Former LSU standout Ben Simmons says his dreams came true last night, as he was selected first in the NBA draft by the Philadelpiha 76ers. Sports analysts have predicted this all along. Simmons says he’s worked hard to get himself ready for life in the NBA…:
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The Pelicans selected the shooter they craved with the sixth overall pick, in Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield. The All-American averaged 25 points a game last season and guided the Sooners to the Final Four. Hield says he’s thankful for the opportunity to play in New Orleans…:
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame ceremonies get underway tomorrow in Natchitoches. Eight former athletes and coaches, as well as three contributors, highlight the 2016 class. Four-time major league baseball All-Star pitcher and ULM alumni Ben Sheets, NBA standout and Louisiana Tech forward P.J. Brown, University of Michigan and NFL star Anthony Thomas are among the inductees. Former LSU play by play man Jim Hawthorne will receive the Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism.

There’s more turmoil with Grambling State’s administration. Halen Doughty reports..:
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