The Saints players get a day off from training camp today. During yesterday’s practice, the defense dominated as the offense struggled in the rain. Recently signed linebacker Demario Davis had one of several interceptions on the day. Coach Sean Payton says Davis looks like a good good free agent pickup….
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The Saints are back on the practice field tomorrow morning.

Training camp begins for several Louisiana college football teams tomorrow. ULM went 4-4 in the Sun Belt last season, but they are predicted to finish second in the West Division this season as they return nine starters on offense, including playmakers Caleb Evans and Marcus Green.

Camp also begins for Southeastern Louisiana, Northwestern State and Southern reports for camp tomorrow.

A former LSU pitcher is on the move as the Major League Baseball Trade deadline hits this afternoon. The Baltimore Orioles sent Kevin Gausman to the Atlanta Braves. The 27-year-old Gausman has a 4.43 ERA for the last place Os and has been hurt by the home run ball. He goes to a Braves team that’s battling for a playoff spot.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces MGM resorts will be the league’s office gaming partner. The three-year agreement means MGM will use real-time NBA and WNBA data in an effort to protect the integrity of the games. Silver says the collaboration will result in the best possible gaming and entertainment experience.

Legalized sports betting becomes effective tomorrow as Beau Rivage in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino in Tunica will begin taking bets.

The annual take over the SEC Network with LSU programming begins tonight at 11 o’ clock, with a replay of the emotional NIT game between the Tigers and Cajuns at 11:00. Tomorrow morning at seven o’ clock, LSU fans can re-watch LSU’s win over Florida in the Swamp last season. Tomorrow afternoon, the LSU baseball team’s SEC Tournament wins over Florida and Arkansas will be shown.