The Saints held steady with the 29th pick and drafted Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (bruh-ZEE). The six-foot-five, 298 pounder had 51 tackles and nine sacks in 26 games in three seasons at Clemson. His 2021 season ended early because of a torn ACL and last year he only played in ten games because of a severe case of strep throat. Also his 15-year-old sister died last September from brain cancer.

No LSU Tigers were selected in the first round, but defensive end B-J Ojulari (O-juh-lar-e) is expected to be selected in today’s second round. New Orleans has two picks today, one in the second round and in the third round.

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has found her new point guard as Hailey Van Lith has committed to the Lady Tigers. Van Lith averaged nearly 20 points a game last season for Louisville.

Top-ranked LSU begins a three-game SEC series tonight at home against the Crimson Tide. Alabama enters the game with a 9-9 SEC record, 30-12 overall. The Tigers are 12-5 and in first place in the SEC West and they are 32-8 overall. LSU leads the SEC in hitting and they’ve scored a league-high 397 runs. Coach Jay Johnson on their approach on offense…
cut 17 (20) “….hurting you”
Alabama has the third-best team ERA in the SEC at 3.77. Sophomore right-hander Luke Holman will start for the Tide.

Also this weekend, the Ragin Cajuns host sixth ranked Coastal Carolina, Louisiana Tech is at Middle Tennessee, ULM visits Georgia Southern, Northwestern State hosts Southland leader Nicholls and Grambling hosts Prairie View.

The first round of the NFL draft is tonight and the Saints have the 29th overall pick. General Manager Mickey Loomis has traded up nine times in the first round since he became the G-M in 2002. Loomis says they might not have the draft ammunition to move up this year, but moving back is probably not an option either…
cut 17 (15) “….lesser player”
Former LSU defensive end B-J Ojulari could be a late first round selection. WWL’s Mike Detillier says if Ojulari is not selected tonight, he’ll go early in the second round…
cut 19 (10) “…locker room”
The first round begins at 7 PM.

Kim Mulkey won a national championship in her second season as the head coach of the Lady Tigers now she wants to see the school do something about the 51-year-old Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mulkey told WBRZ-TV that it’s time to either build a new arena or completely renovate the PMAC…
cut 8 (09) “….coat of paint on it”
The last renovation on the PMAC was 2009.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne will be featured in Sports Illustrated’ s 2023 swimsuit issue. S-I says Dunne is an absolute inspiration for other female athletes. The 20-year-old is the most followed NCAA athlete on social media. The New Jersey native says this is a dream come true.

In college baseball last night, the Cajuns clobbered Northwestern State 15 to 3 and Southern Miss topped Louisiana Tech six to five.

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is tonight, and the Saints hold the 29th overall pick thanks to Sean Payton’s move to Denver. New Orleans’ tenth overall pick belongs to the Eagles after trading up in last year’s first round. Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is known for his aggressive drafting strategy and seems open to moving up again if possible. He says the Saints don’t have the ammunition to make a big jump forward, but don’t expect them to move back either…
Cut 17 (15) “…lesser player.”
Most draft analysts believe the Saints will take a defensive or offensive lineman in the first round. Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (bruh-ZEE) is a popular name. He was a second-team All-ACC selection.

The Pelicans announce guard CJ McCollum underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. McCollum also dealt with a shoulder injury, but he will not have surgery on his torn labrum and instead will undergo an offseason rehabilitation program. He is expected to make a full recovery before training camp.

In college baseball last night. the Ragin Cajuns pounded Northwestern State 15 to 3 as Kyle DeBarge and Will Veillon each had three hits. The Demons are now 21-and-17 and will host Nicholls this weekend. U-L Lafayette begins a three-game series at home against sixth ranked Coastal Carolina on Friday. Louisiana Tech lost its fourth straight game as they fell to Southern Miss six to five. Ethan Bates had a three-run homer in a losing effort. The Bulldogs are at Middle Tennessee this weekend.

In football recruiting news, LSU football receives a commitment from two-sport star Trey’Dez Green from East Feliciana High School. Green is six-foot-eight and caught 42 passes for 864 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. Green also averages 24 points and 13 rebounds on the basketball court.

Nicholls shocked the no. 1 ranked Tigers baseball team with a 6-5 victory in Alex Box. LSU got off to a slow start thanks to a stifling Colonel’s defense, but took a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the sixth and were tied heading into the ninth. With bases loaded, Nicholls pinch hitter Brayden Kuriger broke the tie with a single to right and a second run scored off an LSU error. Kuriiger said he stayed ready for his opportunity…

Cut 30 (11) “…go through.”

