Some huge names will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. 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 Ronnie Rantz says Dunigan is a 2006 Canadian Football League Hall of Fame inductee
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The induction ceremonies can be seen live on C-S-T on Saturday night.

Sources say LSU wide receiver Jonathan Giles has put his name into the NCAA Transfer portal. Giles was expected to have a big season last year, but only caught 10 passes.

Former Saints running back Reggie Bush and the team’s all-time leading receiver Marques Colston will be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in October. Colston was a dependable pass catcher for Drew Brees.

Bush’s best game in a Saints uniform may have been in the Divisional playoff victory over the Arizona Cardinals during the Super Bowl season. Bush had two touchdowns, including an 83-yard punt return. When the team took the field before the game, Bush brought a bat onto the field to signify the team was bringing the wood…
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Reggie Bush and Marques Colston will be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in October. Both players helped the team win the franchise’s only Super Bowl in 2009. Bush was a dynamic playmaker as a running back and returner, while Colston was a dependable receiver that finished his career as the franchise leader in catches, receiving yards and total touchdowns. Colston on the legacy he tried to leave….
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Bush and Colston were both drafted in 2006, Bush in the first round, Colston in the seventh.

Two of the biggest names in sports, Peyton Manning and Les Miles, are among the eleven that will be inducted this weekend 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…
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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.

But CEO of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Ronnie Rantz says the most deserving member of this class is a Danielle Scott, who is a five-time USA Olympic Volleyball Standout and won two medals…
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Reggie Bush and Marques Colston were drafted in the same class and now they’ll enter the Saints Hall of Fame together. The two important cogs of the 2009 Super Bowl team will be inducted in October. Both Bush and Colston were drafted in 2006, a draft class instrumental in the Saints winning the Super Bowl. Bush was the second overall pick, while Colston was drafted in the seventh round. Colston says that speaks volumes on how the organiziation evaulates players…
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Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco will receive the Fleur de Lis award for her contributions to the Saints organization. Blanco was instrumental in getting the Saints back to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina by pushing to repair the Superdome…
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Two more LSU Tigers were drafted on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft. LSU’s all-time hits leader Antoine Duplantis went to the New York Mets in the 12th round. Earlier in the draft, the Mets also took Jake Mangum who is the all-time SEC hits leader. In the 32nd round, the Royals took catcher Saul Garza, who is expected to return to LSU next season.

ULM had three players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, third baseman Chad Bell went in the 19th round to the Yankees, Seattle selected right fielder Trent Tingelstad in the 22nd round and left-handed pitcher Trey Jeans went in the 33rd round to the White Sox.

McNeese also had four players drafted in the final round. Shane Selman selected in the 21st round to the Oakland As, Carson Maxwell in the 25th round to Arizona, and the Chicago Cubs took pitchers Cayne Ueckert and Bryan King.

The NCAA is pushing the three-point line in men’s basketball back to the international distance, which is 22 feet, 1 3-quarters inches. The three point line has been 20 feet, nine inches since the 2008-09 season.

Reggie Bush and Marques Colston will be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in October. Former Governor Kathleen Blacnco will receive the Fleur de Lis award for her contributions to the Saints organization. Bush and Colston were drafted in 2006, months after Hurricane Katrina devasted the city and the two helped the franchise win their only Super Bowl in 2009.

Colston is the team’s all-time leader in catches, receiving yardage and total touchdowns.

Blanco led the effort to repair and improve the Superdome after it was damaged by Katrina, which allowed the Saints to return to the Dome in 2006 after playing home games in New York, Baton Rouge and San Antonio in 2005.

Dates and times are set for the Saints four preseason games. New Orleans will host Minnesota on August 9th at 7 PM, visit the Chargers on August 18th for a 3 PM kick-off. Take on the Jets in New York at 6:30 on August 24th and then host Miami in the preseason finale on August 29th at 7.

The LSU-Florida State Super Regional Series will begin Saturday at Alex Box Stadium. The Seminoles are much like the Tigers, they had high expectations prior to the season, but struggled during the year and they’ve gotten hot at the right time. The voice of Florida State baseball team Eric Luallen says the Noles are led by slugging third baseman Drew Mendoza, who has hit 16 home runs…
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The team is also playing for its legendary coach Mike Martin, who has won over two-thousand games, but is still searching for that elusive national title and he’ll retire when this season comes to an end.

