The Saints and defensive end Cam Jordan have agreed on a three-year, 53-million dollar contract extension. Jordan spoke with reporters after Tuesday’s minicamp practice and said he wants to finish his career with the Black and Gold.
Cut 16 (12) “…me out”
The new deal will keep Jordan under contract in New Orleans through the 2023 season. The four-time Pro Bowler has recorded 71.5 career sacks and has appeared in 128 games, making 127 starts, never missing a game.

After missing yesterday’s minicamp practice Saints Quarterback Drew Brees was back on the practice field today. Brees has been in San Diego as he and his wife are involved in a lawsuit against a California jeweler claiming they were sold 15-million dollars worth of diamonds, but an appraiser says they paid roughly seven million dollars more than what the collection is worth.

The Anthony Davis trade talks are reportedly heating up as ESPN reports the Lakers and Celtics are talking with the Pelicans. L-A is apparently willing to give up the fourth overall pick as part of their package. Anthony Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, told Sports Illustrated that if the Celtics traded for the six-time All-Star, there’s a strong possibility he’ll only play one season in Boston A-D is reportedly only interested in signing a long term deal with the Knicks or Lakers.

ULM has decided to remove the interim tag from Scott McDonald’s title and the former baseball player at the school will become the Warhawks permanent athletics director. McDonald has served as the interim A-D for the last nine months. In a statement, McDonald says they are fully committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience at ULM and they’ll continue to achieve great things in the classroom and community, while also pursuing championships.

In college baseball news, LSU Catcher Brock Mathis and relief pitcher Will Ripoll are looking to transfer.

The Saints have finalized a three-year contract extension for defensive end Cam Jordan that keeps the four-time Pro Bowler under contract in New Orleans through the 2023 season. The 29-year-old has recorded 25 sacks over the last two seasons and he wants to win a championship…
cut 18 (08) “…eventually”
The contract extension is worth a reported 53-million dollars. Coach Sean Payton says it’s well deserved and believes Michael Thomas will be the next Saint to get a new long term deal.

Anthony Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, told Sports Illustrated that if the Celtics traded for the six-time All-Star, there’s a strong possibility he’ll only play one season in Boston. Paul says the plan is for Davis to become a free agent in 2020 after he plays out the final year of his contract. A-D is reportedly only interested in signing a long term deal with the Knicks or Lakers.

The US Women’s soccer team began defense of its World Cup title by crushing Thailand 13-0. Alex Morgan led the way with five goals. There are some who say the U-S should have let up and not won in such a rout. The United States will now prepare for Chile in a match on Sunday in Paris.

LSU freshman pitcher Cole Henry reportedly had a nerve issue on Saturday which ended his start after just two innings against Florida State. Henry underwent laser treatment to fix a buildup of scar tissue around the median nerve and according to Henry’s father his son can throw again without any issues.

LSU Catcher Brock Mathis and relief pitcher Will Ripoll are looking to transfer.

Louisiana Tech’s leading hitter this past season, Mason Mallard, has signed a free-agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Former Tulane third baseman Kody Hoese has signed a two-point-seven million dollar bonus with the Dodgers, who selected him in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft last week.

It was a disappointing end to the 2019 LSU baseball season as the Tigers failed to live up to their number one preseason ranking. But Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the 2020 LSU baseball team will be a contender for the College World Series again next year
Cut 16 (21) “…be the key”
LSU could have a starting rotation of Cole Henry, Landon Marceaux, Jaden Hill and Eric Walker next season, plus Matthew Beck and Devin Fontenot return as key relievers.

Four SEC teams will be in the College World Series. Arkansas and Auburn punched their tickets yesterday beating Ole Miss and North Carolina respectively.

Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis reportedly wants to be traded to the Lakers or the Knicks and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says the Pels have laid out a framework for what it will take to get A-D and it could take multiple teams involved in the trade for the deal to get done. The NBA Draft is a week from Thursday.

How does the Achilles injury to Kevin Durant impact what might happen have with Davis? There was speculation Durant would go to the New York Knicks, but he possibly tore his Achilles tendon last night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors won the game to force game six on Thursday night, but Durant could be out a year.

Former LSU pitcher Ryan Eades has made it to the big leagues. The former second round pick in 2013 worked two scoreless innings of relief on Saturday in Detroit for the Minnesota Twins. Eades appeared in 52 games at LSU from 2011 to 2013 and had a career record of 17-and-5.

Former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman gave up another four runs last night and his ERA is up to 6.21 for the Atlanta Braves. Gasuman might not stay in the roatation when lefty Dallas Keuchel joins the team later this month.

The LSU baseball team finished two wins shy of reaching the College World Series, so what are their chances of getting to Omaha next year. LSU could have a starting rotation of Cole Henry, Landon Marceaux, Jaden Hill and Eric Walker next season, plus Matt Beck and Devin Fontenot return as key relievers. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says that has the makings of a strong pitching staff…
cut 17 (19) “…all year”
Moran says a key to next year’s team success is the development of Gavin Dugas and Drew Bianco, as they will likely be starting infielders next season. Both of them hit under .200 this season.

