The Saints began offseason training activities (OTA’s) yesterday as they usher in a new era in New Orleans football under quarterback Derek Carr. For Carr though, he says he hasn’t had to change much for the franchise with the strong culture already in place in the building. He says he’s enjoyed his time in New Orleans so far and is here to win a championship…
Cut 19 (20) “….for me”
The 32-year-old has been in the NFL since 2014. His time with the Raiders ended on a disappointing note last season, as he was benched down the stretch.

In the NBA playoffs…the Celtics avoided the sweep by beating the Heat last night. Miami still leads the Eastern Conference Series three games to one. Game five is tomorrow in Boston.

In the conference baseball tournaments, LSU has a comfortable lead over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, while Louisiana Tech is locked up with Charlotte in a tight one in the Conference USA Tournament.

UL-Lafayette will look to defend its Sun-Belt title starting against 5th-seeded Texas St. tonight. The 36-20 Cajuns swept the Bobcats in the season series and will have to beat them a fourth time in one season if they want a shot at a postseason berth, but coach Matt Deggs says he’s approaching this rematch like any other game…
Cut 18 (17) “…the bat”
The Ragin Cajuns have won five Sun Belt Tournament titles.

In the Southland Tournament, McNeese shutout Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi four to nothing last night. The Cowboys play top seeded Nicholls tonight.