The Tigers will look to bounce back Friday vs Alabama while the colonels will hope to carry this momentum into conference play with a series at Northwestern St. this weekend

The Pelicans announced guard CJ McCollum underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb. He will not require surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will undergo an offseason rehabilitation program. He is expected to make a full recovery before training camp.

The Louisiana Tech baseball team will return to action tonight against Southern miss. Tech was picked to win Conference USA in the preseason, but they find themselves in fifth place in the league with 12 more conference games left. Coach Lane Burroughs says a lack of effort is not why this team has not performed to expectations…

Cut 18 (18) “…the case.”

First pitch in Hattiesburg is at 6:00

All-Sothland second team forward Christian Shumate announced he will return to McNeese for his junior season. The cowboy’s leading scorer and rebounder was second the conference in boards and averaged 15 points and almost 10 rebounds a game. He helped lead McNeese to the conference tournament semifinals and broke a 33 year old record for most rebounds in the tournament.  First year head coach Will Wade says he’s excited to see what they can do together next season.

Big upset in college baseball as the Nicholls Colonels defeated top ranked LSU six to five last night. Shortstop Parker Coddou finished off the game with a fantastic double play as he caught a pop up in shallow centerfield and then ran to second base to record the second out as LSU pinch runner Jack Merrifield was already at third base, thinking the ball would fall in for a hit. It was the first win for Nicholls against a number one ranked team since 2009. Coach Mike Silva….
cut 20 (10) “…win them all”
Nicholls, who is in first place in the Southland, will be at Northwestern State next weekend.

The Demons are in Lafayette tonight to face the Ragin Cajuns. U-L Lafayette snapped a three-game losing streak last night when they defeated Southern ten to five. Conor Higgs had a two-run triple to fuel a seven run third inning.

Louisiana Tech is looking to snap a three-game losing streak tonight when they visit Southern Miss. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs says getting a win tonight would be great, but making sure they are among the eight teams that make the Conference USA Tournament is more important…
Cut 19 (14) “…conference tournament.”
The Bulldogs are 9-and-9 in Conference USA action and in fifth place. There are ten teams in CUSA and eight make the postseason tournament.

Grambling improved to 14-and-4 in the SWAC with a 16-seven win over Alcorn State last night. The Tigers have won three in a row and they lead the SWAC West. Grambling hosts Prairie View this weekend.

Big news for the McNeese Men’s’ basketball team as the Cowboys leading scorer and rebounder Christian Shumate is exiting the transfer portal and will play for McNeese next season.

Nicholls took down top ranked LSU six to five in a wild baseball game last night in Baton Rouge. The Colonels trailed four to three heading into the eighth inning, but tied it in the eighth and scored two runs in the ninth and held on for the one run win. Xane Washington drove in two runs and Nico Saltaformaggio pitched three scoreless innings for the win. Bryce Collins gave up two runs in the ninth and suffered the loss.

The Ragin Cajuns snapped a three-game losing streak with a ten to five win over Southern. Carson Roccaforte had three hits and drove in two runs. U-L Lafayette hosts Northwestern State tonight.

ULM lost its third straight falling to Stephen F Austin 14 to 8. Southern Miss outscored Tulane 11 to ten, UNO edged South Alabama six to five and Grambling pummeled Alcorn State 16 to 7 to stay in first place in the SWAC West. Jose Vargas drove in three runs for the Tigers.

After getting swept by a red-hot Dallas Baptist team, Louisiana Tech baseball returns to action tonight as they face Southern Miss in Hattiesburg. The Bulldogs are 20-21 overall, nine and nine in Conference USA action. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs is hoping for a strong finish and a deep run in the league tournament…
Cut 17 (20) “…get in that tournament”
Burroughs also says star outfielder Cole McConnell will not play this season. He was suspended indefinitely prior to the season after driving in a school record 76 runs last season.

LSU freshman pitcher Chase Shores will miss the rest of the season, because he tore a ligament in his throwing elbow. Shores reportedly underwent surgery last week and the Texas native will likely miss next season too.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team hosts Nicholls tonight. Third baseman Tommy White, who is tied for third in the nation in RBIs with 66, is questionable after leaving Sunday’s win with soreness in his upper leg. Coach Jay Johnson says White is day-to-day…
Cut 18 (18) “…type of things”
LSU pitcher Chase Shores will not pitch the rest of the season as he underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last week. Shores pitched in seven games this season and had a 1.96 ERA.

Louisiana Tech Coach Lane Burroughs says star outfielder Cole McConnell will not play this season. He was suspended indefinitely prior to the season after driving in a school record 76 runs last season.

