Fantasy sports betting could begin this spring
BATON ROUGE (AP) – Businesses that want to operate fantasy sports betting in the 47 Louisiana parishes that approved it two years ago can start applying in February, under action by the state gambl
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Indian basketball program dominating on court, bringing pride back into community
ELTON - The town of Elton hasn’t had much to cheer about since the beginning of August due to a number of things such as the cancellation of football season and an outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.
Leonards, Lady Tigers shine on Senior Night
LAKE ARTHUR - The No.1- ranked Lake Arthur Lady Tigers kept their wheels spinning Tuesday night by throttling district 6-2A foe Welsh by a final of 72-31 at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium on Senior Night. Coach Vickie Sketoe honored Miya Breaux, Katherine Leonards, Deonna Brister and Brooke Daboval for their efforts to continue the success of Lady Tigers’ basketball. Leonards responded by having her best game as a Lady Tiger in the win, pouring in 23 points and landing five 3-point jumpers. As a team, the Lady Tigers drilled 11 from beyond the arc, and placed three in double-figures in the scoring column.
Hounds roll past Tigers 64-37 in 6-2A play
LAKE ARTHUR - In the nightcap of Tuesday’s 6-2A battle, the Welsh Greyhounds toppled the Lake Arthur Tigers by a final of 64-37. The win moved the Hounds to 6-10 overall and 1-1 in league play. Welsh put three players in double figures, led by Cale Navarre’s 17-point outburst.
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Okafor carries SE Louisiana past McNeese State 92-88
Lady Cards blast Bell City 62-36
LACASSINE - The No.6 Lacassine Lady Cardinals celebrated Homecoming and opened district playwith a huge, 62-36 win over rival Bell City from John Juneau Gymnasium Friday night.
Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats was concerned his team might lose its sense of urgency when it took the court as a member of the AP Top 25 for the first time in three seasons.
Hornets rain 3’s in 63-45 win over Midland
HATHAWAY - Noah Guidry knocked down five shots from beyond the arc and poured in a game-high 23 points Friday to help lead Class B’s No.
Lions agree to terms with Saints’ Dan Campbell to be coach
(AP) - The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to be their coach.
Falcons name Saints’ Terry Fontenot as general manager
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday named Terry Fontenot the team’s first Black general manager, and team owner Arthur Blank said it’s the kind of hire that will eventually also create mo
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