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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to a lesser charge in the Las Vegas nightclub case, authorities said Tuesday.

Kamara pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace, which removes the possibility of criminal charges concerning him. Most importantly, it means he avoids jail time.

Kamara Avoids Criminal Charge In Vegas Nightclub Beating

For Kamara, the misdemeanor means that he will have to do community service and pay $100,000 toward the victim’s medical bills.

Kamara and two of his companions were apprehended by police on Feb. 6, 2022, following his appearance in an NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Video footage shows an altercation between a man and a group of men, one of which was Kamara.

The Saints running back told police that he struck a man after he thought he had done something to someone in his group and was trying to run away.

With the removal of felony charges, Kamara may be free to suit up for the Saints upcoming season, although there is still the possibility of a fine from the league as well as the team.

The Saints are looking forward to a retooled offense with Derek Carr as the quarterback. Kamara will be the starting running back, although the Saints will likely rely on a running-back-by-committee approach to take advantage of the younger backs they’ve acquired in the offseason.

Former New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has signed on as a commentator for FOX for college football.

Ingram, who starred at Alabama before joining the Saints then the Ravens and then New Orleans again, will star on the network’s college coverage team.

Mark Ingram Joins Fox Sports After NFL Career

“I can’t wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in our sport, at the biggest games in college football,” he said in a statement.

Ingram, 33, was a first round pick (28th overall) in the 2011 draft.

Saints coach Dennis Allen is turning the offense over to former Raiders signal caller Derek Carr, whom he coached in Oakland. Ingram, who was falling down the depth chart, figured his time was up in the locker room and jumped to the broadcast booth.

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If you love to play basketball, a new and exciting venture sponsored by the City of New Orleans has begun: midnight basketball.

The games are a part of the city’s strategic crime plan administered by the New Orleans Police Department, which will host the Summer Midnight Basketball initiative. 

Midnight Basketball In New Orleans: What You Need To Know

This Community Engagement initiative, which is a New Orleans safety initiative, is open to the public to attend. The games for this season began June 1, 2023 with the city’s kickoff event. This is the third year the games have been going on.

Want to play? You can catch Midnight Basketball games at the KIPP Center Academy at  2514 Third St, New Orleans, LA 70113.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a teen or an adult. The competitive games are open to any age or team as long as you’re eligible to sign up.

How To Sign Up For Midnight Basketball In New Orleans

Participants can click the link to sign up. Midnight Basketball is an eight-week summer initiative for the entire family. Come out and enjoy a fun community game, while getting resource information too. 

Please complete this sign-up form and email it to Sergeant Shannon Brewer at shjones@nola.gov. 

Final Word

Due to the crime level in New Orleans, city officials hope that nighttime hoops can keep people off the streets and out of court, but also on the court, if you get my meaning.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston may have lost the starting job to the new quarterback from Las Vegas, but he believes he’s still able to lead an NFL team.

“I’m still preparing for when my opportunity presents itself because I still believe I”m a starting quarterback in this league,” he told the media. “But right now, my role is to serve Derek and be the best teammate I can be.”

“I’ve just had some unfortunate injuries in the past few years, so this is just where I am right now is focusing on getting healthy … and serving this team and organization the best that I can.”

Winston was the starter after Coach Sean Payton left the Saints at the end of the 2021 season. That next year, Winston took the reins of an offense with high expectations. In the first month of the 2022 season, Winston was injured in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Veteran signal caller Andy Dalton starred at the helm for the rest of the season.

Can Winston Still Lead The Saints?

Only time will tell whether the Saints turn to Winston to lead their offense again. Winston was signed by the New Orleans Saints in 2020 as a backup quarterback behind Drew Brees.

Whether or not Jameis Winston becomes the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints would depend on various factors, including his performance, the team’s evaluation of his skills, and any other quarterbacks on the roster or acquired by the team. It’s important to refer to the latest news, team announcements, and analysis from reliable sources to get the most up-to-date information on the status of Jameis Winston and the New Orleans Saints quarterback position.

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr signed a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, ending days of anticipation for the ballclub looking for some stability among signal calling.

The Saints give Carr a solid defense, which he’s never had in his career, while New Orleans gets a veteran quarterback with good skills and great come-from-behind abilities.

New Orleans Saints Sign Derek Carr To 4-Year Deal

The deal, which includes $150 million, immediately seats Carr as the best quarterback in the NFC South.

 Carr was drafted by the Raiders in 2014 after a stellar college career at Fresno State, where he twice received first-team All-MWC honors.

Can Carr Revive The Saints Offense?

He is surrounded by deep talent at the wide receiver position, including Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave.

Carr is expected to move into the upper echelon as a member of the black and gold, with many saying that the team should win a minimum of 10 games.

Final Word

Carr’s signing comes one day after Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson became available to other teams. Jackson and the Ravens have not been on the same page for contract negotiations, which could bode well for Saints arch rival, the Atlanta Falcons, who reportedly are interested in bringing a dynamic quarterback.

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