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...
Basketball Intelligence: Today’s Best NBA Reporting and Analysis

Basketball Intelligence: Today’s Best NBA Reporting and Analysis

Appeared on BasketballIntelligence.net, 6/28/20 DET: Why Weaver Is Ready To Be Pistons’ GM (from Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press):Read it here. LAL: The Key Technique That Unlocked AD’s 3-Point Shot (from Dr. Rajpal Brar, 3CB Performance):Watch it here. NOP: The...

WDSU Sports: 6/28/2020

WDSU Sports: 6/28/2020

https://www.facebook.com/wdsutv/posts/10157072246031987 Sunday WDSU News sports: David Grubb from the radio show "Hard In The Paint," talks social justice and the return of sports. Plus, Chris Simms from NBC sports discusses Taysom Hill as the Saints starter when Drew...

2019-20 NBA season: No time to play games

2019-20 NBA season: No time to play games

Players like Kyrie Irving shouldn’t be vilified for raising honest questions in light of current events. Originally appeared on TheBirdWrites.com, 6/13/2020 Reports from ESPN this week raised awareness of concerns that a number of players were having with the league’s...

Ferrall Coast to Coast: 6/4/2020

Ferrall Coast to Coast: 6/4/2020

Ferrall is busy today as he breaks down Drew Brees’ comments, the subsequent apology, and the reaction around sports. Ferrall talks more about the ongoing protests around the country, the NBA approving a restart proposal, the NHL playoffs seeding, and the MLB at a stalemate between owners and players. David Grubb of Sports 1280 in New Orleans and Crescent City Sports joins the show to discuss the Drew Brees saga.