The NCAA announces that the three-point line in men’s basketball will move back to the international distance, which is 22 feet, 1 3-quarters inches. The Association’s playing rules oversight panel approved the rule change, which will be in place next season.

A big storyline heading into this weekend’s Super Regional series between LSU and Florida State is that the legendary career for Seminoles head coach Mike Martin could come to an end. The owner of two-thousand plus victories is retiring when F-S-U’s season ends. The voice of Florida State baseball Eric Luallen says Martin’s final season has been a theme all year…
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LSU baseball signee Christian Cairo was set to enroll into summer classes when the Cleveland Indians called. They just drafted him in the fourth round and the shortstop from Tampa decided to take the money and play pro ball.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says he feels good about the team’s defensive line heading into 2019, despite losing Tyeler Davison and Alex Okafor to free agency. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is also expected to miss the start of the season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles. During the offseason, the team signed Mario Edwards, who can play both tackle and defensive end. Edwards on what he brings to the Black and Gold…
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The Mississippi native has 7.5 sacks during his four-year career in the NFL.

The legislative session comes to a close tomorrow at 6 PM. Lawmakers still have a chance to approve the legislation that would help bring sports betting to Louisiana. The fantasy sports tax and regulation bills also need approval for residents to participate in online fantasy sports contests.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri plans to announce the Tigers pitching rotation for the super regional on Friday. The Super Regional Series against Florida State begins Saturday at 2 PM. The Seminoles pitching plans are also unknown.

F-S-U’s ace is ten-game winner CJ Van Eyk. They also have a southpaw that starts. Drew Parrish is 8-and-5 with an ERA of 5.07. But he’s struck out 112 in 81.2 innings pitched. The voice of the Florida State baseball team Eric Luallen says the home run ball has been an issue for Parrish…
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Florida State’s top hitter is Drew Mendoza, who has 16 home runs on the season.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is missing Organized Training Activities this week, because he’s reportedly at a trial in San Diego. Last year, Brees filed a lawsuit against a California based jeweler they bought diamonds from. In a statement to TMZ last year, Brees says they paid nine million dollars more than what the diamonds are worth.

The Independence Bowl is reportedly losing its tie-in with the SEC. Starting in 2020 the annual football game in Shreveport will have teams from the ACC and PAC-12 play in the bowl game. In 2020, 2022 and 2024 the SEC will have teams play in the Las Vegas Bowl.

The Pelicans are reportedly listening to trade offers for disgruntled superstar Anthony Davis. Newly hired Pelicans executive David Griffin reportedly met with Davis and his agent, Rich Paul, last week to see if the six-time All-Star had a change of heart and wanted to stay in New Orleans. But Davis is still apparently seeking a trade, even though the Pels own the top overall pick in the draft.

LSU’s Super Regional Series against Florida State will begin Saturday at 2 PM at Alex Box Stadium. Game Two will be at 5 o’ clock on Sunday and if the third game is needed, it will be played on Monday night at 7:30.

Tiger Rag Editor James Morgan says LSU is in this position because of its pitching….
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Florida State is also playing its best baseball of the season. The Seminoles went 3-0 in the Athens Regional outscoring their opponents 35 to 11.

Last night, shortstop Josh Smith was drafted in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees. Today in the third round, Baltimore took centerfielder Zach Watson.

The Pelicans are reportedly listening to trade offers for disgruntled superstar Anthony Davis. Newly hired Pelicans executive David Griffin reportedly met with Davis and his agent, Rich Paul, last week to see if the six-time All-Star had a change of heart and wanted to stay in New Orleans. But there have been reports that Davis is still seeking a trade, even though the Pels own the top overall pick in the draft.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was not at today’s session of organized team activities because he was reportedly in San Diego dealing with a lawsuit. Court records indicate that Brees and his wife are suing a San Diego-based jeweler. It gave backup Teddy Bridgewater a chance to run the first team offense.

The Independence Bowl is reportedly losing its tie-in with the SEC. Starting in 2020 the annual football game in Shreveport will have teams from the ACC and PAC-12 play in the bowl game. In 2020, 2022 and 2024 the SEC will have teams playing in the Las Vegas Bowl and the Gasprilla Bowl in Tampa.

