Man convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith

Man convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith

NEW ORLEANS – A man who shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith following a traffic crash nearly eight years ago has been convicted of manslaughter. The jury deliberated for more than four hours and reached its verdict in the retrial of Cardell Hayes just after midnight Saturday, news outlets reported. He faces up…

Why haven’t Angels signed Cody Bellinger or Blake Snell yet?

Why haven’t Angels signed Cody Bellinger or Blake Snell yet?

The Angels seem to be in baseball purgatory as spring training approaches, one big bat and frontline starter away from possible playoff contention, and one or two injuries away from another fourth-place finish in the American League West. They had a chance to — but didn’t match — the 10-year, $700-million deal Shohei Ohtani signed…

Letters: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans

Letters: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans

‘Bolt from the Blue’ indeed! Chargers have long been considered the NFL’s version of the Clippers…wildly talented underachievers. Only time will tell if Harbaugh can change this perception. The sports world is watching. Knowing Harbaugh, it’s sure to be amusing. Marty ZwebenPalos Verdes Estates :: After 32 years of following the Chargers, first in San…

Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent

Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent

PHILADELPHIA — A few weeks ago, Joel Embiid said he wondered if Victor Wembanyama knew what he wanted. “I think, first of all, he has to figure out where he wants to play, whether he wants to be a guard or a big or whatever,” the 76ers big man said. “It’s not necessarily whether he…

Why South Carolina’s freshman sensation is wowing Magic Johnson, the NBA and college basketball

Why South Carolina’s freshman sensation is wowing Magic Johnson, the NBA and college basketball

Let’s begin with the play, because what else initially comes to mind when thinking of South Carolina star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley? You know the one. Against No. 10 Notre Dame, in the season opener, in Paris. Fulwiley receives an inbounds pass with just over two minutes to go until halftime and begins galloping up the…

Running with rage, Isiah Pacheco has energized the Chiefs’ rushing attack in the playoffs

Running with rage, Isiah Pacheco has energized the Chiefs’ rushing attack in the playoffs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — His hands balled into fists and his biceps flexed, running back Isiah Pacheco stomped along the Kansas City Chiefs’ sideline, his message accentuated by his demonstrative voice. “Ay, bring that f—— energy!” Pacheco screamed at his offensive teammates, many of them nodding in agreement. “Bring that s—! Bring that s—!” A…

American skier Bella Wright airlifted after crashing in World Cup downhill race

American skier Bella Wright airlifted after crashing in World Cup downhill race

Rescue helicopter evacuate United States’ Isabella Wright after she crashed during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup downhill race, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – CORTINA D’American skier Bella Wright was airlifted off the course after crashing in a World Cup downhill Saturday. Wright lost control midway…

Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 to clinch back-to-back Australian Open titles

Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 to clinch back-to-back Australian Open titles

MELBOURNE – Aryna Sabalenka clinched back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women’s final. The No. 2-seeded Sabalenka broke Zheng’s serve in the second game and took the first set in 33 minutes. She broke again to start the second set and maintained her dominance…

Why Kevin Durant’s game-winning shot sparked memories of Jordan for members of the ’89 Bulls

Why Kevin Durant’s game-winning shot sparked memories of Jordan for members of the ’89 Bulls

PHOENIX — The comparison surfaced not long after Kevin Durant finished off the Chicago Bulls on Monday. In the final seconds, the Phoenix Suns forward buried a double-pump, did-he-just-do-that jumper to give the Suns a 115-113 win. WATCHING ON REPLAY ALL NIGHT LONG! pic.twitter.com/EEw60HC8Uf — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 23, 2024 If you thought Durant’s…

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