The LSU Football team returned to its state of the art weight room today as the Tigers offseason summer conditioning program got underway now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. LSU Strength and Conditioning Coach Tommy Moffitt says there will be different groups of players in the weight room until the middle of the afternoon. He says most of their student-athletes will also take summer online classes…
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The NCAA will reportedly consider a six-week practice plan for schools that would allow teams to have mandatory meetings with players and walk-throughs starting in mid-July. Coaches reportedly support the plan.

Major League Baseball continues to alienate its fan base. M-L-B offered players a return to play proposal that calls for a 76-game regular season and expanded playoffs, but the owners are asking the players to accept 75-percent of their prorated salaries. Players continue to say they are not taking any further salary reductions beyond what they agreed to in March. So it doesn’t seem the two sides are any closer to a deal.

Former LSU pitcher Eric Walker has announced he’s transferring to Oklahoma State. The right-hander from Arlington, Texas had a great freshman season but never returned to form after Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm. He entered the NCAA transfer portal in mid-April. Former LSU pitcher Chase Costello has also announced he’s transferring to Stetson.

A five-round Major League Baseball Draft begins. LSU players Daniel Cabrera and Cole Henry will probably not go in the first round, but they are expected to be drafted. Barbe’s Brody Drost is an LSU signee that could also get drafted.