NEW ORLEANS AND LOUISIANA SPORTS

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Friday's games West Monroe gets past St. Augustine 27-26 Special teams push Rummel past Jesuit 14-7 Salmen holds off Breaux Bridge 34-29 Hahnville turns back Barbe 37-28 Acadiana ends Shaw's finals run 37-13 Thibodaux tears past St. Paul's 27-17 Riverside rushes past Winnfield 21-14 South Plaquemines routs Varnado 48-6 Curtis eases past Opelousas 47-0 Lutcher tops St. Louis 20-15... Full story »

The Times-Picayune's photo gallery of high school football action in the New Orleans area Friday night.  Full story »

Tulane's Kevin Sims made a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 19 seconds to play,  and the Green Wave held on to beat Penn State 63-60 Friday in the second round of the Charleston Classic at Carolina First Arena. "This is the first time all year that we've played hard for 40 minutes, " Tulane Coach Dave... Full story »

UNO filled its vacant athletic director position,  at least in the short term,  with the appointment of Joel Chatelain as interim AD this week. Chatelain replaced Mike Bujol,  who abruptly stepped down last week after holding the interim position for about three months. Chatelain was the school's vice chancellor of campus services. Chatelain is the third person to be... Full story »

Provided by the New Orleans Saints, here is a transcript of Coach Sean Payton's press conference Friday. Injury Report: "Lance Moore (ankle) did not participate. He's out. Jabari Greer (groin), did not participate. He's out. Tracy Porter (knee), did not participate. He's out. Reggie Bush (knee) did not participate. He's questionable. Sedrick Ellis (knee), limited. He's questionable. Darren Sharper... Full story »

The New Orleans Saints re-signed rookie quarterback Chase Daniel to their practice squad Friday, releasing tailback Herb Donaldson to make room. Daniel has been on and off the Saints' active roster this year. He was released earlier this week to make room for cornerback Chris McAlister.  Full story »

 New Orleans Hornets rookie shooting guard Marcus Thornton sat out Friday’s light practice at the Alario Center, but Coach Jeff Bower said he is not expected to miss Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Thornton tweaked his right foot after stepping on the foot of a fan when he attempted a shot in the fourth quarter during Thursday's 110-103 victory against the... Full story »

After setting a slow pace, Lite the Cigar fought off Royal and Flashy in the final sixteenth of a mile to win the allowance turf feature Friday at the Fair Grounds. Jesse Campbell rode Lite the Cigar, a 4-year-old gelding owned by the Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and trained by Jim Hudson. Lite the Cigar ran the first half-mile in... Full story »

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon and ½ Marathon today announced that rock ‘n’ roll band Cowboy Mouth will headline its post-race concert, and platinum-selling Sister Hazel will serve as the band’s opener. The free concert will take place at the City Park finish line festival immediately following the race on Sunday, February 28. “The Rock ‘n’ Roll... Full story »

Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan breaks down the news of the day from Saints camp and previews the team's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa.  Full story »

T-P columnist Jeff Duncan takes on your questions Full story »

The Times-Picayune's LSU beat reporters James Varney and Jim Kleinpeter discuss how the Tigers will defend Ole Miss running back Dexter McCluster.  Full story »

The Saints issued a plea to the "Best Fans in the NFL" on Friday, asking them to hold back their enthusiasm while welcoming the team home after road games at the airport, citing safety and security issues. Here's the full message, which was signed by Owner Tom Benson, Coach Sean Payton, General Manager Mickey Loomis and quarterback Drew Brees.... Full story »

Saints tailback Reggie Bush did not practice again on Friday, but Coach Sean Payton hasn't ruled him out of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay yet, officially listing him as questionable. Receiver Lance Moore (ankle) and cornerbacks Jabari Greer (groin) and Tracy Porter (knee) have officially been ruled out. Defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee) is listed as questionable after practicing... Full story »