Several NFL players have taken to social media pleading with the league to address health and safety concerns as training camps are set to open soon. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees tweeted that the NFL’s unwillingness to follow recommendations of their own medical experts will prevent the return of football. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan also used the hashtag “We Want to Play” to urge the NFL to make the necessary changes.

Veterans are set to report to training camp on July 28th and the players association has requested that the NFL provide daily testing, no preseason games, and a ramp up period before they put the pads on. Financial considerations also have to be figured out.

The SWAC holds an important meeting today to decide there course of action on whether they’ll delay fall sports or move them to the spring. There have been reports that the league will cancel fall sports.

University of Washington center Bryan Penn-Johnson announced on Twitter on Saturday that he’s transferring to LSU. Penn-Johnson will file for a waiver so that he can play in the upcoming season. He also could have three years of eligibility left at LSU. Penn-Johnson only played in six games last season, averaging two points a game.

There are now 16 former LSU players who are participating in Major League Baseball Player polls. Former LSU Tigers Alex Lange and Zack Hess have joined the Detroit Tigers big league team. Opening Day is Thursday.

Jon Rahm is golf’s new number one player in the world. The Spaniard won the Memorial Yesterday by three strokes over Ryan Palmer. Tiger Woods made the cut but finished 40th.

The Pelicans first scrimmage game is Wednesday night as they’ll face the Brooklyn Nets.

Austin Dillon won the checkered flag at the Texas Motor Speedway beating out rookie teammate Tyler Reddick.