Saints head coach Sean Payton has confirmed that second-year defensive end Hau’oli (Ha-Hoo-Lee) Kikaha will likely miss the season after he tore the A-C-L in his left knee. It’s the third time he’s torn that ligament in his knee. Payton says Kikaha is gathering medical opinions on what kind of procedure will be required, but the coach doesn’t think it will end his career…:
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Kikaha was expected to be one of the Saints top pass rushers in 2016. The Saints began their three day mini-camp Tuesday, but heavy rain forced them inside of the indoor facility. The team gets back to work tomorrow with an 11AM practice for day two of mini-camp.

Former LSU shortstop Alex Bregman has been named to the Texas League All-Star team.

The LSU baseball team lost two pitchers Tuesday. It’s reported that Riley Pint, the No. 4 overall pick in last week’s MLB draft, will sign a $4.8 million dollar deal with the Colorado Rockies. Kyle Weatherly signed with the Blue Jays. 6 Tiger signees were taken in the draft.

Juniot right-handed pitcher Braden Bistro of Louisiana Tech was drafted by the New York Yankees. He’s foregoing his senior season with the Bulldogs.

Former LSU women’s basketball standout and graduate assistant LaSondra Barrett has been hired as an assistant coach at Florida International University.

The final softball polls are out and LSU is ranked 3rd in the USA Today-NFCA Division One Coach Poll. UL Lafayette was eliminated by the Sooners in the Super Regionals and the Lady Cajuns are ranked 12th.

In local MLB news, former LSU star Ryan Schimpf was called up by the Padres from Triple A El Paso and started him at third base last night against the Marlins. This is Schimpf’s first trip to the majors. He’s batting 6th for San Diego against Miami.