Mentors and games all come together this week
A couple of news items over the last seven days – one positive and one sad – have brought back some memories this week.
view moreArrangements set for Jerry Pierce, ‘Father of the Hall of Fame’
Visitation is Friday evening and the funeral is Saturday afternoon for Jerry Pierce, considered “The Father of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.”
view moreEli Manning headlines star-studded 2023 group announced for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning Joins four-time WNBA All-Star Alana Beard and College World Series champion LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri in a star-studded 10-member group of 2023 competitive ballot inductees chosen for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
view moreChitimacha Louisiana Open dropped from PGA Tour’s Korn Ferry Tour
Acadiana’s premier professional sports franchise is no longer a PGA Tour-sanctioned event.
view moreMickey Joseph named interim head football coach at Nebraska
Nebraska has fired head football coach Scott Frost and named a New Orleans native as the interim.
view moreCardinals release Jontre Kirklin from practice squad
The undrafted product of LSU and Lutcher High School shined in the preseason for Arizona.
view moreAppeals on two horse racing-related lawsuits held Tuesday at Fifth Circuit
A controversial law that would change the way the sport of horse racing operates in the United States is being challenged by a pair of lawsuits whose appeal arguments were heard here Tuesday morning.
view morePro Dreams grand opening Saturday afternoon in Mandeville
Pro Dreams features sports memorabilia, artwork and other collectible items.
view moreFor many reasons, Louisiana born Bill Russell cemented his revered place in history
The greatest winner in the history of professional team sports in America was truly unique and when he passed away recently, I was surprised to find so many people did not know he was a Louisiana native.
view moreLeonard Marshall to join New York Giants’ Ring of Honor
A native of Franklin and a 2008 inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Marshall had an additional 7.0 sacks in 11 postseason games and helped the Giants win a pair of Super Bowls.
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