On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks picked up a tight 137-136 win over their Southwestern Division rival New Orleans Pelicans. The offense was scorching hot, as the Mavericks shot 54.2% from the floor, 46.5% from three, and snagged 16 offensive rebounds to turn into 32 second-chance points.

Planning a trip to the Super Bowl is exciting, but the adventure extends far beyond the stadium when the big game takes place in a vibrant city like New Orleans. Known for its rich history, lively culture and delicious food, New Orleans offers visitors a variety of experiences to enjoy during Super Bowl weekend.

A relatively quiet midwinter weekend on the racing front nonetheless has another important stop on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby -- Saturday's Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans ...