USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel, sets sail for its namesake city

AVONDALE, La. — A Navy assault ship built with tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers began its journey to New York on Tuesday, sailing down the Mississippi River in a pea-soup fog as watchers along the levee strained for a glimpse.

USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel, leaves La. shipyard for namesake city

AVONDALE, La. — A warship built with 7½ tons of steel from the World Trade Center site is heading to its namesake city.

Jerry Kelly rallies on the back 9 for a slim 1-stroke victory at Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. — Now Jerry Kelly has another reason to love New Orleans.

Jerry Kelly takes 1-stroke victory over Howell, Sabbatini, Wi in Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly took the umbrella from the parade marshal, donned his tasseled sash and danced his way off the 18th as the brass band played an exuberant Dixieland tune.

Jerry Kelly takes one-stroke victory in Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly rallied with a pair of birdies on the back nine Sunday, showing steady nerves to win the Zurich Classic for his first PGA Tour title since 2002.

Jerry Kelly leads Troy Matteson, Charlie Hoffman by 1 shot after 2nd round at Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly liked that early morning tee time for the first two rounds at the Zurich Classic when the dew had softened the greens and the wind was still lying low.

Jerry Kelly shoots 66s to take 1-stroke lead in Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly moved into position for his first PGA Tour victory since his breakthrough 2002 season, shooting a 6-under 66 on Friday for a one-stroke lead in the Zurich Classic.

Defending champion Romero disqualified from Zurich Classic after signing incorrect scorecard

AVONDALE, La. — Andres Romero, the defending champion of the Zurich Classic, has been disqualified after the first two rounds for signing an incorrect scorecard.

South Korea’s Charlie Wi takes one shot lead into second round of the Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. — Playing early in the first round of the Zurich Classic paid off for Charlie Wi. Now he has to hope he can beat the harder, drier course that golfers face in the afternoon.

South Korea’s Charlie Wi has first-round lead in Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. — South Korea’s Charlie Wi took advantage of soft early morning conditions to shoot a bogey-free 6-under 66 and take a one-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the Zurich Classic.

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