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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, right, looks to shoot over OKlahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams, front left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

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Pelicans' brass doubling down on Zion Williamson's upside
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,02/11/25-6:16PM , 108 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans are doubling down on injury-plagued, sixth-year pro Zion Williamson, hoping he can be a more reliable and productive centerpiece in the years to come.
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Injured Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

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Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired
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Tue,02/11/25-5:50PM , 138 Reads
TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram has a $120 million extension from the Raptors before ever playing a game for Toronto.

The recently acquired forward agreed to the deal Tuesday, less than a week after the Raptors got him from the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) talks to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Eagles' Super Bowl-winning coordinator Kellen Moore will become the Saints head coach
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,02/11/25-11:56AM , 103 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kellen Moore, who oversaw the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles ' offense this season, has agreed to return to the site of his latest triumph as the next coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Conerway and Troy host Louisiana
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Tue,02/11/25-2:43AM , 145 Reads
Troy Trojans (15-9, 8-4 Sun Belt) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (8-17, 5-7 Sun Belt)

Lafayette, Louisiana; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Troy visits Louisiana after Tayton Conerway scored 20 points in Troy's 69-62 loss to the Miami (OH) RedHawks.
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43°F

Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 74%
Max Temp: 53°F
Min Temp: 41°F
Feels Like: 39°F
Dew Point: 67°F
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM

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Wind Gust: 20 mph
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