Saints training camp is well underway in Irvine, California. One of the standouts so far has been 26-year-old linebacker Willie Gay. He and 2021 second-round pick Pete Werner are expected to compete for playing time alongside Demario Davis in New Orleans’ two-linebacker scheme, but Gay says their performance might change things…
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Former LSU star Paul Skenes got a no decision in Pittsburgh’s five to three win over Houston last night. Skenes went six innings, allowed one earned run and struck out six. He now has 103 strikeouts in 13 starts in the Major Leagues.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and wide receiver Kyren Lacy have been named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award, which goes to the most outstanding player in college football. Joe Burrow is the only one to win the award from LSU.

Grambling State quarterback Myles Crawley has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Stats Perform Walter Payton Award. The redshirt-senior from Georgia threw for 23-hundred yards and 16 touchdowns. Nicholls running back Jaylon Spears is also on the Walter Payton Award preseason watch list. The former Brother Martin star had over 13-hundred all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns last season.

Louisiana Tech and Southern Miss have agreed to play each other in football four times from 2029 to 2033. The first game will be in Ruston on September 15th, 2029. The two schools were previously rivals in Conference USA.