16:45 LRN Sportscast April 25th

The Saints have made it official as the NFL franchise has announced the signing of future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson to a two-year contract. The 10-year vet has rushed for nearly 12-thousand yards, but only appeared in three games last season because of a knee injury. Sideline reporter on the Saints Radio Network, Kristian Garic, says despite the signing of A-P, New Orleans will likely draft a running back later this week…
cut 20 (13) “…would be”
The Pelicans say Baton Rouge, St. Tammany, Shreveport, Mobile, Pensacola and Jackson, Mississippi have all expressed interest in becoming the home for the NBA franchise’s D-League team, starting with the 2018-19 season. The six locations now have until June 7th to submit a complete and comprehensive proposal to the Pelicans.

LSU Baseball continues its seven game road trip tonight as they visit Tulane. Coach Paul Mainieri knew this would be a difficult part of their schedule…
cut 17 (19) “…nothing’s easy”
LSU is 4-7 on the road this year, while Tulane is looking for its fourth straight win over the Tigers.

UL Lafayette has won eight straight and the 20th ranked Cajuns willt ake on Texas in Sugar Land, Texas. The Longhorns have won five in a row. Also tonight, Southeastern hosts Alcorn State and Northwestern State takes on Mississippi Valley State.