XULA to leave GCAC, join Red River Athletic Conference in 2021-22
Xavier University of Louisiana announced Tuesday that it will join the NAIA’s Red River Athletic Conference as a full-time member, effective July 1, 2021.
view moreOrleans court strikes down Fair Grounds’ restraining order
Fair Grounds had received the TRO last Friday afternoon, barely 24 hours after the commission voted 9-1 to issue the emergency order.
view moreFormer Riverside Academy standout Jared Butler named to NCAA MBK oversight committee
The former Riverside Academy standout will immediately begin serving as the student-athlete representative on the committee.
view moreLocal high schoolers’ fantasy football video goes viral
Monday morning, ESPN picked up on it and posted the video to its SportsCenter Instagram account. It even features ESPN’s NFL highlight music.
view moreFair Grounds gets temporary restraining order against racing commission
Fair Grounds received a temporary restraining order from Orleans Parish Civil District Court late Friday, less than 24 hours after the Louisiana State Racing Commission had ordered the track to house as many as 500 Thoroughbreds in the wake of Hurricane Laura.
view moreFirst Tee – Greater New Orleans hosts inaugural 100 Hole Golf Marathon to support local youth and teens
Over 200 individuals and companies participated by donating to the golf marathon.
view moreRacing Commission orders Fair Grounds to take in horses in wake of hurricane
The Louisiana State Racing Commission voted 9-1 Thursday night to approve a request from the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association to force Fair Grounds to take in as many as 500 Thoroughbreds from Evangeline Downs.
view moreState racing commission to meet Thursday over horse relocation dispute
While Louisianians have been in a giving mood to help victims of Hurricane Laura, there appears to be a different story in the horse racing industry.
view moreLeonard Fournette agrees to deal with Buccaneers
The contract is a one year deal, first reported ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
view more2021 Zurich Classic of New Orleans dates set for April 19-25
The PGA TOUR stop in New Orleans returns after a year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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