Sports

3 Horses To Know In The Kentucky Derby

Mark Memmott — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:42:46 +0000

This is a post for everyone (like us) who tunes into horse racing just once a year, on the first Saturday in May when the Kentucky Derby is run.

Zephyrs Game Suspended Due To Rain

Jason Saul — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:20:41 +0000

Wednesday’s matchup between the New Orleans Zephyrs and the Omaha Storm Chasers was suspended due to heavy rains over Zephyr Field.

The game, which was scoreless, will be resumed Saturday, May 25, at 4 p.m. The game will go the full nine innings, while the following regularly scheduled game will last just seven innings.

The team says tickets for Wednesday’s game can be redeemed for a ticket to any other Zephyrs game for the remainder of the 2013 season. Ticket holders can call (504) 734-5155 for more information.

Zurich CEO Pledges Continued Regional Support

Eileen Fleming — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The chief executive officer of the Zurich Insurance Group played golf and dodged some heavy rain during the Zurich Classic golf tournament in Avondale. Martin Senn also found time to meet with business leaders while in New Orleans, and reaffirm the company’s commitment to the region.

2013 NFL Draft: Saints Take Kenny Vaccaro In First Round

Jason Saul — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:50:11 +0000

The New Orleans Saints are coming off the worst defensive season of any team in NFL history, and Thursday night’s selection of safety Kenny Vaccaro is intended to be a critical piece in the shake up of their troubled secondary.

From Hornets to Pelicans: Animal Behavior Experts on New Orleans' New NBA Mascot

Eve Troeh — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:02:31 +0000

The Hornets have played their last game under that team name. Next season they become the Pelicans. The change is meant to tie the team more closely to New Orleans, but it also means the team has a whole new brand, and a new feel to it.

WWNO’s Eve Troeh sat down with two animal experts to take a literal approach to the change from Hornets to Pelicans. Carolyn Atherton is assistant curator of birds at Audubon Zoo. Zach Lemann directs programs at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.

Hugo The Hornet's Last Game

Jason Saul — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:34:12 +0000

Hugo, the New Orleans Hornets' iconic mascot, worked his last game Sunday evening. The team will become the Pelicans after Wednesday night's contest in Dallas, which means there isn't much room for a giant teal Hornet anymore.

It's the end of a long road for Hugo. Designed by Cheryl Henson, the daughter of Muppet creator Jim Henson, Hugo entered the league in 1988, his rookie season coinciding with the inaugural year of the Charlotte Hornets franchise, the team's original home.

Hornets Lose Final Home Game To Mavericks, 107-89

Adam Carry — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:00:31 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets lost to the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 Sunday afternoon in their final home game before becoming the Pelicans. The Mavericks rolled over the Hornets’ defense, shooting 52.3% from the field, and 42.9% from three-point range.

The Hornets lost the lead early in the first quarter as Dallas relentlessly attacked the paint. The Mavs outscored the Bees 18-8 under the rim in the first quarter, and extended their lead to 33-19 before the end of the period.

Hornets Battle To End But Fall To Clippers, 96-93

Adam Carry — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:52:32 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers Friday night at the New Orleans Arena, 96-93. The Hornets led by 10 points with 8:31 left in the game, but lost control of the game.

New Orleans shooters Brian Roberts and Ryan Anderson scored a combined 8 points in 20 seconds as they tried to catch L.A. as time wound down, fouling the Clippers after every score in an attempt to stop the clock and catch up with a free throw miss. However, L.A.

Injured Anthony Davis Will Miss Remainder Of Season

Jason Saul — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:35:08 +0000

New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered during the April 10 game against the Sacramento Kings, the team reported yesterday.

Davis suffered a sprained Medial Collateral Ligament and bone bruise in his left knee after colliding with Sacramento guard Marcus Thornton with 5:45 to play in the game. He underwent an MRI yesterday, which revealed no additional structural damage.

Giant-Killing Louisville Women Look To Keep Charmed Run Alive

Tom Goldman — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:44:00 +0000

Tonight, there's a chance for a rare double in NCAA Division I college basketball.

As we reported earlier, if the University of Louisville scores a victory in the women's championship game, it will be only the second school to capture both the men's and women's titles in the same year.

Connecticut did it in 2004. Coincidentally, it's the Connecticut women who'll try to deny Louisville's bid for a twofer.