LSU executive deputy athletic director and COO Stephanie Rempe is reportedly set to become the new athletic director at Nevada. Rempe plays a critical role in LSU’s athletic department and is considered to be one of the nation’s most respected deputy ADs. She came to LSU with Scott Woodward when he was hired as LSU’s athletic director in 2019 and has steadily risen through the ranks over a nearly 25-year career in athletics administration.

LSU baseball has added some strength to its middle infield with the announcement that Baylor shortstop Jack Pineda will be joining the Tigers. Pineda batted .300 with seven home runs as a junior for the Bears this past season, committing eight errors in 54 games, and earning All-Big 12 honorable mention recognition.

The SEC West continues to reign supreme at the College World Series as Texas A-and-M beat Notre Dame to eliminate the Fighting Irish this afternoon. However, someone is going home tonight when Auburn faces Arkansas at 6 pm. The winner advances to meet Ole Miss Wednesday night. The Aggies take on Oklahoma tomorrow afternoon.

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A major development in the Deshaun Watson saga, as 20 of the 24 women who have accused the quarterback of sexual assault have settled their lawsuits. The news was announced by the lawyer for the plaintiffs, Tony Buzbee, earlier today. Four other suits are still moving forward and the terms of the settlements were not disclosed.

Tampa Bay Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL via social media today. Gronk, considered by many to be the greatest tight end of all time played 11 seasons, winning four Super Bowls and earning four First-Team All-Pro selections. If he’s serious this time, and speculation is that he may return later in the season, Gronkowski retires with 621 catches for more than 92 hundred yards and 92 TDs.

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The New Orleans Pelicans released their NBA Summer League schedule, 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 with a final opponent to be determined.

This morning the Pelicans announced that they will hold one of their preseason games in Birmingham, Alabama. The Pels will play the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 14 at Legacy Arena, the home of New Orleans’ G-League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.