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‘Mondo’ breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics
The pole vaulter they call “Mondo” really can put on a show. With the rest of the action ... Read more
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Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women’s gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics
They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past ... Read more
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IOC looking at postponing Olympics
Olympics Tokyo What’s AheadIn this March 3, 2020, photo, a tourist wearing a protective mask takes a photo ... Read more
National Sports
Lake Charles attracts US boxing trials
The road to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will pass through Lake Charles, which will host the U.S. Olympic ... Read more
Local News
First game of the day
Special athletes continue tradition As the McNeese State University football team prepared to take on Nicholls State University ... Read more
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DeRidder athlete brings out best in special-needs student
DeRidder High School basketball player R.J. Gladney and special-needs student Jordan Hickman have formed a unique bond through ... Read more
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Mott, Theriot named ‘Senior Olympians’
At the McNeese Rec Complex in Lake Charles, La., Friday, April 13, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press) ... Read more
National News
Los Angeles reaches deal with Olympic leaders for 2028 Games
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles reached an agreement Monday with international Olympic leaders that will ... Read more