Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For all the extraordinary talent the Saints and Buccaneers have at quarterback, running back and receiver, defensive end Cameron Jordan figures that what happens in the trenches will be the decisive factor in their divisional-round playoff clash.

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Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For all the extraordinary talent the Saints and Buccaneers have at quarterback, running back and receiver, defensive end Cameron Jordan figures that what happens in the trenches will be the decisive factor in their divisional-round playoff clash.

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Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees likes the way the health of the roster is trending at the most crucial time of year.

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Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees likes the way the health of the roster is trending at the most crucial time of year.

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Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees will get to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him.

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Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees will get to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him.

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Hayward's 26 points pace Hornets past Pelicans, 118-110

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Charlotte Hornets methodically came back from an 18-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-110 on Friday night.

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Hayward's 26 points pace Hornets past Pelicans, 118-110

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Charlotte Hornets methodically came back from an 18-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-110 on Friday night.

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Favored Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker Demario Davis' largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments.

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Favored Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker Demario Davis' largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments.

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Brees doesn't want Saints' playoff run to be about him

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees doesn’t want the Saints to make their upcoming playoff run about him, even if the record-setting quarterback’s career could end on any given weekend.

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Hill's late free throws lift Thunder over Pelicans 111-110

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points, George Hill hit the go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-110 on Wednesday night.

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Hill's late free throws lift Thunder over Pelicans 111-110

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points, George Hill hit the go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-110 on Wednesday night.

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Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton can draw encouragement from the fact that his team enters the playoffs having won 11 of 13 games despite a lack of stability at several key positions.

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Brogdon hits OT winner as Pacers top Pelicans 118-116

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon capped a 21-point, 11-assist performance by bouncing in a driving, one-handed floater with 1.7 seconds left in overtime, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Monday night.

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Brogdon hits OT winner as Pacers top Pelicans 118-116

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon capped a 21-point, 11-assist performance by bouncing in a driving, one-handed floater with 1.7 seconds left in overtime, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Monday night.

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Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton can draw encouragement from the fact that his team enters the playoffs having won 11 of 13 games despite a lack of stability at several key positions.

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Bledoe, Ingram lead Pelicans past Raptors, 120-116

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Eric Bledsoe capped a 19-point, 10-assist performance with a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for a 120-116 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

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Bledoe, Ingram lead Pelicans past Raptors, 120-116

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Eric Bledsoe capped a 19-point, 10-assist performance with a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for a 120-116 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

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Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was on his back, reaching out desperately with his right hand to try to gather in the ball after it squirted through his arms as he was dragged down to the Superdome turf.

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Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was on his back, reaching out desperately with his right hand to try to gather in the ball after it squirted through his arms as he was dragged down to the Superdome turf.

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Clemson star QB Lawrence suffers another Superdome sputter

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was on his back, reaching out desperately with his right hand to try to gather in the ball after it squirted through his arms as he was dragged down to the Superdome turf.

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Sanders, Saints looking like a good match as playoffs near

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s apparently no accident that Saints receiver Emmanuel Sanders is wrapping up his first season in New Orleans with a chance to reach his fourth Super Bowl — all with different teams.

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Sanders, Saints looking like a good match as playoffs near

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s apparently no accident that Saints receiver Emmanuel Sanders is wrapping up his first season in New Orleans with a chance to reach his fourth Super Bowl — all with different teams.

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Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara expects a fine for wearing a pair of Christmas-themed shoes that, as it turned out, would also be worthy of a Hall of Fame display.

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Saints' Kamara has come through with his best season yet

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara has had the finest season of his four-year career, producing as a runner and receiver, setting personal highs and Saints records, and even tying an NFL record for rushing TDs in a game that had gone unmatched for nine decades.

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Saints' Kamara has come through with his best season yet

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara has had the finest season of his four-year career, producing as a runner and receiver, setting personal highs and Saints records, and even tying an NFL record for rushing TDs in a game that had gone unmatched for nine decades.

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Brandon Ingram scores 28 points, Pelicans beat Spurs 98-95

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for a 98-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

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Brandon Ingram scores 28 points, Pelicans beat Spurs 98-95

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for a 98-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

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Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara expects a fine for wearing a pair of Christmas-themed shoes that, as it turned out, would also be worthy of a Hall of Fame display.

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Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara expects a fine for wearing a pair of Christmas-themed shoes that, as it turned out, would also be worthy of a Hall of Fame display.

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Ga. Southern routs La. Tech 38-3 in New Orleans Bowl

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts kept his team in suspense until pregame warmups.

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Saints, Vikings spend holiday in another high-stakes clash

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is getting accustomed to playing high-stakes, high-intensity games against the New Orleans Saints.

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Saints, Vikings spend holiday in another high-stakes clash

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is getting accustomed to playing high-stakes, high-intensity games against the New Orleans Saints.

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Ga. Southern routs La. Tech 38-3 in New Orleans Bowl

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts kept his team in suspense until pregame warmups.

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Ga. Southern routs La. Tech 38-3 in New Orleans Bowl

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts kept his team in suspense until pregame warmups.

