The New Orleans Saints are sending wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in return for a 2026 fourth and fifth round draft pick. Shaheed will be reunited with former Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in Seattle. New Orleans is now down to Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, Devaughn Vele and Mason Tipton at the wide receiver position.
The LSU Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to name McNeese State president Wade Rousse as the university’s next president. Rousse will play a major role in the hiring of the next LSU Athletic Director.
Pelicans coach Willie Green is on the hot seat after New Orleans’ 0-and-6 start to the season. Green’s discussions with the Pelicans front office, including executive vice president Joe Dumars, remain focused on finding a quick solution to improve the season.
The Pelicans look to get in the win column tonight as they host the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m.
LSU’s rushing offense ranks 15th in the SEC, averaging just 106 yards on the ground a game. In Alabama’s lone loss of the season, Florida State rushed for 230 yards. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says running the ball effectively will be a key to beating the Crimson Tide this Saturday.
LSU women’s basketball’s season begins tonight as the Tigers host Houston Christian at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 7 p.m. Head coach Kim Mulkey enters her fifth season coaching at LSU. The Tigers bring in three new transfers including junior MiLaysia Fulwiley, senior Amiya Joyner and sophomore Kate Koval. LSU also brings in the top freshman class which included Bella Hines, Grace Knox, Divine Bourrage, ZaKiyah Johnson and Meghan Yarnevich.