An NBA Legend from North Louisiana has died. Monroe native Bill Russell, who won 11 NBA championships in 13 years with the Boston Celtics, has passed away at the age of 88. Russell won the NBA MVP five times and is the first Black head coach in any major sport. Born in Monroe before his family moved to California when he was 8, Russell was also one of the few athletes who spoke out against racism during the 50s and 60s.

Catholic High 5 five star wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. will announce his college of choice on August 6th, and said on Instagram he’s narrowed it down to four schools: LSU, Alabama, Florida State and Texas A&M. Sampson is the No. 4 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 3 player in Louisiana.

4 star offensive tackle Tyree Adams has committed to LSU football. He is the No. 13 prospect in Louisiana and the No 20 offensive tackle in the nation according to 247Sports Composite.

The pads come on for the first time today at Saints training camp. Through the first four days of practice, the defense performed better than the offense. Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry says the defense is competing at a high level:
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Preseason for the Saints kicks off on August 13th versus the Texans.

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson continues to work the transfer portal adding Air Force right handed pitcher and catcher Paul Skenes. Skenes was named a first team All American by D1 Baseball and collegiate Baseball this season.