Former LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes has been named as the starter for the National League All-Stars following his 7-inning no-hitter yesterday. Skenes becomes the 5th rookie in MLB history to receive the All-Star starting nod and his 11 starts this season match the fewest in a career to earn a starting spot. The MLB All-Star game is set for Tuesday July 16.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won Best Men’s Sports College Athlete at the ESPY’s for his final season as a Tiger. He adds to his already extensive list of accolades which includes a Heisman trophy, Walter Camp Award, and SEC Male Athlete of the Year.

Former Saints safety Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s for the work he and his nonprofit Team Gleason have done to benefit those living with ALS.
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NBA Summer league tipped-off in Las Vegas Friday and a few former Tigers are set to make appearances around the league. Guard Javonte Smart will suit up for the Bulls after stints with the Bucks, Heat, and 76ers. Smart was a coveted recruit out of Scotlandville High in Baton Rouge and played 3 stellar seasons for the Tigers from 2018-2021. Forward Darius Days will represent the 76ers following a four-year career at LSU from 2018-2022 where he earned All-SEC second team honors his senior year. Forward KJ Williams followed coach Matt McMahon from Murray State for his first season at LSU and will play for the OKC Thunder. Williams led the 2022 Tigers with almost 18 points a game and was named to the All-SEC second team. Forward Will Baker transferred from Nevada to LSU for his final collegiate season last year. The 7-footer went undrafted after averaging 11 points and nearly 5 rebounds a game and earned a spot on the Pistons summer league roster.

LSU basketball announced they’ll be facing Pittsburgh in the opening game of the inaugural Greenbrier Tip-Off November 22 at the famed Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. with the winner facing either Wisconsin or Central Florida in the championship.

Former LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes has been named as the starter for the National League All-Stars following his 7-inning no-hitter yesterday. Skenes becomes the 5th rookie in MLB history to receive the All-Star nod and his 11 starts this season match the fewest in a career to earn a starting spot. Yesterday’s 11 strikeout performance was his eighth-straight with at least 7 K’s, and his 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings ranks first among all National League players with at least 60 innings pitched. The MLB All-Star game is set for Tuesday July 16.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won Best Men’s Sports College Athlete at the ESPY’s last night for his final season as a Tiger. Daniels threw for over 38-hundred yards and 40 touchdowns with only 4 interceptions last season. He adds to his already extensive list of accolades which includes a Heisman trophy, Walter Camp Award, and SEC Male Athlete of the Year. The second-overall pick is set to report for Commanders training camp July 28.

Saints legend Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s for his contributions to improving the lives of those living with ALS. Former teammate Drew Brees presented Gleason with the award and Gleason’s son held it beside him during his acceptance speech.
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The Pelicans tip-off NBA Summer league in Las Vegas today against the Timberwolves and 8th-overall pick Rob Dillingham. Summer League rosters will participate in 4 games over the next 8 days with the top 4 teams moving on to the playoffs. The Pelicans roster will feature last year-s 14th overall pick and rookie standout Jordan Hawkins as well as this years first-round pick Yves Missi and Second-rounder Antonio Reeves. Tip-off between the Wolves and Pels is set for 4:00

Former LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes threw a no-hitter through seven innings in the Pirates 1-0 win over the first-place Brewers yesterday. Skenes struck out 11 with 99 pitches matching his career high set in his first road start against the Cubs May 17 which was another no-hit outing. Skenes joins Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers with multiple 6-plus inning outings with zero hits and 11 or more strikeouts in one season. The start was Skenes’s eighth straight with at least 7 strikeouts, the longest such streak in Pirates history. The MLB All-Star Game is set for July 16 as Skenes strengthens his campaign to receive a starting spot. His 11 starts this season would tie the fewest in a career entering an All-Star start.

The Pelicans will tip-off Summer League play today in Las Vegas against the Timberwolves. All 30 NBA teams will play four games over the next 8 days with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. New Orleans summer league roster is headlined by last year’s 14th overall pick Jordan Hawkins and this year’s additions, Baylor center Yves Missi and Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves. They’ll take on Minnesota and eighth-overall pick Rob Dillingham at 4:00.

