neworleanssun.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for neworleanssun.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page neworleanssun.com http://neworleanssun.com en-us Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:04:44 +1000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:04:44 +1000 3600 <![CDATA[Trump administration in talks over potential Spirit rescue deal]]> WASHINGTON D.C.: The Trump administration is considering a financial rescue for Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier struggles to emerge from bankruptcy amid soaring jet fuel prices and weak investor interest.

Officials are in advanced discussions with the airline over a potential financing package that could include up to US$500 million in government support, according to sources familiar with the matter. In]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005271/trump-administration-in-talks-over-potential-spirit-rescue-deal 279005271 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:31:33 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005271/trump-administration-in-talks-over-potential-spirit-rescue-deal <![CDATA[Iran FM Araghchi conveys "red lines" on nuclear issues, Strait of Hormuz to US via Pakistan: Iran media]]> St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has communicated a definitive list of Tehran's 'red lines' to be passed to the United States during his recent diplomatic mission to Pakistan, according to Iranian state media outlet Fars.

The news agency detailed that these strategic boundaries specifically encompass 'nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.' However, the report cla]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279014301/iran-fm-araghchi-conveys-red-lines-on-nuclear-issues-strait-of-hormuz-to-us-via-pakistan-iran-media 279014301 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:28:03 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279014301/iran-fm-araghchi-conveys-red-lines-on-nuclear-issues-strait-of-hormuz-to-us-via-pakistan-iran-media <![CDATA[Iran FM Araghchi says Islamabad talks reviewed "specific conditions" to resume Iran-US negotiations]]> St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Upon his arrival in St Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Minister provided insights into his recent diplomatic missions to Pakistan and Oman. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster, IRNA news agency, Abbas Araghchi described his journey to Islamabad as 'very productive' and noted it involved 'good consultations.'

During these meetings, officials reportedly 'reviewed]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013983/iran-fm-araghchi-says-islamabad-talks-reviewed-specific-conditions-to-resume-iran-us-negotiations 279013983 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:34:20 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013983/iran-fm-araghchi-says-islamabad-talks-reviewed-specific-conditions-to-resume-iran-us-negotiations <![CDATA[Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Russia for talks with Putin amid regional peace push]]> St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): In a continued diplomatic push to navigate the regional crisis, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg for high-level discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster IRNA, the visit follows a series of shuttle diplomacy missions in Oman and Pakistan, as Tehran seeks international support for its rec]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013865/iranian-fm-araghchi-arrives-in-russia-for-talks-with-putin-amid-regional-peace-push 279013865 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:20:44 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013865/iranian-fm-araghchi-arrives-in-russia-for-talks-with-putin-amid-regional-peace-push <![CDATA[Brotherly love: Matt, Alex Fitzpatrick capture meaningful Zurich win]]> (Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick of England birdied the final hole after their three-stroke lead vanished on the back nine Sunday, leading them to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at Avondale, La.

The birdie on the par-5 18th hole gave them a 1-under-par 71, pushing their tournament total to 31-under 257 at TPC Louisiana in the PGA Tour's only team event.

<]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013617/brotherly-love-matt-alex-fitzpatrick-capture-meaningful-zurich-win 279013617 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:55:11 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013617/brotherly-love-matt-alex-fitzpatrick-capture-meaningful-zurich-win <![CDATA[Reports: Saints to sign LB Anfernee Jennings]]> (Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a contract with outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.

Terms of the deal were not announced.

