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Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe SaldaƱa earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter Butter
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe SaldaƱa earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter ButterKendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe SaldaƱa and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this yearās Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
NFL competition committee proposes moving touchback to 35 and making dynamic kickoff permanent
Read full article: NFL competition committee proposes moving touchback to 35 and making dynamic kickoff permanentThe NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating even more returns.
A woman is charged with murder in the death of a Super Bowl reporter found in his hotel room
Read full article: A woman is charged with murder in the death of a Super Bowl reporter found in his hotel roomAuthorities in Louisiana say a woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a television reporter on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Eagles send Gardner-Johnson to Texans. Vikings bolster offensive, defensive lines in NFL free agency
Read full article: Eagles send Gardner-Johnson to Texans. Vikings bolster offensive, defensive lines in NFL free agencyThe wheeling and dealing continued on the eve of the NFL's start of its new league year.
Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes
Read full article: Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoesPowerful storms that killed three people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town are charging across the nation, threatening more communities in the central to eastern United States with wide-ranging weather.
Eagles make Barkley highest-paid running back with 2-year, $41.2M deal, AP source says
Read full article: Eagles make Barkley highest-paid running back with 2-year, $41.2M deal, AP source saysSaquon Barkley will become the highest-paid running back in NFL history after his record-setting season helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl.
$75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's over
Read full article: $75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's overThe U.S. Forest Service has terminated $75 million awarded to the Arbor Day Foundation to help disadvantaged communities plant trees.
A look at Louisiana's Mardi Gras festivities through the years
Read full article: A look at Louisiana's Mardi Gras festivities through the yearsThe 2025 Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on the Gulf Coast.
Saints GM and coach indicate they plan to stick with QB Derek Carr
Read full article: Saints GM and coach indicate they plan to stick with QB Derek CarrNew Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he sees 11-year veteran quarterback Derek Carr as someone the Saints can win with and a player the club remains āexcited about.ā.
Super Bowl reporter found dead in hotel room had sedative drug in his system, police say
Read full article: Super Bowl reporter found dead in hotel room had sedative drug in his system, police sayA police detective has testified in court that the TV reporter who died while covering Super Bowl week in New Orleans had a sedative drug in his system.
New Orleans Privateers player suspensions related to possible gambling violations, AP source says
Read full article: New Orleans Privateers player suspensions related to possible gambling violations, AP source saysFour New Orleans players whoāve been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, a person familiar with the situation said.
Trey Murphy III scores 24 points, Zion Williamson adds 18 and the Pelicans beat the Spurs 109-103
Read full article: Trey Murphy III scores 24 points, Zion Williamson adds 18 and the Pelicans beat the Spurs 109-103Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103 on Tuesday night.
Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs
Read full article: Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the SpursZion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set.
NFL projects salary cap between $277.5M and $281.5M in 2025, rising by as much as $26M
Read full article: NFL projects salary cap between $277.5M and $281.5M in 2025, rising by as much as $26MThe NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last year.
Seven Chilean men are charged with burglarizing the homes of Mahomes, Burrow and other star athletes
Read full article: Seven Chilean men are charged with burglarizing the homes of Mahomes, Burrow and other star athletesSeven men from Chile have been charged in Florida federal court with allegedly orchestrating burglaries at the homes of prominent professional athletes around the country.
Harry Connick Jr. to premiere composition at Carnegie Hall for 100th anniversary of mother's birth
Read full article: Harry Connick Jr. to premiere composition at Carnegie Hall for 100th anniversary of mother's birthHarry Connick Jr. will premiere a composition for the 100th anniversary of his motherās birth for Carnegie Hallās 2025-26 season.
Eagles' Super Bowl-winning coordinator Kellen Moore will become the Saints head coach
Read full article: Eagles' Super Bowl-winning coordinator Kellen Moore will become the Saints head coachKellen Moore is leaving the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles for his first NFL head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints.
Member of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show won't face charges for flag protest
Read full article: Member of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show won't face charges for flag protestNew Orleans Police say they won't file charges against the cast member who displayed the Palestinian flag with the word āGAZA" in protest during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.
Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action and a historic presidential visit
Read full article: Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action and a historic presidential visitThe Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans in a dozen years.
