There’s been speculation Conference USA and the Sun Belt could merge because of financial difficulties that have emerged as a result of the coronavirus shutdown. But Louisiana Tech A-D Tommy McClelland says there is no discussion within Conference USA to merge with the Sun Belt…
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McClelland added that if he was at U-L Lafayette, he would try to figure out a way to move up to a level like Conference USA.

The NBA is still trying to figure out how to resume its season. A survey of general managers reportedly found that 83-percent of them supported a playoff plus format, where 20 or more teams returning to play.

The LHSAA says they are looking into allegations that some schools are holding summer workouts, even though they are not supposed to until June eighth. Executive Director Eddie Bonine says they’ve received time-stamped photos and videos of the practice sessions…
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Bonine says the executive committee meets next week and more details will be released then. Fox 8 Sports is reporting John Curtis and Holy Cross are two of the schools under LHSAA investigation. Both told the New Orleans T-V station said they’ve done nothing wrong and will be cleared.

In NFL news, former Saints cornerback Eli Apple has signed with the Carolina Panthers. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is hopeful coaches will be able to return to team facilities next week. Also, the NFL owners tabled a proposal that would have allowed teams a chance to convert on fourth-and-15 instead of going for an onside kick.