In Omaha, Auburn managed to stay alive at the College World Series by beating number two seed Stanford, eliminating the Cardinal. Tonight, Arkansas faces Ole Miss. Sunday, Oklahoma beat Notre Dame, putting the Sooners one victory away from the final and Texas A-and-M sent arch-rival Texas packing. The Irish and Aggies play Tuesday in another elimination game.

LSU coach Jay Johnson says he began preparing for next season almost immediately following the Tigers’ loss to Southern Miss in the NCAA regionals. He says he’ll be consistent with the plan he’s laid out for the program while staying flexible enough to navigate the ever-changing world of college sports.

Cut 19 (17) “…adapt and go.”

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An eighth baseball player from LSU has entered the transfer portal, with Will Safford adding his name to the list. The sophomore infielder from Baton Rouge appeared in 32 games over two seasons. So far just one player, infielder Brennan Holt, has found a new home…Holt is headed to Oklahoma State.

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For the second year in a row, LSU basketball will participate in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta, Georgia. The Tigers will take on Wake Forest on Dec. 10 in State Farm Arena, home of the NBA’s Hawks. LSU defeated the Demon Deacons 75-61 last season in the championship of the Emerald Coast Classic. As of now, the Tigers have 11 of their 13 non-conference games scheduled.

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The New Orleans Pelicans released their schedule for the NBA Summer League, which takes place from July 7-17 in Las Vegas. The Pels open against the Trail Blazers on July 9, followed by the Hawks, Wizards, and Lakers. Their final opponent is still to be determined. The teams with the best two records after four games will meet in the Summer League Championship Game on July 17.

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