Anthony Davis trade talk is heating up. The Athletic is reporting the Pelicans disgruntled superstar is looking to end up with the Los Angeles Lakers or the New York Knicks, because it’s likely he’ll sign a long-term contract with those two organizations. And ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says the Lakers have the leverage to land A-D. Wojnarowski says a three-team deal might be needed in order for the Pelicans to get the return they are looking for when it comes to trading the all-star.

LSU pole vaulting superstar, Mondo Duplantis, announced he’s turning pro so he can focus on the 2020 Olympics where he’s expected to compete for Sweden in Japan next summer.

The Saints have reportedly signed cornerback Kayvon Webster. The former third round pick in 2013 has played for the Broncos, Rams and Texans, but injuries have prevented him from playing more than 11 games in a season.

Minicamp begins today for the Saints and all three practices are open to the public, starting at noon.

Tears were shed last night when LSU’s season came to an end in a five to four, 12-inning loss to Florida State. LSU relief pitcher Devin Fontenot pitched the game of his life, striking out 11 in 6.1 innings, but yet suffered the loss when Drew Mendoza singled home the winning run. Fontenot broke down on the mound and Coach Paul Mainieri ran out of the dugout to console him…
cut 15 (13) “…go forward”
The loss ended Antoine Duplantis career at LSU. The school’s all-time hits leader had four more last night to finish with 359 career hits.

Duplantis’ brother and LSU pole vaulting superstar, Mondo Duplantis, announced he’s turning pro so he can focus on the 2020 Olympics where he’s expected to compete for Sweden in Japan next summer.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffin, is open to a multi-team trade in order to get the biggest return possible for trading All-Star Anthony Davis. Woj says the Lakers, Clippers, Nets and Knicks have all asked about A-D who is entering the final year of his contract.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans continue to add to their front office by hiring former UCONN and WNBA star Swin Cash. The 39-year-old Cash won three WNBA titles and two national championships with UCONN. According to ESPN, Cash will scout, help with player development and perform other roles.

The Saints have reportedly signed cornerback Kayvon Webster. The former third round pick in 2013 has played for the Broncos, Rams and Texans, but injuries have prevented him from playing more than 11 games in a season.

Minicamp begins tomorrow for the Saints and all three practices are open to the public, weather permitting. The practices are from noon until 1:20 in the afternoon.

LSU started the season as the number one ranked team in the country and they finish the year without a trip to the College World Series. Florida State ended the Tigers season last night with a five to four victory in 12 innings. The loss also ends the LSU career of the school’s all-hits leader Antoine Duplantis…
cut 20 (14) “…little short”
Duplantis had four more hits last night, including a home run, to finish his career with 359.

Vanderbilt and Mississippi State are moving on to the College World Series. The Commodores downed Duke 13-2, while the Bulldogs beat Stanford 8-1. Two more Super Regional series finales today. Auburn versus North Carolina and Ole Miss is at Arkansas.

The Saints have reportedly signed free agent cornerback Kayvon Webster, who has played for the Texans, Broncos and Rams. The former South Florida star has battled injuries throughout his career and last season only played in two games, because of a thigh injury. Webster won a Super Bowl ring with Denver.

24-7 sports reports that Baltimore’s Jordon Toles has committed to LSU. He’s a four-star safety, rated as the ninth-best safety in the country. He also plans to play basketball at LSU.

ESPN reports the Pelicans are hiring former UConn and WNBA star Swin Cash to a senior front office position. Cash will be the team’s vice president of basketball operations and team development. She will scout, help with player development and take on other roles with the organization.

LSU freshman Sha’Carri Richardson won the women’s 100 meters championship with an NCAA women’s record time of 10.78.

The LSU baseball team’s season is done as the Fighting Tigers fell to Florida State five to four in 12 innings. It wasn’t a well-played series for the Tigers, freshman Giovanni DiaGiacomo was picked off at third base, Zach Watson was thrown out at second trying to take an extra base. A pass ball by catcher Saul Garza allowed the eventual winning run to get to second base. The day before, LSU walked 10 hitters and Garza missed second base when trying to go from first to third on a double. Coach Paul Mainieri on his team’s play…
cut 30 (16) “….it doesn’t”
Losing in the Super Regionals, keeps LSU from reaching the College World Series for a second straight season.

In other Super Regional action, Michigan took down the top overall seed UCLA as the Wolverines defeated the Bruins four to two to advance to the College World Series for the first time since 1984.

Texas Tech is also headed to the C-W-S for the fourth time in six years after rallying to beat Oklahoma State eight to six. Mississippi State is headed to Omaha for a second straight year as the Bulldogs defeated Stanford eight to one.

