Pederson becomes first head coach with Louisiana ties to reach Super Bowl
With Sunday night’s 38-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings to claim the NFC championship and a berth in Super Bowl LII, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson put himself in unique company.
view moreNow hoopsters, the New Orleans Pelicans have memorable baseball heritage
The last time the Pelicans name was associated with a baseball franchise in New Orleans was in 1977. Let’s take a nostalgic look back at that time, the team, and its players.
view moreDick Enberg one of the true greats
Dick Enberg belongs on the list of the elite in sports broadcasting.
view moreYankees select Aaron “Bleeping” Boone as new manager
It took the New York Yankees front office about five weeks to select its replacement for manager Joe Girardi who was let go shortly after the Yankees came within one game of getting back to the World Series.
view moreCharlie Morton is unsung post-season hero among Astros’ stars
George Springer, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman and Justin Verlander are the acknowledged stars of the Houston Astros’ World Series championship team, but there was one other relatively unknown ‘Stros player who stood just as tall when critical post-season games were on the line.
view moreLSU themed “Streauxs Win” World Series billboard now on display in Houston
LSU is recognizing the World Series championship for former Tigers and current Houston Astros Alex Bregman and Will Harris by displaying a “Streauxs Win” billboard in Houston.
view moreBregman, Harris continue LSU’s World Series winning legacy with Houston Astros
Third baseman Alex Bregman and relief pitcher Will Harris joined the list of former LSU Tigers who have won World Series championships when the Houston Astros posted a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night in Dodger Stadium.
view moreFormer LSU star D.J. LeMahieu wins Fielding Bible Award
Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu, who helped lead LSU to the 2009 College World Series title, has been named the winner of the Fielding Bible Award, an honor which goes to the top MLB fielder at each position.
view moreWhy Saints fans should appreciate the Astros
In this season of Halloween, the parallels are, well, eerie.
view moreTwo former LSU Tigers riding World Series wave with Astros
“What the heck happened last night?” asks Astros reliever Will Harris, sitting back in his chair in the Houston clubhouse. His question is directed to former LSU Tiger, now teammate, third baseman Alex Bregman. “Dude, that was brutal,” Bregman replies. The LSU football team had just lost in Starkville the night prior, 37-7 to the…
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