11:40 LRN sportscast June 26

LSU allowed 35 sacks last season, tied with Texas A-and-M for most in the SEC. New passing game coordinator Joe Brady’s plan for next season is not to keep more blockers in the backfield, but for quarterback Joe Burrow to get rid of the ball quicker…
Cut 16 (16) “…can do”
Brady says fans can also expect to see the running backs catch passes and will be asked to block less.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is passing the torch to Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. Brees sent an autographed Saints jersey in a frame to Williamson and a note included on the gift said passing the torch to you! The Pelicans released video of Williamson receiving the gift. Zion responded by saying he’s ready to take the torch.

Vanderbilt beat Michigan four to one last night, so that means the winner tonight will win the College World Series. Commodores pitcher Kumar Rocker struck out 11 and allowed just three hits in 6.1 innings. The deciding game three of their championship series is at 6 PM.

D-J LeMahieu’s solo home run in the 1st inning was the 28th straight game a member of the New York Yankees hit a home run, which is a new M-L-B record. The Yankees went on to beat the Blue Jays 4 to 3.

Alex Bregman hit his 22nd home run last night as the Astros started a six-game homestand with a five to one win over Pittsburgh. Houston leads the A-L West by 6.5 games.

The incoming freshman on the LSU football team hung out at the governor’s mansion on Tuesday. The visit gave players a chance to tour the mansion and learn some Louisiana history. LSU football’s official Twitter account posted a picture with the players, the governor and LSU coaches.