Jon Batiste's reimagined Super Bowl anthem highlighted wife's painting and set stage for new music
Read full article: Jon Batiste's reimagined Super Bowl anthem highlighted wife's painting and set stage for new musicJon Batiste turned his Super Bowl opportunity into a symphony of artistry, the debut of new music and a tribute to his hometown roots.
Eagles' Cooper DeJean celebrates his 22nd birthday with a Super Bowl first
Read full article: Eagles' Cooper DeJean celebrates his 22nd birthday with a Super Bowl firstCooper DeJean became the first player in Super Bowl history to intercept a pass or score a touchdown on his birthday when he returned a poor throw by Patrick Mahomes 38 yards for a TD to give Philadelphia a 17-0 lead over Kansas City in the second quarter.
Officials' calls prove not to be decisive as Eagles dominate in Super Bowl
Read full article: Officials' calls prove not to be decisive as Eagles dominate in Super BowlThe officials were a big storyline headed into the Super Bowl thanks in part to social media conspiracy theories about favoritism toward the Kansas City Chiefs.
Post Malone, Travis Scott, Latto perform at star-studded, invite-only Fanatics Super Bowl party
Read full article: Post Malone, Travis Scott, Latto perform at star-studded, invite-only Fanatics Super Bowl partyMeek Mill took the Fanatics Super Bowl party stage and set the tone: After an energetic performance of āDreams and Nightmares,ā the rapper draped an arm around Michael Rubin and gave him ultimate credit for another stellar event.
Expect Super Bowl victory celebrations to look different after last year's deadly shooting
Read full article: Expect Super Bowl victory celebrations to look different after last year's deadly shootingExpect more security ā and nerves ā at this yearās Super Bowl victory celebration regardless of who wins Sundayās matchup in New Orleans between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
The revamped Superdome is set to host its 8th Super Bowl after half a century of memorable moments
Read full article: The revamped Superdome is set to host its 8th Super Bowl after half a century of memorable momentsNFL coach Sean Payton says he can't think of a major American sporting venue that has aged as well as the nearly 50-year-old Superdome.
Fox officiating analyst Mike Pereira dismisses 'myth' of pro-Chiefs favoritism
Read full article: Fox officiating analyst Mike Pereira dismisses 'myth' of pro-Chiefs favoritismMike Pereira walked out to his spot during Foxās media day and was greeted by a larger contingent of reporters than usual for an officiating expert when there were Super Bowl-winning coaches and players around the room.
New kickoff rule gets chance on Super Bowl stage after last year's game had no returns
Read full article: New kickoff rule gets chance on Super Bowl stage after last year's game had no returnsLast seasonās Super Bowl featured trick plays, clutch performances and plenty of high drama as Kansas City rallied for a 25-22 overtime win against San Francisco.
Kendrick Lamar vows to keep his passion for storytelling at the Super Bowl halftime show
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar vows to keep his passion for storytelling at the Super Bowl halftime showKendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sundayās Super Bowl halftime performance.
Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stage
Read full article: Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stageNew Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is stretched across buildings near the Caesars Superdome.
Super Bowl secondary-ticket prices high but much less than last year's game
Read full article: Super Bowl secondary-ticket prices high but much less than last year's gamePrices on the secondary-ticket market for Sundayās Super Bowl in New Orleans are much less than last yearās big game and declining.
NFL referees union calls allegations of bias toward the Chiefs 'insulting'
Read full article: NFL referees union calls allegations of bias toward the Chiefs 'insulting'The head of the union representing NFL officials calls allegations that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs or any other team āinsulting and preposterous.ā.
Brandon Graham says he's 'excited' to make return from triceps injury in the Super Bowl
Read full article: Brandon Graham says he's 'excited' to make return from triceps injury in the Super BowlAfter making it through his first week back at practice from a torn triceps, Brandon Graham is planning on playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Roger Goodell says perception that officials favor the Chiefs is a 'ridiculous theory'
Read full article: Roger Goodell says perception that officials favor the Chiefs is a 'ridiculous theory'NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shot down the perception that officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, saying itās a āridiculous theory.ā.
