The Pelicans have traded disgruntled all-star Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for young guns Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, along with the 4th pick in this year’s draft and two future 1st round selections.

So what’s next for New Orleans? Publisher of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, Jake Madison, says the Pels could trade away the fourth overall pick in this week’s draft in the hopes of getting a young veteran back in return. Or could they possibly trade Brandon Ingram or Lonzo Ball to another franchise….
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After a break out season, there’s a chance power forward Julius Randle will not return to the Pelicans. He’s declined the player option on his contract, which makes him an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. Randle averaged 21 points and shot 34-percent from three-point territory.

New ULM athletics director Scott McDonald is confident they can succeed, even though the school ranks last in the FBS in funding for its athletic programs. Brooke Thorington has more…
Voicer 5 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Former LSU star Austin Nola has finally made it to the big leagues after eight seasons in the minor leagues. Seattle called up the Baton Rouge native and he got a base hit in his at-bat as the Mariners defeated the As 6-3.

And LSU football has landed a verbal commitment from three-star defensive tackle Patrick Jenkins from John Ehret High School.

The Pelicans have two new players to develop a young core from after trading Anthony Davis to the Lakers. As part of the blockbuster deal, New Orleans gets Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball in return. Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says they’re very young, and oozing with potential, starting with Ball…
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The Pelicans also received young shooting guard Josh Hart in the deal and the fourth overall pick in this week’s draft. It’s possible New Orleans will take the fourth overall pick and trade it in exchange for a young veteran.

At the age of 29, former LSU star Austin Nola made his major league baseball debut for the Seattle Mariners. Nola went 1-for-2 as Seattle defeated Oakland six to three.

24-7 sports reports that LSU has landed a verbal commitment from John Ehret defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins. Shea Dixon says Jenkins was impressive at LSU camp this month. Jenkins also had offers from Miami, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Colorado.

ULM has a tight athletic budget, but that’s not stopping newly named athletics director, Scott McDonald from wanting to put more money towards improving strength and conditioning, academic support and nutrition. McDonald, who served as interim A-D for nine months, before having the interim tag removed, says he also likes the direction of the football and men’s basketball programs…
cut 29 (12) “…this year”

At the College World Series today, Arkansas needs to beat Louisville to stay alive in Omaha. Last night, Mississippi State rallied with four runs in the ninth inning to stun Auburn five to four.

Disgruntled Pelicans star Anthony Davis got his wish and was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for young guns Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, along with shooting guard Josh Hart and the 4th pick in this year’s draft, plus two future first round picks. Locked On Pelicans Podcast Publisher Jake Madison says it’s probably the best deal the Pels could get.
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The Pelicans might not be done when it comes to making big moves. New Orleans could trade the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft and get a young veteran in exchange.

Pelicans power forward Julius Randle will test free agency after he reportedly denied to pick up the one-year player option on his contract that would have paid him 9-million dollars a year. Randle averaged 21 points and nine rebounds a game and could sign a deal that pays him 15 to 20-million dollars a year.

Kansas native Gary Woodland won the U-S Open holding off Brooks Koepka, who was seeking his third consecutive U-S Open title. Woodland shot a 69 yesterday to finish three strokes ahead of Koepka.

The US Women’s soccer team defeated Chile 3-0 in World Cup play in France yesterday. Carli Lloyd had two more goals.

At the College World Series, Mississippi State scored four in the ninth inning to rally past Auburn five to four. Vanderbilt defeated Louisville 3-1. Today, Arkansas will look to stave off elimination as the Razorbacks faces Louisville. Florida State faces Michigan in a winner’s bracket game.

At the age of 29-years-old, former LSU standout Austin Nola made his Major League Debut yesterday. Nola went 1-for-2 as Seattle defeated Oakland six to three.

The Saints have concluded organized offseason training activities as mini-camp wrapped up yesterday. Quarterback Drew Brees says he has moved past the pain of the highly controversial end to last season’s NFC Championship game, but it wasn’t easy at first…
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The 40-year-old Brees is entering the last year of his contract.

New Orleans has signed veteran receiver Rishard Matthews. He’s played for the Dolphins, Jets and Titans. In 2016, he caught 65 passes for the Titans, had 53 catches in 2017, but only caught five passes last year with the Jets and Titans. To make room for Matthews on the roster, the Black and Gold released former LSU Tiger Travin Dural.

