Saints QB Carr getting to know new teammates
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Even though Derek Carr continues to get acclimated playing for his new team, Thursday seemed like old times for the veteran quarterback.
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Dogs, Bucs compete in opening scrimmage
LAKE CHARLES — The Jennings Bulldogs and Barbe Bucs got together Thursday afternoon for their annual scrimmage on the campus of Barbe High School. The two sides went with a controlled 15-play format for two series’ then played a live portion at the end of the contest. The junior varsity sides played two series’ as well. Both the Bulldogs and Bucs would be held scoreless in the varsity-controlled portion, however the Jennings’ junior varsity was able to pop a TD in their action. In the 10-minute game, Barbe was able to push across a TD late in the contest. Junior running back ReJohn Zeno had a big night for the Bulldogs, as he rushed the pigskin for 108 yards on 16 carries.
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Saints add running back Darrell Williams
METAIRIE (AP) — Veteran running back and former LSU standout Darrell Williams signed with New Orleans and practiced on Tuesday night, two days after Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller left a preseason game with a sprained knee.
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Play-it-safe tips to protect young athletes’ feet and ankles
(StatePoint) In today’s competitive youth sports landscape, injuries are common, and when they do occur, young athletes are often pressured to play through the pain.
Heat wave tests stamina, resourcefulness at youth baseball event
RUSTON (AP) — With field temperatures soaring above 150 degrees at times, 10-year-old baseball player Emmitt Anderson and his teammates from Alabama thought better of kneeling when they gathered near the mound for pregame prayers at a recent regional youth baseball tournament here.
Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Derek Carr finished putting on his uniform before his preseason debut with the New Orleans Saints, he couldn't help but be struck by the sight of himself in black and gold — instead of the Raiders' silver and black he'd worn for all of his previous nine NFL seasons.
DREAM UNTIL YOUR dreams come true
WELSH — If you were to ask young boys what they want to be when they grow up, you would hear many of them answer with “a professional athlete” of some sort. As these boys age, some continue to give the same answer.
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