Thursday, 24 January 2013

Hornets announce name change to Pelicans (Yahoo! Sports)

New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson speaks at a news conference announcing that the NBA basketball team's name will change from the Hornets to the Pelicans starting next season, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Hornets owner Tom Benson is changing his team's nickname to the Pelicans and said the switch will create a bond with the city that could lead to a championship.




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