Today at noon, it’s Auburn versus North Carolina and then at 3:00 it will be Ole Miss versus Arkansas to decide the final two teams for Omaha.

LSU freshman Sha’Carri Richardson won the women’s 100 meters championship with an NCAA women’s record time of 10.78.

ESPN reports the Pelicans are hiring former UConn and WNBA star Swin Cash to a senior front office position. Cash will be the team’s vice president of basketball operations and team development. She will scout, help with player development and take on other roles with the organization.

LSU and Florida State will meet tomorrow in a best of three Super Regional Series. The winner will advance to the College World Series. The Seminoles shocked college baseball observers by easily winning the Athens Regional. Tigers Coach Paul Mainieri says F-S-U hit .375 and smacked 10 home runs during their three games at Georgia
Cut 16 (22) “…our hitters”
LSU will start Cole Henry tomorrow afternoon and Landon Marceaux will start Sunday. Florida will pitch junior lefty Drew Parrish on Saturday and 10-game winner CJ Van Eyk in game two.

The state legislature did not come through for Louisiana residents looking to play online fantasy sports contests for cash prizes. Despite approval in 47 parishes last November, lawmakers did not pass a tax structure for the activity to take place in Louisiana. Also, Louisiana will remain on the sidelines when it comes to legalized sports betting. Kenner Senator Danny Martiny’s measure to allow for a vote this fall to legalize sports betting at the state’s casinos got ambushed with unfriendly amendments when it went before House Appropriations. Martiny retaliated by not allowing a vote for the fantasy sports tax structure bill in the final minutes of the legislative session…
cut 8 (07) “….treated”
Hard to say when sports betting and fantasy sports will be legalized in Louisiana. Next year, tax items can not be approved in the regular session, so it might take a special session to pass these two activities in 2020.

LSU will face Florida State tomorrow in Game one of their best of three Super Regional Series. Fighting Tigers center fielder Zach Watson swung a hot bat last weekend as he hit two home runs in the Regional. Watson says he likes the feel of postseason baseball…

cut 17 (13) “…Omaha”
First pitch tomorrow is at two PM. LSU announces Cole Henry will start in Game One, Landon Marceaux will take the mound on Game Two and if Game 3 is necessary on Monday, Eric Walker will start.

Four of the Super Regional Series begins today. You have Louisville versus East Carolina, Vanderbilt hosts Duke, Oklahoma State is at Texas Tech and tonight Michigan will take on UCLA in Los Angeles.

Some huge names will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame tomorrow. Super Bowl winning quarterback Peyton Manning, former LSU football Coach Les Miles and longtime Peabody basketball coach Charles Smith are among the 11 who will be enshrined. Former La Tech quarterback Matt Dunigan is also going into the Louisiana Sports Hall of fame. CEO of the Louisiana Sports Hall of fame Foundation Ronnie Rantz says Dunigan is a 2006 Canadian Football League Hall of Fame inductee
Cut 25 (12) “…big personality.”
The induction ceremonies can be seen live on C-S-T tomorrow night.

Game 4 of the NBA Finals is tonight. The Warriors, who are down two games to one to the Raptors, say Kevin Durant will not play, but Klay Thompson will return from a hamstring injury.

Two of the biggest names in sports, Peyton Manning and Les Miles, are among the eleven that will be inducted tomorrow night into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches. Former LSU baseball coach and A-D Skip Bertman hired Miles after Nick Saban left for the Miami Dolphins…
cut 30 (12) “…anytime”
Miles won 77-percent of his games while at LSU, including a national championship in 2007. Manning led the Colts and Broncos to Super Bowl victories and goes down as one of the NFL’s All-time greats.

Also going into the Hall of Fame, Peabody basketball coach Charles Smith, former Southern Baseball Coach Roger Cador, former Louisiana Tech Q-B and Canadian Football League Hall of Famer Matt Dunigan and Max Fugler, an all-American on LSU’s 1958 national championship football team. He played center, linebacker and special teams.

Super Regional action in college baseball gets underway today. Here are the four series that start today, Louisville versus East Carolina, Vanderbilt hosts Duke, Oklahoma State is at Texas Tech and tonight Michigan will take on UCLA in Los Angeles.

LSU’s super regional series with Florida State begins tomorrow at 2 PM. The Tigers will announce later today, who will be the game one starter on the mound.

The state legislature did not come through for Louisiana residents who were looking to play online fantasy sports contests for cash prizes. Despite public approval in 47 parishes last November, lawmakers did not pass a tax structure for the activity to take place in Louisiana. Also, Louisiana will remain on the sidelines when it comes to legalized sports betting. That bill didn’t make it through the process before the legislature adjourned for 2019 last night.

Game 4 of the NBA Finals is tonight. The Warriors, who are down two games to one to the Raptors, say Kevin Durant will not play, but Klay Thompson will return from a hamstring injury.