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NEW ORLEANS -- The Latest on the trial of Cardell Hayes, charged in the April shooting death of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith (all times local):---10:45 p. Air Force 1 Clearance .m.A Louisiana jury has found the man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith guilty of manslaughter.Sunday nights verdict capped the week-long trial of 29-year-old Cardell Hayes, who also was found guilty of attempted manslaughter for wounding Smiths wife.The shooting happened the night of April 9 after a car crash in New Orleans.Hayes claimed he fired only after an irate and drunken Smith punched him and then retrieved a gun from his damaged SUV.The prosecution said evidence showed Smith never armed himself and Hayes was not justified in firing.Smiths wife Racquel was wounded in the legs by gunfire that night.---8:35 p.m.The jury in the second-degree murder trial of the man who killed retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has asked the judge for information on possible lesser verdicts, which the judge said include manslaughter and negligent homicide.Jurors received the case around 5 p.m. Sunday after a day of closing arguments. In addition to information on other verdicts, they also requested to hear instructions regarding reasonable doubt and legal self-defense.Defendant Cardell Hayes insisted on the witness stand that he shot Smith following an April 9 traffic crash only because Smith had grabbed a gun from his vehicle. Prosecutors said there is no evidence Hayes was armed when he was shot.Hayes is also charged with attempted second-degree murder for wounding Smiths wife in the April confrontation.---4:55 p.m.A New Orleans jury now has the case of the man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith.On trial is 29-year-old Cardell Hayes, who is charged with second-degree murder. He claims self-defense in the shooting death of Smith following an April 9 car crash.Prosecutors say Hayes lied when he told the jury in the week-long trial that Smith had retrieved a gun from his damaged SUV following the crash.Conviction of second-degree murder would mean a mandatory life sentence for Hayes.In her instruction to jurors Sunday evening, Louisiana District Judge Camille Buras said other possible verdicts include manslaughter and negligent homicide.---4 p.m.A New Orleans assistant district attorney pointed to the prosecution of disgraced NFL star Darren Sharper as evidence that her office doesnt play favorites.Laura Rodrigue referred to Sharpers rape case as she made her final remarks to the jury Sunday in the trial of Cardell Hayes.Hayes is on trial for second-degree murder. He claims self-defense in the shooting of retired Saints star Will Smith following an April 9 car crash.His lawyer, John Fuller, told jurors that police rushed the investigation and that prosecutors had political motivations for swiftly prosecuting the killer of an NFL star.Rodrigue pointed to the case of Sharper, who was prosecuted in New Orleans and other jurisdictions where he pleaded guilty to drugging and raping women. Sharper is serving a 20-year sentence.---2:30 p.m.The defense lawyer for the man who shot New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has wrapped up a nearly four-hour closing argument for the jury.John Fuller represents Cardell Hayes, who says he shot Smith to death on April 9 in self-defense following a car crash and argument. Hayes is charged with second-degree murder.Fuller on Sunday railed against what he called a rushed investigation into the shooting and he derailed what he characterized as unfair attacks on the defense. He urged jurors not be swayed by the star power of some of Smiths NFL teammates who visited the weeklong trial or by sympathy for Smiths widow.Jurors were to hear a final word from prosecutors and instructions from the judge before beginning deliberations.---2 p.m.The attorney defending the man who killed ex-New Orleans Saints star Will Smith is blaming a passenger in Smiths vehicle for inciting much of the chaos that led to Smiths shooting death following a traffic crash.Cardell Hayes is charged with second-degree murder in Smiths April 9 shooting death.In a Sunday closing argument that has lasted three hours, defense lawyer John Fuller reminded jurors of Richard Hernandez, a passenger in the SUV drove that was rear-ended by Hayes vehicle.Trial testimony indicated Hernandez jumped out of Smiths SUV and wildly stripped of his shirt as though readying for a fight.Hayes testified Saturday that he believed Hernandez had a knife. Hayes said he only shot Smith after Smith grabbed a gun from the damaged SUV. Prosecutors said there is no evidence Smith or Hernandez was armed.