Patty's Players - Volume 2

Patty V • July 31, 2022

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Its time for Patty’s Players, TAKE TWO!


We’re at a very odd time in the sports season where there isn’t a whole heck of a lot going on. I certainly could have chosen Skylar Diggins-Smith again, because oh by the way, she’s still killing it. However, with that being said, I figured this may be the perfect example to showcase that this weekly piece will be random as f*ck. In perusing the dark web (seriously be careful when doing this), I found it extremely difficult to find a sports performance that really, stood out to me. I then turned my eye to the pop culture world, politics, etc. STILL NOTHING (maybe notable, but nothing I cared about enough to have fun with).


As I sat, Saturday night, the day before my piece comes out, I had nothing. Do I choose a boring camp body story? Heck no. Then, it happened. LOGAN FREAKIN PAUL. Less that one week into the Haitch era of the WWE, and his very first PPV event (which was pretty solid by the way), celebrity douchebag Logan Paul stole the show, and put on the match of his life.


Patty’s Player, numero dos: Logan Paul.


I’d like to present to you, exhibit a: 

Look I understand, for all of you folks out there that aren’t wrestling fans, the thought of this internet, YouTube sensation jumping off of something and making people oooohh and ahhh isn’t super incredible. But I say… SHUT UP. This kid put his body on the line, when he absolutely did not have to (look at his income/net worth/YouTube numbers). He is oddly talented at professional wrestling, and put on a HELL of a match. Even outside of this particular spot, he was selling and performing the same if not better than most others in the world of professional wrestling.


There have been reports that Logan Paul is very much in control of his booking, and refuses to be booked as a heel (bad guy). After this match, I genuinely don’t think it matters. He is such a phenomenal in ring performer, his self centered approach to life will DEFINITELY get over in the world of sports entertainment.


So there you have it. Logan Paul, week two, selection two of Patty’s Players. If you’re not down with that, I’ve got two words for ya. (next week)  



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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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