16:45 LRN sportscast

The Saints and defensive end Cam Jordan have agreed on a three-year, 53-million dollar contract extension. Jordan spoke with reporters after Tuesday’s minicamp practice and said he wants to finish his career with the Black and Gold.
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The new deal will keep Jordan under contract in New Orleans through the 2023 season. The four-time Pro Bowler has recorded 71.5 career sacks and has appeared in 128 games, making 127 starts, never missing a game.

After missing yesterday’s minicamp practice Saints Quarterback Drew Brees was back on the practice field today. Brees has been in San Diego as he and his wife are involved in a lawsuit against a California jeweler claiming they were sold 15-million dollars worth of diamonds, but an appraiser says they paid roughly seven million dollars more than what the collection is worth.

The Anthony Davis trade talks are reportedly heating up as ESPN reports the Lakers and Celtics are talking with the Pelicans. L-A is apparently willing to give up the fourth overall pick as part of their package. 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 A-D is reportedly only interested in signing a long term deal with the Knicks or Lakers.

ULM has decided to remove the interim tag from Scott McDonald’s title and the former baseball player at the school will become the Warhawks permanent athletics director. McDonald has served as the interim A-D for the last nine months. In a statement, McDonald says they are fully committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience at ULM and they’ll continue to achieve great things in the classroom and community, while also pursuing championships.

In college baseball news, LSU Catcher Brock Mathis and relief pitcher Will Ripoll are looking to transfer.