Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson’s teams may be shut down, but she’s busy trying to help those impacted by COVID-19 through her Community Assistance Fund. Benson donated one million dollars to the fund and says she’s inspired by the amount of charity and solidarity she’s seeing in New Orleans.
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Saints coach Sean Payton told WWL Radio last night that’s he’s been cleared by doctors after testing positive for COVID-19. Payton says over a week ago he felt flu-like symptoms and developed a low-grade fever. He’s now feeling better but remains quarantined.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is one of several GMS who would like to see the NFL draft pushed back, so the teams can gather more info on the players. But the league still plans on holding the draft a month from now.

The Saints have reworked cornerback Janoris Jenkins’ contract which has resulted in the veteran receiving a two-year contract extension. His new deal also gives New Orleans more salary-cap flexibility this year.

Former Saints safety Vonn Bell has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. He led the NFL in fumble recoveries last year with five, even though he missed the last three regular-season games with a knee injury.

Today would have been opening day for Major League Baseball. Commissioner Rob Manfred told ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt he’s still optimistic that the season will begin in May, but they will not have a 162-game schedule. You might see some seven-inning doubleheaders.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hopes NBA can return in mid-May. Cuban says he came up with that projection by talking with the CDC and other places.