Author: Lala

Lala Sippio

Lala Sippio is a Finance Manager with 11 years of experience working alongside banking executives and financial advisers. Lala was born and raised in New Orleans, La where she currently resides. Lala has also worked with many sports organizations in the city of New Orleans becoming lead coordinator working closely with athletes. Lala owns her own crafting company -Lala’s Closet- and has a podcast-Lalasaidwhat. Lala is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Lala received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis, where she played basketball on a full scholarship. Lala is inspired daily by her two sons William and Lincoln. She is very opinionated when it comes to sports and loves to speak her mind. Hobbies include basketball, reading and spectating video games.

Bracketology with Lala

1. Believe in at least one power conference underachiever. One of the longest active March Madness streaks that isn’t discussed enough is that a power conference team seeded 9th or worse has reached the Sweet...

What is BKMadness

What is BKMadness

BKMadness is March Madness with a twist! This BKMadness pool is a straightforward game of chance. There are no players to follow, and no coaching skills required. If you happen to be feeling lucky, you’re in!...

Black History in Sports Part 3 of 4

Meet Willie O’Ree Willie O’Ree is known today by many as the “Jackie Robinson” of hockey, as he was the first black player in the NHL. Willie O’Ree changed hockey forever on Jan. 18, 1958. His journey was incredible,...

For The Love of JJ Watt

JJ Watt has asked the Houston Texans for his release and it appears that they have mutually agreed to part ways. In the words of Justin N. “Are the Houston Texans the worst franchise in all...

Hometown Heroes

Fournette and Mathieu have long been close friends as New Orleans natives. Both St. Augustine graduates, will battle for a Super Bowl ring after a life in sports that saw them cross paths everywhere...

Black History in Sports Part 1 of 4

Despite the severe racial, social and economic barriers that African American athletes have been subjected to throughout history, there have been notable individuals who have risen above the challenges and shattered all expectations. Not...