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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — By necessity, Damian Lillard has played hero ball so often this season that it’s difficult to be awed by another sterling performance.

Baseball and Softball registration is underway at the Jennings Parks and Recreation Department. Boys and Girls ages 6-14 are encouraged to participate. The registration fee is $25 per player, and the final day to send in forms is on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Forms can be picked up at all local schools or more information feel free to call the Recreation Department with any questions at (337) 821-5520.

(AP) - The NFL has increased the salary cap to a minimum of $180 million for the 2021 season.

LONDON (AP) — The finals of the Billie Jean King Cup, formerly the Fed Cup, were postponed for a second time on Thursday.

(AP) -The Atlantic Coast Conference says the league won’t make public tickets available for fans to attend its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs bolstered their pitching depth Wednesday, agreeing to contracts with veteran relievers Brandon Workman and Pedro Strop.

DALLAS (AP) — The wintry weather blast in Texas and Oklahoma has led to another postponement for the Dallas Stars while adding to the list of Top 25 college basketball games now on hold.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Coach Urban Meyer’s new-look Jacksonville Jaguars will have, well, a new look.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When Zion Williamson mixes up his game, the New Orleans Pelicans can be tough to stop.

(AP) - Herb Jones was draining 3-pointers — three in all — during the first half of Alabama’s game against Georgia.