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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
- Drew Brees and Saints’ performances deserve a thumbs-up all around
- Reggie Bush, Marques Colston: Opposite starts, identical endings in the Saints Hall of Fame
- Saints, LSU and Tulane collectively are in their greatest era ever
- Angus Lind worthy recipient of prestigious Tulane award
- With or without Drew Brees, the Saints are the Saints
- Tulane football provides connection for donor, cancer patient
- Saints win over Cowboys one of the most significant under Sean Payton
- Great start, but more work to do for Saints in Brees’ absence
- Tulane’s stunning win in final seconds over Houston another step in sustaining success
- Is the NFL out to get the Saints? After further review…