http://wwno.org en http://wwno.org/post/nba-awards-2014-all-star-game-new-orleans <p>NEW ORLEANS (AP) &mdash; The NBA is awarding New Orleans the 2014 All-Star game, now that Saints owner Tom Benson has agreed to buy the Hornets and sign a lease extension at New Orleans Arena.</p><p>NBA Commissioner David Stern, who made the announcement in New Orleans with Benson and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Monday afternoon, says the All-Star game is a reward to the city and state for efforts to secure the Hornets&#39; long-term future in Louisiana.</p> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:29:29 +0000 The Associated Press 8898 at http://wwno.org