Los Angeles Lakers edge past the New Orleans Pelicans in ‘gritty’ win to punch NBA Playoffs ticket
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/lakers-pelicans-nba-playin-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
Breaking: Zion Williamson is out for Friday’s play-in tournament elimination game vs. Sacramento with a left hamstring injury and will be evaluated again in ... Show more
Zion Williamson tonight:
40 Points
11 Rebounds
5 Assists
63% FG
Best game of his career in his first postseason game, hope the injury is nothing serious. 🙏
"I couldn't tell. I don't know if it was a knee or foot. Tomorrow, I'm sure I'll have more of an update of what's going on with him ... Show more
A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article287856860.html
Exclusive: Using AI, Steve Gleason creates art for first time since ALS diagnosis
axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/04/18/steve-gleason-art-ai-als-diagnosis
Kings-Pelicans Play-In preview: Zion’s absence, Brandon Ingram’s impact and more: The Kings are slight favorites with Zion Williamson out, but the Pelicans are ...
theathletic.com/5427926/2024/04/19/pelicans-kings-play-in-preview-nba/
Kings vs. Pelicans: Zion Williamson injury; Brandon Ingram’s comeback; scouting reports
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article287791090.html
Anthony Davis leaves Lakers season finale with back spasm, accuses Larry Nance Jr. of 'dangerous play'
sports.yahoo.com/anthony-davis-leaves-lakers-season-finale-with-back-spasm-accuses-larry-nance-jr-of-dangerous-play-231015575.html
Zion Williamson headed to the locker room with three minutes left in the game with an apparent leg injury.
Coach Willie Green described the injury as left leg ... Show more @BleacherReport t.co/HExu7rEJw5
Michael Thomas bashes the Saints and Dennis Allen over their handling of injuries
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-bashes-dennis-allen-saints-over-injuries/article_28660ac3-4ca3-5d41-97d4-31f5a1fc04fd.html
Louisiana bill would ban COVID vaccine mandates in schools, threatening New Orleans policy
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/covid-vaccine-mandate-ban-louisiana-bill/article_7e6eb23f-2dcb-551a-9def-b7efb096df0c.html
Michael Thomas takes a not so subtle shot at the Saints and the team's coaching staff
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-takes-another-shot-at-new-orleans-saints/article_2c75fcc5-1986-5fc3-af03-947cc887c5e6.html
How to sustain the big rebound in dealmaking: podcast: The year kicked off with a 75% increase in global M&A activity, to $525 bln. Speaking to The Exchange ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/how-sustain-big-rebound-dealmaking-podcast-2024-03-12/
The New Orleans Pelicans bounce back and take care of business at home 💯
Williamson: 28 PTS | 9-15 FG | 5 REB
McCollum: 25 PTS | 7 REB | 7 AST
Willie Green on Zion Williamson playing with wrist injury:
“He is showing the world what he is about… He had to gut through an injury tonight ... Show more
New Saints pass rusher Chase Young to reportedly have neck surgery. Here's what we know.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-de-chase-young-to-have-neck-surgery-report/article_3711d9cf-2131-5971-95db-cebed48ce2b6.html
Winderman’s view: Duncan Robinson expresses hope for quick return, with Heat in need of such hope
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/22/windermans-view-duncan-robinson-expresses-hope-for-quick-return-with-heat-in-need-of-such-hope/
Thumbs up or down: Eagles beat reporters weigh in on the C.J. Gardner-Johnson signing
inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-cjgj-gardner-johnson-grades-free-agent-signing-20240321.html
Details emerge about Chase Young's neck issue, new Saints contract as former No. 2 pick joins New Orleans
cbssports.com/nfl/news/details-emerge-about-chase-youngs-neck-issue-new-saints-contract-as-former-no-2-pick-joins-new-orleans/
Controversial grain elevator proposed for St. John moves another step closer to being built
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/controversial-st-john-grain-elevator-proposal-advances/article_f329b9e1-2be3-5569-99fa-e6bbf360720b.html
Tony Snell needs to sign with an NBA team by Friday in order to compile a 10th year of service for the players association’s retiree benefits program ... Show more @YahooSports
Rats are high on marijuana evidence at an infested police building, New Orleans chief says
apnews.com/article/new-orleans-police-rats-eating-marijuana-02cf5d760649033801b775b41a96d5df
Louisiana physician developing new drug to treat pain — as safer alternative to opioids
theadvocate.com/louisiana_inspired/louisiana-doctor-searches-for-safer-way-to-treat-pain/article_09da6206-a8ae-5704-aa0e-a37ed408914c.html
