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Saints RB Mike Bell Gets Offer from Philadelphia Eagles
Saints restricted free agent running back Mike Bell is in Philadelphia Tuesday, visiting with the Eagles. more
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Hornets fall to Nuggets as Carmelo Anthony scores 32
Playing without Chris Paul has finally caught up with the Hornets. more
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Tulane women headed to big dance
Tulane is headed to the women's NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003. more
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Loomis wants Sharper back, but at right price
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme has scheduled a free agent visit with the Saints Friday and Saturday at the team's Airline Drive facility. Delhomme, who started his NFL career as a backup with the Saints, was recently released by the Panthers. more
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Tigers fall to Tennessee in SEC tournament
LSU's 2009-2010 season ended without a win on the road or on a neutral court. more
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Crusaders comeback , again
Brother Martin's Schane Rillieux converted 1 of 2 free throws with :11 left to give the Crusaders the lead as Martin beat Hammond 68-66 in the 5A semifinals Wednesday night in Lafayette. more
Football
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Adjusting overtime rules in playoffs will be a key issue at NFL meetings in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — NFL owners will discuss many issues at their meetings this week, none juicier than a possible change to the way overtime is handled during the playoffs. more
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Free-agent linebacker Joey Porter agrees to 3-year contract with Arizona Cardinals Video
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. more
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Titans get DE Jason Babin after Eagles declined to match offer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has acquired defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer. more
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WR Calvin Johnson says he has faith in the Lions just as he did after NFL's 1st 0-16 season Photo
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson believes in what he can't see. more
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Agent: general manager Scot McCloughan still with San Francisco 49ers as of now
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The agent for San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said Thursday night his client is still employed by the team — for now, anyway. more
Basketball
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Carlos Delfino, John Salmons lead Bucks to big road win at Denver, 102-97
DENVER (AP) — Even with Andrew Bogut ineffective and in foul trouble, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their signature road victory, beating the Denver Nuggets 102-97 on Saturday night. more
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Pierce's 29 points, Rondo's 20 points and 10 rebounds help Celtics beat Mavericks 102-93 Photo
DALLAS (AP) — Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. more
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Williams, Millsap lead short-handed Jazz past Hornets, 106-86 Photo
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Paul Millsap had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists to help the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the even-more- depleted New Orleans Hornets 106-86 on Saturday night. more
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Rudy Gay scores 25 points, Grizzlies hand Warriors 13th straight road loss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rudy Gay scored 25 points, O. J. Mayo added 21 and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Golden State Warriors to their 13th consecutive road loss with a 123-107 victory Saturday night. more
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Quentin Richardson scores 18 points, Heat beat Bobcats 77-71 Photo
MIAMI (AP) — Quentin Richardson scored all 18 of his points on first-half 3-pointers, Michael Beasley added 16 points and the Miami Heat beat Charlotte 77-71 on Saturday night to pass the Bobcats for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. more
Baseball
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Twins closer Nathan to miss season because of torn ligament in elbow that will require surgery
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan will miss the 2010 season because of a right elbow injury that will require surgery. more
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Wade LeBlanc retired 14 of the first 15 batters in Padres 5-1 win; Dodgers' Padilla hit hard
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Wade LeBlanc retired 14 of the first 15 batters he faced Saturday night and the San Diego Padres cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup of split squads. more
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Padres' Garland will miss next start because of what manager Black calls 'cranky' shoulder
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Padres right-hander Jon Garland will miss his next scheduled start Sunday because of a "cranky" shoulder, manager Bud Black said. more
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Jeff Francis hit hard, Giambi drives in first run of spring in Rockies' 11-10 win over Angels
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Jeff Francis allowed six runs in four innings, Jason Giambi got his first RBI of spring training and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-10 Saturday. more
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Andre Ethier triples, drives in two runs to lead Dodgers over Rangers, 5-4
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Andre Ethier had a triple and two RBIs and Jason Repko homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers split squad rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 on Saturday. more
Auto Racing
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Carl Edwards-Brad Keselowski feud thaws after NASCAR meeting Photo
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — It took roughly 40 minutes with NASCAR for Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to put their long-simmering feud to rest. more
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Keselowski says he plans to ask NASCAR to define 'boys, have at it' policy in meeting Photo
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Brad Keselowski wants NASCAR to explain the limits on the "boys, have at it" policy series officials are applying this season to self-policing between drivers. more
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Carl Edwards defends character as questions raised about crash with Brad Keselowski Photo
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Carl Edwards is personable and polite, always approachable. When he talks on camera, he makes sure to take his sunglasses off so the audience can see him clearly. more
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Mind-blowing boredom is just what Formula One needs to force it to change
PARIS (AP) — With luck, the deadly dull Bahrain Grand Prix was not an unfortunate one-off but the first in a parade of mind-blowingly boring races that will ruin the Formula One season. more
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NASCAR to move from wing to spoiler next week at Martinsville Photo
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR will officially move from the wing to the more traditional spoiler at next weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway. more