An announcement could come as early as today on who will be LSU’s starting quarterback for the season opener against BYU. Senior Danny Etling is expected to get the nod, but offensive coordinator Matt Canada likes what he’s seen from freshman Myles Brennan…:
Cut 16 (17) “he’s done”
Canada says Etling looks like a better quarterback after undergoing back surgery, and is giving it his all to get the starting job.

Once again not surprisingly, Alabama is No. 1 on the AP preseason Top 25. LSU was ranked No. 13 in the poll, one spot lower than in the coaches survey published earlier this month. Rounding out the top five are Ohio State, then Florida State, USC and Clemson.

KSLA is reporting that Shreveport is being considered a finalist to be the home city of the New Orleans Pelicans affiliate for the NBA’s development league. The other finalist is Pensacola, Florida. Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler announced late Monday that she intends to move forward with a new $100 million dollar mixed use complex to be built in the north side of downtown.

The Sports Business Journal said Monday that Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL are nearing a new five-year contract extension that would be good through 2024. The report indicates the deal would be similar to his current contract which expires in 2019.

It didn’t take long for Mike VII merchandise to hit the shelves. The new mascot at LSU was introduced Monday, and the gift shop next door to his habitat debuted a new line of products in honor of the 11-month-old Tiger. Mike VII arrived on campus last week and underwent nearly seven days of an indoor quarantine to make sure he was healthy. And with that clean bill of health, be becomes Mike VII.

The Saints defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 13-7 last night to end a 10-game losing streak in preseason play. New Orleans took the lead on its first offensive play, a 50-yard TD run by rookie running back Alvin Kamara….
cut 28 (10) “…kept going”
The first team defense also played well for a second straight week. The Chargers gained only 31 yards in the first quarter and the Saints defense had four sacks in the first half. Head Coach Sean Payton…
cut 29 (20) “…off the field”
The Saints next preseason game is Saturday at home against the Texans.
LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has yet to name a starting quarterback for 2017 season, but he’s still leaning towards senior Danny Etling. In last Saturday’s scrimmage, Etling threw for 168 yards and three touchdowns, while true freshman Myles Brennan threw for 122 yards and a touchdown. Orgeron on how the passing game improved during camp…
cut 18 (14) “…getting better”
After practice tonight, we’ll hear from offensive coordinator Matt Canada for the first time since training camp started.

Preseason camp continues tomorrow for ULM as they are getting closer to their August 31st season opener with Memphis. Warhawks Head Coach Matt Viator on how the team has improved…
cut 30 (10) “…big difference”
In Saturday’s scrimmage, the Warhawk defense recorded 16 tackles for a loss, including seven sacks.

The Saints won their first preseason game since 2010 last night as they snapped a 10-game losing streak in exhibition play with a 13-7 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Quarterback Drew Brees did not play, but rookie running back Alvin Kamara did. On the first offensive play for the Saints, he ran 50 yards for a touchdown….
cut 28 (08) “…here to do”

Chargers starting QB Phillip Rivers also did not play as the L-A offense only had 31 yards in the first quarter. The Saints defense produced four sacks in the first half. Former Charger Mati Te’o had one of those….
cut 29 (17) “…right direction”
The depth chart for LSU season opener against BYU has yet to be finalized. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says several positions are still being discussed, including who will start in the place of edge rusher Arden Key, who is not expected to play against BYU….
cut 17 (12) “…special teams”
Orgeron says he has yet to name a starting quarterback either, but senior Danny Etling has the edge over freshman Myles Brennnan.

ULM Head Coach Matt Viator says they may play two quarterbacks to begin the season, sophomore Caleb Evans and junior Garrett Smith….
cut 30 (19) “….problem to have”
ULM opens the season on Thursday August 31st at Memphis.

Preseason camp is over for the LSU Tigers as today is the first day of school. Tiger fans will have to patiently wait until the season opener against BYU on September 2nd, before we get a better idea of what LSU’s new offense will look like under Matt Canada. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they will look to throw the football to their talented running backs…:
Cut 16 (17) “we are doing it”
Orgeron says he plans to name a starter at quarterback this week.

The Ragin Cajuns also wrapped up fall camp following a scrimmage Saturday. Head Coach Mark Hudspeth says he likes what he saw when the team finally got to play outside…:
CUT 26 (13) “in that sun”
UL-Lafayette and Southeastern open the season at Cajun field on September 2nd.

