LSU football Coach Brian Kelly says talented cornerback Denver Harris is handling some personal matters and could return to the team this weekend. Harris has not been at practice this week and was not there Monday when a team photo was taken. Harris was suspended on two different occasions at Texas A&M last season, but when available, he played very well.

Junior defensive tackle Maason Smith has been in and out of practice this week, but Kelly says it’s nothing serious…
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Two former LSU Tigers matched up on the mound last night when Toronto hosted Philadelphia. Phillies right-hander Austin Nola got the best of Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman as Philly won nine to four. Nola struck out seven in five innings for his tenth win, while Gausman allowed seven runs.

The Saints begin two days of joint practices with the Chargers in California today. Recently signed Jaylon Smith is looking to lock down a starting spot at linebacker. Demario Davis and Pete Werner are expected to be the other two starting linebackers. Smith was signed last Friday, but he expects to get up to speed quickly…
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Smith is 28-year-olds and played in 13 games with the Giants last season. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2019 with the Cowboys.

LSU men’s basketball released its preseason schedule and the Tigers will open the season by hosting Mississippi Valley State on November sixth. Matt McMahon’s team will also host Nicholls, Southeastern, Northwestern State and Kansas State on December ninth. LSU is also participating in the Charleston Classic and will play Texas in Houston on December 16th.