NewOrleans.Com Your Guide for New Orleans hotels, New Orleans Travel,New Orleans restaurants, New Orleans Attractions, A Great Source For New Orleans Locals. In Dept guide to whats going on In New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:25 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.neworleans.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.neworleans.com/ NewOrleans.Com Your Guide for New Orleans hotels, New Orleans Travel,New Orleans restaurants, New Orleans Attractions, A Great Source For New Orleans Locals. In Dept guide to whats going on In New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/sports/uno/266789-uno-basketball-continuing-homestand-on-saturday-against-texas-state.html NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans men’s basketball team will continue a three-game homestand with a 2 p.m. Saturday contest against Texas State at Lakefront Arena. Jude Young Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:28 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/tulane/266779-green-wave-win-hard-fought-battle-over-penn-state-63-60.html CHARLESTON, S.C. - Clutch shooting, made free throws and key rebounds down the stretch led the Tulane Green Wave to a 63-60 victory over Penn State Friday afternoon in the second day of the Charleston Classic held at Carolina First Arena on the campus of the College of Charleston. Jude Young Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:10 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/horse-racing/266778-press-notes-calhoun-hopeful-for-euroears-of-old-in-thanksgiving-handicap.html NEW ORLEANS – Two seasons ago at Fair Grounds, James and Marilyn Helzer’s Euroears won the $100,000 F. W. Gaudin Memorial in January on the main track, the $100,000 Colonel Power in February over the Stall-Wilson turf course and the $200,000 Duncan Kenner Stakes in March after switching back to... Jude Young Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:37:39 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/saints/266747-new-orleans-saints-head-coach-sean-payton-press-transcript.html New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton Friday, November 20, 2009 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... Jude Young Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:21:45 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/slu-news/266746-southeastern-eliminated-from-southland-tournament-by-top-seeded-texas-state.html SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Making its first appearance in the Southland Conference Volleyball Tournament since 2002, Southeastern Louisiana was eliminated by No. 1 Texas State on Friday afternoon, suffering a 25-16, 25-15, 25-20 loss in first round action at the UTSA Convocation Center. Jude Young Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:20:26 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/nicholls-state-news/266641-football-nicholls-state-releases-jay-thomas.html THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University officials announced today that head football coach Jay Thomas will be released from his duties effective November 27.  Thomas finished the 2009 season on a winning note as the Colonels defeated in-state rival Southeastern Louisiana Thursday night in... Jude Young Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:52:18 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/hornets/266565-chris-paul-to-hand-out-thanksgiving-meals-saturday-morning.html Hornets All-Star point guard Chris Paul and his family will distribute 50 Thanksgiving meals to pre-selected families from Armstrong Family Services directly following shoot-around on Saturday, Nov. 21 in Lot 3 at the New Orleans Arena. Jude Young Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:23 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/mcneese-state-news/266501-southland-television-network-affiliate-change-saturday-in-houston.html FRISCO, Texas – The Southland Conference has announced a channel change in the Houston market for Saturday’s broadcast of the Central Arkansas at McNeese State game on the Southland Conference Television Network. Jude Young Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:58:50 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/uno/266488-lady-privateers-seek-3-0-start-vs-smu-on-saturday.html NEW ORLEANS - The University of New Orleans women's basketball program will seek the seventh 3-0 in school history as they host SMU on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Lakefront Arena. Jude Young Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:38:47 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/ulm-news/266439-ulm-mens-basketball-heads-to-morehead-state-on-saturday.html MONROE, La. – The ULM men’s basketball team concludes its two-game road swing on Saturday (Nov. 21) when it travels to Morehead State to take on the Eagles. The contest is scheduled to tip at 6:30 p.m., central time in Morehead, Ky. Jude Young Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:50:06 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/266817-.html HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:33 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/266818-.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:33 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/tennis-news/266756-atp-says-it-cant-reopen-agassi-drug-case.html LONDON (AP) - ATP chairman Adam Helfant says the tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:10 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/hornets/266311-young-guns-old-sharpshooter-help-hornets-set-the-suns.html Youth was served at New Orleans Arena Thursday night. So was experience. When the twain meets, New Orleans beats a good opponent. Rookie Darren Collison scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter while fellow rookie Marcus Thornton pumped in 19 points as the Hornets fought off Phoenix 110-103... Ken Trahan Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:47 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/pro-football-news/266739-.html The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:49 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/college-basketball-news/266689-lawal-leads-no-21-georgia-tech-past-george-mason.html SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to a 70-62 victory over George Mason on Friday in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:31:53 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/tulane/266661-sims-3-lifts-tulane-past-penn-state-63-60.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - 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. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:37 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/pro-football-news/266662-.html OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:37 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/pro-baseball-news/266645-grabow-gets-75-million-2-year-deal-from-cubs.html CHICAGO (AP) - Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:36 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/pro-baseball-news/266633-new-age-stats-shed-light-on-old-cy-young-votes.html For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:33 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/auto-racing-news/266609-far-from-track-suspended-mayfield-holds-auction.html CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) - As NASCAR begins its season-ending weekend, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is about 800 miles away selling his stuff. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:23 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/saints/266355-saints-quarterback-brees-shares-tube-time-with-obama-in-new-psa.html NFL players Drew Brees, DeMarcus Ware and Troy Polamalu filmed a public service announcement with President Barack Obama that will air during the league's Thanksgiving games. The 90-second spot shows Obama and the NFL stars playing touch football with local children on the White House lawn. The PSA... Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:57 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/new-orleans-soccer-news/266542-fifa-suspends-iraq-for-political-meddling.html ZURICH (AP) - FIFA has suspended Iraq from world soccer because of political interference in the national federation. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:42 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/boxing-mma-news/266527-pacquiaos-ppv-numbers-add-to-megafight-momentum.html LAS VEGAS (AP) - Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:41 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/new-orleans-soccer-news/266510-police-17-arrests-in-soccer-match-fixing-probe.html FRANKFURT (AP) - German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in soccer say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and about 200 games in Europe are under suspicion. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:49 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/pro-basketball-news/266478-knicks-answer-no-to-allen-iverson.html GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) - The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:44 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/pro-football-news/266479-union-says-nfl-concussion-expert-is-biased.html NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:44 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/auto-racing-news/266467-gordon-wants-to-keep-driving-for-hendrick.html HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) - Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:57 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/pro-football-news/266423-.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:48 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/sports/local-sports-news/college-football-news/266421-mcclain-spikes-among-butkus-finalists-again.html CHICAGO (AP) - Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker. Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:46 +0000