They did it without Drew Brees, Mark Ingram or Adrian Peterson, but the Saints saw an incredible performance last night from Alvin Kamara. The rookie running back had a 50 yard touchdown run on New Orleans’ first offensive snap in a 13-7 preseason victory over the Charges. Coach Sean Payton said, overall, he was pleased with his team’s effort in the game.:
CUT 25 (17) “some success”
Kamara finished the game with 61 yards on five carries, and one reception for 20 yards.

LSU men’s head basketball Will Wade announces former national junior college player of the year, Kavell Bigby-Williams, will transfer from the University of Oregon to play for the Tigers this fall. He was a member of the Ducks squad that made it to the Final Four.

Though returning starting quarterback Danny Etling and Myles Brennan have dominated the QB talks during fall camp, Coach “O” had impressive things to say about true freshman Lowell Narcisse from St. James High School…:
CUT 25 (17) “taking the snap”

It’s looking increasingly likely that LSU will begin the season without its All-American edge rusher. Outside linebacker Arden Key is “not expected” to play in LSU’s season opener against BYU on Sept. 2, though Coach Ed Orgeron said nothing has been ruled out. LSU’s second game is at home Sept. 9 against Chattanooga.

The UL-Lafayette football team wraps up fall camp Saturday with their third scrimmage. Coach Mark Hudspeth says one of the big things he’ll be focusing in on is the kicking game…:
CUT 30 (10) “coverage”
The Ragin Cajuns open play September second against Southeastern at home.

The economic impact of the four-day Manning Passing Academy held at Nicholls State University this summer was about $1.8 million, according to recent data from the South Louisiana Economic Council. President and CEO Vic Lafont says almost all the SEC quarterbacks turned out to assist with coaching, and it was huge for the Thibodaux community…:
Cut 26 (10) “or agriculture”
Lafont says it meant a lot to have Peyton and Eli Manning on campus to supervise the camp.

The Saints take part in day 2 of practicing in LA today with and against the Chargers ahead of this Sunday night’s preseason game. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees was not happy about practice yesterday…:
CUT 25 (17) “real sharp”
Head coach Sean Payton called Thursdays’s work against the Chargers as “Just ok”.

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron has been very complimentary of two quarterbacks during training camp this year, saying Myles Brennan and Lowell Narcisse are dominating. He told reporters Thursday he’s not ready to name Danny Etling as the starter right now…:
cUT 26 (08) “if something would happen”

All members of the Tulane men’s basketball team who were traveling in Spain are accounted for after a deadly terror attack in Barcelona Thursday. The team has been in Spain since August 9th for exhibition games and is expected to leave Saturday.

The South Louisiana Economic Council finds the four-day Manning Passing Academy had an economic impact of more than $1.8 million for the Thibodeaux area. Emelie Gunn has more…:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

The Saints were on the road today to practice with and against the Chargers, in the first of two joint sessions leading up to Sunday’s preseason game. Three days after they return to New Orleans, the Houston Texans — a frequent joint practice partner — show up for another set of combined sessions.

LSU released its non-conference basketball schedule for Will Wade’s first season at the helm on Thursday, highlighted by a Nov. 20 clash with Michigan in Maui. The Tigers open the Wade era Nov. 10, a Friday night, against Alcorn State, with eight of their 12 non-conference contests taking place inside the PMAC. LSU will also travel to Memphis on Dec. 28 for the first leg of a home-and-home with the Tigers.

All members of Tulane’s basketball team are accounted for and safe, following a deadly attack in Barcelona. The team and staff are a group of 30 people from Tulane, taking part in a 10-day basketball tour. The team was taking a day off when a van slammed into a crowd of pedestrians in a popular tourist area.

LSU will air the first three Coach “O” radio shows in the South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium due to construction taking place at TJ Ribs on South Acadian Thruway. The first radio show airs Wednesday.

Two Plaquemines Parish men got a four-day jump on the rest of Louisiana inshore shrimping fleet, according to LDWF. Agents cited 26-year-old Michael Bourgeois and 40-year-old Toby Brown of Boothville skimming for shrimp. The season doesn’t open until tomorrow.

Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Tommy McClelland announced today that all 13 of the premium seating suites within the Joe Aillet have been sold. Workers are putting the final touches on the facility’s new press box and luxury suites which will be completed over the next few days.

