Mike McConathy’s lifelong impact on Louisiana goes beyond basketball, but it’s rooted in hoops
It’s impossible to envision anyone fitting the title of “Mr. Louisiana Basketball” any better than the 2023 recipient, Mike McConathy,
view moreKevin Brooks’ basketball genius was ahead of its time
There’s no arguing how good a scorer Kevin Brooks was in his prime.
view moreAnalysis: 2023 local baseball products currently playing at college level
There are 172 college players in the 2023 season from the New Orleans metropolitan area (identified in the Metro New Orleans Area Player Database). The local baseball products represent 39 high schools that supplied players to 49 colleges.
view moreSABR essay traces history of baseball in the Superdome
When most people think of the Louisiana Superdome, they don’t associate it with baseball.
view moreWillis Reed leaves tremendous legacy in NBA, Louisiana
Simply put, he was the captain.
view more4 Louisiana teams headed to men’s, women’s NCAA March Madness
March Madness will pass through Louisiana and take teams from the Bayou State to Florida, California and the Midwest, shining the spotlight on basketball played in south Louisiana.
view more2023 NFL Draft Notebook: Prospects with Louisiana connections and draftable grades
Louisiana high school and college football programs continue to churn out talent for the National Football League.
view moreOne step from the Super Bowl, Eagles loaded with Louisiana connections
As for one of the many Niners-Eagles storylines, consider the Louisiana flavor on the Philly side.
view moreLegacy Cemented: Seimone Augustus statue unveiled at LSU
After giving a speech in LSU’s practice facility, Seimone Augustus second lined to history.
view moreRunners across the globe go the distance at 2023 Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon
Under ideal running weather the Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon runners braved the 26.2 and 13.1-mile distances on Sunday through downtown Baton Rouge.
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