The Saints held their first padded practice today and still no Honey Badger. Tyrann Metheiu remains absent from training camp with what appears to be an excused absence. Head Coach Dennis Allen says there’s no timetable on Mathieu’s return.

Alvin Kamara’s scheduled court hearing in Las Vegas on a felony battery charge was postponed for another 60 days. Kamara is accused of punching another man eight times during a fight at a Las Vegas casino.

Running back Mark Ingram is competing in his 12th NFL training camp. At the age of 32 he’s the NFL’s second oldest running back…
Cut 18 (21) “ …anytime soon”

A shortstop set to transfer from Vanderbilt to LSU, instead is turning pro. Carter Young has signed with the Baltmore Orioles organiziation for a reported one-point-three million dollars just ahead of today’s 4 o’ clock deadline. He was selected in the 17th round by Baltimore, despite hitting .207 for the Commodores this past season.

Louisiana Tech announces it will hold a fall fan fest on August 13th at the Thomas Assembly Center. Players and coaches from football, soccer, and volleyball will be available from noon to 2 PM that day to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.

La Tech also announces it received 5-point-six million dollars in donations, the highest dollar figure since fiscal year 2017 with the exception of disaster relief efforts. Tech athletics that support for the women’s teams grew significantly. The money will help pay for new lockers for women’s basketball, new uniforms and a batting cage for softball.