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Cardell Hayes enters Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in New Orleans, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, for a hearing regarding his retrial for shooting former NFL star Will Smith. Hayes fatally shot Smith, who had retired from the New Orleans Saints, and wounded his wife, in a confrontation after a 2016 traffic crash. Hayes' retrial on a manslaughter charge is scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

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Retrial begins for man who fatally shot ex-Saints star after traffic collision
By KEVIN MCGILL - Associated Press
Sun,01/21/24-11:02PM , 129 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jury selection was underway Monday in the manslaughter retrial for the man who fatally shot Orleans Saints star Will Smith almost eight years ago.
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Tulane guard Sion James (1) goes to the basket against Memphis guard Jayden Hardaway (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Sion James scores season-high 22 points, Tulane beats No. 10 Memphis 81-79
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,01/21/24-3:08PM , 707 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway was bitterly disappointed, but hardly stunned, by the 10th-ranked Tigers' second straight loss.

Sion James had a season-high 22 points and Tulane outscored Memphis 22-13 in the final nine minutes to edge the Tigers 81-79 on Sunday.
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Williams guides Texas A&M-Commerce past SE Louisiana 68-52
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Sat,01/20/24-9:54PM , 262 Reads
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Kalen Williams finished with 15 points and nine rebounds to lead Texas A&M-Commerce to a 68-52 victory over Southeast Louisiana on Saturday.
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Saunders scores 20, McNeese defeats Incarnate Word 80-66
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Sat,01/20/24-9:07PM , 101 Reads
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mike Saunders Jr.'s 20 points helped McNeese defeat Incarnate Word 80-66 on Saturday night.
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