T. Berry Porter: Louisiana’s legendary first rodeo cowboy is a tough act to follow
There is toughness, and then there is rodeo cowboy toughness.
view moreDoing it his way paved Charles Smith’s path to national prominence, state shrine
Early in his career, Charles Smith was not sure if he would get to 100 wins.
view moreCoach Wash and the meaning of life
As we age in this experience of living a life, we strive to find our place in this world, to understand what our purpose is.
view moreHall of Fame coach Otis Washington dies at 80
Washington guided the Purple Knights to Class AAAA state titles in 1975, 1978 and 1979.
view moreTrailblazing tennis official Marie Gagnard still proving worthy at 60
When Marie Gagnard showed up at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City to officiate her first U.S. Open in 1984, she was feeling lucky to be there.
view morePhilip Timothy’s talent, tenacity, passion made him Louisiana Sports Hall-worthy
There is a fine line between being stubborn and being dedicated. Philip Timothy blended the two perfectly.
view moreAlmost Heaven: Dave Nitz talks his way into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
An innocent action by my colleague Dave Nitz convinced me he was so delighted with living in the past that at any moment he might morph into a man wearing a leisure suit, drinking a Tab, and thumbing through the latest TV Guide.
view moreMan of many hats, Champagne’s first love was always basketball
Jim Champagne has been many things in his 75 years on Earth with varying degrees of success.
view moreBowling: Locals excel at Pepsi Louisiana USBC Championship
Three New Orleans-area bowlers earned titles and five others finished second in their age divisions of the Pepsi Louisiana USBC Championship this weekend at Holiday Lanes.
view moreLegendary ULM Athletics publicist Bob Anderson passes away
Bob Anderson, who served 33 years as ULM’s sports information director, died on Sunday, April 28.
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