The Saints have finalized a three-year contract extension for defensive end Cam Jordan that keeps the four-time Pro Bowler under contract in New Orleans through the 2023 season. The 29-year-old has recorded 25 sacks over the last two seasons and he wants to win a championship…
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The contract extension is worth a reported 53-million dollars. Coach Sean Payton says it’s well deserved and believes Michael Thomas will be the next Saint to get a new long term deal.

Anthony Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, told Sports Illustrated that if the Celtics traded for the six-time All-Star, there’s a strong possibility he’ll only play one season in Boston. Paul says the plan is for Davis to become a free agent in 2020 after he plays out the final year of his contract. A-D is reportedly only interested in signing a long term deal with the Knicks or Lakers.

The US Women’s soccer team began defense of its World Cup title by crushing Thailand 13-0. Alex Morgan led the way with five goals. There are some who say the U-S should have let up and not won in such a rout. The United States will now prepare for Chile in a match on Sunday in Paris.

LSU freshman pitcher Cole Henry reportedly had a nerve issue on Saturday which ended his start after just two innings against Florida State. Henry underwent laser treatment to fix a buildup of scar tissue around the median nerve and according to Henry’s father his son can throw again without any issues.

LSU Catcher Brock Mathis and relief pitcher Will Ripoll are looking to transfer.

Louisiana Tech’s leading hitter this past season, Mason Mallard, has signed a free-agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Former Tulane third baseman Kody Hoese has signed a two-point-seven million dollar bonus with the Dodgers, who selected him in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft last week.