NFL players who voluntarily opt out get no stipend this year
(AP) — NFL players must decide by July 2 if they plan to opt out of playing this season due to COVID-19 concerns, though voluntary opt-outs will not be paid any stipend this year.
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PISTONS WIN LOTTERY, RECEIVE NO. 1 PICK IN 2021 NBA DRAFT
(AP) — Newly selected Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace tapped his fist on the table a few times, then clapped his hands and pointed one finger skyward.
76ers hoping Ben Simmons can fix his game in the offseason
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Simmons clanked one free throw off the back of the rim, so he took a breather, fist-bumped Joel Embiid, paced, walked back to the line and bonked another shot.
Grandal, White Sox end 5-game skid, beat Pirates 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox stopped a five-game losing streak, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Wednesday.
LSU’s Cherry secures ticket to Tokyo
EUGENE, Ore. – Former LSU sprinter Michael Cherry earned a spot on Team USA’s Olympic squad in the 400 meters on Sunday evening at Hayward Field. This will be Cherry’s Olympic debut when he suits up for the United States later this summer in Tokyo.
Richardson wins U.S. title in 100 meters
EUGENE, Ore. – Former LSU sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson won the U.S. title in the 100 meters on Saturday night at Hayward Field with a time of 10.86 to earn her spot on Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics.
Astros take combined no-hitter into 8th, rout Orioles 10-2
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jake Odorizzi pitched five outstanding innings in another sign of progress after his arm issues, and Houston won its eighth straight game.
Sharpening Skills
Kids from around the area enjoyed the Jeff Davis Baseball and Softball Camp held at the Jennings Recreation Department last week. The camp was hosted by area coaches and a pair of National Champion players from LSU-Eunice. Daily News photo by Kevin Bruchhaus
SPORTS BRIEFS
New LSU leader will get $725K salary, plus other allowances
Keuchel chased early, beaten in first start against Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel lost in his first appearance against Houston, and Abraham Toro had a career-high four hits to lead the Astros over the Chicago White Sox 8-2 Sunday for their seventh straight win.
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