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Trophies For All: Acceptable During Pandemic Aftermath?

As young athletes step out of the pool and go back to school—presumably for the first time since March 2020—I can’t help but wonder what the first day of team practices will ultimately look like. 

Baton Rouge is home to big plays and bigger hospitality

Full of hidden local gems and centrally located in Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the perfect city to explore the eclectic culture of this amazing state. Beyond the world-class venues, attending a sports tournament or event here is an immersion in the best of Louisiana’s flavors, personality, and …

Burning Questions About Sports Betting

Sports betting is a popular subject today. Sports betting, also referred to as sports gambling, is being legalized across the U.S. at a rapid rate. New Jersey and Arizona are two out of the nearly two dozen states that have legalized sports betting, with California, Louisiana, and a handful of …

10 years from now

Now that we are in a state of recovering and rebuilding, what happens when we are back to “normal”—whatever that may be.

High Alert: Heat Exhaustion

My first thought every morning when I wake up is, “what does it feel like outside today?” Last week, I rolled over to grab my phone and touched the small yellow sun on my five-inch-long screen. In true Southern fashion, it says it will be cool then hot, rainy then …

Continuing to Smell the Dew

Before I begin, do me a favor. I want you to close your eyes and imagine your younger self stepping into an opening day for the first time.

Tokyo Olympics Countdown and Fun Facts

By the time you read this week's newsletter, the XXXII Olympiad Games, known as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, will be just 99 days away.