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.
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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.
Dogs land 11 on 4-3A All-District Team
Five Jennings players earn First Team nods
Yelich record-tying third cycle, Brews fall
CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich bolted out of the box, sprinting around the bases and cruising into third standing up for his first triple of the season.
Gleyber day: Torres’ five RBIs lead surging Yanks over Jays 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres sent a fastball soaring, started jogging toward first base and raised his right arm about the time a young boy in the first row of the right field short porch caught the ball on the fly.
For future with team, Nets want more commitment from Irving
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving may have to show the Brooklyn Nets he’s more than a great basketball player if he wants a future with the team.
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