Eric Smithling brings sports to life from the heart of New Orleans, where good stories flow as freely as jazz music on Bourbon Street.
He’s been sharing his takes on everything from touchdown passes to three-pointers since joining Yardbarker in 2022. While the NFL and college football are his bread and butter, he’s just as comfortable breaking down a WNBA playoff matchup or analyzing the latest golf tournament.
You’ll find his work on Athlon Sports too, where he’s built a reputation for catching the details other writers miss.
When he’s not tracking stats or crafting stories, Eric draws on his film studies background from the University of New Orleans – a perfect fit for someone who knows how to frame a great sports narrative.
His coverage spans the sporting world:
* NFL action from Sunday showdowns
* College football’s biggest matchups
* NBA and WNBA hardwood highlights
* College hoops – both men’s and women’s games
* NHL ice battles
* Tennis court drama
* Golf’s greatest moments
From the Superdome to the French Quarter, Eric’s New Orleans roots add local flavor to his national sports coverage.
