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Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated
MIAMI (AP) — Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed...
The Chiefs will seek another Super Bowl sweep in a title game rematch against the Eagles
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs keep finding themselves on one side of a Super Bowl rematch. A year after beating the San Francisco 49ers for the second time in five seasons in the NFL's championship game, Mahomes and the Chiefs will square off against the Philadelphia...
Traylor, Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks square off against the New Orleans Privateers
Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks (16-5, 6-4 Southland) at New Orleans Privateers (2-16, 2-7 Southland) New Orleans; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ashlyn Traylor and SFA visit Jayla Kimbrough and New Orleans in Southland action. The Privateers have gone...
Washington leads the Mavericks to a 137-136 victory over the Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night. Washington had missed all...
NFL confident in Super Bowl security plan in wake of New Orleans terror attack
The NFL's security chief projected confidence in the league's security plans as New Orleans prepares to host the Feb. 9 Super Bowl in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people there on New Year’s Day. NFL chief security officer Cathy Lanier said Wednesday there will be...
This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute animals and snack brands during breaks in the action at Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9, when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Anheuser-Busch, Meta,...
New Orleans and SFA square off in conference matchup
Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks (16-5, 6-4 Southland) at New Orleans Privateers (2-16, 2-7 Southland) New Orleans; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ashlyn Traylor and SFA visit Jayla Kimbrough and New Orleans in Southland play. The Privateers are 1-5 on...
Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints' coaching search and won't coach in 2025, AP source says
Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL's last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints. A person familiar with McCarthy's decision disclosed it to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of...
Tush push could play a prominent role in the Super Bowl if championship Sunday was any indication
If the conference championships are any indication, some of the highest drama in the Super Bowl in New Orleans in two weeks could come on the tush push perfected by the Philadelphia Eagles and decrypted by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles (17-3) are so adept at their vaunted...
NBA sets new dates for Spurs-Lakers and Bucks-Pelicans while rescheduling 7 other games as well
NEW YORK (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs-Los Angeles Lakers game that got postponed earlier this month due to the wildfires in Southern California will now take place on March 17 instead. The NBA also announced on Tuesday the new date for the Milwaukee Bucks-New Orleans Pelicans...