Jennings, 28, was a third-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft. After a few years of being a rotational player, he became a full-time starter in 2023, playing in 15 ga]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013428/reports-saints-to-sign-lb-anfernee-jennings 279013428 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:55:12 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279013428/reports-saints-to-sign-lb-anfernee-jennings <![CDATA[NFL Draft Day 3: Jermod McCoy to Raiders, Jets trade up for Cade Klubnik]]> (Photo credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images)

The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft began with a name many thought would go in the first round.Instead, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy went No. 101 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, as the opening pick of the fourth round on Saturday in Pittsburgh.The Buffalo Bills owned the No. 101 selection entering the day, while the Raiders sat at No. 102. Las Vegas tr]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012036/nfl-draft-day-3-jermod-mccoy-to-raiders-jets-trade-up-for-cade-klubnik 279012036 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:34 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012036/nfl-draft-day-3-jermod-mccoy-to-raiders-jets-trade-up-for-cade-klubnik <![CDATA[Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick shoot record 57 for four-shot lead at Zurich]]> (Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

It might not get much better than this for English brothers Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick.

The duo began to break away from the pack by shooting a tournament-record 15-under 57 during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Saturday at Avondale, La.

'I think I can think of one bad shot that we both hit, and that was me,' Matt Fitzpatrick]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012035/matt-and-alex-fitzpatrick-shoot-record-57-for-four-shot-lead-at-zurich 279012035 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:26 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012035/matt-and-alex-fitzpatrick-shoot-record-57-for-four-shot-lead-at-zurich <![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick get 15-under for four-shot lead at Zurich]]> (Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

It might not get much better than this for English brothers Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick.

The duo began to break away from the pack by shooting a tournament-record 15-under 57 during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Saturday at Avondale, La.

'I think I can think of one bad shot that we both hit, and that was me,' Matt Fitzpatrick]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012029/matt-fitzpatrick-and-alex-fitzpatrick-get-15-under-for-four-shot-lead-at-zurich 279012029 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:08 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012029/matt-fitzpatrick-and-alex-fitzpatrick-get-15-under-for-four-shot-lead-at-zurich <![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick got 15-under for four-shot lead at Zurich]]> (Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

The team of English brothers Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick began to break away from the pack by shooting 15-under 57 during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Saturday at Avondale, La.The Fitzpatrick were sparked by Matt's eagle on the par-5 seventh hole and maintained the momentum during the four-ball format to carry a four-stroke lead into th]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012025/matt-fitzpatrick-and-alex-fitzpatrick-got-15-under-for-four-shot-lead-at-zurich 279012025 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:46 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012025/matt-fitzpatrick-and-alex-fitzpatrick-got-15-under-for-four-shot-lead-at-zurich <![CDATA[2026 NFL Draft: Round 4 and 5 recap]]> (Photo credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images)

The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft began with a name many thought would go in the first round.Instead, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy went No. 101 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, as the opening pick of the fourth round on Saturday in Pittsburgh.The Buffalo Bills owned the No. 101 selection entering the day, while the Raiders sat at No. 102. Las Vegas tr]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279011953/2026-nfl-draft-round-4-and-5-recap 279011953 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:40:33 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279011953/2026-nfl-draft-round-4-and-5-recap <![CDATA[Cowboys, Ravens square off for NFL's first game in Rio in September]]> (Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)

The Dallas Cowboys will play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the league announced on Friday.

The Cowboys had been announced in early February for the game but not the opponent nor the date, which is Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Maracana Stadium. The game will be carried on CBS and Paramount+ as well as the NFL+ app. http://neworleanssun.com/news/279010235/cowboys-ravens-square-off-for-nfl-first-game-in-rio-in-september 279010235 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:23 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279010235/cowboys-ravens-square-off-for-nfl-first-game-in-rio-in-september <![CDATA[Alex Smalley, Hayden Springer lead Zurich by 1 after Fitzpatricks' surge]]> (Photo credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images)

Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer birdied two of their final three holes to recover the lead from Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick midway through the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Friday at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.

