1. Duncan scores 22, Spurs win to even series

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.

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2. House committee strips health care, education dollars

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal's $30 billion budget proposal for next year was pared down Sunday by $120 million, after the House's budget committee stripped millions of dollars in health care and education spending sought by...

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3. Ellis meeting early expectations

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — This would be one time when Sedrick Ellis, the New Orleans Saints' top draft choice, won't mind his new coach calling him a "pain in the rear."

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4. Saints' Porter off to a good start

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Tracy Porter left Louisiana to play college football.

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5. Arrington, Nicks look to validate Saints' decision

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Former Michigan receiver Adrian Arrington hopes he'll soon be labeled a draft-day steal. The same holds true for former Nebraska offensive lineman Carl Nicks.

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