11:40 LRN Sportscast May 1

ESPN reports an overwhelming majority of high-level officials in the NBA remain encouraged and optimistic that basketball will return this season. But fast and reliable testing is the key and the league estimates they would need 15-thousand tests. Disney World in Orlando has emerged as a place where fan-less games can be held.

NASCAR will resume its season on May 17th at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina and there will be seven races in ten days between Darlington and the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The Little League World Series has been canceled for the first time in its history.

LSU football has received a verbal commitment from four-star outside linebacker and weakside-defensive end Zavier Carter from Atlanta, Georgia. He’s ranked as the 15th best outside linebacker in the nation.

Former Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Junior has found a new home. The Bears have reportedly signed the 35-year-old after he caught 30 passes last season in New Orleans.

LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade believes the Tigers will be a major national contender next season. Wade signed the fifth best-recruiting class in the country according to 24-7 sports. He credits good relationships with high school prospects for bringing in a top notch class…
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LSU’s leading scorer from last season Skylar Mays has gradudated, while the four other starters have entered their name for consideration in the NBA draft. Only Emmitt Williams can not return, because he planned to hire a non-NBA approved agent.