What's next for Michael Thomas? These contenders could make sense for the former Saints WR
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-free-agency-options/article_626f40e1-65d6-5d65-844b-62628df7adfa.html
DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is returning to the Eagles on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million. (via Tom Pelissero)
In Year of the Dragon, new Lions DE Marcus Davenport looking for injury luck in Detroit
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/03/15/lions-de-marcus-davenport-dan-campbells-energy-drew-me-to-detroit/72976451007/
America's 100 most obese cities revealed — and the top 10 have something in common
nypost.com/2024/03/14/lifestyle/americas-100-most-obese-cities-revealed-the-top-10-have-something-in-common/
Heart failure risk associated with distance to fast food restaurants: New Orleans - Those who live near a lot of pubs, bars and fast food restaurants apparently ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149600/Risiko-fuer-Herzinsuffizienz-mit-Entfernung-zu-Fast-Food-Restaurants-assoziiert
Report: Multiple NBA teams would have signed Tony Snell to 10-day contract if that had been all he needed
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/report-multiple-nba-teams-would-have-signed-tony-snell-to-10-day-contract-if-that-had-been-all-he-needed/
Quick Glance: NBA Teams Show Interest in 10-Day Contract for Tony Snell
- Various NBA teams were willing to offer Tony Snell a 10-day contract, but none were ready to extend an offer for the rest of the season to secure his qualification for the players association’s premium health benefits.
- Snell has nine years of NBA service time, but he needs a tenth to make him and his family eligible for premium benefits.
- The deadline this year to achieve this 10th year passed on Friday without a new contract from an NBA team.
- Some teams might have been hesitant to sign Snell as it could have limited their flexibility in other negotiations.
Two cases of measles confirmed in the New Orleans metro area: Two cases of measles have been reported in the greater New Orleans area, according to the Louisiana ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/measles-cases-confirmed-in-new-orleans-la/article_0c4f233c-3341-5cc7-a1e9-07ce87b315e2.html
Saints reportedly expected to release veteran safety Marcus Maye: INDIANAPOLIS — After two injury-riddled years in New Orleans, the New Orleans Saints are ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-reportedly-expected-to-release-veteran-s-marcus-maye/article_de916adc-4fe8-5aac-b925-dbd6ee560157.html
Michael Thomas has some more not-so-subtle thoughts about Derek Carr: 'Set up by a bad ball'
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-derek-carr-bad-ball-saints/article_d8b77232-7602-51f1-b777-2f470a496c4b.html
Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic dies of heart attack: The coach had a heart attack at a team dinner.
abcnews.go.com/Sports/warriors-assistant-coach-dejan-milojevic-dies-heart-attack/story
Quick Glance: Warriors Assistant Dejan Milojević Dies After Heart Attack
- Dejan Milojević, 46, died in Utah after a heart attack.
- Milojević was part of the Warriors' staff that won the 2022 NBA championship.
- He was in his third season with the Warriors and had previously worked as a coach in Europe.
- Milojević was a mentor for NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and other notable players.
Heat left to await league sanctions after New Orleans brouhaha, as well as update on Herro knee
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/24/heat-left-to-await-league-sanctions-after-new-orleans-brouhaha-as-well-as-update-on-herro-knee/
Marshon Lattimore’s future with Saints remains a mystery. Is a trade possible?: Cap. Management.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/marshon-lattimore-saints-future-mystery/article_7ab83f86-79cf-5434-986a-f15e7dacc25b.html
ESPN apologizes for showing clip of woman flashing her breast during the Sugar Bowl
nbcnews.com/news/sports/espn-apologizes-showing-clip-woman-flashing-breast-sugar-bowl-rcna131835
Saints players defy their own coaches and score from kneel-down formation, angering the Falcons
apnews.com/article/falcons-saints-fake-knee-touchdown-a7525b352de6a6c46b337b212a7dc45b
NBA hands out fine to 76ers, Pelicans for injury reporting violations: NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers were handed a $75,000 fine by the NBA for failing to ...
sports.inquirer.net/550273/nba-hands-out-fine-to-76ers-pelicans-for-injury-reporting-violations
Quick Glance: Joel Embiid Injured in Warriors Game, Out for Jazz Match
- Joel Embiid has missed 12 games this season and is close to becoming ineligible for postseason awards.
