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Author: Les East
Les East
CCS/SDS/Field Level Media
Les East is a nationally renowned freelance journalist. The New Orleans area native’s blog on SportsNOLA.com was named “Best Sports Blog” in 2016 by the Press Club of New Orleans. For 2013 he was named top sports columnist in the United States by the Society of Professional Journalists. He has since become a valued contributor for CCS.
The Jesuit High School and Loyola University of New Orleans graduate has twice been named Louisiana Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (2013 & 2019) and once by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (2022).
Latest Articles by Les
- Saints “marry” need and value by drafting Taliese Fuaga
- Saints have opportunities to maneuver in the draft
- Pelicans’ season continues thanks to team effort that overcomes Williamson’s absence
- Pelicans focused on opportunity that remains in elimination game
- Pelicans’ elimination match-up clouded by Williamson’s absence, dominance of Kings, home losing streak
- Pelicans comeback falls short as Williamson injured late in loss to Lakers
- Pelicans busy trying to fix stuff before Lakers rematch
- At least the Pelicans have a mulligan in play-in tournament this time
- Jayden Daniels latest LSU quarterback to win the Manning Award
- Winston, Thomas leaving New Orleans on different terms