Through the first major scrimmage of LSU’s fall camp, Brandon Harris has the lead over Anthony Jennings in the battle for starting quarterback. Coach Les Miles says Harris received more of the snaps with the first unit during a scrimmage on Saturday night. Harris says the game has slowed down for him as he enters his second season at LSU…

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Harris appeared in nine games last season, but didn’t see many significant snaps in final few games.

Donaldsonville receiver Stephen Sullivan has announced his de-commitment from LSU through a social media post. Sullivan, who ranks 12th among receivers in 247Sports’ class of 2016, says LSU will remain one of his top schools. The four star recruit lists TCU, Auburn, and Mississippi State as other schools of interest.

Sources confirm that the Saints have released tight end Alex Smith. The veteran was signed following an ACL injury to rookie tight end Jack Tabb. In Thursday preseason opener, Smith took part in three snaps and caught one pass for no yards. The Black & Gold also released long snapper Chris Highland. The Saints next preseason game is Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome against New England.

It looks like Saints running back CJ Spiller will be out for the rest of the preseason. Spiller had minor knee surgery after being kept off the field during both the team scrimmage and the preseason opener against Baltimore. Spiller is expected to be back for week one of the regular season.

In Major League Baseball, Cameron Maybin hit a lead off home run in the 10th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jose Altuve’s two out ninth inning RBI gave the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Adrian Beltre hit his 406th career homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3.