Proponents to legalize sports betting are disappointed as it appears legislation to bring the gaming activity to Louisiana’s casinos and racetracks will not pass before the session ends June 6th. Wade Duty is the executive director of the Louisiana Casino Association…
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So many amendments have been added to the sports betting bill that the casino association has dropped its support for the legislation. As it stands now, it doesn’t appear the votes are there to get the proposal approved before the legislative session concludes June 6th.

The Saints have signed a couple of running backs, Javorius Allen and Matt Dayes. Allen rushed for 12-hundred yards and eight touchdowns during four seasons in Baltimore. He also caught 129 passes. Dayes played on special teams for the 49ers last season.

LSU basketball Coach Will Wade dodged questions about the reported strong offer that was made to sign Tigers guard Javonte Smart. Wade took questions from reporters for the first time yesterday…
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Wade says those allegations were thoroughly discussed with LSU and NCAA officials during a meeting last month.

McNeese State baseball is a three-seed in the Nashville Regional. The Cowboys first game is Friday against Indiana State. McNeese Coach Justin Hill says they hope for a big weekend from Nate Fisbeck…
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