1130 The Tiger
New Orleans Zephyrs Will Change Their Name Next Year
Organized baseball in New Orleans pre-dates the Civil War. But the New Orleans Zephyrs have only been around since 1993 when they moved in from Denver. While in Colorado, the team had been named The Zephyrs, which was kept during the relocation based on the Zephyr roller coaster at Pontchartrain Beach...
LSU’s Brandon Harris Attending Manning Passing Academy
There are a lot of eyes on LSU's backfield heading into 2016. Leornard Fournette is on top of most people's Heisman lists, but a lot of people are looking at LSU quarterback Brandon Harris.
The Parkway alum from Bossier City is solidified as the starting QB heading into this season...
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Inducts New Members
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches will welcome a handful of new members this weekend. From one of USA's only Olympic Gold Medalist baseball stars, to the legendary voice of LSU Football.
Here's more from the Louisiana Radio Network:
"Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame ceremonies get underway tomorrow in Natchitoches...
Louisiana Tech Adds A Star LB Transfer
It's not often that a college football team gets to add a veteran starter as a transfer. It's ever more uncommon when that player gets to suit up right away.
That's the luck that the Louisiana Tech football team just pulled.
Here's the story from the Louisiana Radio Network:
"The Monroe News Star reports Louisiana Tech is adding Iowa State linebacker Jordan Harris to their roster as he’ll sui
Who Will The New Orleans Pelicans Draft?
Thursday night is the 2016 NBA Draft. The Philadelphia 76ers have the #1 overall pick, and it looks like they're set to draft former LSU star Ben Simmons.
But for basketball fans in Louisiana, that pick won't be the end of their night...
Another LSU Player Signs With The MLB Team That Drafted Them
There were 8 LSU Baseball players selected in this year's MLB Draft. Of those 8, Jake Fraley and Riley Smith have already announced they will be foregoing their remaining eligibility in Baton Rouge to join the majors.
You can now add a third name to that list...
Who Will Run The Saints In The Future?
No one wants to think about the end of their life. But when you're the owner of a pro sports team, or TWO in this case, you have to consider what will happen to your teams.
New Orleans Saints, and New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson has been fighting within his own family to sort these details out...
New Orleans Saints Hit Summer Break In Practice Schedule
It's not just school kids getting a summer vacation this year. The New Orleans Saints have been hitting the practice field on a pretty regular basis ever since the NFL Draft. But now they've hit their 'summer break'. Here are the details from the Louisiana Radio Network:
"A summer break has started for the Saints as they wrapped up their offseason program yesterday...
We Could See LSU Land Another #1 Pick In The NBA Draft
In the history of the LSU Men's Basketball program, there has only been one #1 overall pick in the annual NBA Draft. That player is Shaquille O'Neal, who went #1 to the Orlando Magic in 1992.
This year's NBA Draft will see the Philadelphia 76ers making the top pick, and it sounds like they've found their man...
Former LSU Star Bregman Is A Professional All Star
If you watched LSU Baseball over the last few years, you know Alex Bregman is a stud. He was the second overall pick in last year's MLB Draft, and he could be called up to the bigs any minute.
But before that, he's got an All-Star game to play in...
LSU Junior OF Gets Drafted By The Tampa Bay Rays
Before LSU takes on Coastal Carolina in this weekend's Super Regionals, the team was keeping their eyes on the first few rounds of the MLB Draft. Which was a good plan, especially for OF Jake Fraley. Here's more from the Louisiana Radio Network:
"Tiger junior outfielder Jake Fraley heard his name called by the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday in the MLB draft...
ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt Brings LSU’s Rally Possum Nationwide
The legend of the Rally Possum has now gone national...
ESPN's Scott Van Pelt went full Rally Possum last night on SportsCenter after LSU topped Rice in the NCAA Tournament. Not only did he recap the origins of the Possum, he broke down how well LSU has played since the Possum joined the squad.
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