Darren Cooper

Darren Cooper was born and raised in Southern Louisiana, just a short pirogue ride away from New Orleans. He started his journalism career at the New Orleans Times-Picayune and has been a writer and columnist in New Jersey since 1998. He's won 14 statewide press awards and earned his first Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award in 2022.

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Hyphothetical odds for best on Mardi Gras in Louisiana

Things We Wish We Could Bet On For Mardi Gras In Louisiana

Today, New Orleans is overtaken by parades, costumes and performances. Here are some things we wish you could bet on for Mardi Gras in LA.

Posted on: March 1, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

NCAA Basketball preview and odds: LSU plays Kentucky

College Basketball Preview: LSU Takes On Kentucky

LSU travels to famed Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC basketball showdown. Tip-off is 8 p.m. Louisiana time on ESPN.

Posted on: February 22, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Louisiana sports fans have a language and traditions all their own

The Best Things About Being A Louisiana Sports Fan

In Louisiana, we don’t march to the beat of a different drum; we bring the whole darn brass band down and the second line. Why should our sports be any different? The explosion of online sports betting in Louisiana has been an exciting development and has given fans a chance to bet on the Tigers, […]

Posted on: February 18, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

New Orleans Pelicans preview

NBA Review: New Orleans Pelicans Play The Dallas Mavericks

Thursday night the New Orleans Pelicans host the Mavericks at 7 p.m. It’s the last game before the NBA All-Star break.

Posted on: February 16, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Spurs vs Pelicans preview

NBA Review: New Orleans Pelicans Face The San Antonio Spurs

On Saturday, as part of a six-game homestand at the Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans and their new guard will host the San Antonio Spurs.

Posted on: February 12, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Super Bowl LVI: popular prop bets for LA sports bettors

Super Bowl LVI Prop Bets For Sports Bettors In Louisiana

Almost all of Louisiana can bet on Sunday’s game at a great online sportsbook. The Super Bowl has a variety of unique prop bets you can make.

Posted on: February 9, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Pelicans take on Denver Nuggets

NBA Review: New Orleans Pelicans Take On The Denver Nuggets, Again

For the second time in a week, the New Orleans Pelicans face off the Denver Nuggets. Tipoff is Friday night at 8 p.m. CT.

Posted on: February 3, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Louisiana sports betting odds: LSU Tigers Vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

SEC Basketball Review: LSU Tigers Meet Vanderbilt Commodores

Saturday night SEC basketball showdown as the LSU Tigers go toe-to-toe with the Vanderbilt Commodores. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. local time.

Posted on: February 3, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Loisiana College Football Odds

What Are The Odds? Betting Numbers And Louisiana College Football

In Louisiana, we have two seasons: Summer and Football Season- and it’s never too early to start thinking about college football.

Posted on: February 3, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Sean Payton to step away from New Orleans Saints

Odds Are Out: Who Will Replace Sean Payton For The New Orleans Saints?

Coach Sean Payton announced he was 'stepping away' from the team after 15 seasons – and a Super Bowl title, marking the end of an era.

Posted on: February 1, 2022 | | Darren Cooper