LSU has picked up top ranked quarterback Lowell Narcisse out of St. James High School. The 38th ranked player in the nation announced on Twitter he was choosing the Tigers over Auburn, where h’d previously committed. Narcisse, who is rated as the top dual-threat QB in the country and listed as one of the best players overall by ESPN, said he’s decided to play for his home state.

The New Orleans Saints announced Monday they’ve signed 19 rookie free agents following the NFL draft. The group consists mostly of offensive line and defensive backfield players.

The Louisiana Supreme Court decided not to hear the appeal of the estranged heirs of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, over whether or not he is competent to handle his own affairs. Benson is trying to remove his estranged family from being able to receive shares of the franchises, and they aren’t happy about it. The disagreement is being hashed out in federal court in New Orleans.

The LSU baseball team fell several spots to No. 13 in the Baseball America Poll, and No. 27 in Collegiate Baseball, following 2 losses in a three game series against Ole Miss.

Once the rain got out of the way, the Zurich Classic finally wrapped up with Brian Stuard walking away with his first PGA Tour victory. Stuard beat Jamie Lovemark on the second extra hole to win the tournament which had to be shortened to 54 holes because of weather delays.

On the diamond today, Southern hosts McNeese State.

Longtime Franklinton High School football coach Shane Smith joins the SLU football coaching staff. Smith, who led the Demons to seven district championships and a Class 4A title in 2010, will serve as an assistant on the Lions offensive staff.

UL-Lafayette says it’s extended the deadline for football season ticket holders to May 10th.

Fired LSU band Director Roy King has filed a lawsuit against the university over his dismissal, alleging he was let go in part because he openly objected to the way a donation made to the school was used. His lawyer contends all along that King was terminated as the result of a witch hunt over bad blood between her client and the School of Music. LSU says it stands by its decision to fire King.