State Police Col Mike Edmonson wrote a letter to the lawyer of the man accused in the shooting and killing of former Saints player Will Smith, saying they will not take over the murder investigation. John Fuller, attorney for 28-year-old Cardell Hayes, made the request of state police. Edmonson says he’s confident city police can conduct an objective and professional investigation. Smith was allegedly gunned down by Hayes last weekend in what police call a road-rage incident.

Spring football is over for the Tigers and the anticipation for the 2016 season begins. Based on a large number of starters returning, LSU will be ranked in the Top 10 in the preseason polls. Coach Les Miles says if the Tigers want to be a national title contender, they must be dedicated to improving…:
Cut 16 (20) “to be elite”

At Louisiana Tech’s spring game, new starting quarterback Ryan Higgins threw for 469 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. Two freshmen wide receivers stood out. Kam McKnight had 8 catches for 106 yards and one touchdown, while Alfred Smith grabbed four passes for 120 yards. Tech opens the season September 3rd at Arkansas.

In college baseball, LSU completed the three game SEC series sweep at Missouri following a 15-2 pounding on Sunday.

UL-Lafayette rallied for five runs in the 6th to overcome a three-run deficit and defeat Southeastern 5-4 on Sunday to take the series in Hammond.

McNeese State secured their series with a 1-0 shutout over No. 25 Lamar. ULM picked up the 5-3 win over Georgia State marking the Warhawks’ second consecutive series win.

Nicholls State fell to Central Arkansas 7-2 in Thibodaux. Southern beat Prairie View 13-9.

LSU’s Ben Simmons was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association men’s college basketball player of the year.