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Backup quarterbacks sloppy as Texans beat Cowboys 14-6

HOUSTON (AP) — Trying to make a strong impression for a chance of playing in the NFL, Houston Texans rookie running back Terry Swanson said he saw an opening and

NFL 2018: Saints, Falcons, Panthers headline tough NFC South

Recent history would indicate that the NFC South is among the NFL’s strongest divisions.

Three of its four teams — New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina — made the playoffs last season. The Falcons are only two seasons removed from an overtime loss in the Super Bowl.

Yet, in today’s NFL, fortunes have been known to vacillate widely from one year to the next.

“Obviously, there is parity in our league,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “What I mean by that is, teams very quickly can improve themselves in the division. You see that each year.”

White’s 9th inning shot powers Astros over A’s 5-4

HOUSTON (AP) — After the Houston Astros wrapped up their season series with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, manager A.J. Hinch likened the last three games to a heavyweight title fight.

His Astros won two of three to take the belt for now, but he knows that they’ll have to play well down the stretch to fend off the Athletics for the AL West title.

HALL OF FAME

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LAKE CHARLES – The Baggett twins, Ashlyn and Caitlyn, transformed McNeese Cowgirls basketball into a power in the Southland Conference and the region during their playing days from 2009-13.

Fearsome foursome: Clemson’s D-line set to wreak havoc

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell is tired of the talk, no matter how deserved it may be for the Tigers’ fearsome front four.

Ferrell is among the quartet of starters with end Austin Bryant and tackles Christian Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence who are all projected as high-round NFL draft picks next spring. They’ve been on the cover of Sports Illustrated and hear crazy predictions about 100 sacks and multiple shutouts ahead for No. 2 Clemson.

Bulldogs to face high-powered Church Point rushing attack in opener

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The Jennings Bulldogs will open their 2018 regular season with a familiar foe this Friday evening when they hit the road to face the Church Point Bears in the season

Iota set to open with 1A Basile tonight

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IOTA – The Iota Bulldogs may be stepping down in classification for their week one match-up Thursday against Basile, but IHS coach Josh Andrus certainly isn’t looking past the Class

Big games open the start of 2018 Football Season

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With the 2018 high school football season bearing down on us full steam ahead, it’s time for my first edition of Kevin’s Corner, a chance for me to try and

Jamboree facts and a look ahead to week one tussle

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Hello, sports fans! It is my pleasure to present to you “Foo Facts,” giving you information on the Jennings High School football team. In this week’s edition, we’ll take a

Reserved seating, parking on sale for JHS Football Friday

Reserved tickets for the 2018 JHS Bulldog football season will go on sale Friday, Aug. 31 in the main lobby of Jennings High School. They will be available from 8