Sports

USA Gymnastics restructures leadership in women’s program

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 00:00

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics is overhauling its leadership structure in its women’s elite program.

Vikings add ex-Dolphin Jesse Davis in search for interior OL

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 00:00

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed three free agents on Monday, including former Miami offensive lineman Jesse Davis in their attempt to upgrade the interior blocking.

Bageux brothers big in 3-1 Cardinal win

Sat, 03/26/2022 - 05:00

The Lacassine Cardinals used a pair of big performances from a set of brothers Thursday afternoon to claim a 3-1 district 7-B win over the Episcopal School of Acadiana Falcons. Senior Jace Bageux tossed a complete-game nohitter, while eighth-grade little brother, and catcher, Layne, drove in the gamewinning runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Jace struck out 14 Falcons over his seven-inning span on the mound, and only issued two free passes in his gem.

Lady Dogs blast St. Louis on Senior Night

Sat, 03/26/2022 - 05:00

The Jennings Lady Dogs softball team celebrated Senior Night with a 10-0 district win over the St. Louis Lady Saints.

Tigers smash through Bruins, 15-5

Sat, 03/26/2022 - 05:00

LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Tigers moved their overall record to 9-7 Thursday night with a 15-5 thumping of the Bell City Bruins at Dicky Chapman Memorial Complex.

Welsh tops Lady Dogs in recent softball action

Fri, 03/25/2022 - 05:00

The Jennings Lady Dogs softball team hosted parish rival Welsh last Tuesday afternoon.

Archangels continue to roll

Fri, 03/25/2022 - 05:00

After opening their first season on the softball diamond 0-4, the Christbridge Academy Archangels (CBA) have rallied to win five straight contests to put themselves in second place in their district standings of the ACEL. The stellar pitching of senior Brianna Langley and dynamite hitting of freshman catcher Claire Cooley have helped to guide the Archangels to their 5-4 record. CBA claimed their fifth win of the season on Tuesday at the Jennings Parks and Recreation Department by busting Faith Training Academy by a final of 16-6. The Archangels pounded out 12 hits and played error-free softball in the big win over their guests. Cooley continued her torrid paced at the plate by going 4-4 with RBI’s, sending her season average well above .820. Langley, the former Kinder Lady Yellow Jacket, grabbed another victory in the circle for the Archangels by spinning five innings and striking out eight hitters.

Fournette finalizes 3-year, $21 million deal with Buccaneers

Fri, 03/25/2022 - 05:00

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Piece by piece, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reassembling an impressive array of playmakers around Tom Brady.

Capturing the Courts

Fri, 03/25/2022 - 05:00

Members of the Hathaway and Lacassine High Tennis Teams took to the courts this week for a pair of matches against Grace Christian. Both teams continue their regular season play in preperation for the Regional Tournament. Photo by Tresa Timpa

31 players left in arbitration as more than 150 reach deals

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 05:00

(AP) • A total of 156 players agreed to contracts in the hours before the delayed deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams in arbitration and just three reached multiyear deals, all for two years: third baseman Matt Chapman and Toronto at $25 million, outfielder Darin Ruf and San Francisco at $6.25 million and left-hander Richard Bleier and Miami at $6 million.