Williams shrugs off pressure to turn around Saints defense, but promises an aggressive unitMETAIRIE, La. — When a scuffle erupted on the practice field, new Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looked downright giddy. Bush watches Saints practice from the sideline, but coach says he’s fineMETAIRIE, La. — Reggie Bush missed his first practice of training camp, but Saints coach Sean Payton said the star running back was just resting and did not appear to have any problems with his surgically repaired left knee. With numerous key players in their 30s, Saints see a need to emerge from mediocrity nowMETAIRIE, La. — Drew Brees turned 30 this year, still in his prime, but old enough to start pondering how much time is really left for him to win it all. On eve of camp, Saints GM Loomis is pessimistic about signing top pick Jenkins soonMETAIRIE, La. — Saints top draft choice Malcolm Jenkins did not report to training camp with the rest of the team and general manager Mickey Loomis said he was pessimistic that Jenkins would be signed to a contract any time soon. Bobcats, Hornets complete swap of centers Emeka Okafor, Tyson ChandlerCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The New Orleans Hornets finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats’ first draft pick. Persons familiar with deal tell AP Bobcats have agreed to trade Okafor to Hornets for ChandlerThe Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Marlins All-Star SS Hanley Ramirez misses 4th straight game with hip injurySAN FRANCISCO — All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez is still sidelined for Florida. Senate passes integral piece of deal to keep New Orleans Saints in La. through 2025BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Senate has approved an essential part of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in the state. Saints coach Sean Payton has moved because of Chinese drywallMETAIRIE, La. — Saints head coach Sean Payton says he’s had to move out of his suburban New Orleans house because it is full of Chinese drywall. LSU downplays winning streak heading into second straight College World Series in OmahaBATON ROUGE, La. — A double-digit winning streak and a trip to the College World Series are nothing new for LSU. Tim Floyd resigns as USC hoops coach amid allegations he paid for OJ Mayo to play for TrojansLOS ANGELES — Tim Floyd took Southern California’s basketball program from also-ran status to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. Now he’s gone, having suddenly resigned amid allegations that he paid to have O.J. Mayo delivered to the Trojans. With LSU baseball’s return to prominence, Mainieri beams with pride _ and sighs with reliefBATON ROUGE, La. — Paul Mainieri’s eyes smiled as he envisioned a purple-and-gold armada bringing jambalaya, gumbo and Mardi Gras beads north to Nebraska. Citing injuries, Saints LB Morgan retires for second timeNEW ORLEANS — Sports agent Drew Rosenhaus says New Orleans Saints linebacker Dan Morgan has decided to retire from the NFL a second time. LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell withdraws from draft, will return to Tigers for another seasonBATON ROUGE, La. — LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will return to the Tigers as a fifth-year senior next season. George Foreman III stops Weaver in first round in pro debutKINDER, La. — George Foreman III won in his professional debut, stopping Clyde Weaver at 1:16 of the first round Saturday night at Coushatta Casino Resort. McCallum’s HR, 3 doubles, 7 RBIs lift Minnesota past Baylor 15-12 in NCAA elmination gameBATON ROUGE, La. — Derek McCallum’s home run, three doubles and seven RBIs helped Minnesota survive its second elimination game, 15-12 over Baylor on Sunday in the NCAA tournament. Gominsky goes 4 for 4 as Minnesota stays alive in NCAA tournament with 11-8 win over SouthernBATON ROUGE, La. — Justin Gominsky had four hits, scored twice, drove in two runs and added an inning-ending diving catch to help Minnesota stay alive in the NCAA tournament with an 11-8 victory over Southern on Saturday. Ross ties career-high with 10 strikeouts as LSU defeats Southern 10-2 in NCAA regionalBATON ROUGE, La. — Austin Ross tied a career high with 10 strikeouts, and LSU scored seven two-out runs in the seventh inning for a 10-2 victory over Southern in Friday’s opening game of the Baton Rouge regional. Postseason NBA SchedulePhiladelphia 100, Orlando 98 Orlando 96, Philadelphia 87 |
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