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A football player suspended for one year lawyers up against LSU. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Southeastern Conference has told Mississippi leaders that the Magnolia State should change its Confederate-based flag or the state will not have the opportunity to host any league championship events.

President Trump says Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will regret apologizing for his national anthem protest comments.

LSU men’s basketball associate head coach Greg Heiar has announced on Twitter he’s left the program. Heiar has been at LSU the last three seasons. He is credited with helping to develop Tremont Waters and Skylar Mays and he’s also known as a good recruiter. The Advocate reports that Bill Armstrong has been promoted to associate head coach and Kevin Nickelberry will be promoted from the support staff to the coaching staff.

McNeese men’s basketball coach Heath Schroyer will also serve as the interim athletics director. McNeese President Doctor Daryl Burckel says this will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the department staff.

Former LSU star Jamal Adams wants out of New York as the All-pro safety has told the Jets he wants to be traded. The 24-year-old, who has been looking for a contract extension, said he’d like to go to Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Seattle. The Jets are in no rush to address Adams’ contract demands.