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Rod Walker

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As crazy as this would've sounded 6 weeks ago, #Saints have shot at 7-win season

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Rod Walker: As crazy as this would've sounded 6 weeks ago, Saints have shot at 7-win season

The New Orleans Saints started the season 1-8. After back-to-back wins and a schedule that gets friendlier, can Saints get to 7 wins?

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December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM

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Zion Williamson came off the bench for first time in his career Sunday in #Pelicans victory over Chicago Bulls. James Borrego explains why.

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Zion Williamson came off the bench for first time in victory over Chicago Bulls. Here's why.

Zion Williamson came off the bench in Sunday's win over the Chicago Bulls. Pelicans' interim head coach James Borrego explains why.

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December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Rod Walker

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Devin Neal (hamstring) questionable to return

December 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Rod Walker

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Karr-St. Aug wasn't close, but it was a win for the Cougars, Corey Adams and the city.

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Rod Walker: Karr-St. Aug wasn't close, but it was a win for the Cougars, Corey Adams and the city

Edna Karr beat St. Augustine 49-14, but really there were no losers.

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December 14, 2025 at 5:18 AM

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#Pelicans Zion Williamson upgraded to 'questionable' , could return Sunday vs. Bulls

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Pelicans' Zion Williamson upgraded to 'questionable' and could return Sunday vs. Bulls

New Orleans Pelicans' forward Zion Williamson has been upgraded to "questionable" for Pelicans' game vs. Chicago Bulls.

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December 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Rod Walker

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Wishing every one a happy Karr vs. St. Augustine Day!!

December 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Rod Walker

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#Saints coach Kellen Moore, DE Chase Young share Heisman experiences after finishing fourth

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Saints coach Kellen Moore, DE Chase Young share Heisman experiences after finishing fourth

Many of the Saints’ players weren’t even teenagers 15 years ago when Kellen Moore looked more like one of the Beatles than he looked like one of the best college football players in the country.

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December 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Rod Walker

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NFC South

Panthers 7-6
Bucs 7-7
Falcons 5-9
#Saints 3-10

December 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM

Rod Walker

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#Pelicans starters tonight vs. Blazers

Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen

Jordan Poole, who is available, will come off the bench.

December 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM

Rod Walker

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#Pelicans fans who plan to go to tonight’s game against the Blazers, keep in mind that there are also football state championship games taking place at the Superdome today. So you may want to leave home a little earlier than usual.

December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Rod Walker

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My five faves on the Jazz Fest lineup (in no order)

Nas
The Black Keys
Teddy Swims
Isley Brothers
Alabama Shakes

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New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 lineup announced: Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Lorde to perform

The 2026 Jazz Fest lineup is out now. Who are you most excited to see?

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December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Rod Walker

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St. Augustine High School won its first LHSAA state championship in 1975.
Fifty years later, that team is hoping history repeats itself.

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December 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Rod Walker

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How many games do you think the #OKCThunder will win this regular season?

A. 60-65

B. 66-70

C. 71-75

D. 76 or more

December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM

Rod Walker

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Fifteen years ago today, Kellen Moore (now the #Saints head coach) was one of the four Heisman Trophy finalists.
Dec. 11, 2010

December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM

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“He played his ass off.” DeAndre Jordan on Derik Queen’s first triple double.

Derik Queen's first triple double latest example of just how special the #Pelicans' rookie is

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Derik Queen's first triple double latest example of just how special the Pelicans' rookie is

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen recorded his first career triple double Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs.

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December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Rod Walker

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#Pelicans fall to Spurs 135-132.
Seventh straight loss.
Queen finishes with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 blocked shots.
Trey Murphy with 32 points.

Pels (3-22) host Blazers Thursday

December 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM

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Derik Queen is first rookie in NBA history with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 blocks.

He’s up to a career high 31 points.

December 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM

Rod Walker

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Derik Queen with his first career triple double.
29 and 10 and 10 with 3:47 left (also 3 blocks)

December 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Rod Walker

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This is not a typo.
#Pelicans outscored Spurs 45-23 in the third.
Pels lead 102-100.
What a third quarter by Derik Queen.
21 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds

For the game, Queen has 25 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists

December 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM

Rod Walker

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#Pelicans starters vs. Spurs
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen

Second time this season they've used this lineup.
Lost to Warriors 124-106 last time they used this one.

December 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM