Consensus five-star cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. of Baton Rouge has committed to LSU and will shut down his recruitment for good. Stingley had 11 interceptions at Dunham High School last year. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran is floored by the athleticism of the young athlete…
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Stingley is the 13th commitment for the Tigers 2019 recruiting class, which is currently ranked in the top 10.

The NBA Draft is tonight and the Pelicans do not have a first round pick, because they traded it away to acquire Nikola Mirotic last season. New Orleans’ only pick comes in the second round as they have the 51st overall selection.

But four players from Louisiana could hear their name called, led by former North Caddo star Robert Williams. The forward out of Texas A-and-M has a chance to be a lottery pick.

LSU sophomore outfielder Zach Watson has been awarded a Gold Glove by Rawlings for his stellar play in the outfield last season. The Ruston native did not commit an error and threw out six base runners. Watson is the fourth LSU player to receive a Gold Glove Award.

At the College World Series, Arkansas advanced to the final four with a seven to four win over Texas Tech. Big game from Dominic Fletcher, who went 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs. Oregon State rallied from a six-three deficit in the 8th inning to beat North Carolina 11-6. The loss sends the Tar Heels home. Mississippi State will play the Beavers at 2 PM on Friday, while tonight it’s Florida versus Tech in an elimination game.

In major league baseball last night, George Springer, Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve hit back-to-back-to-back home runs as the Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays five to one. Charlie Morton gave up one earned run in six innings for his ninth win of the year.