The Saints open their first minicamp under Dennis Allen today and that means position battles are underway. Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints podcast says there are a couple to keep an eye on…

Cut 18 (17) “…question mark there.”

There’s no disputing that Jameis Winston is the starting QB this season. Jackson says that both Winston and the Saints’ offense should benefit…

Cut 19 (19) “…to get better.”

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The final eight is set for the College World Series. First-round play begins Friday with Oklahoma taking on Texas A-and-M, followed by Notre Dame and Texas. Then on Saturday, it’s Arkansas versus Stanford with Ole Miss and Auburn closing out the night. The SEC leads the way with four teams in Omaha, six if you count future members Oklahoma and Texas.

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The Golden State Warriors are one win away from claiming their fourth NBA title in the last eight seasons after beating the Boston Celtics 104-94 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Andrew Wiggins collected his second straight double-double with 26 points and 13 rebounds and Golden State won despite Steph Curry playing his first career playoff game without making a three-pointer, ending a streak of 132 postseason games with at least one three and 223 straight games overall. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 27 points and 10 boards in the loss. Game 6 is Wednesday night in Boston.

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And Tulane catcher Bennett Lee, who batted a school-record .440 as a freshman, announced he will transfer to Wake Forest.

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