Eight baseball teams will compete in the College World Series this weekend, but LSU Coach Paul Mainieri and his staff are getting ready for 2020. Mainieri says he wants to have more roster balance next season. He says the 2019 roster had 20 pitchers on it, he’ll like to carry 17 or 18 pitchers next season
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Mainieri also doesn’t plan to make any changes with his coaching staff. The coach has also confirmed that catcher Brock Mathis and pitchers Riggs Threadgill and Will Ripoll plan to transfer.

The Saints have completed their minicamp and will not be back until training camp opens in late July. Quarterback Drew Brees returned to the team for the final two days of minicamp. He missed over a week because he had to testify in a courtroom in San Diego against a California jeweler who allegedly defrauded his family of six-point-seven-million dollars…
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Brees testified that Vahid Moradi was a friend who lied to him about the value of diamonds he purchased. Moradi’s lawyer says they were not close, and Brees had an “obsession” for jewelry and was “drawn in like an addict.”

The Saints have signed veteran receiver Rishard Matthews after he was invited to a try out for the team during minicamp. To make room for Matthews on the roster the team released former Breaux Bridge and LSU star Travin Dural.

The NBA season ended last night with the Raptors beating Golden State 114 to 110 to win their first championship. Now all eyes are on the Pelicans as NBA observers and fans wait to see if New Orleans will trade Anthony Davis before the NBA draft, which is Thursday.

LSU Coach Paul Mainieri will have to replace several position players from the 2019 team, Antoine Duplantis, Josh Smith, Chris Reid, Zach Watson, and Brandt Broussard. It’s hard to say who will start in the infield next season and Coach Paul Mainieri says the guys who served as back-ups this season are not guaranteed starting spots next year
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Mainieri does not expect to make any changes with his coaching staff.

A high ranking NCAA official tells CBS Sports that at least six schools will be informed this summer about allegations of Level One violations. The accusations are based on the recently completed federal investigation into college basketball corruption. There were two trials and LSU’s Will Wade’s name surfaced in both of them. Tiger Rag Magazine Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says it remains to be seen if LSU will receive a notice, but…..
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LSU can fire Wade on cause if the NCAA alleges the men’s basketball program committed Level One violations and that also means athletics director Scott Woodward would get an automatic two-year contract extension.

LSU baseball Coach Paul Mainieri met with the media today and said there will be no changes to the coaching staff and Mainieri says he’ll analyze why the team struck out as much as it did.

The NFL announced today that it will be up to the replay official initiate reviews of potential pass interference calls in the final two minutes of each half and overtime. There was talk of shifting that responsibility to the coaches, but the coaches balked at that idea saying it could impact their timeout strategy.

The Saints concluded their three-day mandatory camp today. Quarterback Drew Brees returned for the final two days after missing some time, because he and his wife are involved in a trial against a San Diego jeweler who allegedly defrauded them of millions of dollars. Brees says it was stressful to be away, because he knows the responsibility he has to the team.

No new news regarding a possible Anthony Davis trade. But there are reports the Pelicans are hiring the voice of the Tulane Green Wave, Todd Graffagnini, as their new radio play-by-play man. Sean Kelley is moving on to a national gig.

A CBS Sports report says at least six college basketball programs will be notified of major NCAA violations this summer. It’s tied to the federal government’s investigation into corruption in major college basketball.

If LSU receives a notice of violations, new AD Scott Woodward can fire Coach Will Wade with cause and also receive an automatic two-year contract extension because the NCAA violations occurred before he took over. But Assistant Tiger Rag Editor Tyler Nunez says such a move would draw the ire of LSU fans who want Wade as their basketball coach…
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The FBI reportedly has a wiretap conversation between Wade and a convicted middleman, where Wade discusses a strong offer made to a recruit’s family.

We are one week away from the NBA draft and its seems possible that the Pelicans will trade Anthony Davis before next Thursday. The Lakers and Celtics have reportedly made offers to the Pels, but L-A is apparently not willing to trade Kyle Kuzman and if A-D goes to Boston, there’s a good chance he will not re-sign there as Davis’ camp has expressed a desire to sign a long-term contract with either the Knicks or Lakers.

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.
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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…
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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
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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.