"The Talk of the Town"
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Magic 96, Pistons 105
Bulls 107, Wizards 125
Pelicans 108, Heat 119
Jazz 103, Knicks 119
Nets 113, Raptors 130
Mavericks 99, Rockets 110
Hawks 120, Nuggets 139
76ers 107, Kings 113
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Devils 0, Kings 3
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(NEW ORLEANS, LA) — The annual Sugar Bowl has been postponed one day in the wake of the truck-ramming attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street that left at least 15 dead and dozens injured.
The suspect was killed after allegedly opening fire on police officers with an assault rifle. The FBI is investigating the attack as an “act of terrorism.”
Law enforcement said the attack occurred at 3:15 a.m. local time, about 16 hours before the Georgia Bulldogs were expected to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs at Caesars Superdome.
There were discussions Wednesday morning about possibly postponing or canceling the Sugar Bowl — a college football game played annually at New Orleans on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day since 1935 — due to the number of resources needed to secure the venue, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told ABC News Wednesday afternoon that the game, set to kick off Jan. 1 at 7:45 p.m. CT, would be postponed by one day with an official announcement to follow.
Both schools issued statements, offering condolences to the victims and their families.
“We are horrified and saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day in New Orleans,” the University of Georgia wrote in a statement on X. “University personnel are working to determine if any UGA students, faculty, staff, alumni or fans were among the victims. We offer our deepest condolences to all the victims and their families, and we stand in solidarity with the New Orleans community.”
“Our prayers are with the family members and loved ones of all those impacted by the terrible attack in New Orleans early this morning,” the Rev. Robert A. Dowd, president of Notre Dame, said in a statement. “We also pray for all those injured and extend our deepest gratitude to the brave first responders who risked their lives to protect others. To be in solidarity with those who suffer is to exemplify the spirit of Notre Dame. Today, we are in solidarity with all those impacted by this tragedy.”
According to the New Orleans Police Department, the attack on Bourbon Street occurred as the department was “staffed 100%” for New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl.
Former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial told ABC News’ Diane Macedo that he was confident law enforcement could ensure security for the Sugar Bowl and that the expense on people who traveled into town for the game had to be weighed.
“If there is thought to postpone the game for a day or two, one thing that is implicated is you have visitors from Georgia, visitors from Notre Dame, who are there, who have paid to come to New Orleans, who are staying at hotel rooms at some expense to themselves. You’ve got to weigh the impact on them, as well,” he said.
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Lions 40, 49ers 34
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Bulls 115, Hornets 108
Knicks 126, Wizards 106
Clippers 116, Pelicans 113
Nuggets 132, Jazz 121
Cavaliers 113, Warriors 95
76ers 125, Trail Blazers 103
Mavericks 100, Kings 110
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Rangers 3, Panthers 5
Predators 0, Jets 3
Utah Hockey Club 2, Kraken 5
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(NEW YORK) — The widow of hockey player Matthew Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver, has given birth to their son four months after her husband’s death.
Madeline Gaudreau announced the birth of Tripp Matthew in an Instagram post on Sunday, sharing a photo of her and her newborn holding hands.
Tripp’s father, former pro hockey player Matthew Gaudreau, and his uncle, Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, died in August.
The brothers were home in New Jersey for their sister’s wedding and were riding bikes when they were struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
Johnny Gaudreau, 31, left behind his wife, Meredith, and two children. Meredith was pregnant with their third child at the time. Matthew Gaudreau, 29, was survived by his pregnant wife, Madeline.
Meredith commented, “I love you Baby Tripp!” on Madeline’s photo announcement, while Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s sister, Katie, wrote, “Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Katie loves you, mommy, and daddy SOOOO much.”
“He was born to be a dad,” Madeline Gaudreau said at the brothers’ funeral in September. “The moment we found out about our son Tripp, it consumed his every day. He was downloading apps, ordering books, finding the best diaper brand, making sure I had the best vitamins and asking for tips from John. I will never forget the tears he had in his eyes when he first heard Tripp’s heartbeat.”
“I know Matt will surround his son for the rest of his life,” she said through tears.
