Tag: Louisiana
New Orleans Pelicans, Louisiana New Arena Talks Seem To Be Continuing
The NBA franchise present arena lease ends in 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohjP1tc6ftg
It has been very quiet in New Orleans as little news has leaked in the negotiations...
Bill Russell, Civil Rights Leader, NBA Player Dead At 88
Russell took a civil rights stand in 1961.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev66ieSkfQ8
Bill Russell, who passed away at the age of 88, was certainly one of professional basketball's greatest...
The NBA Grizzlies Will Be In Memphis Until 2029
Shelby County is giving Grizzlies ownership millions to stay in town.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVlswM6R6AU
The National Basketball Association’s Memphis Grizzlies franchise is staying in the Tennessee city through...
Jim Crow And Congress Played A Role In The Super Bowl...
The Super Bowl emerged from the ruins of a never played All Star Game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjOjd1ufQo
The Super Bowl did not exist before 1967. It took an...
Connecticut Is About Ready To Roll Out Sports Betting
It could happen next week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXt3FAi3QCQ
Connecticut residents are not going to be able to bet on the NFL’s Thursday night football game this week but...
NFL, NBA, New Orleans And Another Hurricane Assessment
In 2005, New Orleans looked like it was done as a Major League city.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHJFj878Ww
On August 30th, 2005, New Orleans' future as a home for...
It Took An Act Of Congress To Create The Super Bowl
Jim Crow New Orleans played a significant role.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVSyWA7tLa4
The Super Bowl is an unofficial American holiday where a football game becomes the focal point of...
College Football Staggers Through The 2020-21 Bowl Season  Â
College officials see money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjkPtmt45bo
It is rather fitting that the calendar year 2020 is ending with a very hastily put together college football bowl game...
More Sports Gambling Outposts Coming
Three more states will join the fold soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWiku6uzLVQ
Tuesday’s election day results probably were good for sports owners as three more states will be offering...
Mike Foster Kept The Saints In New Orleans
Foster gave into Benson's demands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6D_b7A-fuo&t=2s
Mike Foster passed away at the age of 90 this past week. Foster owns a special place in the politics...