A settlement has been reached in the dispute between Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his heirs. A federal trial was set to begin Monday that would determine who would get control of the professional franchises once Benson passes away. The 88-year-old sued last year to make sure the teams would go to his wife, instead of his children and two grandchildren. Terms of the agreement were not made public.

In college baseball, Louisiana Tech is looking for a new head coach as Greg Goff has been hired by Alabama. Goff led the Bulldogs to a 42-20 record this past season and a berth into the NCAA Tournament.

Tiger-Rag-dot-com reports LSU relief pitcher Parker Bugg has signed with Miami. The Marlins selected Bugg in the 27th round. Bugg struggled early on this year, but finished with a 3.40 ERA.

And the College World Series begins today. The first game of the day is Oklahoma State versus UC Santa Barbara.

Menard softball star Jensen Howell has been named the most Outstanding Player of the Year in Class Two-A by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Howell was 21-3 in the circle and had 240 strikeouts. Calvary Baptist’s Tiffany Frazier is the Coach of the Year as she led the Cavaliers to a state title.

Riverside Academy Pitcher Mason Vicknair is the Oustanding Player of the Year in Class Two-A Baseball. He was eight and three with 84 Ks. St. Thomas Aquinas’ Barrett Morgan was named Coach of the Year as he led the Falcons to their first state title in baseball.

The Baton Rouge Advocate reports LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux has received a 23-percent raise and a two-year contract extension. The Donaldsonville native is entering her 40th season as the head coach and last year the program had its best finish ever, as they came in second place behind national champion Oklahoma.

And UL Lafayette men’s basketball assistant coach Gus Hauser is leaving the program to help run a family business in his native Kentucky.