The battle for place kicker at LSU will continue in August. Damian Ramos was 10 for 14 on field goals last season. Sophomore Nathan Dibert competed with Ramos last fall and this spring and Coach Brian Kelly says the competition continues…
cut 17 (23) “…them competing”

In college basketball news…former LSU guard Cam Hayes is transferring to East Carolina. Louisiana Tech announces six-foot-eleven Daniel Batcho is transferring to Ruston. He spent the last two seasons at Texas Tech and averaged eight points and six rebounds a game last season. McNeese is getting a transfer from TCU, Shahada (sha-ha-day) Wells. He averaged six points a game last season.

Little-used third-string catcher Hayden Travinski was the hero in LSU’s come-from-behind win over Ole Miss on Sunday. Travinski hit a three-run homer in the ninth to stun the Ole Miss fans and give the Tigers a seven to six win. Coach Jay Johnson says Travinksi has been the ultimate team player, even though he’s seen limited action…
Cut 19 (18) “…great job”
Top ranked LSU will host Nicholls tonight.

In other action, ULM hosts Stephen F Austin. The Warhawks are coming off a series loss to Arkansas State. The Ragin Cajuns look to bounce back tonight after getting swept by James Madison over the weekend. U-L Lafayette hosts Southern. Grambling is at Alcorn State.

It’s a question mark on whether LSU running back John Emery will play this season as he needs to handle his academics first. Josh Williams and Armoni Goodwin did not participate in spring practice, because of injuries. So the only experienced back in the spring was Noah Cain, who rushed for 409 yards and ten touchdowns last season. Coach Brian Kelly says don’t sleep on Cain…
Cut 16 (25) “…your team”

The Southeastern Conference is considering severe penalties to stop the storming of the field by fans after big victories. According to Sports Illustrated the league is looking at taking away future home games or possibly forcing forfeitures. LSU was fined 250-thousand dollars twice in 2022 as fans rushed the field after wins over Ole Miss and Alabama.

LSU remains ranked number one in the baseball polls after sweeping Ole Miss over the weekend. The Tigers won in dramatic fashion yesterday as Hayden Travinski hit a three-run homer to give LSU a seven to six victory over the Rebs. Third baseman Tommy White left the game with soreness and is considered day-to-day.

Both quarterbacks threw a pair of touchdowns in Saturday’s Spring game on the LSU campus. Jayden Daniels was 10-of-11 for 168 yards and Garrett Nussmeier was 5-of-8 for 139 yards. Coach Brian Kelly says he was pleased with his Q-Bs…
Cut 16 (19) “…some instances.”
Senior Kyren Lacy led the receivers with four catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.

Louisiana Tech concluded spring practice with a spring game on Saturday. It was offense versus defense and a modified scoring system was used and the offense outscored the defense 54-27. Head coach Sonny Cumbie is encouraged by the growth of his team…
Cut 19 (11) “…in November”
La Tech went 3-and-9 last season.

Since January of 2022, 12 cases of Chronic Wasting Disease have been detected in Louisiana, all from Tensas Parish. State Wildlife Veterinarian Jim LaCour says they implemented a control plan that included feeding and baiting bans to prevent the spread of the disease, free testing for hunters, and banning the export of deer central nervous tissue from the area.
Cut 9 (05) “…. the area.”
The plan was implemented in Tensas and portions of Franklin and Madison Parishes. They’ll continue testing when bow season starts in October.

The top ranked LSU baseball team pulled off an impressive come from behind win yesterday to complete a three-game sweep of Ole Miss. Down six to four, with two outs, third-string catcher Hayden Travinski drilled a three-run homer down the left field line that resulted in a seven to six win for the Tigers. LSU third baseman Tommy White left the game with an injury. We are expecting an update today from Coach Jay Johnson.

Back to college Baseball, 18th ranked Dallas Baptist swept Louisiana Tech, the Ragin Cajuns were swept at James Madison, ULM dropped two of three to Arkansas State. Nicholls is in first place in the Southland Conference after sweeping Houston Christian. The Colonels are at LSU tomorrow night. Grambling won its series at Southern. The Tigers are 13-and-4 in the SWAC and in first place in the West.

Davis Riley and Nick Hardy won the Zurich Classic at the TPC Louisiana. It’s the time the duo has won on the PGA Tour.

LSU quarterbacks Jaiden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier each threw two touchdown passes in Saturday’s spring game, but the defense also made some big plays too. Coach Brian Kelly says linebackers Harold Perkins and Omar Speights were outstanding and the coach also believes Texas transfer and defensive end Ovie Oghoufu’s two sacks show he’s a really good addition…
Cut 18 (20) “…mature players”

Eleven Louisiana deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease during the 2022-23 hunting season, which brings the total to 12. All of the CWD cases have been in Tensas Parish. LDWF State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour says they have a control plan.
Cut 8 (11) “…the future.”
Hunters are strongly encouraged to get all deer harvested in the Tensas Parish area to get the carcass tested for CWD.