The New Orleans Saints have fired two team doctors after they misdiagnosed cornerback Delvin Breaux’s leg injury. The initial thought was that the veteran had a contusion, but the latest X-Ray showed it was actually a fracture meaning he’ll miss 4-6 weeks. Coach Sean Payton says the oversight was a significant setback that slowed down the progress of Breaux’s recovery:
CUT 25 (12) “for us”
There were rumors going around this week that the team was shopping Breaux for a trade because of frustrations over his injuries.

The news of the doctors’ terminations, who worked for both of Tom Benson’s franchises, sparked a series of reactions from former Saints and a former Pelican. Breaux himself tweeted that life is great.

There is a new Tiger on the campus of LSU, but he’s not Mike VII just yet. Officials with the university say 11-month old Harvey is currently in a night house where he will be monitored by veterinarians for at least a week while they determine if he’s healthy and a good fit for LSU. Harvey was donated to LSU from a sanctuary in Florida, called “Wild at Heart Wildlife Center.” Mikes IV, V and VI were also donated to LSU from rescue facilities.

Beer and Wine are coming to a new portion of Tiger Stadium for the upcoming season. The university announced on Wednesday that the Skyline Club, which will be located on top of the south deck of Death Valley, will feature an all-you-can eat special menu that is included in the price of the ticket. Additional menu items along with beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for an additional cost.

The Sun Belt released its 2018 and 2019 conference football schedules on Wednesday.

It’s move in day at LSU, and the students and the football players weren’t the only ones settling in to a new spot. The school announced today that a new tiger has arrived onto campus, and he could possibly become Mike VII. “Harvey,” arrived on campus August 15 and is currently being housed in the night house of the tiger habitat. Before he can become the school’s mascot, he has to be observed by LSU vets for one week to ensure he’s a good fit for LSU, but until he’s introduced he is not Mike VII.

Saints Coach Sean Payton has confirmed that cornerback Delvin Breaux will have surgery to repair a broken leg. News broke earlier Wednesday that two doctors with the team had been fired for initially diagnosing Breaux’s injury as a bone contusion. Saints Sideline Reporter Kristian Garic…:
Cut 12 (12) “Delvin Breaux”
He feels this changes the talk of shopping Breaux for a trade.

Louisiana Tech wrapped up one of the more grueling days of fall camp on Wednesday as the team spent two hours in full pads on the campus practice fields. Tech head coach Skip Holtz says these August afternoons are where it gets hard. He says they are working to keep injury levels down and getting a lot of work in against each other, and it was another physical day.

LSU running back Derrius Guice and linebacker Arden Key have both been named to the 2017 CBS Sports Preseason All-America First Team, and Sports Illustrated’s 2017 Preseason ALl-America First Team. The Tigers will play BYU in the season opener on Saturday, Sept. 2.

LSU has announced it is turning the south end zone upper seating area in Tiger Stadium into a premium seating space they are calling the Skyline Club, where fans will be able to purchase beer and wine. The tickets are $45-$120 depending on the game, and the area will feature an all-you-can eat special menu that is included in the price of the ticket.

LSU Head football coach Ed Orgeron has been raving about true freshman quarterback Myles Brennan, and so are his teammates. Brennan has even been taking first team snaps at practice this week. Danny Etling still has the starting QB job, and Coach O has said nobody has beat him out. Etling says he’s excited about Brennan and he wants to share his own veteran knowledge with all of LSU’s young quarterbacks…:
CUT 25 (22) “what I have learned”

Just a day after he announced he’d be leaving LSU, quarterback Lindsey Scott signed with East Mississippi Community College.

LSU baseball players that participated in summer collegiate leagues are returning to Baton Rouge, ready to begin fall semester classes on Monday. The summer league competition aims to sharpen skills for the 2018 season as LSU seeks to earn its seventh straight NCAA Tournament National Seed and advance to the College World Series for the fourth time in six years.

The Southeastern Louisiana athletics ticket office says it will have a block of tickets for the Lion football team’s season opener against UL-Lafayette on sale starting today. The game in Cajun Field will be held September 2nd.

UL-Lafayette finally got to practice outside and Coach Mark Hudspeth was in high spirits following Tuesday’s drills. He said there was a lot of effort which he felt was missing on Monday. Hudspeth said the Ragin Cajuns closed yesterday’s practice with a 25 play scrimmage, the team’s first since Saturday, and there was a noticeable improvement in performance.

In national sports news, Tiger Woods had Vicodin, Xanax, Dilaudid, Ambien and THC in his system when he was arrested for DUI, according to a toxicology report.