The Pelicans have officially announced they’ve signed free agents Elfrid Payton and Julius Randle. The six-foot-nine Randle will replace DeMarcus Cousins and New Orleans Head Coach Alvin Gentry says he’s a player they’ve always liked…
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The Pelicans also announced they are bringing back guard Ian Clark.

The Pels dropped to 2-1 in Summer League action with a 105-97 loss to Detroit. Cheick Diallo had 25 points in a losing effort and Trevon Bluiett was just two of six from three-point territory.

The Saints announce training camp will start July 25th at the team’s training facility in Metairie. The first practice open to the public will July 28th.

Former LSU pitcher Aaron Nola is now the only 12-game winner in the National League after striking out 10 as the Phillies beat the Mets three to one in the second game of a doubleheader. Nola also smoked a bases clearing three-run double to supply the only offense for Philadelphia, who ended up splitting the doubleheader with the Mets.

Former LSU Tiger and 2011 NCAA Champion golfer John Peterson’s PGA Tour maybe over. Peterson said if he wasn’t able to retain his PGA Tour conditional status he would call it a career. Peterson performed well this past weekend the Greenbrier but didn’t earn enough points to keep his conditional status.

Former McNeese State men’s basketball coach Coach Dave Simmons is returning to Northwestern State as he’s been named assistant head coach at the Natchitoches school. The 58-year-old Simmons was the lead assistant at Northwestern State from 1999-2006 and helped the Demons reach the NCAA Tournament twice.