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Amey scores 29 to lead San Jose State past New Orleans 87-82
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Myron Amey Jr. had 29 points in San Jose State's 87-82 win over New Orleans on Saturday night. Amey had seven rebounds for the Spartans (6-5). Alvaro Cardenas Torre scored 16 points and added 10 assists. Diogo Seixas had 11 points and was 3 of 4 shooting and...
New Orleans visits Cardenas Torre and San Jose State
New Orleans Privateers (4-4) at San Jose State Spartans (5-5) San Jose, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -10.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: San Jose State takes on the New Orleans Privateers after Alvaro Cardenas...
FDA approves 2 gene therapies for sickle cell. One is the first to use the editing tool CRISPR
Regulators on Friday approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease that doctors hope can cure the painful, inherited blood disorder that afflicts mostly Black people in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration said the one-time treatments can be used for patients 12 and older...
Vessel owner pleads guilty in plot to smuggle workers, drugs from Honduras to Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Pennsylvania man described by authorities as the lead defendant in a drug distribution and human smuggling case has pleaded guilty to federal crimes in Louisiana. Court records show that Carl Allison, 47, of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty Thursday before U.S....
Johnson leads New Orleans against San Jose State after 29-point performance
New Orleans Privateers (4-4) at San Jose State Spartans (5-5) San Jose, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans visits the San Jose State Spartans after Jordan Johnson scored 29 points in New Orleans' 79-65 win against the Belhaven Blazers. ...
Saints becoming increasingly desperate entering their rematch with the struggling Panthers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are preparing for their second matchup this season under circumstances that have changed substantially since the last time they met. Saints quarterback Derek Carr was relatively healthy for their Week 2 clash in...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence returns to practice, taking another step toward playing at Browns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, taking another step toward playing at Cleveland despite a high ankle sprain. Lawrence took snaps, moved around on his right ankle and threw passes during...
Johnson scores 29 as New Orleans defeats Belhaven 79-65
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Johnson's 29 points helped New Orleans defeat Belhaven 79-65 on Tuesday night. Johnson had seven assists for the Privateers (4-4,). Khaleb Wilson-Rouse scored 22 points and added three steals. Jamond Vincent finished 4 of 10 from the floor to finish with...
New Orleans marsh fire blamed for highway crashes and foul smell is out after burning for weeks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A stubborn, smoky marsh fire that contributed to fatal car crashes on fogbound highways and sometimes fouled New Orleans air with a pervasive stench has been completely extinguished after burning for over a month, the New Orleans Fire Department said. The...
Mississippi police searching for suspects in shooting that injured 5
MCCOMB, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi were searching for suspects after a weekend shooting injured five people, leaving one in critical condition. The shooting Saturday took place at a gas station across the street from where people had gathered for an event after a funeral...
