Thirty-two-year-old running back Adrian Peterson says he’s ready to catch some balls in the Saints offense. Peterson picked up 241 passes during his 10 seasons in Minnesota and doesn’t know why people say he can’t be a pass catching running back…:
Cut 17 (23) “Brees is gonna do it”

Four more LSU players were taken in the MLB draft Tuesday. Pitcher Jared Poche was the 261st pick by the Oakland A’s. Second baseman Cole Freeman was selected 133rd in the fourth round by the Washington Nationals. Junior catcher Michael Papierski was picked by Houston, and shortstop Kramer Robertson by the Cardinals.

LSU right-hander Alex Lange will be starting on the mound for the Tigers in their CWS opener against Florida at 7pm Saturday. Though he was taken by the Chicago Cubs with the 30th pick of the draft, Lange says right now his sights are only on Omaha…:
CUT 26 (12) “up there”
LSU fans are packing today ahead of the big trip to cheer on the Tigers. Tracie McPherson with Visit Omaha says even though Louisiana is known for food, fans can get a taste of some world-renowned Omaha steaks…:
Cut 8 (08) “sandwich”

In the 5th round of the draft, Southeastern Louisiana pitcher Mac Sceroler was picked by the Cleveland Indians. In the third round, LSU signee and former West Monroe star Jacob Pearson was selected by the Angels.

The SWAC announced Tuesday that it will end its annual football championship game following the 2017 season.

The LSU baseball team hits the practice field tonight for the first time since winning the Super Regional. The Tigers will bring a 48-17 record to the College World Series and they are five more victories away from a national championship. Coach Paul Mainieri says his team has been tested all year and they are ready for the challenge…
cut 18 (24) “…before”
LSU will play the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday night at 7 PM. It will be televised by ESPN. Win or lose, the Tigers will play on Monday against either top-seeded Oregon State or Cal State Fullerton.

LSU’s double play combination of Kramer Robertson and Cole Freeman were drafted in the fourth round of today’s Major League Baseball draft. The St. Louis Cardinals selected Robertson, while the Washington Nationals took Freeman.

In the 5th round, Southeastern Louisiana pitcher Mac Sceroler was drafted in the fifth round by the Cleveland Indians. In the third round, LSU signee and former West Monroe star Jacob Pearson was selected by the Angels.

At Saints minicamp, Head Coach Sean Payton said they are still waiting for that third opinion from a medical professional regarding defensive tackle Nick Fairley’s heart condition. Payton also said recently signed quarterback Ryan Nassib was someone they liked coming out of the 2013 draft from Syracuse.

The SWAC announced today that it will end its annual football championship game following the 2017 season. So the winner of the SWAC’s regular season title will go directly to the Celebration Bowl.

And former Grambling Star Doug Williams has been named a senior VP of player personnel with the Washington Redskins.

The pairings and game times for the first two days of the College World Series have been announced. LSU will take on Florida in the second game in Omaha on Saturday at 7pm. Coach Paul Mainieri says it’s hard to get to the CWS, and it’s even harder to win the whole thing…:
Cut 17 (19) “as you can”
Top-seeded Oregon State and Cal State Fullerton are the other two teams on LSU’s side of the bracket.

Last night in the MLB daft, LSU junior pitcher Alex Lange was selected as the No. 30 overall pick by the Chicago Cubs. Outfielder Greg Deichmann was taken in the second round as the No. 43 overall pick by the Oakland A’s.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approves a proposal to open the recreational red snapper fishing season in federal waters for the next 12 weekends as part of a compromise with the federal government and four other Gulf Coast states. Assistant Secretary for LDWF, Patrick Banks..:
Cut 13 (08) “located”
The order is pending approval and acceptance by the four other Gulf state’s fisheries directors and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Saints fans are getting their first taste of 2017 as minicamp is underway at the team’s practice facility in Metairie. The Black and Gold nation is eager to see the team put three straight seasons of 7-9 behind them. The practices are open to the public and continue tomorrow and Thursday morning, weather permitting.

According to sources, former LSU cornerback Savion Smith will transfer to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Smith stunned many around the LSU football program with news of his transfer two weeks ago.

We now know the time LSU will open play in the College World Series. The Tigers will take on Florida State Saturday night at 7pm in Omaha. LSU is considered one of the heavy favorites to win the CWS, as they’ve won 16 in a row. Coach Paul Mainieri likes his team’s chances..:
Cut 16 (16) “as well”
LSU brings a 48-17 record to Omaha and they are five victories away from a national title.