Roger Goodell says NFL could have an international Super Bowl if league expands outside the US
Read full article: Roger Goodell says NFL could have an international Super Bowl if league expands outside the USCommissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL could hold a Super Bowl outside of the United States if the league expands to have an international team.
Roger Goodell says more 'work' needs to be done before NFL contemplates a move to 18 games
Read full article: Roger Goodell says more 'work' needs to be done before NFL contemplates a move to 18 gamesNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says thereās āa lot of work to be doneā before the NFL possibly expands its season to 18 regular-season games.
Chiefs and Eagles handle the Super Bowl opening night spectacle like they've been here, done that
Read full article: Chiefs and Eagles handle the Super Bowl opening night spectacle like they've been here, done thatPatrick Mahomes treated Super Bowl opening night like a two-minute drill, providing rapid-fire answers to one question after another.
Pelicans say Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon and his season is over
Read full article: Pelicans say Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon and his season is overDejounte Murrayās season is over, with the New Orleans Pelicans confirming Saturday that the standout guard tore his right Achilles tendon and now faces a lengthy rehab process.
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray suffers lower right leg injury and team braces for long absence
Read full article: Pelicans' Dejounte Murray suffers lower right leg injury and team braces for long absenceNew Orleans guard Dejounte Murray left the Pelicansā game against Boston in the first quarter with an injury to his lower right leg.
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Read full article: Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French QuarterNew Orleans chef Susan Spicer has been a regular contributor to the Taste of the NFL charity event at Super Bowl host cities around the country and is doing so in her hometown again this year.
Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated
Read full article: Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigatedUnusual 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 Thursday.
Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson
Read full article: Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben JohnsonThe Chicago Bears have hired Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson.
This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
Read full article: This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox saysGet 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.
Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South
Read full article: Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the SouthThe NBA and multiple college basketball conferences postponed games in response to winter weather that broke snowfall records in some southern states and coated others with a mix of snow and ice.
NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans
Read full article: NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New OrleansThe NBA has postponed Wednesday nightās game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy.
CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback win
Read full article: CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback winThe New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season.
A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the Panhandle
Read full article: A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the PanhandleA rare frigid storm is charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow, closing highways and grounding nearly all flights.
How Atlanta is adjusting security plans for college football game after deadly New Orleans attack
Read full article: How Atlanta is adjusting security plans for college football game after deadly New Orleans attackAtlanta leaders say the New Yearās Eve vehicle attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans has helped guide their security plans for college footballās national championship game.
Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policies
Read full article: Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policiesThe New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.
New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video shows
Read full article: New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video showsNewly released police bodycam video shows that the Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Yearās Day fired at least one time from inside his truck before police fatally shot him.
New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBI
Read full article: New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBIThe attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans comes at a difficult time for the FBI, as it finds itself buffeted by suspicion and public criticism from lawmakers, especially allies of President-elect Donald Trump.
Security tightens at Joint Base San Antonio after New Orleans, Vegas attacks
Read full article: Security tightens at Joint Base San Antonio after New Orleans, Vegas attacksMajor Air Force Bases across the United States are suspending the āTrusted Traveler Programā in wake of the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
Biden tells New Orleans mourners they are not alone as he honors victims of attack
Read full article: Biden tells New Orleans mourners they are not alone as he honors victims of attackPresident Joe Biden has told mourners in New Orleans that they are not alone as he paid tributes to victims of last week's attack.
What to know about the Meta glasses the New Orleans attacker used to scout the French Quarter
Read full article: What to know about the Meta glasses the New Orleans attacker used to scout the French QuarterThe FBI says the New Orleans truck attacker who killed 14 people had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his Meta smart glasses.
Drawn to New Orleans' iconic street of celebration, a night of partying becomes a nightmare
Read full article: Drawn to New Orleans' iconic street of celebration, a night of partying becomes a nightmareThe night started out ripe for celebrating the new year as the party pulsing down Bourbon Street in New Orleans drew revelers from near and far.
Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies after a fall in New Orleans
Read full article: Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies after a fall in New OrleansGeorgia says football coach Kirby Smartās father died early Saturday of complications from hip surgery after falling in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl.
