Amazing sports wreaths … and you don’t have to take them down Jan. 1
One of the best gifts received over the holidays was a Chicago Cubs "wreath" (pictured below) from one of the nicest people you will ever meet, Louise Dortch. Now, don't go thinking wreath means...
View ArticleHal Sutton back at it following hip replacement
Hal Sutton is back on the Champions Tour following a hip replacement in October. Shreveport's Hal Sutton shot a 2-over 74 today at the Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, Fla. (my old stompin'...
View ArticleLocal amateur golf tour fun for all handicaps; first event approaches
No matter whether you're a scratch golfer of a 25 handicap, now is the time to get your Tour card. The Golfweek Amateur (Louisiana North) Tour is set to begin a week from today, Feb. 16, with an event...
View ArticleSaturday offers chance to put New Year’s resolutions to the test
After 6 weeks of working hard at your New Year's resolution, Saturday offers an opportunity to see just how far you've come. The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will host Running for a Cause Mardi...
View ArticleSteady stream of Independence Bowl news begins Thursday
The Independence Bowl isn’t going anywhere – this much we know. And Thursday, game officials, along with title sponsor AdvoCare, will begin to reveal the steps on how they plan to strengthen the...
View ArticleThe Golf Boys have done it again with ‘2.Oh’
It’s hard to imagine the Golf Boys producing a video crazier and catchier than their debut “Oh, Oh, Oh,” but it’s been done. Monday, PGA Tour stars Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahan and Ben...
View ArticleSalmen girls lose in playoffs, still capture 4A state title
Golfers would call the Salmen girls' ride to the LHSAA Class 4A state championship a "good use of a mulligan." Friday, Salmen, a team that lost to Vandebilt Catholic in the quarterfinals, hoisted the...
View ArticleTim Fletcher, a local TV legend, makes admirable decision
When you bring up the name Tim Fletcher to local sports fans, you will immediately hear words such as “hilarious,” “the hair,” and maybe even “a little bit quirky.” What may get overlooked is...
View ArticleBubba Watson helps create hovercraft golf cart
This has to be watched to be believed. In fact, after you watch it, you still may not believe it's real. Only Bubba Watson ... Or April Fool's? Looks legit to me. If not, why not?
View ArticleGuide to 2013 Saints-Cowboys TV conflicts, LSU-Saints doubleheaders
The release of the NFL schedule offers the Shreveport area even more excitement than most. Why, there are many die-hard fans of two teams -- Saints the Cowboys. And since they are both in the NFC, it...
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