The English brothers put up the round of the day as a foursomes pair, a 7-under-par 65, to move to 15-under 129. They held the lead late in the day befor]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279010139/alex-smalley-hayden-springer-lead-zurich-by-1-after-fitzpatricks-surge 279010139 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:40:28 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279010139/alex-smalley-hayden-springer-lead-zurich-by-1-after-fitzpatricks-surge <![CDATA["I felt like... experiencing life for first time": Ethan Hawke recalls walking daughter Maya Hawke down the aisle]]> Los Angeles [US], April 24 (ANI): Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke is reflecting on his daughter, Maya Hawke's, wedding to singer Christian Lee Hutson.

In a recent conversation, Ethan Hawke recalled the emotional moment when he walked Maya down the aisle.

'That was pretty fun. What really makes it is, you know, walking your daughter down the aisle... I've had a lot of feelings in my life, and that was one that]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279009992/i-felt-like-experiencing-life-for-first-time-ethan-hawke-recalls-walking-daughter-maya-hawke-down-the-aisle 279009992 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:02:24 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279009992/i-felt-like-experiencing-life-for-first-time-ethan-hawke-recalls-walking-daughter-maya-hawke-down-the-aisle <![CDATA[Surging teams collide as Marlins visit Giants]]> (Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

Two teams that have ridden strong pitching to recent success will meet Friday night when the Miami Marlins open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants.

Right-handers Sandy Alcantara (2-2, 3.06 ERA) of the Marlins and Adrian Houser (0-2, 5.40) of the Giants will kick off a series pairing a Miami team that's won three of its past four games and a San]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279009563/surging-teams-collide-as-marlins-visit-giants 279009563 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:05:06 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279009563/surging-teams-collide-as-marlins-visit-giants <![CDATA[TN Assembly polls: Sealed EVMs shifted to strong rooms in Thoothukudi amid tight security]]> Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 24 (ANI): The Legislative Assembly elections held across Tamil Nadu on April 23 concluded peacefully. The sealed Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have shifted to strong rooms following the conclusion of voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23 amid tight security.

Polling, which began at 7:00 am, ended at 6:00 am on Thursday, following which the Electronic V]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279008834/tn-assembly-polls-sealed-evms-shifted-to-strong-rooms-in-thoothukudi-amid-tight-security 279008834 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:31:36 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279008834/tn-assembly-polls-sealed-evms-shifted-to-strong-rooms-in-thoothukudi-amid-tight-security <![CDATA[NFL draft sees surprises galore after Raiders' Fernando Mendoza slam dunk]]> (Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Fernando Mendoza's next mission might be his toughest yet: Try to turn Sin City into Win City.

The Las Vegas Raiders tabbed Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. The 22-year-old will be the centerpiece of a franchise rebuild following his meteoric rise at Indiana, where he won the Heisman Trophy and led the program to its first national titl]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279008280/nfl-draft-sees-surprises-galore-after-raiders-fernando-mendoza-slam-dunk 279008280 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:40:45 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279008280/nfl-draft-sees-surprises-galore-after-raiders-fernando-mendoza-slam-dunk <![CDATA[1 dead, 5 injured in U.S. Louisiana shooting]]> NEW YORK, April 23 (Xinhua) -- At least one person was killed and five others injured on Thursday in a shooting at the food court of a shopping mall in Baton Rouge, the U.S. state of Louisiana, police said.

Police had initially said there were 10 people wounded in the shooting and later revised the number.

"Two groups of people got into an argument inside the food court and started shooting at each other," ]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279007972/1-dead-5-injured-in-us-louisiana-shooting 279007972 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:45:06 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279007972/1-dead-5-injured-in-us-louisiana-shooting <![CDATA[Alex Smalley, Hayden Springer team up for early lead at Zurich]]> (Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images)

Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer turned in a 14-under-par 58 on the first day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, earning a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's only team event at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.

