LSU System President Wade Rousse says there’s not been much movement towards breaking ground on a new 400-million-dollar arena that would be built next to Alex Box Stadium. Rousse says there is a local sales tax on nearby businesses that’s collecting revenue, but money from state government would be helpful too…

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There is a lawsuit seeking to stop the collection of that sales tax, because voters never were given an opportunity vote on its implementation.

The former Big East Player of the Year has signed with Will Wade and the LSU men’s basketball program, but he might not be eligible to play. That’s because six-foot-seven R-J Luis signed a contract with the Utah Jazz, then he was traded to Boston. But never played in a professional game. It could take a court ruling to make him eligible to play college basketball.

A very disappointing LSU baseball season could come to an end tonight as the Tigers face Oklahoma in the final game of the first round of the SEC Tournament. William Schmidt did not pitch in the Florida series so he is rested for tonight. The Tigers need to win five in a row to go to a Regional.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says they have offered veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan a contract. Jordan will turn 37-years-old in July and wants to play next season, but also does not want to sit on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Loomis confirmed they have not offered a new contract to Taysom Hill, who will turn 36 years old in August and has dealt with several significant injuries.

The Sugar Bowl has signed a deal with the LHSAA that makes the title sponsor of all high school championship events through the 2031-32 academic year. The partnership will also result in the Allstate Sugar Bowl paying for scholarships.