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LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini leaving program

LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini is leaving the program after one difficult season in which the Tigers allowed six opponents to gain more than 500 yards..

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Brees: Saints 'only going to get better' before playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints' first two-game skid since Week 3 doesn't have quarterback Drew Brees panicking quite yet.

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LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini leaving program

LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini is leaving the program after one difficult season in which the Tigers allowed six opponents to gain more than 500 yards..

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AP source: LSU defensive coordinator Pelini leaving program

LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini is leaving the program after one difficult season in which the Tigers allowed six opponents to gain more than 500 yards, a person familiar with the situation said.

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Brees: Saints 'only going to get better' before playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints' first two-game skid since Week 3 doesn't have quarterback Drew Brees panicking quite yet.

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Mahomes' dramatic flair marks Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes' repertoire of side-arm throws, basketball-style push passes, underhanded flips and renowned improvisation humbled yet another highly regarded defense.

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Mahomes' dramatic flair marks Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes' repertoire of side-arm throws, basketball-style push passes, underhanded flips and renowned improvisation humbled yet another highly regarded defense.

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Mahomes' theatrics highlight Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes had his full repertoire of side-arm throws, basketball-style push passes and underhanded flips on display while passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints …

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New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline

Pelicans first-year coach Stan Van Gundy was hired less than two months before the Pelicans first preseason game earlier this week.

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Saints receiver Thomas to miss rest of regular season

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints placed receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve on Saturday, a move that allows the Saints to give a healthy player Thomas' active roster spot for their final three regular-season games while resting their star receiver for the playoffs.

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Boutte's record day lifts LSU past Ole Miss, 53-48

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Good thing for Kayshon Boutte and LSU that the freshman receiver decided his twisted ankle didn't hurt enough to duck out of a chilly rain and into the locker room during the tense final minutes of a clash with rival Mississippi.

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Boutte's record day lifts LSU past Ole Miss, 53-48

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Good thing for Kayshon Boutte and LSU that the freshman receiver decided his twisted ankle didn't hurt enough to duck out of a chilly rain and into the locker room during the tense final minutes of a clash with rival Mississippi.

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Saints receiver Thomas to miss rest of regular season

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints placed receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve on Saturday, a move that allows the Saints to give a healthy player Thomas' active roster spot for their final three regular-season games while resting their star receiver for the playoffs.

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New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline

Pelicans first-year coach Stan Van Gundy was hired less than two months before the Pelicans first preseason game earlier this week.

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Mahomes leads Chiefs vs. Saints coach who nearly drafted him

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton seriously considered drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

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Payton: Saints plan to start Brees against Chiefs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints record-setting quarterback Drew Brees “looked good” in his first practices since returning from rib fractures and a punctured lung, and is slated to start against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, coach Sean Payton said.

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Payton: Saints plan to start Brees against Chiefs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints record-setting quarterback Drew Brees “looked good” in his first practices since returning from rib fractures and a punctured lung, and is slated to start against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, coach Sean Payton said.

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Mahomes leads Chiefs vs. Saints coach who nearly drafted him

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton seriously considered drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

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Ole Miss-LSU makes friends Kiffin, Orgeron first-time foes

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron and Mississippi’s Lane Kiffin are old friends and colleagues who were nearly reunited when Orgeron sought to hire Kiffin as Tigers offensive coordinator several years ago.

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Mahomes leads Chiefs vs. Saints coach who nearly drafted him

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton seriously considered drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

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Ole Miss-LSU makes friends Kiffin, Orgeron first-time foes

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron and Mississippi’s Lane Kiffin are old friends and colleagues who were nearly reunited when Orgeron sought to hire Kiffin as Tigers offensive coordinator several years ago.

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Healthy Zion Williamson, new coach, give Pelicans fresh hope

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson, in the span of one pandemic-compressed offseason, has gone from being a rookie on playing-time restrictions to a New Orleans Pelicans elder statesman with no limits on his minutes.

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Saints' Payton cites failures in "all phases" in Philly loss

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that an unusually poor performance by their defensive front came against a quarterback who is an uncommonly good scrambler.

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Saints' Payton cites failures in "all phases" in Philly loss

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that an unusually poor performance by their defensive front came against a quarterback who is an uncommonly good scrambler.

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Saints sunken by 'flat' half and play call Payton wants back

When the Saints needed 2 yards on fourth down to extend a fourth-quarter drive and potentially take the lead, coach Sean Payton went for broke.

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Saints sunken by 'flat' half and play call Payton wants back

When the Saints needed 2 yards on fourth down to extend a fourth-quarter drive and potentially take the lead, coach Sean Payton went for broke.

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Jenkins among surging Saints' leaders as he returns 'home'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins doesn't hide what an emotional and nostalgic week this is for him.

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Jenkins among surging Saints' leaders as he returns 'home'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins doesn't hide what an emotional and nostalgic week this is for him.

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Ability to overcome mistakes prolongs Saints' winning streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have played well enough lately to withstand not only the absence of record-setting quarterback Drew Brees, but even the types of mistakes that might cost a lesser team a game.

