16:45 LRN Sportscast May 1st

The Saints had a big need to draft a pass rusher and in the sixth round they took defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. The 6-3, 253-pounder had his issues at Miami. He was suspended for the entire 2014 season for punching another student. He was also suspended for one game for violation of team rules in 2015 and then was kicked off the team last year  after allegedly receiving improper benefits from a car rental company. Coach Sean Payton says Muhammad has made some mistakes, but he’s been a good teammate…

cut 19 (13) “…if he fell”

The Saints announced today they’ve signed 12 undrafted free agents, including former LSU wide receiver Travin Dural.

 

And former LSU and UL Lafayette quarterback Anthony Jennings announces he’s signed with the New York Jets.

 

Cameron Smith and Jonas Blizt won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans as they defeated Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown on the fourth playoff hole in the new team format for the PGA tournament. Smith’s hit a birdie putt from three and half feet to win the event, which needed to finish today, because of a six-hour weather delay on Sunday.

 

Tigers basketball coach Will Wade announces that Jeremy Combs will transfer to LSU in the summer after he receives his degree from North Texas. The six-foot-seven forward will be eligible to play next season. Combs averaged 10 points and six rebounds last season, despite an ankle injury that forced him to miss 16 games.