Dates and times have been set for the LSU-Florida State Super Regional Series. The best of three series will begin Saturday at two PM. Game Two is set for Sunday at 5 PM and if Game Three is necessary, the contest will get underway at 7:30 on Monday night.

The Seminoles looked impressive at the Athens Regional, beating Georgia twice by wide margins. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the Seminoles are playing for their longtime head coach…
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The New York Yankees selected LSU shortstop Josh Smith in the second round of last night’s Major League Baseball draft. But two sport star Maurice Hampton went undrafted in the first round and the Memphis native is expected to play both football and baseball at LSU.

A House vote is scheduled today on a bill that contains both online fantasy sports tax regulation rules and a measure that would give voters a chance to legalize sports betting at casinos. Fairness for Fantasy sports spokesperson Ryan Berni says tying the two issues together could result in both proposals NOT passing. Berni hopes lawmakers remove sports betting from the Fantasy sports bill….
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Voters in 47 parishes voted to legalize online fantasy sports contests for cash prizes last November.

Two LSU Tigers are on the College Football Hall of Fame Ballot. Former LSU running back Kevin Faulk and defensive tackle Glen Dorsey are among the more than 200 college football players and coaches on the ballot for the 2020 Class. Former Louisiana Tech coach Maxie Lambert is also a nominee. He led Tech to three straight Division Two titles from 1972 to 1974.

The LSU Tigers are two wins away from playing in the College World Series. The Bayou Bengals are playing their best baseball at the right time of the season and Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says there is a good reason why that is…

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Freshman pitchers Landon Marceaux and Cole Henry have battled arm injuries this season, but they are healthy now and pitched very well in the Regional.

In the Major League Baseball Draft last night, LSU shortstop Josh Smith was selected in the second round of the draft by the New York Yankees. Smith is hitting .346 with nine homers 41 RBIs, 69 runs scored and 20 stolen bases.

Tulane third baseman Kody Hoese went in the first round to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Two-sport star Marucie Hampton from Memphis was not selected in the first round and announced on Twitter he’s heading to LSU. Hampton will be a defensive back for Coach Ed Orgeron and roam the outfield for Paul Mainieri.

In the NFL, six-time pro bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is staying in the NFC South. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer has reportedly signed with Carolina.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell once again expressed his desire to shorten the four-game preseason. Goodell said at a charity golf tournament in New York that he doesn’t think its necessary four preseason games is needed to evaluate and develop players. Goodell says the issue is part of preliminary talks on a new collective bargaining agreement with the players association.

Two LSU Tigers are on the College Football Hall of Fame Ballot. Former LSU running back Kevin Faulk and defensive tackle Glen Dorsey are among the more than 200 college football players and coaches on the ballot for the 2020 Class. Former Louisiana Tech coach Maxie Lambert is also a nominee. He led Tech to three straight Division Two titles from 1972 to 1974.

LSU will play in a Super Regional series for a 14th time in program history as the Fighting Tigers won the Baton Rouge Regional last night with a six to four victory over Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles took a lead after trailing 3-0, but Coach Paul Mainieri’s team battled back to secure the victory…
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Josh Smith drove in three runs, Zach Watson had a two-run single to give the Tigers the lead for good, Antoine Duplantis set the school’s all-time hits record with a single in the first. There was also excellent relief pitching by Matthew Beck, Trent Vietmeier and Devin Fontenot.

LSU will host Florida State in a super regional series this weekend.

Tonight is the Major League Baseball Draft. Tulane third baseman Kody Hoese is expected to be a first round draft pick. The American Athletic Conference Player of the Year hit 23 home runs this past season after failing to hit a single home run two years ago.

LSU shortstop Josh Smith could be drafted tonight. Zack Hess, Zach Watson, Todd Peterson and Antoine Duplantis are expected to be drafted in the first ten rounds.

LSU football signee Maurice Hampton could also be a first round pick tonight. Hampton has said he would like to play both football and baseball at LSU, but the outfielder from Memphis could receive a million dollar plus contract offer to become a professional baseball palyer.

Six teams from the SEC, including LSU have advanced to the Super Regionals. Mississippi State, Arkansas, Auburn, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss are the others. The Rebels and Razorbacks will play each other in the Super Regionals in Fayetteville.

Earlier today, Louisville beat Illinois State four to three to advance to the Super Regionals.