We now know the time LSU will open play in the College World Series. The Tigers will take on Florida State Saturday night at 7pm in Omaha. LSU is considered one of the heavy favorites to win the CWS, as they’ve won 16 in a row. Coach Paul Mainieri likes his team’s chances..:
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LSU brings a 48-17 record to Omaha and they are five victories away from a national title.

Mainieri has often said he doesn’t like the distraction of the MLB draft this far deep in the post-season, but several of his players got some really good news last night. LSU junior pitcher Alex Lange was selected as the No. 30 overall pick by the Chicago Cubs. Outfielder Greg Deichmann was taken in the second round as the No. 43 overall pick by the Oakland A’s.

The 2017 New Orleans Saints Minicamp begins this morning at the team’s training facility in Metairie. All three practices today, tomorrow and Thursday are free and open to the public.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has voted for a proposal that could lead to red snapper fishing in federal waters for the next 12 weekends, beginning this Saturday. Emelie Gunn has more:
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Not a bad first season for Kevin Durant with the Warriors who walked away with the NBA championship trophy last night after beating the Cavs 129-120.