Sports

Golf tournament fundraiser to benefit local non-profits

Thu, 03/31/2022 - 00:00

Jeff Davis Sheriff Ivy Woods’ signature fundraiser is returning in a continued effort to support local non-profit organizations.

Diamond Dogs rally in seventh to top Iowa, 12-7

Wed, 03/30/2022 - 05:00

Trailing 5-3 heading into the final inning of their important 4-3A contest with the Iowa Yellow Jackets, the Jennings Bulldogs rallied to score nine runs in the top of the seventh inning to claim a 12-7 win. The game was played at Danny Reed Field because Iowa’s field has not yet finished repairs from damage due from Hurricane Laura. The two teams met in their second leg of district play Tuesday afternoon in Jennings again. With the win, Jennings improved to 6-11 overall, 1-2 in league play.

Conner, Tigers shut out ESA 6-0

Wed, 03/30/2022 - 05:00

LAKE ARTHUR – The Lake Arthur Tigers picked up their tenth win of the season on Monday afternoon by blanking the Episcopal School of Acadiana (ESA) Falcons by a final of 6-0 at Dicky Chapman Memorial Complex. Tiger southpaw Cason Conner tossed a complete game, three-hit shutout in the win, while the Tiger bats banged out eight hits in the win. Lake Arthur upped it’s record to 10-7 overall, and were back in action on Tuesday afternoon when they traveled to take on the Hackberry Mustangs in a non-district clash.

Lady Cardinals cruise through Vinton, 9-3

Wed, 03/30/2022 - 05:00

VINTON – The Lacassine Lady Cardinals continued to flex their muscles on the softball diamond Monday afternoon by blasting the Vinton Lady Lions by a final of 9-3. With the win, the Lady Cards improved their overall record to 15-5 and currently sit at No. 6 in the Class B Power Ratings. Senior catcher Giselle Fuentes capped off an eight-hit attack by going 3-4 with three RBI’s, and Taylor Talbott spun a complete game in the circle by striking out 10 Vinton hitters.

Buzzer-beaters, NBA stars highlight best of Duke-UNC rivalry

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 00:00

(AP) — The Duke-North Carolina rivalry has been filled with future NBA stars and intense finishes through nearly 100 meetings in Mike Krzyzewski’s Hall of Fame tenure with the Blue Devils.

Kershaw pitches four scoreless innings for Dodgers vs. D-backs

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 00:00

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have so many stars this season that Clayton Kershaw is just one of the guys.

Ravens hire Kerry Dixon as assistant QBs coach

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 00:00

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens hired Kerry Dixon as an assistant quarterbacks coach.

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.