Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Sugar Bowl will be played after New Orleans terror attack

January 2, 2025

Fans pass through a security checkpoint as they enter the fan zone at Caesars Superdome before the Sugar Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff game in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Welcome to the Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.

the show continues – The Sugar Bowl will be held Thursday night at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. More than a dozen people were killed and several others injured in a terrorist attack in New Orleans. The game was postponed to 4 p.m. ET. read more…

Please take a look – New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick said earlier in the day that security around the Superdome would be as beefy as it would be at the Super Bowl. read more…

“Future plans” – Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to be held in about a month, and Kirkpatrick also gave a message to fans who are unsure about attending the game. read more…

without fear – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry plans to attend the Sugar Bowl and says the Superdome is “totally safe.” read more…

a helping hand – New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan donated $25,000 to a relief fund for the families of terrorist attack victims. Former NFL star Antonio Brown has also started a fundraiser to help the victim's family. read more…

“Senseless act of violence” – New Orleans Pelicans officials played the NBA game against the Miami Heat with a heavy heart. Pelicans head coach Willie Green and forward Trey Murphy III both spoke about dealing with what's happening back home. read more…

NFL Power Rankings – Which team will take the penultimate lead in the Fox News Digital Sports NFL Power Rankings ahead of the final week of the regular season? read more…

Watch now – NFL on FOX sideline reporter Jen Hale from New Orleans talks about how the city is preparing for the Sugar Bowl in the wake of the New Year's truck attack. read more…

From Fox Sports – Click here for the latest information on the College Football Playoff. read more…

from out kick – The breakdown of the Philadelphia Eagles' decision was not to start Saquon Barkley and give up the chance to break the NFL's single-season rushing record. read more…