Zion Williamson’s former marketing agency is attempting to get the Pelicans rookie to admit his family received compensation during his one season at Duke. Gina Ford, who is the president of Prime Sports is also trying to get Williamson to acknowledge he knew his mother and stepfather accepted gifts from Nike and Adidas. The legal maneuver is all part of a legal battle between Williamson and Prime Sports.
The Pelicans will reportedly re-open their practice facility a week from today. No more than four players will be allowed inside the practice facility at one time.
The Saints have cut veteran right guard Larry Warford. He had one year left on his contract and the move reportedly saves the Black and Gold seven million dollars against the cap. Last year’s starting center Erik McCoy could move to right guard while 2020 first-round draft pick Cesar Ruiz could start at center.
Former LSU football standout Booger McFarland and play-by-play man Joe Tessitore will reportedly not return to the Monday Night Football boot this season. ESPN has yet to announce their replacements.
LSU fans will want to Set their DVR for 6:30 on the SEC Network Wednesday night. That’s when the documentary “One for the Ages” will debut. The one-hour documentary promises to give behind-the-scenes and a cinematic glimpse of the just concluded Fighting Tigers national championship football season.
NCAA President Mark Emmert says fall sports, including football can not be played this fall if there are no students on campus. Meanwhile Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says students on campus are not needed for football to be played, but he is concerned they will be able to play a full season without a disruption.
ULM is lowering football season-ticket prices, because of the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisiana Downs in Bossier City is set to resume thoroughbred racing on June 6th, but the track will host a Super Derby, and fans will not be permitted.