Hundreds of LSU fans braved the heat yesterday to welcome home LSU’s national champion baseball team as they returned home from a successful trip to Omaha. This Tigers team relied on both LSU veterans and young talent, and there are a lot of fan favorites…
Cut 14 (11) “…got it big.”
Tonight there will be a more formal celebration as LSU will honor the team at Alex Box Stadium. The festivities will get underway at 7:30 and the gates will open for fans at 6:30. Admission is free and all non-premium areas will be general admission.

ESPN says the best of three finals series between LSU and Florida brought in a record-setting audience. Game One was the most-watched Finals Game 1 on record on ESPN platforms with 2.75 million viewers. Game 3 of the Finals was the most-watched College World Series game on record for ESPN platforms.

Pelicans first-round pick Jordan Hawkins was introduced to the media yesterday. The Uconn guard spent 2 seasons with the Huskies including an NCAA championship run this past season. The 21-year-old says his experience on a championship-winning team has helped prepare him for the NBA…
Cut 16 (13) “…really well.”
Hawkins will provide some much-needed three-point shooting for the Pelicans but he also says he’s ready to contribute however necessary…
Cut 18 (15) “…needs me to do.”

LSU’s Angel Reese has been named B-E-T’s Sportswoman of the Year.

And former LSU star running back Leonard Fournette is okay despite his SUV catching on fire on an interstate in Florida.