshua Dobbs is on the second-team. Tigers center Ethan Pocic expects great things from Harris this year…:
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The Tigers will kick off against Wisconsin at Green Bay on Saturday, September 3rd.

Lafayette Christian’s Galen Alexander, a four-star recruit, has committed to LSU basketball team. He’s is rated the No. 1 prospect in the state and the No. 63 recruit nationally by 247 Sports for the Class of 2017.

In local MLB action, Former LSU pitcher Aaron Nola will take the mound today as the Phillies face Jose Fernandez and the Marlins. Seattke’s Wade LeBlanc out of Barbe makes his fourth start of the season today against the White Sox.