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NOLA Gold drops first-ever playoff game to Chicago Hounds
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — New Orleans sports fans got to do something Sunday night they’ve never done before–cheer on their rugby team in a playoff game at home in the Shrine on Airline. But the night didn’t end the way the fans–or the team–had hoped. The NOLA Gold lost its first playoff game to the […]
Tampa athletes compete in National Veterans Wheelchair Games
TAMPA, Fla. — This week, more than 700 veterans from around the country, some from Tampa Bay, will participate in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans. The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital is sending 19 competitors to the games, competing in a wide array of events, from cycling to bocce.
Four Privateers Named to All-Louisiana Track and Field Teams
NEW ORLEANS – University of New Orleans Track and Field student-athletes John Adesola, Rebecca DeKay, Christopher Murphy, and Evan Pardo have been named All-Louisiana with the release of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's Track and Field awards on Saturday afternoon. Christopher Murphy finished with the longest long jump in...
VIDEO REPORT: Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans has strong ties to Olympic sailing
MIAMI — The Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans is home to four U.S. Sailing Olympic medalists including Gilbert Gray who in 1932 won a Gold Medal in Los Angeles in the Star Class, G. Shelby Friedrichs Jr. won Gold in the Dragon Class in Mexico City, 1968 and most recently, John C. Lovell who received a Silver Medal in Athens in 2004 as well as numerous other national and international champions.
Tulane looking for the “best” from their players
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Tulane is coming off back-to-back double-digit win seasons, but that doesn’t impress the sportsbooks. They installed the Wave’s over/under win total at 7.5 games, and Memphis is the favorite to win the AAC. That’s no problem to head coach Jon Sumrall. “I might...
Sun Belt football headed for interesting season of transition filled with key changes
It’s not mere coach speak to say every season is different in college football. The 2024 Sun Belt Conference race is a perfect example. There’s transition every year, but there appears to be more than usual for the Sun Belt heading into the 2024 Sun Belt media days set for Tuesday and Wednesday at the Marriott Warehouse in New Orleans.
Tulane Green Wave’s Jon Sumrall Backs 12-Team College Football Playoff Expansion
Tulane coach supports the new 12-team College Football Playoff, highlighting the opportunity it offers Group of 5 teams to secure a playoff spot. The new playoff format guarantees a playoff berth for the top five ranked conference champions, with one spot reserved for a Group of 5 champion. Two years...
Tulane Swimming and Diving Program Adds Coach Campbell with Lindenwood and Championship Coaching Experience
Tulane University's swimming and diving program, led by head coach Amanda Caldwell, has welcomed Canaan Campbell as the new assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Lindenwood University and Parkway Swim Club. Lindenwood University finished second with the men and third with the women in...
WDSU Editorial: 2024 Paris Olympics
Next weekend, the world will come together for the Olympics. More than 10,000 athletes will compete in Paris, including more than 500 from the United States of America. While showcasing incredible athletic ability, Olympians share common values — striving for excellence, demonstrating respect, and celebrating friendship. The goal of...
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