LSU announced upgrades coming to Death Valley today as part of their 100 Years of Tiger Stadium celebration. The school will add new video boards in the north end zone and corners of the south endzone with the northern board set to be double the size of its predecessor. It will be flanked by two new speaker towers, and 11 new LED ribbon boards have been added around the stadium with LED lights also installed in the Chute and field tunnels. LSU also launched the Give 100 campaign where fans receive commemorative items with a contribution to Bayou traditions, the Official Collective of LSU Athletics. The full 100th anniversary celebration will take place October 12th when the Tigers host Ole Miss. Until then, fans can relive the greatest moments in Tiger Stadium history at LSUsports.net/tigerstadium100.

Former LSU safety Jamal Adams agreed on a deal with the Titans. The seven-year vet and former all-pro and pro bowler was the sixth overall pick by the Jets in 2017 and spent the last five seasons in Seattle. the 28-year-old had an NFL record 9.5 sacks as a safety in his debut season with the Seahawks but has struggled with injuries and setbacks since then.

LSU announced upgrades coming to Death Valley today as part of their 100 Years of Tiger Stadium celebration. The school will add new video boards in the north end zone and corners of the south endzone with the northern board set to be double the size of its predecessor. It will be flanked by two new speaker towers, and 11 new LED ribbon boards have been added around the stadium with LED lights also installed in the Chute and field tunnels. LSU also launched the Give 100 campaign where fans receive commemorative items with a contribution to Bayou traditions, the Official Collective of LSU Athletics. The full 100th anniversary celebration will take place October 12th when the Tigers host Ole Miss. Until then, fans can relive the greatest moments in Tiger Stadium history at LSUsports.net/tigerstadium100.

Former LSU safety Jamal Adams agreed on a deal with the Titans today. The seven year vet and former all-pro and pro bowler was the sixth overall pick by the Jets in 2017 and spent the last five seasons in Seattle. the 28-year-old had an NFL record 9.5 sacks as a DB in his debut season with the Seahawks but has struggled with injuries and setbacks since then. He’ll reunite with Jets defensive back coach Dennard Wilson who is now the Titans defensive coordinator.

The Pelicans will tip-off Summer League play tomorrow in Las Vegas against the Timberwolves. All 30 NBA teams will play four games over the next 8 days with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. New Orleans summer league roster is headlined by last year’s 14th overall pick Jordan Hawkins and this year’s additions, Baylor center Yves Missi and Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves. They’ll take on Minnesota and eighth overall pick Rob Dillingham at 4:00.

Louisiana Tech Men’s Basketball announced their 2024-25 Conference USA schedule. The 18-game slate will see the bulldogs play every conference opponent twice both home and away. CUSA play tips off January 2 when the Bulldogs visit UTEP and concludes in Ruston March 6 as the Dunkin’ Dogs host New Mexico Sate. The CUSA Basketball Championship will return to Huntsville, Alabama March 11-15.

UL-Lafayette announced Head Coach Mike Desormeaux, o-lineman AJ Gillie, and linebacker K.C. Ossai will represent the Cajuns at Sun Belt Conference Football Media Days. The two-day event will take place July 23rd and 24th in New Orleans at the Marriott Warehouse Arts District. Sun Belt West Division Programs like the Cajuns will participate on Wednesday the 24th.

LSU has landed another star pitcher out of the transfer portal in UC San Diego’s Anthony Eyanson. The righty was one of the nation’s top arms last season posting a 3.07 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 82 innings. He becomes the twelfth transfer addition to the Tigers’ 2025 class and eighth pitcher.

Former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese extended her double-double streak to 14 games yesterday in a 78-69 win over the Atlanta Dream. The Chicago Sky rookie has already been named an all-star and claimed the record for most double-doubles in a row in just 21 games as a pro. The Sky will return to action tonight against the Liberty.

