4:45 LRN Sportscast August 5

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says he’s appreciative of the support he’s received from the organization after missing the first six practices of training camp. Mathieu returned on Wednesday and is not saying why he was away…
cut 18 (13) “ great spirits”
Over at LSU’s camp, former Oklahoma State Cowboy Jarrick Bernard-Converse is expected to be one of LSU’s starting cornerbacks after starting 47 straight games for the Cowboys in four years. Coach Brian Kelly on the Shreveport native…
cut 16 (16) “….what we do”

The Ragin Cajun begin this season once again the team to beat in the Sun Belt West. They’ve won the division four years in a row. First-year head coach Michael Desormeaux says in years past the Cajuns started clicking offensively in October, he would like to see the offense reach midseason form earlier…
Cut 20 (18) “ …the season”

In recruiting news, University High linebacker Jaiden Ausberry has committed to Notre Dame. He’s the son of LSU deputy athletic director and former Tiger linebacker Verge Ausberry.

Catholic High five-star wide receiver Shelton Sampson Junior announces his commitment on Saturday. LSU, Alabama, Florida State and Texas A-and-M as his four finalists.