The Saints first training camp practice is today at the team’s headquarters in Metairie and there’s an optimistic feeling around the franchise. General Manager Mickey Loomis…
cut 28 (12) “…good about that”
But for the first time in 33 years, Tom Benson is not around to oversee the preparations for a new season. Head Coach Sean Payton…
cut 29 (15) “..carrying the torch”
The Saints have a new play-by-play man as former offensive tackle Zack Strief will take over for the retired Jim Henderson. It’s unusual for someone to go from player to play-by-play man for a team in one year.

LSU sophomore guard Brandon Rachal announced on Twitter he’s transferring from the program. The former Natchitoches Central star played in 27 games last season and averaged four points and three rebounds a game. Rachal was not available for the team’s two NIT games and Coach Will Wade never said why Rachal couldn’t play.

Pelicans Star Anthony Davis told CBS he was little shocked by DeMarcus Cousins decision to leave New Orleans for Golden State, but A-D says the front office kept him informed of the changes. Davis says he’s now looking forward to finding out how they can become successful with power forward Julius Randle and point guard Elfrid Payton.

Tough loss for the Astros last night as they were held to one hit in a 3-2 defeat to Colorado. Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon blasted a walk-off home run in the 9th inning. And for the second straight night, the A’s rallied to beat the Rangers six to five.