ESPN reports the Saints and defensive end Cameron Jordan have agreed on a three-year, 52-million dollar contract extension. Jordan has two more years on his current deal, so this would keep him with the Black and Gold through the 2023 season. ESPN also reports Jordan would receive 42-million dollars in guaranteed earnings. Jordan will turn 30 years-old in a month and he’s coming off a season in which he recorded a dozen sacks.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was not at today’s minicamp practice as he remains involved in a trial in San Diego with a jeweler who allegedly defrauded his family.

Pelicans Executive Vice President David Griffin said today there is no urgency to trade Anthony Davis before the June 20th NBA draft. If the Pels unload Davis before the draft, it could result in more draft picks for New Orleans. Meanwhile, Griffin plans to meet soon with Zion Williamson and his family. The Pels are expected to take the former Duke star with the number one pick.

There are four teams from the SEC in the College World Series, but LSU is not one of them for a second straight year. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says a key to next year’s team success is the development of Gavin Dugas and Drew Bianco, as they will likely be starting infielders next season. He says the incoming freshmen that will play a role on next year’s team are Denham Springs shortstop Cade Doughty, Memphis outfielder and football star Maurice Hampton and former Airline star Hayden Travinski, who can swing the bat
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NOLA-dot-com reports LSU freshman pitcher Cole Henry will be ready by next fall after dealing with a nerve issue that ended his start on Saturday night after just two innings. Henry reportedly underwent laser treatment and he’s able to throw again without any issues.