Tears were shed last night when LSU’s season came to an end in a five to four, 12-inning loss to Florida State. LSU relief pitcher Devin Fontenot pitched the game of his life, striking out 11 in 6.1 innings, but yet suffered the loss when Drew Mendoza singled home the winning run. Fontenot broke down on the mound and Coach Paul Mainieri ran out of the dugout to console him…
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The loss ended Antoine Duplantis career at LSU. The school’s all-time hits leader had four more last night to finish with 359 career hits.

Duplantis’ brother and LSU pole vaulting superstar, Mondo Duplantis, announced he’s turning pro so he can focus on the 2020 Olympics where he’s expected to compete for Sweden in Japan next summer.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffin, is open to a multi-team trade in order to get the biggest return possible for trading All-Star Anthony Davis. Woj says the Lakers, Clippers, Nets and Knicks have all asked about A-D who is entering the final year of his contract.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans continue to add to their front office by hiring former UCONN and WNBA star Swin Cash. The 39-year-old Cash won three WNBA titles and two national championships with UCONN. According to ESPN, Cash will scout, help with player development and perform other roles.

The Saints have reportedly signed cornerback Kayvon Webster. The former third round pick in 2013 has played for the Broncos, Rams and Texans, but injuries have prevented him from playing more than 11 games in a season.

Minicamp begins tomorrow for the Saints and all three practices are open to the public, weather permitting. The practices are from noon until 1:20 in the afternoon.