Westwego
SPORTS
Belle Chasse maintains track record of consistency on the gridiron
Belle Chasse won a state championship in 2008 and reached another state title game in 2001 under Bob Becnel. Under Stephen Meyers, the Cardinals have remained a solid, consistent program over 10 seasons. The 2023 season provided further evidence of the reliability of the program. The Cardinals went 8-4, downing...
Ashley Preston named Director of Volleyball at New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Ashley Preston has been named the University of New Orleans Director of Volleyball Operations, a title which includes overseeing both the indoor and beach volleyball programs. Preston, who is entering her fourth season leading the Privateers indoor program, is coming off a...
Football, Fútbol, Food: Conference realignment isn’t done yet
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: Conference realignment continues in college sports, youth is being served in Major League Soccer, and the great boudin ball debate. FOOTBALL. The college football landscape is ever changing. You turn your head for a second, well you might miss something. I...
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 Swimming and Diving 2024-25 Season Schedule Overview: Dates, Matches, and Achievements
The Tulane Green Wave swimming and diving team has revealed their 2024-25 schedule, commencing in September on the back of a successful 2023-24 season. The team achieved remarkable milestones including 64 lifetime bests, 31 school records, and 4 Tulane records, among other accolades. Freshman Victoria Raymond stood out by clinching two records and the AAC Freshman of the Year title at the AAC championship meet. The season begins at home on Sept. 27 against Vanderbilt, with notable matches scheduled against teams like Little Rock and West Florida.
XULA announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Nour Abbes, Shaun Dumas, Eddie Flint, Dannton Jackson and Demetria Lang
NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana announced Thursday five inductees to its 2024 class of the XULA Athletic Hall of Fame:. • Nour Abbes (women’s tennis) • Shaun Dumas (men’s basketball) • Eddie Flint (football, basketball and baseball) • Dannton Jackson (men’s basketball) • Demetria...
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...
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.
Life getting back to normal for Tulane AD David Harris after whirlwind start
Eight months after he was hired away from Northern Iowa, Tulane athletic director David Harris flew back to Cedar Falls on Thursday to close on the sale of his former house. With the first preseason football practice less than two weeks away, his life is beginning to settle down following a whirlwind opening to his tenure in which Willie Fritz left for Houston before Harris’s introductory press conference and Harris tabbed Jon Sumrall as his replacement prior to his official Jan. 3 start date.
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.