AltWeeklies Wire
Garrett Hartley on his Kick that Sent Us to the Super Bowlnew
Garrett Hartley's name is now indelibly etched in Saints lore. And the most endearing thing about Hartley is he doesn't seem to fully grasp the gravity of his game-winning kick that secured the Saints' first-ever Super Bowl appearance.
Avery Johnson Won't Be Out of Basketball for Longnew
NBA star-turned-coach Avery Johnson went from Coach of the Year with the Dallas Mavericks to losing his job in April.
The New Orleans Hornets: Championship Destinationnew
The Hornets look to build on last year's breakout NBA season with some key off-season acquisitions and hungry returning veterans.
New Orleans Saints Seek Redemptionnew
The New Orleans Saints hope to put last year's disappointments behind them in 2008.
Tags: sports & fitness
Mets AAA Team Hopes for Another Winning Seasonnew
It's no surprise that last year, in their first season as a New York Mets affiliate, the New Orleans Zephyrs had their finest campaign since 2001. Expectations haven't changed this season.
The Hornets Return to New Orleansnew
Hurricane Katrina forced the city's basketball team to relocate to Oklahoma City for the last two seasons -- they return this year, eager to reconnect with the city and hopeful that putting a legitimate playoff contender on the floor will augment fan support.
Tags: NBA, sports & fitness
D.J. Augustin Plays a Real Pick-Up Gamenew
Hurricane Katrina ended Augustin's hopes to be a basketball star in New Orlenas, but he joined the team at a Texas high school where he evacuated -- and he now plays for the Texas Longhorns.
Flight Delayednew
Former New Orleans Hornets player Chris "Birdman" Andersen fell from NBA grace after a positive drug test -- the first player to be banned from the NBA for drug use since 1999 -- but he plans to soar again after his two-year suspension.
Tags: Drugs
