Sports

Baseball and Softball Registration underway

Baseball and Softball registration is underway at the Jennings Parks and Recreation Department. Boys and Girls ages 6-14 are encouraged to participate. The registration fee is $25 per player, and the final day to send in forms is on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Forms can be picked up at all local schools or more information feel free to call the Recreation Department with any questions at (337) 821-5520.

NFL increases salary cap minimum to $180 million

(AP) - The NFL has increased the salary cap to a minimum of $180 million for the 2021 season.

Finals of Billie Jean King Cup postponed amid virus concerns

LONDON (AP) — The finals of the Billie Jean King Cup, formerly the Fed Cup, were postponed for a second time on Thursday.

ACC basketball tournaments not selling tickets

(AP) -The Atlantic Coast Conference says the league won’t make public tickets available for fans to attend its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

AP sources: Chicago Cubs agree to deals with Workman, Strop

CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs bolstered their pitching depth Wednesday, agreeing to contracts with veteran relievers Brandon Workman and Pedro Strop.

Frigid weather scraps more sports events in Texas, Oklahoma

DALLAS (AP) — The wintry weather blast in Texas and Oklahoma has led to another postponement for the Dallas Stars while adding to the list of Top 25 college basketball games now on hold.

New era, new look: Jaguars will primarily wear teal at home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Coach Urban Meyer’s new-look Jacksonville Jaguars will have, well, a new look.

Williamson strong inside, Pelicans trounce Grizzlies 144-113

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When Zion Williamson mixes up his game, the New Orleans Pelicans can be tough to stop.

Alabama’s stat sheet filler Jones helps lead renaissance

(AP) - Herb Jones was draining 3-pointers — three in all — during the first half of Alabama’s game against Georgia.

Spurs Hornets have more games called over virus concerns

(AP) - The San Antonio Spurs are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among four players, the NBA said Tuesday, meaning the Spurs will not play until the middle of next week at the earliest.