A judge in New Orleans rules in favor of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson in his competency case. The ruling comes after eight days of testimony that involved Benson’s estranged heirs, his child and two grandchildren, claiming the 87-year-old was mentally unfit, when he made the decision to transfer the ownership of the teams to his wife Gayle, once he passes away. Legal analyst Tim Meche says based on the ruling, the judge found enough evidence to determine that Benson knew what he was doing when he informed Ryan, Renee and Rita Benson will not get the opportunity to run the teams…
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Meche says Benson won this ruling, but this complex legal battle is not over.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer John David Crow passed away at the of age of 79 today. He served as head football coach and athletics director at then-Northeast Louisiana University from 1976-80. The former Springhill star won the Heisman Trophy in 1957. He was 79.

LSU and TCU face each other again in the College World Series tonight. This time the loser will be done for the year. Tigers designated hitter Chris Sciambra says after to lose to the Horned Frogs on Sunday, he’s glad to have another shot at them tonight…
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First pitch tonight is at 7 PM and LSU will be the visting team.

Game times have been set for LSU’s first two games of the season. The Tigers season opener against McNeese State will kick-off at 6:30 on September fifth on the SEC Network. LSU’s SEC opener at Mississippi State on September 12th will kick-off at 8:15.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer John David Crow passed away at the of age of 79 today. He served as head football coach and athletics director at then-Northeast Louisiana University from 1976-80. The former Springhill star won the Heisman Trophy in 1957. He was 79.