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DeAndre Jordan responds to rare playing time with a vintage performance in a Pelicans victory DeAndre Jordan says he understood he might not play much with New Orleans this season and was grateful to see his first game action in three-plus months against Philadelphia.

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Are tennis players being treated like zoo animals? Iga Swiatek thinks so Iga Swiatek is echoing Coco Gauff's concerns about the constant camera gaze at tennis tournaments. Gauff highlighted the lack of privacy after her racket-smashing frustration at the Australian Open went viral.

Iga Swiatek is echoing Coco Gauff's concerns about the constant camera gaze at tennis tournaments.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss' Pete Golding and calls for reforms Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss' Pete Golding and calls for reforms

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Murphy's 34 points and Bey's clutch play push the Pelicans past the Nets, 116-113 Trey Murphy III scored 34 points, Saddiq Bey made a 3-pointer, converted an offensive rebound into a dunk and hit two free throws in the final 1:04, and the New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Net...

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LSU coach Kim Mulkey taps into Louisiana cooking culture to tighten up the Tigers' form LSU coach Kim Mulkey tapped into her Louisiana roots — and specifically, her home state’s cooking culture — to tighten up the Tigers’ form after their two-game skid to open Southeastern Conference pla...

LSU coach Kim Mulkey taps into Louisiana cooking culture to tighten up the Tigers' form

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Redick: LeBron James exhibiting 'a different kind of greatness' with the Lakers this season Lakers coach JJ Redick compares LeBron James at 41 years old to Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux at the end of his career.

Redick: LeBron James exhibiting 'a different kind of greatness' with the Lakers this season

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No. 3 Georgia is eager to make better Sugar Bowl memories while No. 6 Ole Miss eyes payback For the Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart, last year’s Sugar Bowl brought waves of sadness that had more to do with life — and the loss of it — than football.

No. 3 Georgia is eager to make better Sugar Bowl memories while No. 6 Ole Miss eyes payback

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Movie Review: The Korean satire 'No Other Choice' is a masterful thriller from Park Chan-wook Leaves and bodies fall in “No Other Choice,” Park Chan-wook’s masterfully devilish satire with a chilling autumnal wind blowing through it.

Leaves and bodies fall in “No Other Choice,” Park Chan-wook’s masterfully devilish satire with a chilling autumnal wind blowing through it.

Read AP Film Writer Jake Coyle's 4/4 star review.

Homeland Security says a fraud investigation is underway in Minneapolis Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that federal Homeland Security officials are conducting a fraud investigation in Minneapolis.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that federal Homeland Security officials are conducting a fraud investigation in Minneapolis.

Saints' Moore and Shough exhibiting coach-QB synergy during New Orleans' winning streak First-year head coach Kellen Moore and rookie quarterback Tyler Shough have the New Orleans Saints on their longest winning streak since Drew Brees was still playing under Sean Payton's direction back...

Saints' Moore and Shough exhibiting coach-QB synergy during New Orleans' winning streak

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As Jordan and Hill approach career crossroads, they're helping the rebuilding Saints win again Two longtime Saints players in their mid-30s — who are not under contract for next season — are coming off memorable and emotional home finales that have ignited discussions about their NFL future.

As Jordan and Hill approach career crossroads, they're helping the rebuilding Saints win again

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Tulane's 'Bayou Jew,' Jake Retzlaff, humbled by his CFP spotlight after his difficult BYU departure Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff recalls being “devastated” when it became clear last spring that he would be unable to play his final season of college football at BYU.

Tulane's 'Bayou Jew,' Jake Retzlaff, humbled by his CFP spotlight after his difficult BYU departure

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Shough's clutch drive and Smyth's kick lift the Saints past the Panthers, 20-17 Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal late in regulation, lifting the Saints to a 20-17 comeback victory over the playoff-hopeful Carolina Panthers.

Shough's clutch drive and Smyth's kick lift the Saints past the Panthers, 20-17

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Poole scores 22 and the Pelicans snap their 7-game skid with a 143-120 win over the Trail Blazers Jordan Poole scored 22 points in his return from a left quadriceps injury that sidelined him for 18 games, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 143-120 victory over t...

Poole scores 22 and the Pelicans snap their 7-game skid with a 143-120 win over the Trail Blazers

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Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall asserts he was the right choice for the Wave, if not the first Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall says he knows he wasn't the first choice of some Green Wave supporters to succeed outgoing coach Jon Sumrall.

Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall asserts he was the right choice for the Wave, if not the first

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Shough's growth, steady defense and roster-wide effort had Saints coach Kellen Moore smiling Rookie Tyler Shough took another step as an NFL quarterback by showing he could improvise under pressure and in the clutch.

Shough's growth, steady defense and roster-wide effort had Saints coach Kellen Moore smiling

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Rookie Derik Queen's emergence has been a bright spot for reeling Pelicans Rookie Derik Queen is increasingly becoming a bright spot in the New Orleans Pelicans' otherwise difficult start to this season.

Rookie Derik Queen's emergence has been a bright spot for reeling Pelicans

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US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks after making progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks after making progress on a security framework for postwar Ukraine, and they are urging Russia to commit to peace.

What boycotting looks like 70 years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott The Montgomery Bus Boycott is marking its 70th anniversary. For 381 days, an estimated 40,000 Black Alabama residents stayed off city buses.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott is marking its 70th anniversary. For 381 days, an estimated 40,000 Black Alabama residents stayed off city buses. Today, young people use social media and their spending power to make their voices heard.

Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army.

More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army.

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it As daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit.

Daily cannabis use has surged in the U.S., fueled by ultra-potent vapes and concentrates. Doctors warn that while cannabis can help some people, the strongest products can blur the line between therapy and dependence in ways earlier generations never saw.

Architect Frank Gehry’s iconic works in photos Architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his imaginative, genre-shifting designs, has died at 96. He is known for iconic works such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

Architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his imaginative, genre-shifting designs, has died at 96.

Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite pushback For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.

For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.

Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry's famous buildings, in photos Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry died Friday at age 96. He was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry died Friday at age 96. He was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

Tulane tops North Texas 34-21 in American Conference title game for a likely CFP bid Jake Retzlaff rushed for two short touchdowns, Jamauri McClure rushed for 121 yards and a score, and Tulane defeated North Texas 34-21 in the American Conference championship game — a victory that lik...

Tulane tops North Texas 34-21 in American Conference title game for a likely CFP bid

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No. 16 Texas spoils No. 3 Texas A&M's perfect season 27-17, knocks Aggies out of SEC title game Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and ran for the clinching score late in the fourth quarter and No. 16 Texas beat No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 on Friday night to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season an...

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Tulane QB Jake Retzlaff is at the #Pelicans game in courtside seats next to attorney Morris Bart