Hometown Heroes: Hoyt and Stevenson back to majors with contenders, Vargas wins 15th
With the minor league season now over, the focus shifts to major league players for the rest of the season. Many are involved in pennant races and possible postseason play to come.
view moreULM-Florida State football game cancelled due to Hurricane Irma
FSU (1-0) had already moved kickoff against the Warhawks up from 7 p.m. to noon earlier this week.
view moreHometown Heroes: Jones, Mahtook, Presley come up big for Detroit
The Detroit Tigers have as many Hometown Heroes as anyone in baseball. All three of those who fit the bill have come up huge most recently.
view moreSun Belt Football News and Notes – Week 2
Raymond Calais returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in the first quarter, the first went 97 yards (97 yards ties him for fourth all-time
view moreHometown Heroes: LeMahieu and Morrison provide firepower; Williams, Gibaut, Enlow shine in minors
Northshore High alum Logan Morrison continues his outstanding season for Tampa Bay.
view moreTop 50 football recruits in metro New Orleans for 2018, Part 2 (1-25)
If you’re seeking skill, this is the place to be. There are 17 defensive backs and 12 wide receivers in the top 50-plus.
view moreTop 50 football recruits in metro New Orleans for 2018, Part 1 (26-50)
We start our list of over 50 elite recruits for the 2018 class with the top prospects below the area’s top 25. And yes, I decided I could not squeeze all of them into a top 50 alone.
view moreHometown Heroes: Cecchini, Farquhar, House, Jones back in the big leagues
Former Barbe standout Gavin Cecchini got the call again on Aug. 17 when he was brought up by the New York Mets from Triple-A Las Vegas.
view moreNFL talent rich New Orleans again sends dozens of players to training camps
The current crop of NFL players currently on rosters from greater New Orleans? The average number is between 37-40 players each season yet 2017 is a little more special with 42 former Metro area prep players occupying NFL camps this preseason.
view moreHometown Heroes: Nola in top form, Turner hits first homer
While he is pitching for one of the worst teams in Major League baseball, former Catholic High and LSU star Aaron Nola is pitching like one of the best pitchers in Major League baseball for the Phillies.
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