New Orleans Sports & Fitness
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Saints at Rams: Two Powerful Offenses Clash in Week Two Matchup
With one minute, forty-seven seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of the 2019 NFC Championship, the New Orleans Saints' offense was on the thirteen-yard line-a throwing...
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Let's Dance: Zion Williamson is New Orleans’ Latest Basketball Savior
It's still unbelievable. The New Orleans Pelicans were a franchise in disarray after Anthony Davis' mid-season trade demands incinerated the team's playoff hopes. General manager...
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Rising Star: Michael Thomas is the Saints’ Present and Future
For most of the Drew Brees - Sean Payton era, the offensive duo has leaned on the former's talent and the latter's schematic abilities to propel the prolific New Orleans...
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Dynamic, Explosive, and Consistent. New Goals for The Green Wave’s Offense
Despite the 2018 bowl game win, a great achievement for Willie Fritz and his coaching staff, the Tulane Football team was held together by the strength of its defense. In 2018,...
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Joe W. Brown to Host Red Bull 3X Hoops Tournament
Red Bull will host a Qualifying event for its nationwide 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Joe W. Brown Park on Saturday, August 10. Women's games begin at 8:30am, followed by the...
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Training Camp News and Notes: Pass Interference, Michael Thomas, Zion, and More
"Clear and Obvious" About an hour after the Saints concluded practice, a handful of NFL referees filed into the media conference room on Airline drive to present a short video...
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Revenge Tour: Saints Preview 2019
Saints Begin Quest for Third Straight NFC South Crown After Controversial "NOLA No Call" The memory of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman committing a...
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Goodell, "No Call" Refs One Step Closer to Testifying About Botched Call
Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Nicole Sheppard said on Monday at a status conference that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three referees who officiated the infamous...
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Tiger Stadium To Sell Beer, Wine This Football Season
Tiger Stadium will now sell beer and wine in its public spaces, according to a university press release. The SEC recently lifted its ban on alcohol sales, permitting each of...
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Pelicans’ New Philosophy, Leadership Establishes Foundation for Present and Future Success
Today David Griffin is the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. Listen to him speak a handful of times over a few months, and an...
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Saints Announce 2019 Training Camp Schedule
The Saints have released their 2019 training camp schedule.
The camp returns to the Oschner Sports Performance Center in Metairie for the third consecutive summer... -
Zion Williamson set to showcase talent at Summer League
After last week's whirlwind of excitement that was the NBA Draft, the NBA has recently released the schedule for the 2019 Summer League. The Summer League begins July 5 and...
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Observations from Zion Williamson’s First Week as a Pelican
Shortly after landing in his new home, Zion Williamson arrived at his new office on Airline Drive and found a gym packed with media and Pelicans employees. None of them seemed to...
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The Era of Anthony Davis Ends in New Orleans
This past weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans reached an agreement in a trade deal. From the Lakers, the Pelicans received Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh...
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This week in NOLA sports
Pelicans According to a tweet from Shams Charania of The Athletic on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans and executive VP David Griffin are now listening to trade... -
With New Expectations, Tulane Football’s Defense Faces Some Tough Questions
This past week, the Tulane Football team began their intensive summer workout routine. From now until the beginning of fall camp in August, players will spend their mornings...
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This Week in NOLA Sports
Anthony Davis, Zion, Will Wade, and More
Pelicans Disgruntled superstar Anthony Davis met with Pelicans Executive Vice President David Griffin on Wednesday in... -
Zion Williamson will be a Pelican, But What’s Next for Big Easy Basketball?
Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery will enter the history books as one of the most significant events in New Orleans sports history. The drawing improbably awarded the New Orleans...
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Top of Your Game: New Orleans Bar and Recreational Sports Clubs
Whether you have been a star athlete since high school or are looking for an excuse to get off the couch, it's likely there's a recreational sports league for you in New Orleans....
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Crossing Over: The Great Huey P. Long Bridge Run 2019 is a Success
The crowd of runners who turned out for The Great Huey P. Long Bridge Run 5k on Saturday, May 11, were rewarded with a bonus of good weather on a day when storms were in the...
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Fitness Faux Pas: The 10 Most Common Gym Mistakes
Whether it’s your first time at the gym or you just need an etiquette refresher, there are habits that nobody likes and can be avoided. Consequently, I have compiled a list...
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Hopping Down the 10k Bunny Trail With the Crescent City Classic
Easter in New Orleans means several things: It means parades (including the French Quarter, Chris Owens, and Gay parades), a big Easter egg hunt in City Park, and brunch. It...
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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon Once Again "Brought the Fun to the Run" for 2019
Most people know that finishing a marathon is nothing to scoff at: 26.2 miles of knee pain and exhaustion, months of training, and hundreds of dollars spent on nutritional...
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Run for It: Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon Celebrates Its 10th Year in New Orleans
Want a fun and brag-worthy way to burn off all that king cake and booze you’ll be consuming this Mardi Gras season? Sign up for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon or Half...
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New Year's Resolutions: Five Unique New Orleans Clubs for Runners
As a long-time runner, I am honestly shocked by the number of running clubs active in New Orleans. I have lived in cities more than five times the size of our metro area, both in...
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Punting For Change: Saints Punter Morstead Tackles Charity (and, Sometimes, Return Men)
Being a punter can be a lonely endeavor. Despite having 10 additional teammates on the field snapping, blocking, and covering the opposition’s returner, the punter...
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Everybody’s Favorite Ole Saint: Deuce McAllister on Football, Food, and Fun in New Orleans
As the Saints head into the home stretch of the 2018 season, there’s a feeling of déjà vu permeating the Superdome. After losing early in 2017, the New Orleans...
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Battling the Holiday Bulge: Tips to Stay Fit this Holiday Season
From now until New Year's Day, your schedule will likely be filled with traveling, family obligations, and festive outings that include all sorts of tempting holiday treats....
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After Postseason Success, Pelicans Look to Keep Pushing into 2019
The Golden State Warriors shocked the world when they added to their basketball monopoly this offseason by signing All-Star Center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year $5.3 million...