Today was supposed to be the first day of summer workouts for the LSU football team and prep teams, but LSU closed its campus today because of Tropical Storm Cristobal. Several high schools, especially in southeast Louisiana also thought it would be a good idea to postpone the start of summer workouts for one more day.

Former legendary Edna Karr football coach Don Wattigny has passed away at the age of 81. Wattigny led the Cougars to state football titles in 1993, 1995 and 1997, before retiring after the 2002 season. That first title team was led by former NFL player Patrick Surtain.

LSU men’s basketball player Courtese Cooper has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested near his hometown in Illinois and charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance. The 21-year-old Cooper played in just eleven games last season.

Kevin Harvick won for the second time yesterday since NASCAR resumed racing after the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Harvick lead for the final 55 laps and cruised to a win over Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Junior at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Its Busch’s third win in Atlanta and first since 2018 at a track he says he loves to race at. Harvick and several other drivers have also produced a video promising to push changes to help bring the country together.

Can Major League Baseball return to the field this year? M-L-B owners will reportedly hold a conference call to discuss plans. Owners have proposed a 50-game season, but the players’ last proposal called for a 114-game season. The big dispute is over how much players should get paid.

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has announced his retirement for the third time in four years. The 31-year-old has been the sports biggest star and biggest financial draw.