Smalley's birdie-eagle-birdie start to the round ignited the pair, and Springer closed the day strong, responsible for birdies at Nos. 15-18. They weren't the on]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279007970/alex-smalley-hayden-springer-team-up-for-early-lead-at-zurich 279007970 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:40:34 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279007970/alex-smalley-hayden-springer-team-up-for-early-lead-at-zurich <![CDATA[Tamil Nadu polls: Two-time DMK MLA Geetha Jeevan casts vote, exudes confidence in CM Stalin]]> Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 23 (ANI): Two-time MLA and DMK candidate Geetha Jeevan on Thursday cast her vote at the polling station set up in Geetha Matriculation School in Thoothukudi for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.

Speaking to ANI, Geetha Jeevan said, 'Stalin would once again become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.'

Polling has commenced across all six Assembly constituencies in Thoothukud]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279006201/tamil-nadu-polls-two-time-dmk-mla-geetha-jeevan-casts-vote-exudes-confidence-in-cm-stalin 279006201 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:04:37 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279006201/tamil-nadu-polls-two-time-dmk-mla-geetha-jeevan-casts-vote-exudes-confidence-in-cm-stalin <![CDATA[Brooks Koepka partners with Shane Lowry to take on Zurich]]> (Photo credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images)

Brooks Koepka knows a little something about team golf.

Granted, he did not play much four-ball or foursomes while with LIV Golf, where team scores are simply cumulative stroke-play totals.

But in his first season back on the PGA Tour, Koepka decided to play the tour's only team event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, and joined Shane Lowry to create the m]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005821/brooks-koepka-partners-with-shane-lowry-to-take-on-zurich 279005821 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:24 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005821/brooks-koepka-partners-with-shane-lowry-to-take-on-zurich <![CDATA[ISL: Kerala Blasters face Odisha FC in a bottom-half scrap]]> Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 22 (ANI): A resurgent Kerala Blasters FC will aim to build momentum and extend their unbeaten run when they host Odisha FC in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Kerala Blasters FC will hope to build on their momentum after their 2-0 victory against Jamshedpur FC in their previous outing. Placed 11th with eight points from ten mat]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005161/isl-kerala-blasters-face-odisha-fc-in-a-bottom-half-scrap 279005161 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:01 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005161/isl-kerala-blasters-face-odisha-fc-in-a-bottom-half-scrap <![CDATA[Projecting the top 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft]]> (Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images)

For the third time in four years, a Heisman Trophy winner is going No. 1 in the NFL draft.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and national championship, is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top overall pick. Traveling the route last taken by LSU's Joe Burrow with the Heisman-natty-No. 1 pick trifecta, Mendoza is th]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005088/projecting-the-top-32-picks-in-the-2026-nfl-draft 279005088 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:13 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279005088/projecting-the-top-32-picks-in-the-2026-nfl-draft <![CDATA["Committed to progress of state transport": Riteish Deshmukh on being appointed MSRTC's brand ambassador]]> Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22 (ANI): Bollywood power couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh have been appointed as the brand ambassadors for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's (ST) public awareness initiatives, in a bid to strengthen the public awareness around the 'Road Safety Campaign'.

In the agreement handover ceremony held on Wednesday, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Cor]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279004397/committed-to-progress-of-state-transport-riteish-deshmukh-on-being-appointed-msrtc-brand-ambassador 279004397 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:11 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279004397/committed-to-progress-of-state-transport-riteish-deshmukh-on-being-appointed-msrtc-brand-ambassador <![CDATA[Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App: four-stream coverage of unique team competition at Zurich Classic of New Orleans]]>

John DeShazier

The New Orleans Saints believe they got what they sought from the 2026 NFL Draft, which concluded with rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday.

Three receivers, a tight end, a defensive tackle, an offensive guard, two defensive backs and an edge rusher (acquired via trade) capped the weekend as New Orleans, per]]> http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012105/new-orleans-saints-add-offensive-weapons-speed-in-nfl-draft 279012105 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:02:06 GMT http://neworleanssun.com/news/279012105/new-orleans-saints-add-offensive-weapons-speed-in-nfl-draft <![CDATA[Titans 2026 Draft Notes]]> TEAM DRAFT NOTES