The fourth of July weekend was a busy time for LSU recruiting as the Tigers received two verbal commitments from four-star prospects. Zachary wide receiver Chris Hilton announced his verbal pledge on Friday and that was followed up by defensive end Keanu Koht from Vero Beach, Florida. Hilton is rated as the state’s fourth best prospect. Last season, Hilton hauled in 43 receptions for 846 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Also on the recruiting front, the nation’s top rated quarterback Caleb Williams committed to Oklahoma over LSU and Maryland. Louisiana’s top prospect, defensive tackle Maason Smith listed his top eight finalists and LSU is among that group along with Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Miami and Oregon.

In the NFL, the players association has reportedly let the league know that they think there should not be a preason. The league has suggested two preseason games instead of four.
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The Pelicans will have three exhibition games prior to the resumption of their season in Orlando. They’ll play the Nets on July 22nd, the Nuggets on the 25th and the Bucks on the 27th. Milwaukee has shut down its practice facility after new coronavirus test results. Teams will begin leaving tomorrow for the NBA’s bubble in Orlando. The Pels will stay at the Yacht Club Resort.

Two former LSU Tigers have tested positive for COVID-19 as summer camp is underway for Major League Baseball. The two who tested positive are Yankees All-Star infielder D-J LeMahieu and Phillilles pitcher Aaron Nola. LeMahieu is said to be asymptomatic, while Nola’s case might be linked to a coronavirus outbreak last month at Philadelphia’s spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida.

On the PGA Tour, the beefed up Bryson DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classice by three strokes for his first victory this season.

And Kevin Harvick won at the Brickyard, defeating Matt Kenseth as NASCAR ran in Indianapolis.