Mainieri has often said he doesn’t like the distraction of the MLB draft this far deep in the post-season, but several of his players got some really good news last night. LSU junior pitcher Alex Lange was selected as the No. 30 overall pick by the Chicago Cubs. Outfielder Greg Deichmann was taken in the second round as the No. 43 overall pick by the Oakland A’s.

The 2017 New Orleans Saints Minicamp begins this morning at the team’s training facility in Metairie. All three practices today, tomorrow and Thursday are free and open to the public.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has voted for a proposal that could lead to red snapper fishing in federal waters for the next 12 weekends, beginning this Saturday. Emelie Gunn has more:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Not a bad first season for Kevin Durant with the Warriors who walked away with the NBA championship trophy last night after beating the Cavs 129-120.

You can bet that the LSU baseball players slept late into the morning or early afternoon after a long day but gratifying day at the ballpark. The Tigers dogpiled at Alex Box Stadium just after 1:30 this morning following their 14-4 win over Mississippi State to complete a sweep of the Bulldogs.

The Tigers will get ready to play Florida State in the opening round of the College World Series this weekend. LSU has won 16 straight and have scored 10 or more runs in eight of those games. Coach Paul Mainieri says his team can do more than just hit…
cut 5 (08) “….try and do”
LSU will open play in Omaha on either Saturday and Sunday. The NCAA will release an exact day and time tonight.

The only super regional still going is in Gainesville, after Wake Forest defeated Florida 8-6 in 11 innings earlier today.

The Saints have reportedly signed a back up quarterback. Ryan Nassib will compete with Garrett Grayson for the third string Q-B duties behind Chase Daniel and Drew Brees. Nassib spent the past four seasons with the Giants and he threw just 10 passes in the regular season during that time.

Fans can attend the Saints three-day minicamp that begins tomorrow at the team’s training facility in Metairie. Practices will run from 11 AM to 1:20 and they’ll be open to the public weather permitting.

The man charged in the shooting death of former NFL player Joe McKnight will have his trial begin on August seventh. Ronald Gasser has pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge. Authorities say road rage led tot he shooting of the former Louisiana prep star. Gasser’s attorney says the shooting was a justifiable homicide.

The major league baseball draft begins tonight. LSU starting pitcher Alex Lange is expected to be a late first round selection. There’s also a chance right fielder Greg Deichmann could be drafted after the first round is completed.

The LSU Tigers are Omaha Bound after sweeping Mississippi State in the Super Regionals. It’s mission accomplished for the players, especially for those who chose to come back for their senior seasons to try and help get the Tigers back to the College World Series. Shortstop Kramer Robertson…
cut 3 (12) “…I can do it”
It’s the fifth time Coach Paul Mainieri has led LSU to the College World Series. He says it’s a very gratifying feeling to be one of the last eight teams standing…
cut 4 (07) “….make you proud”
The Tigers will play Florida State in the opening round of the College World Series this weekend. LSU has won 16 straight and have scored 10 or more runs in eight of those games.

Tonight it’s the first round of the major league baseball draft. LSU’s Alex Lange should hear his name called late in the first round. Right fielder Greg Deichmann could be selected in the supplemental round, which takes place tonight after the first round is completed. There’s three LSU signees that could be selected early in the draft and elect to play pro ball, instead of going to college. St Amant right-handed pitcher Blayne Enlow, West Monroe outfielder Jacob Pearson and Parkview Baptist out fielder Daniel Cabrera.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball program has signed California high school product Elijah McCoy. The six-foot-nine, 235-pound forward averaged nearly 17 points and 14 rebounds a game last season at Roosevelt High School in Fresno.

A three-day minicamp for the Saints begins tomorrow and weather permitting the practices are open to the public at the team’s training facility in Metairie. Practice times are from 11 AM to 1:20 PM.

The LSU baseball team is headed to Omaha. After three rain delays, the Tigers ended up hammering Mississippi State 14-4 in a game that didn’t end until 1:36 this morning to sweep the Baton Rouge Super Regional and punch a ticket to the College World Series for the 18th time in program history and fifth under coach Paul Mainieri. LSU trailed 4-3 in the 5th inning, but took control of the game with a six-run, 5th inning. Michael Papierski delivered the big hit, a two-run double to give the Tigers the lead for good…:
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LSU will open pursuit of its seventh national championship next weekend against Florida State.

Former Louisiana Tech pitcher Phil Maton made his major league debut for the San Diego Padres on Sunday and pitched one inning of relief. He struck out one and did not allow a hit in an 8-3 Padres loss to the Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old right-hander was a 20th round selection by the Padres in 2015.

Former LSU star Kevin Gausman allowed seven runs in his star for the Orioles as the Yankees pounded Baltimore 14-3. Gausman is now 3-5 with a 6.49 ERA.

