Drew Brees, Frank Monica, Perry Clark among star-studded 2024 class for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
NFL record-setting passer and Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints joins LSU women’s basketball great and eight-time WNBA All-Star Seimone Augustus along with mixed martial arts icon Daniel Cormier of Lafayette in a star-studded nine-member group of 2024 “competitors” ballot inductees chosen for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
view moreLA Tech legends honored in Champions Plaza with statues during ribbon cutting ceremony
Louisiana Tech Athletics held the ribbon-cutting and statue unveiling for the Sarah and A.L. Williams Champions Plaza on Wednesday. Terry Bradshaw, Karl Malone, Kim Mulkey, Willie Roaf and Teresa Weatherspoon were among those who were honored with statues.
view moreGreater New Orleans Sports Foundation reflects, honors, and celebrates at annual honors luncheon presented by hancock whitney and new orleans & company
Last week, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation hosted its annual Honors Luncheon on the turf of the Caesars Superdome. The event reflected on the 35-year history of bidding upon and managing successful events by honoring three of its founding member.
view moreHometown Heroes: Southeast Louisiana products in MLB, MiLB (Through August 31, 2023)
When Paul Skenes made his debut with Double-A Altoona, 10,164 fans attended, the largest in the ballpark’s history.
view moreBayou Classic 50th Anniversary Road Show hits many Louisiana cities
The traveling show gives fans and alumni of both Southern and Grambling a chance to mix, mingle and win prizes.
view moreRon Hayes named 2023 Louis Bonnette Sports Media Award recipient
Longtime McNeese broadcast member Ron Hayes has been selected as the recipient of the Southland Conference’s 2023 Louis Bonnette Sports Media Award.
view moreBenson, Fritz, Ausberry, Curtis, Dizer to speak August 29 at Greater New Orleans QB Club Kickoff Luncheon
The 85th year of the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club, presented by the Lamarque Motor Company, debuts on Tuesday, August 29 at noon at The Cannery on 3803 Toulouse Street in New Orleans with a stellar panel of speakers.
view moreGreg Berthelot Wins 31st Louisiana Mid-Amateur Championship Wire-to-Wire
Greg Berthelot of Baton Rouge once again dominated the Louisiana Mid-Amateur Championship, winning by 10 strokes over runner-up Chuck Spears of Alexandria.
view moreVideo: Tulane Football, Lisa Stockton receive Jimmy Collins Special Award from Allstate Sugar Bowl
Both achieved historic success in the athletic area while representing Tulane University – the Green Wave football team enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in program history in 2022, while Tulane women’s basketball coach Lisa Stockton became the winningest women’s basketball coach in Louisiana history.
view moreLocal boys sweep titles at Louisiana Scratch Match Games bowling
The New Orleans area swept the boys championships while Baton Rouge swept the girls titles at the 57th annual Louisiana State Scratch Match Games Sunday at Creole Lanes.
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