6:45 LRN Sportscast

Training camp is underway in Irvine, California for the New Orleans Saints who are trying to get back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season. Quarterback Derek Carr says the level of urgency is high…
cut 20 (13) “….higher results”
Despite wanting a new contract, running back Alvin Kamara was present for the first day of training camp. Kamara is signed through 2025, but the final year of his contract does not contain any guaranteed money, so it would be easy for the team to move on from Kamara after this season. Kamara says he wants to retire a Saint and believes he has a few good years left. He turns 29-years-old today.

Second-year running back Kendre Miller left practice yesterday with a hamstring injury. Miller also battled injuries his rookie season.

Sun Belt Media Days came to a close yesterday in New Orleans. ULM coach Bryant Vincent takes over a program that won two games last year and like most new coaches, he has a honeymoon period. But Vincent expects to win right away in Monroe…
cut 18 (16) “…..year one”
The Cajuns will enter preseason camp with a battle for starting quarterback between Ben Woolridge and Chandler Fields.

Five-star safety Jonah Williams from Galveston, Texas has announced he’ll give his verbal pledge on August 24th. He’s considering LSU, Texas A-and-M, Texas, USC and Oregon. Williams is also an outstanding baseball player.

Baseball America has LSU at the top of its list in a way too early Top 25 rankings. Florida, Florida State, Clemson, and Texas A-and-M round out the Top 5.