---10:30 a.m.The attorney defending the man accused of killing ex-New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in April has told jurors not to be swayed by other football stars attending the trial.John Fuller told jurors in the trial of Cardell Hayes not to be swayed by the parade of fellow football stars that have visited the courtroom and angrily accused prosecutors of unfairly attacking the defense lawyers credibility.Fuller said police failed to thoroughly investigate Smiths death and insisted prosecutors havent proven Hayes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.Hayes says he shot Smith in self-defense during a confrontation after an April 9 traffic crash. Hes on trial for second-degree murder.Fuller told jurors to consider what would have happened if the situation had been reversed -- if the shooter had been a beloved football star and the victim had been an unknown.---9:30 a.m.A prosecutor is telling a New Orleans jury that former Saints star Will Smith was executed in April by a man who shot him eight times and wounded his wife.Jason Napoli (NAP-oh-lee) made the assertion as closing arguments began Sunday morning in the trial of 29-year-old Cardell Hayes. Hayes is charged with second-degree murder for shooting Smith during a confrontation over an April 9 car crash. Hes also charged with attempted second-degree murder because Smiths wife was wounded that night.Hayes testified Saturday and that he only fired after Smith had retrieved a gun from his damaged SUV.Napoli says Hayes was an aggressor who rammed Smiths car. He dismissed defense claims that Smith was the aggressor and that Hayes is not guilty under Louisianas stand your ground law.---8 a.m.A jury could begin deliberating Sunday in the fatal shooting of New Orleans Saints star Will Smith.Closing arguments are expected in the trial of 29-year-old Cardell Hayes, who would face a mandatory life sentence if convicted of second-degree murder.Hayes fatally shot the former NFL player in April following a collision between his Hummer and Smiths SUV. Hayes also is charged with attempted second-degree murder for shooting Smiths wife, Racquel, in the legs.Hayes took the stand Saturday and said he heard what sounded like a gunshot before he fired in self-defense. He also said Smith grabbed a gun during their confrontation. No other witness said Smith was armed. Prosecutors said the loaded gun remained untouched inside Smiths damaged car. Air Force 1 For Sale . 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MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Jeff Gordon hasnt invited any big guests such as Lewis Hamilton or Mario Andretti to the Sprint Cup race Sunday, and he has no big postrace party planned as he did for what many thought would be his final NASCAR race last November at Homestead.While the four-time Cup champion wouldnt call the race Sunday at Martinsville Speedway his official last NASCAR race, he said he has no plans to race in NASCAR again following the Goodys Fast Relief 500.Gordon came out of retirement this year in a substitute role as Dale Earnhardt Jr. recovers from a concussion. Gordon has competed in seven races this year and the Martinsville race is his last one planned in a substitute role for the Hendrick Motorsports team where he remains an equity owner.This is my last race, the 45-year-old Gordon said with a laugh while using air quotes to emphasize the last two words. Your guess is as good as mine. I can promise you that I had no intentions of this happening. But here I am.So never say never is all I know what to say. I really dont think that Ill be getting back in the Cup car again. But go ask Rick Hendrick.Gordon competed in four consecutive races starting with Indianapolis in July and then three more in a six-race stretch. His best finish was 10th four weeks ago at Dover, the last time he has driven the Hendrick No. 88 car in sharing the substitute role with young driver Alex Bowman.I hope in the future that the drivers dont have a situation like what we have with Junior where we need somebody to filll in for them, said Gordon, who believes Earnhardt will return as hoped for the 2017 Daytona 500. Air Force 1 Discount. But this little bit of experience has been good for me, good for the organization and we had a little bit of fun with it as well.If I had to do it, then certainly I would. But I dont anticipate it.If any track beyond Indianapolis could lure Gordon back to the drivers seat, Martinsville would rank high on the list. He won the race at Martinsville a year ago, his ninth career victory at NASCARs shortest track and the 93rd (and possibly last) victory of his career.There is a part of me that wasnt sure if I wanted to come back and take away from that, but at the same time, Ive always said if there was one track where I felt like I could get back in the car and feel comfortable and competitive, its this track, Gordon said.For that, Im happy that Im here.Gordon teammate Jimmie Johnson wouldnt call this Gordons last race. Gordon competed in 797 consecutive races through the end of last year and transitioned to the television booth for Fox, which telecasts the first 16 Cup points races each year.That is so hard to say, Johnson said. He is one heck of a sub to have sitting on the bench when you need it. We will see. Im not sure he is ready to completely stop.I think he was ready to get off the merry-go-round of 39 races a year, but the full stop I dont think he is ready for. ' ' '