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Friday's Scores
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fri,10/21/22-9:13PM , 265 Reads
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Alexandria 35, Pineville 7

Amite 34, Albany 2

Ascension Catholic 60, Covenant Christian Academy 7

Basile 24, Port Barre 6

Baton Rouge Catholic 30, Woodlawn (BR) 28

Baton Rouge Episcopal 55, Northeast 0

Beekman 50, Ringgold 0

Benton 78, Haughton 71
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, left, and Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

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Valanciunas has big night, helps Pelicans beat Hornets
By STEVE REED - AP Sports Writer
Fri,10/21/22-8:40PM , 266 Reads
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had 30 points and 17 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with a wire-to-wire 124-112 victory Friday night.
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New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Jameis Winston sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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Saints know what's broken, but quick fixes have been elusive
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Fri,10/21/22-4:26PM , 268 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Dennis Allen gave his players the weekend off while he and his staff try to figure out how to stem the tide of turnovers, missed tackles and other fundamental errors that led to five losses by 10 or fewer points.
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Hornets host the Pelicans in non-conference action
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fri,10/21/22-10:18AM , 573 Reads
New Orleans Pelicans (1-0, third in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (1-0, seventh in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -7; over/under is 229.5
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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 92°F
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Feels Like: 77°F
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Humidity: 68%
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