16:45 LRN Sportscast May 7

Three days after talking with police about the murder of a pregnant woman, the Dallas Cowboys signed former LSU offensive tackle La’el Collins to a three-year-contract that will pay him a guaranteed 1.65 million dollars. Collins tweeted that “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial.” NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says Dallas is a good spot for Collins…
cut 30 (16) “…early favorites”
Baton Rouge police announced last night that Collins was not the father of Brenton Mills, who was born shortly after Brittany Mills was fatally shot on April 24th. Brenton died a week after he was born.

There are multiple reports that say Louisiana Tech men’s basketball caoch Mike White has emerged as one of the leading candidates to replace Billy Donovan at Florida. White has led the Bulldogs to three straight NIT appearances and he has a 101-40 record in Ruston.

The Pelicans announce guard Jrue Holiday underwent successful surgery to remove a screw from a previously placed rod in his lower leg. The team announces that the timetable for his return to basketball activities will be determined at a later date. Holiday was limited to 40 regular season games this year, because of leg issues this year.

There are reports that former McNeese State standout and NBA basketball player and ex-Pistons team president Joe Dumars could join the Pelicans front office. It’s also been reported Dumars is friends with Saints Head Coach Sean Payton and General Mickey Loomis. Loomis also has a role in the Pels front office and Jake Madison, a writer for Bourborn Street Shots-dot-com, says he could see Dumars joining the Pels in some type of role…
cut 18 (20) “….a lot of success”