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New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Denver. The Nuggets won 117-111 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DeMarcus Cousins comes to Washington as a fantasy and force

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Analysis: When poverty is treated like a crime

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, left, looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) carries for a touchdown against New York Jets inside linebacker Darron Lee in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Ingram, Thomas lift Saints over Jets, 31-19

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Gant has 1st double-double to lead Louisiana to 87-65 win

Associated Press

SE Louisiana wins 106-77 despite Brock’s 43 points

Associated Press

File-This Dec. 7, 2017, file photo shows New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) running near Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Kamara and several other recently injured Saints returned to practice Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, providing New Orleans hope of getting back several offensive and defensive regulars as they try to maintain their slim lead atop the NFC South. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Angry Saints aim to improve playoff prospects vs. Jets

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

In this Nov. 25, 2017, photo, Alabama punter JK Scott throws the ball against Auburn defensive lineman Marlon Davidson during the second half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. We have some bad news. Well, it's not really news because it happened months ago, but since there is a good chance you were not paying attention when the Poinsettia Bowl passed away back in January you might be saddened to find out there are less FBS bowl games this season than last. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Watch every bowl game? Yes, there is a reason why for each

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

SMU’s home streak reaches 29 games, tops New Orleans 79-66

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) goes to the basket between Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) and forward Trevor Booker (35) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Holiday saves Pelicans in 131-124 win over 76ers

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) and New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons’ Deion Jones saves his best for the Saints

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph, right, drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Randolph leads Kings past Pelicans in OT

By LES EAST - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks to umpire Ramon George during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Saints’ Payton fuming over officiating in loss to Falcons

By LES EAST - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) intercepts a ball in the end zone ahead of New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons look ahead to closing season against 3 division foes

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

No recusal of New Orleans judges in probe of mayor-elect

Associated Press

In this photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, Sacramento State guard Kevin Hicks encourages a teammate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis, in Sacramento, Calif. Hicks broke down in his first trip back to the 9th Ward of New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina uprooted his family. The bones are what hit Hicks. Not the house that was destroyed, not the devastation still apparent three years later, not the clothes wadded up in the corner of what was once his bedroom. No, the bones of the family dog scattered in the yard are what did it. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Katrina evacuee Hicks takes the long road to DI basketball

By by JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) goes to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cousins’ 40/22 night leads Pelicans past Nuggets, 123-114

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Louisiana wins 98-56 on Gant’s career night

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans guard E'Twaun Moore in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Curry hobbled after Warriors roar back on Pelicans, 125-115

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers returner Kaelin Clay (12) fumbles a punt which the New Orleans Saints recovered in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Special teams gaffes hurt Carolina in 31-21 loss to Saints

By BRADLEY HANDWERGER - Associated Press