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  • 1 week ago | fox8live.com | Garland Gillen

    NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Churchill Downs Inc. will continue racing at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans after reaching an agreement with Louisiana horsemen. According to BloodHorse.com, the new deal preserves the traditional winter meet, with live racing expected from late November through March, pending approval from the Louisiana Racing Commission at a June 24 emergency meeting. The future of the track had been uncertain after CDI threatened to give up its racing license.

  • 1 week ago | fox8live.com | Garland Gillen

    NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - After spring football, Coach Jon Sumrall made it very clear, Tulane was going into the transfer portal hunting for a QB. The Green Wave landed Iowa transfer Brendan Sullivan. The dual-threat quarterback is in a 3-way battle for QB1 with Kadin Semonza and Donovan Leary. In the spring, TJ Finley was also in the mix for the starting quarterback job, but he’s no longer with the team.

  • 1 week ago | fox8live.com | Garland Gillen

    NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: The Sun Belt could have three schools from Louisiana, Italian soccer on the rocks, and a visit to the one and only, Commander’s Palace. FOOTBALLThe conference realignment wheel is about to spin again. This time it could involve the PAC-12, Sun Belt, and Conference USA. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported this weekend that Texas State could join the PAC-12 as their eighth football playing member.

  • 1 week ago | fox8live.com | Garland Gillen

    NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: A recap of Saints minicamp, U.S.A. Soccer on the struggle bus, and the search for the best red beans and rice in New Orleans continues. FOOTBALLSaints mandatory minicamp lasted only two days. So the sample size was small, but there’s no doubt some things to takeaway for Airline Drive. First off, the quarterback battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler will continue at training camp and go through the three preseason games.

  • 2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Josh Roberson |Juan Kincaid |Garland Gillen

    NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Saints opened their mandatory mini-camp Tuesday, with fans crowding the practice fields for their first look at the team under new head coach Kellen Moore. This week’s sessions are one of the few chances fans will get to watch the team up close before the regular season. Tickets to attend were free but sold out quickly, with demand surging to see Moore’s debut and the team’s rookie class in action.

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Garland Gillen
Garland Gillen @garlandgillen
15 Jun 25

PSG looks unstoppable. Two weeks ago, PSG crush Inter Milan, 5-0, take the Champions League crown. 15 days later, the French league champs smash Atlético Madrid, 4-0, in FIFA Club World Cup.

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FIFA Club World Cup @FIFACWC

🏟️ A new attendance record for @PSG_inside and @Atleti this season. #TakeItToTheWorld | #FIFACWC

Garland Gillen
Garland Gillen @garlandgillen
15 Jun 25

I couldn’t comprehend why Arkansas and not LSU, was the favorite to win the College World Series. LSU has Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson. Two aces can win you a total in Omaha. Anderson was 🔥 on Saturday It’s #GarlandontheAvenue https://t.co/IyVZU13a3d

Garland Gillen
Garland Gillen @garlandgillen
15 Jun 25

For a draw, it was a highly entertaining opener of the FIFA Club World Cup. Great back-and-forth between Inter Miami and Al Ahly.

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FIFA Club World Cup @FIFACWC

That save? ICONIC. 🧱 Take a bow, Oscar Ustari! #Hisense #OwnTheMoment #FIFACWC @HisenseIntl https://t.co/MHGyeq8ghG