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Northeast Louisiana rallied behind Ouachita’s Damion Cummins in 1992 as the hard-hitting linebacker broke his neck in a freak football accident.

The school would not specify which sport the student plays.

An email from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to union head Tony Clark led to a balk in the drawn-out talks to start the pandemic-delayed season, which now won’t begin by July 19.

Rebel fans honored Coach K with a ceremony and banner in the outfield.

On this Father’s Day weekend, Neville legend Bob Lane will celebrate with his son Robert. The father/son duo rewrote the record books on their way to incredible careers.

Joe Delaney died trying to save drowning children at Chennault Park.

Five players for the Philadelphia Phillies have tested positive for COVID-19 at the team's spring camp in Florida, prompting the club to indefinitely close the complex.

Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the SEC, has now weighed into the Mississippi flag controversy.

In this “Gridiron Tale”, Williams describes his unlikely journey to NFL stardom.

The location of the 47th Annual Bayou Classic has not changed. While statements have been made about the future of Bayou Classic and its location of play in 2020 and 2021, those statements were unofficial.

Football may not happen this fall after all.

After 31 years, Casey Sanders has retired as West Monroe’s strength and conditioning coach.

Sports Director Aaron Dietrich profiles a coaching legend who won four state championships and 66 games in a row.

KNOE 8 Sports Director Aaron Dietrich is shining the spotlight on some of the great athletes and coaches from Northeast Louisiana's rich football history.

While working on renovations at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 32 of “the 275-plus” workers there have tested positive for coronavirus, the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District confirmed on Tuesday.

Governor John Bel Edwards has authorized a license plate honoring the LSU football team’s historic 2019 season.

After the pandemic wiped out spring practice for most major college football teams, an NCAA plan to extend the preseason by two weeks could help coaches and players make up for the lost time.

Tiger Rock Martial Arts found a way to cater to participants at home amid social distancing.

Delhi's Black Bear Golf Club lived up to its name as an intruder made off with a souvenir.

The Lady Eagles remain undefeated and advance to the state finals with a 50-44 victory over Cedar Creek.

One of the biggest innings in NCAA Division I baseball history rallied the ULM Warhawks to a 23-5 five-inning win over Southeastern Louisiana Wednesday night at Warhawk Field.

Sources tell sports director Aaron Dietrich that MAIS championship coach Boyd Cole is out as Riverfield's head football coach. He will be replaced by Kyle Stracener who has been on Cole's staff for six seasons. Franklin Parish has named Sonny Nason as the Patriots new head football coach. Nason leaves Crossett to take over a program that went 8-24 over the last three seasons.

The Warhawks have won three of their last four games thanks to a 83-77 win over the Cajuns.

The Simsboro Tigers have sets their sights on winning three consecutive state championships. They roll into the postseason with a 31-4 record and are lead by three talented seniors. Sports director Aaron Dietrich honors Jakemin Abney, Kalep Crane and Jamarian Cato as Aaron's Aces.

Basketball hall of famer Leon Barmore puts Kim Mulkey's historic night into perspective. Baylor women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey became the fastest coach in Division I history, men or women's, to hit 600 wins, doing so in just 700 games. Mulkey is a Louisiana Tech legend as a former player and assistant coach.

The Wossman Wildcats win a 71-68 overtime thriller on the road versus West Monroe.

Maurice Pollard has landed his "dream job". The 1993 Wossman graduate was introduced as the Wildcats new head football coach today.

Ouachita athletic trainer Phil Shaw has been named the SEATA High School Athletic Trainer of the Year. Shaw with the help of an AED saved the life of assistant coach Randy Douglas last fall.

Sports director Aaron Dietrich catches up with a football family that is celebrating a remarkable year on and off the field.

A busy day across NELA as Friday night stars signed on the dotted line. Find out where your favorite football star is heading to play college football.