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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
- Ingram, Pelicans recreating last season’s spring surge
- It’s hard to tell if the Pelicans’ glass is half full or half empty
- Zion’s chances of a regular-season return to Pelicans are fading
- Zurich Classic stands strong amid PGA changes
- Saints’ off-season start has replaced disappointment with excitement
- Derek Carr finally realized what everyone else knew
- Loyola men, women both upset in NAIA first round
- Win-win: Saints, Carr both got what they needed
- Loyola men jelling as they open defense of national championship
- Better late than never: Acknowledging Lisa Stockton’s history-making win at Tulane