Alex Bregman’s reputation as a clutch player continues to grow. The former LSU star hit a home run in the 10th inning last night to snap a five-five tie as the American League went on to beat the National League 8-6. Astros teammate George Springer also homered off the Dodgers Ross Stripling. But Bregman was awarded M-V-P honors. A record 10 home runs were hit in the game. Also, Baton Rouge’s Aaron Nola pitched a scoreless fifth inning.

In the NBA, the Pelicans have signed guard Trevon Bluiett (Trey-von Blue-IT) to a two-way contract. The undrafted rookie out of Xavier in Ohio averaged 18 points a game in four Summer League games.

ESPN is reporting the Spurs are getting ready to ship Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. San Antonio will get fellow All-Star DeMar DeRozan in return.

Former LSU standout Garrett Temple is heading to Memphis in a trade. Temple averaged a career-high eight points last season for the Kings.

Day Two of SEC media days in Atlanta featured four teams on LSU’s schedule. Matt Luke will bring the Ole Miss Rebels into Tiger Stadium on September 29th. Luke guided Ole Miss to a 6-6 record as an interim coach last season and likes the direction of his program…
Cut 16 (19) “a lot of fun”
After the Tigers play the Rebels, they’ll visit the Florida Gators in the Swamp for a second consecutive season. Florida went 4-7 last season. Dan Mullen is entering his first season as the head coach in Gainesville and believes he can bring the Gators to the SEC championship game in Atlanta in year one
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