The upcoming NBA season tips off with the Free Agency period which will begin later today. Teams can start negotiating with free agent players, but most contracts can’t officially be signed until July 6th. The Pelicans are declining forward Herb Jones’ 1.8-million-dollar team option for next season, which will make him a restricted free agent. New Orleans doesn’t have a lot of money to throw around, but they are expected to be active in the market.

With LSU’s national championship winning baseball team along with a women’s basketball title and top 10 finishes in gymnastics, beach volleyball, and both men’s and women’s outdoor track, the Tigers earned a No. 9 final ranking in the Director’s Cup. The cup measures the overall success of an institution’s athletic programs, awarding points based on NCAA Championship finishes for a maximum of 19 sports. LSU’s ninth place finish is its highest since it was ninth in 2009.

The NFL confirmed Saints rookies will report to training camp on July 18th with their veteran teammates arriving a week later on the 25th. Open practice dates are yet to be announced.

McNeese broke ground on a new press box for Cowboy Stadium Thursday. Much of southwest Louisiana was devastated by Hurricanes Delta and Laura in 2020, and the press box like much of the Lake Charles area sustained significant damage. Director of Facilities Kevin Martin says they’ve finally completed the process of organizing funding from 4 sources…:
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The updated press box is set to be over 28,000 square feet and extends goal line to the goal line. It’s expected to be open for the 2025 season.

Left-handed pitcher Logan Hurd, who is the older brother of LSU right hander Thatcher Hurd, announced his transfer to Tulane Thursday.