6:45 LRN Sportscast August 15

The LSU football team is starting to get over the injury bug. Coach Ed Orgeron says All-American strong safety Grant Delpit practiced yesterday for the first time in a week…
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But Orgeron says true freshman guard Kardell Thomas suffered what appeared to be a serious injury and he expects the former Southern Lab standout to be out awhile.

The LSU basketball team will play the Dominican Republic in an exhibition game today as part of the Tigers 10-day visit to Spain. Dominican Republic is ranked 18th in the FIBA World poll.

Today the state bond commission is scheduled to vote on the financing plan for the $450 million overhaul to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Saints will hold a joint practice with the Chargers today in California.

The Falcons have signed former LSU quarterback Danny Etling, one day after he was released by the Patriots.

The Southland Conference will hold a beach volleyball championship in 2020. U-N-O, Nicholls and Southeastern Louisiana have programs, with S-L-U beginning its first competitive season in 2020.