The Latest Breaking News from New Orleans

Moving up the charts: Bill Self wins second NCAA title, Kansas adds a fourth

NEW ORLEANS — Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Self at age 59 has won his second NCAA Tournament title at Kansas, one more than any other Jayhawks men's coach in the tradition-rich program's history.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

UNC falls to Kansas in down-to-the-wire national championship game, 72-69

NEW ORLEANS — North Carolina.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Watch: National Anthem at Men’s National Championship Features New Orleans Flair

A nice touch from the Final Four’s host city.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2022

Meet Jon Batiste, new Grammy winner with plenty going on

Jon Batiste wears so many hats he may need a closet for them all — recording artist, bandleader, musical director, film composer, museum creative director and scion of New Orleans musical royalty

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022

Saints either aren’t clear on their vision for the future, or they aren’t executing it well

New Orleans won't get any compensation after losing Marcus Williams and Terron Armstead. The Saints either aren't clear on their vision, or they aren't executing it well:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022

Here are the 14 Saints remaining unsigned free agents

Here are the 14 New Orleans Saints remaining unsigned free agents, including Kwon Alexander, Christian Ringo, and Kenny Stills, via @RossJacksonNOLA:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022

Holding hands under a fluorescent sunset, Coach K at peace on other side of Duke career

NEW ORLEANS — It was late Saturday night now, almost midnight local time, when Mike Krzyzewski emerged from the Duke locker room for the final time as the Blue Devils' head coach. He'd held that job for 42 years and 16 days and until recently, and the start of his…

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

Clippers defeat Pelicans to clinch 8th place and 2 play-in chances

One of the inclusions on the Clippers’ scouting report of New Orleans was a little-publicized guard whose defensive strategy is so unique, and become so well known that the NBA recently spliced together his highlights.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022

A fitting finale: UNC's New Orleans history faces Kansas' recent success against Heels

NEW ORLEANS — In this city of old haunts and mysterious hexes, where the sound of music is as much of a part of the culture as the spirits who give this place its soul, North Carolina has made its share of basketball history, and now seeks more magic alongside…

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

Armando Bacot sprained ankle in UNC’s win over Duke. What he said ahead of title game.

NEW ORLEANS — North Carolina forward Armando Bacot said he’s been getting constant treatment since rolling his right ankle late in Saturday’s semifinal win over Duke and, without question, he’s going to play in Monday’s NCAA men’s basketball national championship game against Kansas.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022