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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 receiver Willie Snead IV proud of his family name, determined to leave his own mark
- Notebook: Day off ahead for Saints as camp experiments develop
- Drew Brees: Preparation still the key to success
- With confidence soaring, Saints lineman Andrus Peat comfortable at left guard
- Saints hope fresh blood on coaching staff leads to improved product on field
- Balance in different forms could boost Saints offense this fall
- Defense bears brunt of responsibility for Saints to improve record in 2017
- Nicks, Vilma set to march into team Hall of Fame as Super Bowl winning Saints