Because the New Orleans group continues to grieve these misplaced within the terrorist assault within the early hours of New Yr’s Day, the Saints and Pelicans introduced a type of killed was an worker of theirs.
“We stay heartbroken by the tragic occasions that claimed harmless lives in our metropolis yesterday morning,” the Saints’ assertion started. “Amongst these misplaced was Matthew Tenedorio, a valued member of the ASM New Orleans video manufacturing staff. Matthew was younger, proficient, and had a shiny future, serving to ship high quality content material for each the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans.
“Our ideas, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the Tenedorio household and everybody affected by this mindless act of terrorism. Collectively, as a metropolis, state, and area, we’ll come again stronger from this tragedy.”
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The Emirates Cup emblem throughout a sport between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Heart. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Pictures)
Greater than a dozen folks have been killed, and lots of extra have been injured, when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck by means of a crowd on New Orleans’ historic Bourbon Road. Officers decided it was a terror assault.
The assault prompted the postponement of the Sugar Bowl, a Faculty Soccer Playoff quarterfinal matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame on the Caesars Superdome.
The sport was initially scheduled for Wednesday night time however was moved to Thursday afternoon.
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Authorities opened Bourbon Road hours earlier than the sport Thursday, which Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is predicted to attend.
“Safety goes to be tight,” Landry mentioned throughout an look on “Fox & Associates.” “We now have all confidence that we’re gonna put this sport on. The Superdome is totally safe. Once more, the FBI continues to pour assets into the state.”
Many reacted to the mindless act of violence, together with Notre Dame head soccer coach Marcus Freeman, who spoke to his staff about what occurred.
The phrases “Finish Racism” and the New Orleans Saints emblem in the long run zone earlier than an NFL Worldwide Collection sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Kirby Lee/USA Right now Sports activities)
“The primary a part of that assembly was to mourn and pray for our nation,” he mentioned throughout an look on ESPN.
“Within the hardest moments, the tradition of any program, of a nation, are revealed. I’ve loads of religion we will rally across the metropolis of New Orleans and assist all of the victims and households that have been affected as we speak.”
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey additionally posted on social media platform X.
“We stay surprised and saddened by the New Yr’s Day tragedy in New Orleans,” Sankey wrote.
“We’re additionally grateful for the work of so many to regulate and adapt to make a soccer sport potential as we speak for @GeorgiaFootball and @NDFootball.”
A New Orleans Saints helmet throughout a sport in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers at Lambeau Subject. (Jeff Hanisch/Imagn Pictures)
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The winner of the Sugar Bowl will transfer on to face No. 6 Penn State, which defeated No. 3 Boise State New Yr’s Eve.
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