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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans currently hold just one selection heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the franchise will be quiet on draft night. FILE PHOTO: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces the start of the first round of the NBA basketball draft on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in New York.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger) As of Monday, the Pelicans own the No. 58 overall pick in the second round of the draft, scheduled for June 23-24 at Barclays

METAIRIE, La. — A major renovation project at the Shrine on Airline could position the longtime Jefferson Parish sports venue to attract a professional soccer franchise and other large-scale sporting events, according to local officials. An artist rendering of what a reconfigured Shrine on Airline could look like. Provided rendering The planned transformation of the stadium aims to convert the former baseball-focused facility into a modern multi-purpose venue capable of hosti

WASHINGTON — Angel Reese added another milestone to her young WNBA career Saturday, becoming the fastest player in league history to reach 1,000 career rebounds. The Atlanta Dream forward reached the mark during Atlanta's 113-96 victory over the Indiana Fever. Reese accomplished the feat in just 79 career games, breaking the previous record of 89 games set by former WNBA star Tina Charles. Credit: Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press Credit: Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese reacts after