Sports

New Orleans reveals schedule; early take on what could be

The New Orleans Saints revealed their full 2020 schedule and, for a moment in time, sports fans around the state had the opportunity to take their minds off of the current situation. If and when the NFL is able to get back to preparing for the upcoming season is still not known.

A hurler for the decade

“After the battles, comes the rewards.” For former Sacred Heart and McNeese standout hurler, Kaleb Jon Fontenot, this Latin proverb rings with deafening truth.

Here is a thought: Don’t deny the kids the chance to play

All of the cancellations of the high school sports seasons and youth baseball post-season tournaments have put me in a nostalgic mood. For me, sports has always been a big part of my life. As far back as I can remember, I was either on the playing field or I was watching sports on television.

Dixie Youth, VPGSA hoping to find way to play season without World Series

Youth baseball and softball in Ville Platte took a monumental blow over the past week when both Dixie Youth Baseball and PONY Softball cancelled their World Series tournaments. For Dixie Youth, this was the first time that a cancellation of the World Series has occurred in its 64-year history.

Another shot

Getting the opportunity to improve and advance yourself is what all human beings strive to achieve.

Moving on

Former Ville Platte High standout Tyler Jones will have a new home on the gridiron this coming fall, as the three-sport athlete has signed a letter of intent to play for the Southern University-Shreveport Jags.

What will be Saints game plan now that Winston is signed?

Like it or not, Jameis Winston is officially a New Orleans Saint. The fifth year pro and former first round pick out of Florida State signed a one-year deal worth $1.1 million, the organization announced Tuesday. Winston will earn $952,000 in base salary and receives a $148,000 signing bonus.

Pine Prairie native and current Ole Miss golfer, Johnson, is a double All-American

The list of accolades continues to grow for Pine Prairie native and current Ole Miss golfer Julia Johnson.

Feeling a “draft”

The 2020 NFL Draft accomplished two different results for both the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers. For the Saints, this year’s dip into the college talent pool netted a very thin, but beneficial catch.

Bonine pens op-ed to all LHSAA senior student-athletes

(Editor’s Note: The following is an op-ed piece from Eddie Bonine, Executive Director of the LHSAA) Have you ever wondered what life would be like without sports? Unfortunately, I believe we now know. And it isn’t fun. No NCAA basketball tournament. No traditional Major League Baseball Opening Days.