Black History Month: Game 4 of 1948 Negro League World Series played in New Orleans
In 1948 the Homestead Grays and Birmingham Black Barons opposed each other in what turned out to be the last Negro League World Series. After the first three games of the Series were played in Kansas City (September 26) and Birmingham (September 29 and 30), Game 4 was unexpectedly played in New Orleans.
view moreFlashback: Tad Gormley Stadium home to New Orleans Pelicans baseball team in 1958-59
When New Orleanians think of Tad Gormley Stadium they usually don’t think “baseball.” It’s more likely they attended football, soccer, or track and field events there.
view moreUGA’s Bennett – ‘one of the great stories ever’ – wins Manning Award
Bennett is the fourth straight quarterback from the Southeastern Conference to earn the honor.
view moreInstant Coffee, The Alys Look win on big day at Fair Grounds
In a thrilling run down the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots stretch, Gold Square’s Instant Coffee ran down Two Phil’s inside the final sixteenth of a mile to win Saturday’s 79th running of the $200,000 Lecomte (G3) by 2 1/2 lengths.
view moreHammond native Benny Latino embraces change as long-time MLB scout
Benny Latino knows baseball talent. In fact, he knows so much that major-league teams have used his ability as a scout to identify and evaluate amateur baseball players for over 25 years.
view morePaul Mainieri headlines speaker list for inaugural Greater New Orleans QB Club First Pitch Luncheon
The first-of-its-kind event will also feature preseason previews from all six college baseball head coaches in the New Orleans area.
view moreFlashback: Former World Series-winning manager Danny Murtaugh gained valuable experience with New Orleans Pelicans
Murtaugh leveraged his three seasons with the Pels into becoming the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1957, his first of 15 MLB seasons in the role.
view moreNFL announces Destrehan’s Marcus Scott among nominees for 2022 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award
The NFL announced today the high school football coaches nominated by the 32 NFL teams for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award, representing the best in coaching at the high school level.
view moreGreater New Orleans Sports Foundation announces new board members
The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announces the latest individuals selected to join its Board of Directors. Professionals representing various industries throughout the Greater New Orleans area have been nominated by a current board member and approved by the board.
view moreManning Passing Academy signs 5-year extension to remain at Nicholls State University
The Manning Passing Academy and Nicholls State University has agreed on a five-year extension to keep the annual football camp in Thibodaux through 2027.
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