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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
- Marques Colston to be inducted into Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
- Saints training camp countdown Part 4: the defensive line
- Contract extension a rebirth for Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Era
- Pelicans hope to repeat Las Vegas Summer League success
- Pelicans can afford to quietly watch NBA frenzy
- Saints training camp countdown Part 3: The offensive line
- Pelicans’ draft keeps them pointed in the right direction
- Saints training camp countdown Part 2: Wide receivers/Tight ends
- Kirsch-Rooney Stadium turns 65 on Father’s Day
- Saints training camp countdown Part 1: The Backfield