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Navy defeats Army 31-13 in the 125th matchup between the rivals

Navy handed Army its second loss of the season in dominant fashion, taking down the Black Knights 31-13 in the classic rivalry.

Lamar defeats Ragin' Cajuns 74-45

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Andrew Holifield scored 17 points as Lamar beat Louisiana 74-45 on Saturday. Holifield also contributed 11 rebounds for the Cardinals (5-5). Janko Buljic scored 12 points, shooting 6 of 9 from the field. Alexis Marmolejos had 11 points and shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.

Marshall opts out of Independence Bowl for surprising reason

The Sun Belt Conference champion Marshall Thundering Herd will not be participating in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl this season.

Blake Horvath shines as Navy sails past Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army

Navy (9-3) snapped a two-game losing streak in the series. The teams entered this Army-Navy matchup with a combined 19 victories, the most in the 125-game history of this storied clash.

Navy pulls off dominant upset over No. 22 Army, led by QB Blake Horvath's strong performance

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath put up a massive performance on Saturday, throwing for 107 yards and two touchdowns, while also putting up 204 rushing yards and two more touchdowns on the ground. But the Midshipmen's defense also came up big, forcing three interceptions and holding Army to six points in the second half.

Touchuponastar Emulates Sire With Third Louisiana Champions Day Classic Triumph

With $750,000 in stakes purses on the line for the 34th Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds, state-bred added money action kicked off in race 3 with the $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic. Set-Hut’s Touchuponastar made easy work of his four foes to win his third consecutive Classic and become horse racing’s newest millionaire.

Stephanie Grace: Yes, Louisiana voters, 'primary' is also a verb

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is facing a challenge from the right from state Treasurer John Fleming, in the first election under a new state law that changes the rules to make it easier for incumbents to get "primaried,

Jorgensen, Cuyler record big games to lead Queensbury, North Warren boys in basketball

Queensbury's Troy Jorgensen, North Warren's Semaj Cuyler and Hadley-Luzerne's Seamus Williams posted big games in Friday's boys basketball.

JJ Redick says he doesn't know when LeBron James will rejoin the Lakers

JJ Redick responded “no” when asked whether he knows when LeBron James will rejoin the team.Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kamenetzky Brothers

Sixers injury woes worsen with Rookie of the Year candidate Jared McCain out indefinitely

Rookie guard Jared McCain, a top candidate for Rookie of the Year honors, sustained a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee Friday and will require surgery that knocks him out indefinitely, the Sixers announced Saturday.

Cecilia wins first football state championship since 1995 with victory over Franklinton

NEW ORLEANS - It had been 29 years since the last time the Cecilia Bulldogs had won a football state championship.

Lakers Land $160M Star, $100M Guard in Epic New Trade Proposal

Blazers receive: Guard D'Angelo Russell, forward Rui Hachimura, guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, forward Jarred Vanderbilt, guard Max Christie, guard Gabe Vincent, a 2026 pick swap, a 2027 second-round pick, and a 2030 second-round pick

Packers hope battle in Seattle serves as road map for postseason success away from Lambeau Field

Matt LaFleur knows this year more than ever that his team will need its away-from-home mojo to travel well in order to reach its goal of the Super Bowl.

Shaw hoops claims New Orleans Catholic tournament title

Shaw found itself tied with Jesuit late in the fourth quarter of the New Orleans Catholic tournament championship game at the Gayle & Tom Benson Arena.

What’s At Stake In Friday, November 29’s NBA Cup Games?

Black Friday features a 10-game slate of NBA Cup action, and there are a variety of clinch (and elimination) scenarios at stake.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Reeling Saints visit struggling Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints got off to quick starts this season with wins in their first two games

Africa providing 'incredible talent' for NBA

As the new NBA season tips off, players like Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama continue to demonstrate Africa's influence on the competition.

La Niña could soon arrive. Here's what that means for winter weather

Although there is no guarantee how this La Niña will play out, there are some general trends for how it could impact winter weather.

Saints vs Broncos: Building a HUGE +1200 Same Game Parlay for Thursday Night Football

Thursday Night Football brings us a clash between the Saints and Broncos. New Orleans is riding a four-game losing streak and will be

Louisiana man pleads guilty in 2023 child pornography case

KENNER, La. ( WGNO) — A Youngsville man has pled guilty in a 2023 child pornography possession case. According to the office of U.S. Attorney Duane Evans, 49-year-old Coy David Miller pled guilty to possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Want to try a THC-infused sno-ball? There's one chance to taste Hansen's, Louie Louie creation.

The six sno-ball flavors are a combination of Louie Louie's seltzers and Hansen's classic syrups. Here's where and when you can get it in New Orleans.

NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick's wins and losses during her 1st year

Anne Kirkpatrick has been the top cop in New Orleans for a year. Why it matters: She's the only public official in the city with a job approval rating higher than 50%, according to the University of New Orleans' quality of life survey.

Saints try to end 4-game skid as ex-coach Sean Payton returns to the Superdome with the Broncos

The Broncos have won five of the past six meetings, including three straight in New Orleans. ... The Saints last defeated the Broncos in the Superdome on Nov. 20, 1988. That is the only time Denver has lost to the Saints in New Orleans. Denver has won four of five games as the visiting team in the series since their first meeting on Nov. 22, 1970.

The Ultimate Taylor Swift-Inspired Guide To New Orleans

As the Big Easy gears up for The Eras Tour at the end of October, here’s everything you need to know to get into the Swiftie spirit.

NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?

The Oklahoma City Thunder had the conference’s top playoff seed a season ago, have the youngest roster of any contender and had arguably the best offseason of any team in the league. The Thunder are going to be a handful,

STS9 Replaces Canceled Asheville New Year’s Run With Three Nights In New Orleans

STS9 has pivoted its planned 2024 Asheville New Year's run in the wake of Hurricane Helene, replacing it with a three-night New Orleans trip.

City of New Orleans to activate five more school zones, update signage

The City of New Orleans has announced that five additional school zones will be activated in the area on Wednesday.

New Orleans is activating more school zone cameras in Mid-City and Uptown. Here's where.

New Orleans activated five more school zone cameras on Wednesday, officials announced, as the city continues to work to bring all of its speed cameras into compliance with a new state law.

Key injuries for NFL Week 7: Latest news on Derek Carr, Nick Chubb and more

Here's the latest injury news on Derek Carr, Nick Chubb and Patrick Surtain II entering Week 7 of the NFL season.

Why is Lonzo Ball on a minutes restriction? Latest on Bulls' plan for the guard's safe return after 2.5 years

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball is set to make his preseason debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

When is Broncos vs Saints? Times, how to watch on TV, stream online | NFL Week 7

Thursday Night Football sees the New Orleans Saints looking to stem a four game losing streak against the Denver Broncos.

Lakers’ talented young center showing major upside in preseason

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes could finally reach his potential in 2024-25 after showing positive signs in the preseason thus far.

2024 NFL Week 7 Predictions, Betting Odds & TV Schedule

The Detroit Lions versus the Minnesota Vikings is one of many solid options on the Week 7 NFL slate. With Week 7 in the NFL upon us, stay on top of the latest betting odds with our preview below.

Taste real New Orleans Hispanic flavors at these restaurants to celebrate Latino heritage

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In celebrating the rich flavor of Central America, South America and the Caribbean, as well as their contributions to the City of New Orleans the United States, WGNO’s Christopher Leach and Kenny Lopez went on a Latino restaurant ...

Home of New Orleans civil rights pioneer at odds with family over plans for museum

Buying a house does not give you the right to tell the story of the people who lived there,” said the grandson of Oretha Castle Haley.