Turn Back the Clock: “New” Pelicans lose 1977 home opener in Superdome
Since the opening of the Louisiana Superdome in August 1975, the city of New Orleans had lobbied hard with Major League Baseball’s owners to relocate one of their franchises to the Crescent City. Pro baseball ended up there in 1977.
view moreLouisiana bowler Leo Plaia continues family tradition with 50th appearance at USBC Open
Leo Plaia also became the second member of his family to join the USBC record book for reaching a participation milestone at one of the organization’s national events.
view moreSaints sign Rishard Matthews, release ex-LSU standout Travin Dural
Veteran wide receiver Rishard Matthews has been signed by the Saints after trying out during minicamp this week.
view moreDillard athletic director Kiki Baker-Barnes among 28 winners of Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year award
Dillard University’s Director of Athletics Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes was honored as a 2018-19 Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year recipient at the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) 54th Annual Convention at the World Center Marriott Resort.
view moreTeasing and tears part of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Saturday was a night of firsts — and seconds, and sevenths — for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame as it introduced 11 inductees at the Natchitoches Events Center.
view morePeyton Manning’s Hall of Fame football exploits were a family affair
The story goes that 3-year old Peyton Manning was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, and he answered without hesitation, “A quarterback,” quickly adding, “like my daddy.”
view moreSan Diego defeats NOLA Gold 22-10 in regular-season finale
The NOLA Gold’s quest to earn a Major League Rugby playoff berth came to an end with a 22-10 loss to the San Diego Legion in the regular-season finale for both teams Sunday night at Torero Stadium.
view moreNOLA Gold makes lineup changes ahead of regular-season finale
Matt Harmon and Ross Davies will start at prop, while Kyle Baillie and Billy Stewart get the nod at the two lock positions for Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. CDT kickoff against the first-place Legion.
view moreIt’s “win and in” for NOLA Gold Sunday at San Diego
Major League Rugby’s Championship Series begins next week, but for the NOLA Gold, the win-or-go-home portion of the season effectively begins with the regular-season finale in San Diego Sunday night.
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.
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