The US Men’s National Soccer Team fired coach Gregg Berhalter after a disappointing performance at the 2024 Copa America where the team failed to make it out the group stage. Sporting Director Matt Crocker will lead the search for a new head coach to lead the team into this summer’s Paris Olympics and the 2026 World Cup America is set to host with Canada and Mexico.

Team USA basketball celebrated their first win together after an 86-72 victory over Team Canada last night. Young star Anthony Edwards led Team USA with 13 points off the bench after a slow start for the squad who missed their first 6 shots of the night. Their next exhibition will be against Australia on Monday in Abu Dabi.

The ESPY’s are tonight as the sports world is set to celebrate its most accomplished stars of the past year. LSU gymnast Haleigh Bryant is nominated for both Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best Women’s College Athlete following the Tigers National Championship. LSU quarterback and Heisman winner Jayden Daniels is up for Best Men’s College Athlete, and the Pelicans’ Zion Williamson was nominated for Best Comeback Athlete.
Saints legend Steve Gleason will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s for his contributions to helping those living with ALS. The former Saints safety founded nonprofit Team Gleason following his own ALS diagnosis in 2011, helped pass the Steve Gleason Act in 2018 to ensure the availability of life-sustaining communication devices, and became the first football player to receive the Congressional Gold Medal in 2020. The ESPY’s begin tonight at 7:00

Former Saints safety and icon Steve Gleason will be honored with the 2024 Authur Ashe Courage award at the ESPY’s for his work with Team Gleason which he and his wife Michel founded after being diagnosed with ALS in 2011. Their mission is to improve life for others living with ALS by providing technology, equipment, and support services. Gleason’s publicist Claire Durett believes through this award others will be encouraged by Gleason’s ability to be purposeful and productive.

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This year’s ESPYS will air live on Thursday, July 11 at 7 PM.

The NFL will owe more than $4.7 billion in damages after a jury ruled the league violated antitrust laws in its distribution of NFL Sunday Ticket. The lawsuit claims the NFL offered the out-of-market games at an inflated price encouraging potential users to tune in to national and local broadcasts. The league could also be forced to change its pricing and offering of Sunday Ticket and plans to appeal the verdict.

Nicholls introduced new head baseball coach Brent Haring yesterday. Haring spent 10 years as an assistant coach at BYU and last season as the Director of Baseball Operations for LSU. Haring said he tried hard to get the Colonels coaching job in 2021 before the school hired Mike Silva. He says he’s glad he’ll have the opportunity to lead the Red and Gray after three successful seasons under Silva…

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The NBA draft concluded yesterday and the Pelicans come away with two new additions. 21st overall pick, Baylor center Yves Missi and 47th overall pick, Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves who New Orleans acquired from the Magic in a trade for two future second round pick swaps.

Nicholls introduced new head baseball coach Brent Haring yesterday. Haring spent the 2024 season as the Director of Baseball Operations for LSU and has spent more than 22 years in baseball. 10 of those seasons were as an assistant coach at BYU where he was named assistant head coach in 2022. Haring says Nicholls has stood out to him since a 2014 visit the Cougars made to Thibodaux…

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Former New Orleans Saints Safety, Steve Gleason will be honored with the 2024 Authur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS.  The award is granted to those whose contributions transcend sports.  Like Ashe whose work to improve the lives of people with HIV began after his own diagnosis, Gleason, diagnosed with ALS in 2011, founded Team Gleason to improve life for those living with ALS.  Gleason’s publicist, Clare Durrett …

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The Pelicans traded into the 2nd round of the NBA Draft to acquire Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves with the 47th overall pick from the Orlando Magic. The Pels gave up two second round pick swaps in 2030 and 2031 for the 23-year-old who averaged 20 points a game on nearly 45-percent from three last season for the Wildcats.

LA Tech star forward Isaiah Crawford went undrafted but signed with the Sacramento Kings after averaging 16 points, 6 boards, and almost 4 stocks a game last season.