6:45 LRN Sportscast May 8

As long as the coronavirus doesn’t get in the way, the Saints will open the season at home against Tampa Bay and Tom Brady’s Buccaneers on September 13th. In week two, New Orleans will visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night for the first game at the Raiders’ new stadium.

New Orleans will appear in four primetime games. They’ll host Green Bay in a Sunday night game on September 27th. Host the Los Angeles Chargers October 12th for a Monday night game and then visit Tampa Bay for a Sunday night matchup on November eighth.

The Saints will also play on Christmas Day, which is a Friday. New Orleans will host Minnesota in what could be Drew Brees’ final home game. The Black and Gold will close out the season by visiting Carolina.

The Saints have also announced they’ve re-signed veteran wide receiver Austin Carr. In his first three previous seasons in New Orleans, Carr has caught 10 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. He only appeared in six games last season because of an ankle injury.

LSU basketball announced today they will play South Florida in Atlanta on December 12th. The Holiday Hoopsgiving event will hold four other games that day. The other games are Clemson versus Alabama, Mississippi State against Dayton, and Auburn versus Memphis. Three of those teams finished in the Top 25 last season.

Turner Sports announces the golf match involving Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson, along with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady will result in a ten-million-dollar donation to coronavirus relief efforts. The round of golf will take place on May 24th at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida.

ESPN reports that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Players Association executive director Michele Roberts will host a call for all players today. . Sources say the call will allow players to address any concerns or ask questions. Some teams can reopen practice facilities today, but only a handful of players are allowed at one time to work out as long as they socially distance.