Former Vikings Defensive Lineman Doug Sutherland Dies at 73
Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Doug Sutherland, a member of the Purple People Eaters, has died. He was 73.
New Orleans
McCollum Cheered in Return, Helps Pelicans Beat Blazers
CJ McCollum received a 90-second standing ovation in his first visit to Portland since a February trade to New Orleans, then scored 25 points to lead the Pelicans over the Trail Blazers 117-107.
Kansas Races Past Miami in 2nd Half, Reaches 16th Final Four
Ochai Agbaji, David McCormack and Christian Braun powered a dazzling second half for Kansas, and the top-seeded Jayhawks pounded Miami 76-50 to advance to the program’s 16th Final Four.
Saints Tab Dennis Allen to Replace Sean Payton
Two people familiar with the decision say the New Orleans Saints have promoted defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to head coach.
Saints Frustrate Brady Again, Neat SB Champ Buccaneers 9-0
New Orleans’ defense gave Tom Brady fits again, shutting down Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense as the Saints put the Buccaneers’ division title celebration plans on hold with a 9-0 victory
Racing in New Orleans
People familiar with the decision say IndyCar has committed to bringing one of its open-wheel racing events to the New Orleans area in 2015.
Monday's NBA schedule
A day after subduing Minnesota by 18 points, San Antonio is back in action as part of the seven-game NBA schedule tonight. The Southwest Division-leading Spurs take a road trip to New Orleans, rolling into the Big Easy on a four-game winning streak. The Spurs face the prospect of having to compete without key players Manu Ginobili (jih-NOH'-blee) Tiago Splitter and Danny Green who are all nursing