Daniels Fills the Pelicans’ Boxes at No. 8

Dyson Daniels fits the mold of the Pelicans' recent draft successes and could be a major contributor early. The New Orleans Pelicans have plenty of options at their disposal with the eighth selection in the upcoming NBA Draft. New Orleans has the assets to move up and...

Rob Parker Talks Pelicans Re-Signing Zion

Sportswriter and Co-host of "The Odd Couple" on FOX Sports Radio, Rob Parker, spoke with David Grubb and gave his thoughts on Zion Williamson re-signing with the Pelicans. Since the day the New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Draft Lottery in 2019, there has speculation...

 ‘It’s Not His Team, He Hasn’t Been Around’ | Is Zion Williamson Still A Good Fit For Pelicans?

Written by JR Gamble for The Shadow League (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Revisionist history is a real thing in today’s sports coverage. If you base your overall hoop opinions on the last six months of NBA action, you’d actually think that Ja Morant was the...

For Pelicans, No Place Like Home for Game 3

The New Orleans Pelicans have a great history of success at home in the third game of a playoff series. Will that continue? New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Pelicans made history with their Game 2 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Dating back to the 2002-03 season,...

Pelicans Do It With Defense

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers with a strong defensive effort in the final quarter to advance to the NBA Playoffs. It’s a very simple formula, really. When the New Orleans Pelicans hold a team to 105 points or less, they are nearly...

Pelicans Playoffs, NBA Play-In History

The New Orleans Pelicans and NBA Play-In Tournament history. It’s not quite the playoffs, but for a fan base that has stuck with the franchise through historic losing streaks, injuries to key players, coaching changes, and the indifference of the national media, it...

Founders say HBCU Legacy Bowl debut successful: ‘This is a great day’

Originally appeared on NOLA.com Team Gaither's Calil Wilkins (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the HBCU Legacy Bowl at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Saturday, February 19, 2022. (Photo by Brett Duke, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New...

Inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl low on points, full of opportunities for NFL hopefuls

Originally published on NOLA.com Team Robinson's Ladarius Skelton (8) runs the ball as Team Gaither's Devon Hunt (34) defends during the HBCU Legacy Bowl at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Saturday, February 19, 2022. (Photo by Brett Duke, NOLA.com | The...

Charles Oliveira: the UFC’s surprise lightweight king

By: Trevor Ritchie ‘Surprise, surprise.’ Of course, Conor McGregor first used this line in the aftermath of his unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz at UFC 202, putting the entire roster on notice before inevitably taking the lightweight crown from Eddie Alvarez...

Hard in the Paint NFL Draft First Round Projections: 2.0

Trevor Ritchie/David Grubb On the eve of the NFL Draft, here are the final Hard in the Paint first round projections. The draft is always unpredictable, and trades are a given at some point. After quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, nothing is certain until...
Hard in the Paint NFL Draft First Round Projections: 2.0

Hard in the Paint NFL Draft First Round Projections: 2.0

Trevor Ritchie/David Grubb On the eve of the NFL Draft, here are the final Hard in the Paint first round projections. The draft is always unpredictable, and trades are a given at some point. After quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, nothing is certain until...

Hard in the Paint First Round Draft Projections 1.0

Hard in the Paint First Round Draft Projections 1.0

Written by Trevor Ritchie (@ritchietmr) PICKS 1-4 Urban Meyer starts his rebuild in Jacksonville with Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence under center. Jacksonville Jaguars - QB Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) Easiest pick Jacksonville will ever make. The best QB in this...

March Madness: Best Plays of the First Round

March Madness: Best Plays of the First Round

With March Madness upon us, resident sports betting specialist Trevor Ritchie, host of the Get Ritch with Trevor Ritchie podcast, and I put together our first round best bets, and identified potential second round upset candidates. Some we agree on, and some we don't,...

Anti-Racism 101 Teach In: Shut Up & Dribble (Part 1)

Anti-Racism 101 Teach In: Shut Up & Dribble (Part 1)

https://youtu.be/xppCYiiR6HI Carron J. Phillips, Calvin Claggett, and David M. Grubb, engage in a discussion about how racism operates insports at various scales in our society and how sports have also been a place of anti-racism activism. We hope that this will...

New Orleans Pelicans hire Stan Van Gundy at head coach

New Orleans Pelicans hire Stan Van Gundy at head coach

David Griffin went with the impressive resume of an experienced NBA winner It’s official. After an extended flirtation, the New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement with Stan Van Gundy to become the 7th head coach in franchise history, signing him to a four-year...

End of an era: Anthony Davis is an NBA champion

End of an era: Anthony Davis is an NBA champion

No hard feelings. Really. This should be the end of it. Anthony Davis is an NBA champion. Winning a world title was one of the few remaining achievements amiss from the historic resume that Davis has produced in his eight-year career. We know the list: 4x First...