11:40 LRN Sportscast

Other than whether there is a season, the big question for the LSU football Tigers is can quarterback Myles Brennan lead the Bayou Bengals to another successful season. Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger says he’s seen enough from Brennan to have a lot of confidence in him…
Cut 17 (19) “…let’s go”
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron gave the commencement speech yesterday at an East Baton Rouge parishwide graduation ceremony at the Louisiana Leadership Institute.
cut 30 (10) “…your mind”
Orgeron says he’s evidence that dreams can come true.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas teamed up with Raising Cane’s yesterday to provide front-line workers in the New Orleans area with three-thousand meals. Thomas also spoke with reporters, but would not reveal how he’s preparing for the 2020 season. He says you’ll be able to tell he worked when you see him play.

The NFL has made changes to the Rooney Rule. Starting next year, teams must interview two minority candidates from outside of the organization if they have a head coaching vacancy.

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says Zion Williamson was able to continue rehabbing his knee at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center during the period when the NBA closed practicie facilities to players and staff. Williamson missed the first 45 games of the season due to a torn right lateral meniscus.

The Triple Crown in Horse Racing will begin June 20th with the Belmont. Usually its the Kentucky Derby, but the run for the roses is scheduled for September 5th and the Preakness is scheduled for October third.