Epicenter is 6-5 favorite for Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was set Monday as the 6-5 morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes, which will be run without Rich Strike.
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Fowler back home in Oklahoma trying to find his form
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Rickie Fowler stood for nearly 20 minutes answering still more questions about his game and how can he get it back to where it used to be when he was a force in golf and notably in the majors.
Before NBA draft lottery, Lakers already made Pelicans lucky
(AP) — Time for the NBA draft lottery, where some team will get a nice reward for a miserable season.
Tigers drop Game 3 against Ole Miss, 8-5
BATON ROUGE, La. – Ole Miss broke a 3-3 tie with a pair of two-run homers in the top of the fifth inning Sunday, and the Rebels went on to defeat LSU, 8-5, in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
Buck, Aikman excited about ‘starting over’ with ESPN
(AP) — It’s been two months since Joe Buck jumped from Fox to ESPN. It wasn’t until Monday that the gravity of moving into the “Monday Night Football” booth hit him.
Jets sign first-rounder Jermaine Johnson to rookie deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets signed defensive end Jermaine Johnson, the No. 26 overall pick in the NFL draft, to a fully guaranteed four-year, $13.1 million rookie deal Monday.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WINNERS
Athletes from around the parish competed in the Special Olympics this week, including Brihanna Banks (at left, from left), along with Laney Martin and Violet Touchet, ready for their awards in the 25 meter dash with Jeff Davis Parish School Board Superintendent Kirk Credeur and LAHS Special Education Paraprofessional Mary Gatte. At right, Mary Kate Dugas and LAHS athlete Kylie Romero proudly show off their awards for the 50 meter dash.
A grandfather’s pride
It’s been more than a few months since I last had the opportunity to give my thoughts on the recent happenings around Jennings sports and Bulldog football. Not since late last season have I had thought of boring youwith my opinions of the day. Not that I haven’t had thoughts and opinions, mind you, I just haven’t assumed anyone else would be interested in reading them. Plus, let’s be honest, that’s what Facebook is for, right?
ELLA SEGURA
Ella Segura of Jennings recently won the state championship in the 1600 and 3200 meters at the Class 3A State Track Meet held at LSU. Segura was also named the Class 3A Outstanding Athlete at the meet, and helped guide her St. Louis Lady Saints to a 3A state championship as a team.
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