Madeline and Meredith Gaudreau pledged to take care of each other and their children.
“Please continue to take care of John like you always have,” Meredith Gaudreau said in a message to Matthew at the service. “I got Madeline and Tripp.”
Madeline Gaudreau also made a point to urge people to not drink and drive.
“Please do not put another family through this torture,” she said.
The man suspected of crashing into the brothers, Sean Higgins, was arrested in August.
Higgins, who told police he had about five or six beers before the crash, failed a field sobriety test, according to the probable cause affidavit. He told authorities that his drinking “contributed to his impatience and reckless driving,” the probable cause affidavit said.
Higgins was indicted by a grand jury this month on charges including two counts of second-degree reckless vehicular homicide, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI. His arraignment is set for Jan. 7.
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Jets 14, Bills 40
Raiders 25, Saints 10
Colts 33, Giants 45
Cowboys 7, Eagles 41
Panthers 14, Buccaneers 48
Titans 13, Jaguars 20
Dolphins 20, Browns 3
Packers 25, Vikings 27
Falcons 24, Commanders 30
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Nets 101, Magic 102
Pacers 123, Celtics 114
Hawks 136, Raptors 107
Heat 104, Rockets 100
Grizzlies 106, Thunder 130
Spurs 110, Timberwolves 112
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Sabres 4, Blues 2
Oilers 3, Ducks 5
Capitals 2, Red Wings 4
Canadiens 5, Lightning 2
Islanders 2, Penguins 3
Senators 3, Wild 1
Flames 0, Golden Knights 3
Stars 5, Blackhawks 1
Flyers 4, Kings 5
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Giants 7, Falcons 34
Lions 34, Bears 17
Browns 6, Bengals 24
Titans 30, Colts 38
Rams 19, Jets 9
Eagle 33, Commanders 36
Cardinals 30, Panthers 36
Vikings 27, Seahawks 24
Patriots 21, Bills 24
Jaguars 14, Raiders 19
49ers 17, Dolphins 29
Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 26
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Rockets 114, Raptors 110
Pacers 122, Kings 95
Nuggets 132, Pelicans 129
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Hurricane 3, Rangers 1
Panthers 4, Lightning 2
Kings 1, Capitals 3
Ducks 5, Utah Hockey Club 4
Kraken 2, Avalanche 5
Senators 1, Oilers 3
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Jazz 126, Pistons 119
Thunder 105, Magic 99
Hornets 114, Wizards 123
Bulls 117, Celtics 108
Nets 101, Raptors 94
Pelicans 113, Rockets 133
Warriors 93, Grizzlies 144
Hawks 126, Spurs 133
Clippers 118, Mavericks 95
Pacers 120, Suns 111
Knicks 133, Timberwolves 107
Nuggets 124, Trail Blazers 126
Lakers 113, Kings 100
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Blues 1, Lightning 3
Devils 2, Blue Jackets 4
Kings 7, Flyers 3
Penguins 5, Predators 4
Kraken 1, Blackhawks 3
Senators 3, Flames 2
Bruins 2, Oilers 3
Canucks 1, Golden Knights 3
Avalanche 4, Sharks 2
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Broncos 27, Chargers 34
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Flyers 4, Red Wings 6
Maple Leafs 5, Stars 3
Panthers 6, Wild 1
Canucks 2, Utah Hockey Club 3
Jets 2, Ducks 3
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Bucks 97, Thunder 81
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Sabres 1, Canadiens 6
Blue Jackets 3, Lightning 5
Kings 2, Penguins 3
Islanders 0, Hurricanes 4
Devils 4, Blues 1
Rangers 0, Predators 2
Capitals 2, Blackhawks 3
Bruins 4, Flames 3
Senators 3, Kraken 0
Jets 4, Sharks 3
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
76ers 121, Hornets 108
Heat 124, Pistons 125
Bulls 122, Raptors 121
Cavaliers 130, Nets 101
Nuggets 130, Kings 129
Jazz 107, Clippers 144
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Bears 12, Vikings 30
Falcons 15, Raiders 9
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Capitals 1, Stars 3
Panthers 6, Oilers 5
Avalanche 1, Canucks 3
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