- With just over four minutes left, Embiid was stripped by Golden State’s while backing down.
- As Embiid dove for the loose ball, Kuminga also dove and landed on Embiid’s left leg, just below the knee.
- Embiid immediately clutched his knee in visible agony before exiting the court under his own power.
Cleopatra parade stalls as third float hits tree limb at Jefferson and Magazine streets
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/krewe-of-cleopatra-parade-delayed-after-float-hits-tree/article_7165f562-4c91-54bf-8a07-21377d4173ad.html
ESPN apologizes for showing woman flashing her breast during Sugar Bowl broadcast
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2024/01/02/espn-apologizes-woman-flashing-breast-sugar-bowl-broadcast/72088392007/
Zion Williamson’s Pelicans contract no longer guaranteed for final 3 years: The complex contract shows the degrees to which the Pelicans have insulated ...
theathletic.com/4913537/2023/12/21/zion-williamson-contract-pelicans-nba/
Lakers, Heat meet while dealing with injury bug: As the Miami Heat and host Los Angeles Lakers work toward better health for the new year ...
reuters.com/sports/basketball/lakers-heat-meet-while-dealing-with-injury-bug-2024-01-03/
Saints keep their faint playoff hopes alive by dismantling the Buccaneers in Tampa
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-beat-tampa-to-keep-faint-playoff-hopes-alive/article_4d01aaa2-e2aa-5568-9e02-a77cd6947c92.html
Saints lose a linebacker for the year to an ACL injury; Alvin Kamara's status cloudy
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-rb-alvin-kamara-injury-status-is-unclear-for-week-18/article_ff026551-d450-52d3-8b7c-e717309281eb.html
Kyrie Irving guides short-handed Mavericks past Pelicans: Kyrie Irving scored 42 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. made nine 3-pointers and scored 41 and the short-handed ...
reuters.com/sports/basketball/kyrie-irving-guides-short-handed-mavericks-past-pelicans-2024-01-15/
Alvin Kamara is dealing with a sprained ankle, 2 more Saints starters injured: TAMPA, Fla. — An otherwise happy day in South Florida was marred a bit by injuries ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-rb-alvin-kamara-sprained-his-ankle-in-week-17-win/article_e4334cf0-0cee-5a77-9ac0-8142f387de18.html
Saints' Alvin Kamara sends gifts to chain crew member who suffered leg injury in collision at Lions game
cbssports.com/nfl/news/saints-alvin-kamara-sends-gifts-to-chain-crew-member-who-suffered-leg-injury-in-collision-at-lions-game/
The agent for Giants QB Tommy DeVito showed up for the Saints game in a very loud suit
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/tommy-devitos-sean-stellato-in-wild-suit-at-giants-saints/article_64cea357-108b-559c-98e0-1861e29d8fbc.html
Quick Glance: Agent's Feud Cancels Tommy DeVito Pizzeria Event
- Local pizzeria cancels Giants quarterback event after agent allegedly doubles appearance fee.
- DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, responds to the cancellation and emphasizes the lack of a signed contract.
- Another event with Tommy Cutlets is currently being advertised at the Hobby Hive in East Hanover, N.J., while DeVito's agent is with the family in New Orleans.
NFL official to have surgery following horror injury after collision with Saints running back Alvin Kamara
cnn.com/2023/12/05/sport/nfl-official-horror-injury-saints-lions-spt-intl/
Nikola Jokic logs triple-double as Nuggets rebound with dominating win over Pelicans
denverpost.com/2024/01/12/nikola-jokic-triple-double-nuggets-dominate-pelicans/
Jeff Duncan: Something's off with this Saints team, and the dysfunction is starting to show
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-dysfunction-is-showing-way-too-often/article_85cd8531-55b9-50ad-a556-85cd174d85ea.html
Rod Walker: Saints get away with performance vs. Panthers that won't work against anyone else
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/rod-walker-saints-beat-nfl-worst-panthers-in-ugly-fashion/article_316c337d-ba79-5118-9314-4d5a2b6fc8b1.html
Saints QB Derek Carr had a 2nd concussion in 3 games. That didn't stop him from practicing.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-derek-carr-practices-concussion-protcol/article_b597c124-e432-519e-a60d-2a5308470e4e.html
Giants’ Darren Waller expects to contribute on pitch count vs. Saints on Sunday: ‘No issues whatsoever’ with hamstring
nydailynews.com/2023/12/15/giants-darren-waller-saints-hamstring-injury/
Fire in block of flats in New Orleans Walk, Holloway: Around 25 firefighters rushed to a blaze in a block of flats in New Orleans Walk, Upper Holloway on ...