New Orleans mourns victims of truck attack with tearful vigil and celebration of life
Read full article: New Orleans mourns victims of truck attack with tearful vigil and celebration of lifeNew Orleans has held a vigil on Bourbon Street to mourn and celebrate the lives of those killed when a man rammed a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring revelers celebrating the new year.
New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say
Read full article: New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials sayLaw enforcement officials say the man who rammed a truck into a New Year's crowd had suspected bomb-making materials at his home and reserved the rental vehicle used in the attack weeks earlier.
New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorism
Read full article: New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorismThe truck attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State group unfolded amid months of warnings by officials about a resurgent terrorism threat.
The French Quarter's metal barriers were gone on New Year's, leaving a critical security gap
Read full article: The French Quarter's metal barriers were gone on New Year's, leaving a critical security gapThe city of New Orleans tried to protect its famed French Quarter from a terrorist attack years before a U.S. Army veteran rammed a truck into crowds of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 14 people.
CFP head tells ESPN that Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl won't swap kickoff times, dates
Read full article: CFP head tells ESPN that Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl won't swap kickoff times, datesThe College Football Playoff wonāt swap kickoff dates and times for the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl to give Notre Dame more time between games.
Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attack
Read full article: Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attackPresident Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Yearās rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.
Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwide
Read full article: Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwideThe Caesars Superdome may be the epicenter for the Super Bowl in New Orleans next month, but Verizon has a game plan to ensure the championship buzz stretches beyond the Big Easy.
How local law enforcement plans to keep people safe attending some of San Antonioās biggest events
Read full article: How local law enforcement plans to keep people safe attending some of San Antonioās biggest eventsThe deadly New Orleans attack has promoted security concerns across the nation. Here in San Antonio, several events planned for 2025 are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people.
Turo-rented cars were involved in 2 deadly incidents this New Year's. Here's what we know
Read full article: Turo-rented cars were involved in 2 deadly incidents this New Year's. Here's what we knowTwo deadly incidents on New Yearās Day ā an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism in New Orleans and an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas ā both involved vehicles that were rented on Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing company.
Postponed Sugar Bowl played with enhanced security about 36 hours after terror attack in New Orleans
Read full article: Postponed Sugar Bowl played with enhanced security about 36 hours after terror attack in New OrleansSnipers were positioned on rooftops outside the Superdome in New Orleans as fans filed in for the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame.
Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in Miami
Read full article: Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in MiamiThe New Orleans Pelicans were in Miami when they learned of a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans' famed French Quarter.
At New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attack
Read full article: At New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attackAt a Mass celebrated at New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, a church leader acknowledged the sense of unease that remains after the New Year's Day truck attack in the French Quarter and asked for prayers for the victims and their families.
1 person dies, 7 others injured after Tesla truck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas
Read full article: 1 person dies, 7 others injured after Tesla truck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las VegasFirework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trumpās Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday.
Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attack
Read full article: Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attackThe College Football Game game between Georgia and Notre Dame was set to kickoff tonight in at the Ceasarās Superdome in New Orleans where police remain focused on securing the French Quarter after the vehicle ramming attack.
Suspect in New Orleans attack was U.S. citizen, Texas resident, FBI says
Read full article: Suspect in New Orleans attack was U.S. citizen, Texas resident, FBI saysThe FBI's Houston branch said late Wednesday night that no additional arrests have been made at a north Houston residence connected to Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspected driver who sped through a New Orleans crowd.
Suspect in New Orleans crash that killed 15 is dead, law enforcement officials say
Read full article: Suspect in New Orleans crash that killed 15 is dead, law enforcement officials sayA U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group has wrought carnage on New Orleansā raucous New Yearās celebration.
NFL Playoff Guide: Chiefs back in the Super Bowl and open as slight favorites against the Eagles
Read full article: NFL Playoff Guide: Chiefs back in the Super Bowl and open as slight favorites against the EaglesPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl to try for an unprecedented three-peat when they face the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.
Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges
Read full article: Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related chargesA federal judge in Utah has sentenced Louisiana rap artist NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite having a felony conviction.
Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane
Read full article: Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricaneSome residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent to ride out 2021's Hurricane Ida in a warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlement.