LSU shortstop Kramer Robertson is expected to play tonight against Notre Dame, despite a badly swollen upper lip and braces on his top teeth after getting hit with a baseball last weekend. Coach Paul Mainieri says Robertson is one tough cookie and a big reason why they’ve won 31 games this year…:
Cut 17 (20) right now”

LSU outfielder Brennan Breaux was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the Week by the league office. The Scott, Louisiana native batted 4-6 with one double, four RBI and a .714 on-base percentage in the three game series sweep last weekend over Arkansas. The Tigers moved to No. 21 in the Collegiate Baseball poll, and No. 11 in the Baseball America Top 25.

Back to college baseball, Louisiana Tech begins a five-game week with a midweek home-and-home series against Northwestern State, beginning today in Natchitoches. The two will play in Ruston tomorrow.

Following the Bulldogs’ second complete game shutout of the season, Casey Sutton was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Baseball Pitcher of the Week.

Also today, McNeese State travels to face Baylor. UNO is at Tulane.

In the Fox Sports “newest early” Top 25 college football poll, LSU is ranked No. 4, only trailing only Alabama, Florida State and Clemson. The Tigers opening opponent, The Wisconsin Badgers, are not ranked in the poll. The two teams will meet Saturday, Sept. 3, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

The New Orleans Saints announced Monday they’ve agreed to terms with three of their 2016 draft picks. First Round Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, second round wide receiver Michael Thomas and 7th round pick Daniel Lasco all signed four year deals.

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis was named Monday as a finalist for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award.