Tonight is round one of the major league baseball draft. LSU’s Alex Lange is expected to be selected late in the first round.

In the WNBA, former LSU star Slyvia Fowles scored 30 points to help the Minnesota Lynx improve to 9-0 with 91-74 win over the Dallas Wings. Minnesota is the only unbeaten team in the league.

The US men’s soccer team got another step closer to next summer’s World Cup after earning a rare 1-1 tie versus Mexico in a qualifying match last night.

And in the NHL, the Penguins became the first team in nearly two decades to bring the Stanley Cup home twice following a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 6 on Sunday night.

LSU has won 14 in a row heading into Saturday night’s Super Regional series match-up with Mississippi State. The Tigers have scored 10 or more runs in half of those games. Former LSU-All American and ESPN college baseball analyst Ben McDonald says the key for Mississippi State is no free passes to LSU hitters…
cut 19 (13) “….kinds of things”
Alex Lange will start game one for LSU, Jared Poche will start game two and Eric Walker is the game three starter. Sophomore lefty Konnor Pilkington starts for State on Saturday night and Coach Paul Mainieri says the Tigers have great respect for him….
cut 20 (15) “….of him”
First pitch is at 8 PM.

Tickets for the general public to the Baton Rouge Super Regional between LSU and Mississippi State sold out in less than 30 minutes Friday morning, but fans still have the option of using the secondary ticket market. StubHub spokesperson Johnna Hoff says normally they don’t see this kind of interest for college baseball…:
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Anyone can fish without a license Saturday and Sunday. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry says Free Fishing Weekend is about encouraging folks to get hooked on fishing…:
cut 4 (10) “the public”
Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.

LSU and Mississippi State practice this afternoon at Alex Box Stadium in advance of their Super Regional Series that starts tomorrow night at 8 PM. State has one of the best hitters in college baseball. Brent Rooker is hitting .395 with 23 home runs and 82 RBIs. Former Tigers All-American and ESPN college baseball analyst Ben McDonald says LSU pitchers will have to make some quality pitches against him….
cut 18 (21) “…kind of mistakes”
Rooker had seven hits in three games against LSU earlier this season. LSU brings a 14-game winning streak into play this weekend, while the Bulldogs have won four in a row.

Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley is seeking a third opinion from a doctor after one heart specialist said he should end his football career. Fairley has been playing with an enlarged heart during his entire NFL career, which began in 2011. A doctor who evaluated him this offseason, saw that his condition has worsened. Coach Sean Payton says Fairely had a third examination this week and they are  waiting on the results.

The Saints will have a three-day minicamp beginning on Tuesday. And weather permitting the practices will be open to the public at the team’s training facility. And it’s also been announced that the Saints will have joint preseason practices with the Los Angeles Chargers in California before their August 20th preseason game. New Orleans will also practice with the Texans in Metairie prior to their August 26th exhibition game.

Back to college baseball…Former Louisiana Tech head coach Greg Goff has interviewed for the vacant ULM head coaching job. That’s according to the News-Star. The Monroe newspaper also reports Louisiana Tech hitting coach Jerry Zulli is leaving for the same job at Alabama.

We’ll find out today who LSU plans to pitch in Game One of the Super Regional Series against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have already announced a starter. Sophomore left-hander Konner Pilkington will pitch on Saturday. Former LSU pitcher and now college baseball analyst Ben McDonald says Pilkington is the real deal…:
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The first two games of the best of three will start at 8pm tomorrow and Sunday.

The All-America honors have begun rolling in for LSU ahead of the Baton Rouge Super Regional. Outfielder Greg Deichmann was named a first team All-American by Baseball America. Pitcher Alex Lange was named to the publication’s second team.

Elsewhere, Ragin’ Cajun relief pitcher Wyatt Marks was named a first team All-American. Louisiana Tech pitcher Nate Harris rounded out the state’s representatives on the All-America teams.

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton confirmed Thursday that defensive tackle Nick Fairley is dealing with a heart issue that threatens his NFL career. The DT is awaiting a third medical opinion. Payton told NewOrleansSaints.com that’s what they are waiting on…:
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He says Fairley has to have full confidence that continuing to play won’t make matters worse.

Meanwhile The Black and Gold are expected to hold joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers before their August 20th preseason match up in L.A. New Orleans is also expected to hold joint practices in Metairie with the Houston Texans prior to the their preseason contest of the season on August 26th.

The Monroe News-Star is reporting that Greg Goff, formerly of Louisiana Tech and Alabama, has interviewed for the vacant baseball job at ULM. Goff was fired by The Crimson Tide amid allegations he violated NCAA rules.