The Protect College Sports Act passed in the Senate Commerce Committee after markups today and can now advance to the Senate floor. The bill provides a framework of antitrust exemptions and athlete protections to give the NCAA greater central authority and limit exploitation of NIL and the transfer portal. The Act also holds an anti-expansion provision, which was altered today to apply to all four power conferences, essentially freezing their membership.
The details for Cameron Jordan’s one-year deal with the Saints are out. The contract offers 7.5-million-dollars guaranteed with the opportunity for up to 11-million-dollars with sack incentives.
The Saints finished veteran minicamp yesterday and are out for the summer until training camp begins in late July. Quarterback Tyler Shough says he’s spent the entire offseason in New Orleans, and it will make a big difference heading into year two.
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LSU centerfielder Derek Curiel earned a Gold Glove Award. The sophomore becomes the sixth Tiger to receive the honor and first since Dylan Crews in 2023. Curiel recorded a .985 fielding percentage and was a member of the All-SEC Defensive Team this season.
LSU received three commitments yesterday. Five-star edge rusher Chris Whitehead committed as the top prospect in the state of Virginia. His brother Isaiah Whitehead is a three-star offensive lineman in the class of 2028 and pledged to follow him to LSU.
Franklin Parish four-star running back Trey Martin also plans to be a Tiger. Voice of the Franklin Parish Patriots Matt Reynolds says he is all business off the field. He takes care of himself and is obsessed with getting better.