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Kim Mulkey headed to Naismith HOF

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Women’s basketball legend Kim Mulkey will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this fall as part of the Class of 2020 in Springfield, Massachusetts on Aug. 29.

Former Grambling, NFL star dies at 78

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Former Grambling State University and NFL cornerback/kick returner Goldie Sellers passed away Saturday from complications from cancer at the age of 78.

Saints All-Pro return specialist Harris also shines giving back

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Tech bowler Leiendecker earns ‘Freshman of Year’ honors

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Allie Leiendecker was named the “Southland Conference” Bowling Newcomer of the Year after a strong freshman season on the lanes for 11th-ranked Louisiana Tech.

Dunkin’ Dogs signees were shining on court

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Not only did the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have a lot of success on the hardwood this past season, so did the future Bulldogs.

Jace Bass, Thailand Elder, Kenneth Lofton, Jr. and Kenny Hunter, all of which signed National Letters of Intent back on Nov. 15 during the early signing period, produced strong seasons for their respective teams.

Bass, a 6-foot-3-inch, 185-pound combo guard, is the lone junior college signee in the class. He started the first 16 games for Long Beach City College before suffering an ankle injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

Choudrant’s Portilloz honored

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Choudrant High School’s Kylee Portilloz earned honorable mention on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class B All-State Girls basketball team announced on Tuesday. Leader fille photo

Lincoln Prep’s Robinson Class 1A MVP

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Lincoln Prep’s senior Chanse Robinson has been named the Class 1-A All-Louisiana Boys Outstanding Player as announced this morning by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Two Lady Cougars earn honorable mention

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Two Cedar Creek Lady Cougars earned honorable mention as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association released its Class 1A Girls All-State team this morning. Cedar Creek senior Allie Freeman (with ball above left) averaged 12 points, 13 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game while sophomore Sarah Adams (with ball above right) averaged 16 points, five steals and five assists per contest. Leader file photo

Two Tigers named Class B first team All-State selections

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Simsboro High School seniors Jakemine Abney (above left) and Kalep Crane (above right) have both been named first-team selections on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class B All-State Basketball as announced this morning. Simsboro was the Class B runner-up after falling to Doyline in the title game by the overtime score of 85-83 on March 14 in Lake Charles. Both Abney and Crane averaged 23.0 points per game on the season. Leader file photos

C-USA officially cancels spring sports

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It wasn’t a surprise, but instead more of a foregone conclusion. And late Monday night Conference USA made it official.