islingtongazette.co.uk/news/24033764.fire-block-flats-new-orleans-walk-holloway/
Saints QB Derek Carr clears concussion protocol ahead of crucial game against the Falcons
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/derek-carr-clears-concussion-protocol/article_7b327e82-7c2f-59bc-a165-caa5fa313b1d.html
Built to win, devastated by injuries, Vikings leave fans disgusted, apathetic: Think 2022 Twins and 2022-23 Timberwolves. "Next man up" only works if ...
startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-injuries-next-man-up-kwesi-adofo-mensah-kevin-oconnell-brian-flores-jim-souhan/600332754/
Kings vs. Pelicans gameday: Zion Williamson, Trey Lyles, Jose Alvarado injuries, updates
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article283918858.html
Spectator dies after ‘medical emergency’ during Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans game
cnn.com/2023/12/05/sport/nba-fan-death-sacramento-kings-spt-intl/
Rod Walker: 3 things we learned from the Saints' loss to the Lions: The Saints dropped their third straight game Sunday, falling to the Detroit Lions 33-28 ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/rod-walker-3-things-we-learned-from-the-saints-loss-to-the-lions/article_77aa466b-83d6-5c60-aca6-8b1d06cb8dd5.html
Saints, Falcons join forces to support the causes of Steve Gleason, Tim Green: What can bring the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints together?
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints-falcons-join-forces-to-support-the-causes-of-steve-gleason-tim-green/article_cdbec952-335c-537f-865d-1dc6fa9ee1e3.html
The Top Cardiology Trials of 2023: For this year's review, Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson revisit the major cardiology conferences -- from ACC in New Orleans to ...
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Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to fourth consecutive victory after his suspension with 116-115 OT win over Pelicans
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-morant-leads-grizzlies-to-fourth-consecutive-victory-after-his-suspension-with-116-115-ot-win-over-pelicans/
The Saints worked out 5 kickers after Blake Grupe's busy day. They're adding one to the practice squad.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-mason-crosby-kicker-workout/article_67053a0a-c603-5f92-a3d6-e3368a2de380.html
Drew Brees Says He Can Only Throw Left-Handed in Retirement Due to 2005 Injury: The future Hall of Famer is still affected by the hit that ended his Chargers ...
si.com/nfl/2023/11/23/drew-brees-left-handed-retirement-chargers-2005-injury
5 players did not participate in Saints practice because of injury, including 4 starters
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/rashid-shaheed-one-of-4-saints-starters-to-miss-practice/article_69dc4c72-a012-5af5-997f-e3178ebd0c89.html
Chris Olave might be ready to play against the Lions. But the Saints wide receivers are ready if he’s not.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-wide-receivers-injuries-olave/article_960e3b78-8df0-5f36-8fde-8bc05c726c71.html
Saints’ Derek Carr In Concussion Protocol for Second Time This Season: The veteran New Orleans Saints quarterback left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions ...
si.com/nfl/2023/12/04/saints-derek-carr-concussion-protocol-lions-bruce-irvin
Nick Piazza has been in stable condition at a local hospital after the accidental collision with Alvin Kamara 🙏
Jameis Winston Had a Touching Message for FSU QB Jordan Travis After Devastating Injury
si.com/college/2023/11/19/jameis-winston-touching-message-injured-florida-state-jordan-travis-north-alabama
Quick Glance: Jordan Travis' Injury Shatters Florida State's Season, Creates Playoff Chaos
- Longtime Misery Index readers understand its semi-serious analysis of college football Saturdays through the lens of passionate fandom.
- It's all just entertainment, after all.
- For perhaps the first time in a decade, we witnessed that very thing unfold at Florida State on Saturday.
- It's bad, and it's almost certainly going to end his season and Florida State’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff.
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