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Cardell Hayes enters Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in New Orleans, Sept. 20, 2023, for a hearing regarding his retrial for shooting former NFL star Will Smith. The manslaughter retrial for Hayes, who fatally shot New Orleans Saints star Smith almost eight years ago, was delayed Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, after an alternate juror dropped out. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Who was the aggressor? Vastly different views in retrial of man who killed ex-NFL star Smith in 2016

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New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. is seen before the start of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints have fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. along with senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell and receivers coach Kodi Burns. Saints coach Dennis Allen said in an announcement made Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, that the changes were necessary to move forward.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Saints fire offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., who spent 18 years with the club

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, passes the ball as New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic has another triple-double against New Orleans, Nuggets beat Pelicans 125-113

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic calls for a foul call after he scored a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic has another triple-double against New Orleans, Nuggets beat Pelicans 125-113

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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Victory formation was never meant for the kind of trickery the Saints used against Atlanta

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Revelers march in the La Societe de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. The countdown to Mardi Gras begins Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in New Orleans as Carnival season kicks off with dozens of costumed revelers and a brass band set to crowd onto a streetcar for the Phunny Phorty Phellows' nighttime ride down historic St. Charles Avenue. Meanwhile, a walking club in the French Quarter will march in its annual procession honoring Joan of Arc. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, Joan of Arc parade

By Kevin McGill - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ must-win finale

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) pulls down a rebound against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pelicans roll to wire-to-wire, lopsided victory over reeling Nets

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) slam dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The New Orleans Pelicans won 129-109. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram each score 26 points, Pelicans top Lakers 129-109

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after a dunk against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron closes in on 39th birthday with 17 points in Lakers’ win over Hornets

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Grizzlies won 115-113. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Pelicans, Smoothie King renew their arena naming rights agreement

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic defends during the first half of an NBA basketball In-Season Tournament quarterfinal game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James leads Lakers to the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 106-103 win over Suns

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton reacts during the second half on an NBA basketball In-Season Tournament game =af=, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

NBA’s in-season tournament knockout round to set stage for trip to Las Vegas

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Jean Knight and her band perform on the Abita Beer Stage during the fourth and final day of the 33rd annual French Quarter Festival, April 10, 2016, in New Orleans. Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at age 80 from natural causes, family representative Mona Giamanco said. She confirmed the death to the Associated Press on Monday afternoon, Nov. 27. (Eliot Kamenitz/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

‘Mr. Big Stuff’ singer Jean Knight dies at 80

By Sara Cline - Associated Press

This Sept. 29, 2023 photo shows the Craftsman-style house on N. Tonti Street that belonged to the family of civil rights activist Oretha Castle Haley in New Orleans. The house has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo taken by Sabree Hill/Tulane University)

New Orleans civil rights activist’s family home listed on National Register of Historic Places

By Chevel Johnson Rodrigue - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson pushes down the court the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Pelicans scratch Zion Williamson from Pistons matchup, Brandon Ingram is questionable

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots a 3-point shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Curry hits 7 3-pointers, scores 42, as the Warriors roll past the Pelicans 130-102

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) is helped by center Erik McCoy after being sacked in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard poses for photos during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

New rest rules don’t bother NBA players, who say they only want to sit out when they are hurt

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks to the locker room after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Saints QB Derek Carr active against Tampa Bay one week after his shoulder injury

By Brett Martel - Associated Press