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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

World News

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

Local News

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

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