6:45 LRN Sportscast August 27

Are Will Wade’s days numbered at LSU? Many Tiger fans are asking that question as multiple media outlets report the NCAA has information that Wade allegedly offered impermissible payments to 11 recruits and or others around him. The Advocate has uncovered a letter that says the NCAA will turn the case over to the Independent Accountability Resolution Process, a panel set up to handle complex cases. That committee will determine if the NCAA should send LSU a notice of allegations, which according to Wade’s contract, is enough for the school to fire him.

Governor Edwards says the state will remain in Phase 2 of the coronavirus reopening for two more weeks until September 11th. So what does this mean for high school football who plans to begin its season October 8th? Many coaches agree there’s still a chance to begin the season on that date if the state can move into Phase 3 after this two-week extension concludes.

The NBA season might be over as three playoff games scheduled for yesterday never happened as players are calling for racial justice in response to the police shooting in Wisconsin that left Jacob Blake paralyzed from the waist down. Blake an unarmed black man was shot seven times in the back. The players still competing in the bubble met last night and according to a report from The Athletic, the Lakers and Clippers voted to cancel the season. NBA owners are expected to talk today.

Three major league baseball games were also postponed as well, plus the WNBA didn’t play last night and most of the M-L-S schedule was postponed.

LSU football practiced yesterday despite reports that all but four offensive linemen have been quarantined due to coronavirus exposure. According to SEC protocols, a player who tests positive for COVID-19 must isolate at least ten days after their positive test.

The Saints are planning to practice in the Superdome on Saturday.