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Ability to overcome mistakes prolongs Saints' winning streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have played well enough lately to withstand not only the absence of record-setting quarterback Drew Brees, but even the types of mistakes that might cost a lesser team a game.

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Jones bolsters Heisman case; No. 1 Alabama beats LSU 55-17

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and receiver DeVonta Smith wind up as Heisman Trophy finalists, they can thank one another.

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Jones bolsters Heisman case; No. 1 Alabama beats LSU 55-17

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and receiver DeVonta Smith wind up as Heisman Trophy finalists, they can thank one another.

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No. 1 Alabama primed to prolong its primacy at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The way top-ranked Alabama has been rolling over opponents, coach Nick Saban likely could spend another week or more recovering from COVID-19 at home without jeopardizing the Crimson Tide’s national title hopes.

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Saints fielding elite defense during surge to top of NFC

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive end Cameron Jordan see the significance of New Orleans' No. 1 defensive ranking in much the same way.

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Saints fielding elite defense during surge to top of NFC

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive end Cameron Jordan see the significance of New Orleans' No. 1 defensive ranking in much the same way.

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Zion Williamson moving past injuries, inhibitions in Year 2

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson expects to unleash a version of himself that is healthier, more demonstrative and less restrained in his second NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Saints' depth, adaptability on display during win streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As far as Saints coach Sean Payton is concerned, there were meaningful storylines coming out of New Orleans' lopsided victory at Denver that had nothing to do with the Broncos being forced to play without a true NFL quarterback.

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Saints' depth, adaptability on display during win streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As far as Saints coach Sean Payton is concerned, there were meaningful storylines coming out of New Orleans' lopsided victory at Denver that had nothing to do with the Broncos being forced to play without a true NFL quarterback.

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Saints QB Hill treating next games as 'big' for his career

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taysom Hill intends to treat the next couple of games on the New Orleans Saints' schedule as if the trajectory of his career as an NFL quarterback is in the balance.

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LSU's struggles just latest hurdle for resilient Ed Orgeron

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron forged a career path that led him to the top of his profession by persevering through personal and professional hardships.

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LSU's struggles just latest hurdle for resilient Ed Orgeron

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron forged a career path that led him to the top of his profession by persevering through personal and professional hardships.

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Saints QB Hill treating next games as 'big' for his career

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taysom Hill intends to treat the next couple of games on the New Orleans Saints' schedule as if the trajectory of his career as an NFL quarterback is in the balance.

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Saints QB Hill treating next games as 'big' for his career

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taysom Hill intends to treat the next couple of games on the New Orleans Saints' schedule as if the trajectory of his career as an NFL quarterback is in the balance.

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Pelicans acquire Adams as final piece of 4-team Holiday deal

Veteran 7-foot NBA center Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year extension with the Pelicans following his trade to New Orleans as part of a four-team deal that also sent guard Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans to Milwaukee.

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Agents: Ingram agrees to max deal extension with Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Restricted free agent Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Agents: Ingram agrees to max deal extension with Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Restricted free agent Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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AP source: Ingram signs max contract extension with Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Restricted free agent Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, said a person familiar with the situation.

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Pelicans acquire Adams as final piece of 4-team Holiday deal

Veteran 7-foot NBA center Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year extension with the Pelicans following his trade to New Orleans as part of a four-team deal that also sent guard Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans to Milwaukee.

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Saints exhibiting depth, chemistry, execution in all phases

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Even as Taysom Hill produced amply in his triumphant first start, his job was made considerably easier by a defense that has allowed just one touchdown in three games.

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Saints exhibiting depth, chemistry, execution in all phases

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Even as Taysom Hill produced amply in his triumphant first start, his job was made considerably easier by a defense that has allowed just one touchdown in three games.

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Saints win 7th straight, beat Falcons in Hill's first start

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Driving accurate throws downfield, exhibiting poise in the pocket and scrambling judiciously, Taysom Hill capitalized on his first true opportunity to make his case as a candidate to one day succeed record-setting star Drew Brees as the Saints quarterback.

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Saints win 7th straight, beat Falcons in Hill's first start

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Driving accurate throws downfield, exhibiting poise in the pocket and scrambling judiciously, Taysom Hill capitalized on his first true opportunity to make his case as a candidate to one day succeed record-setting star Drew Brees as the Saints quarterback.

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Saints look to Winston, Hill, as they host improving Falcons

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara expresses confidence in the Saints’ ability to quickly coalesce around a fill-in quarterback while record-setting, 15-year starter Drew Brees is injured.

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Saints look to Winston, Hill, as they host improving Falcons

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara expresses confidence in the Saints’ ability to quickly coalesce around a fill-in quarterback while record-setting, 15-year starter Drew Brees is injured.

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Kamara-Jones a marquee matchup when Saints host Falcons

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Alvin Kamara's next chance to build on his prolific, workhorse of a season comes against a Falcons defense that hopes it has an answer to the Saints' dynamic running back.

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Pelicans take Alabama's Lewis with 13th pick in NBA draft

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stan Van Gundy said he didn't have anything to do with the selection of New Orleans' pick in the first round of Wednesday night's NBA draft, but the Pelicans new coach can see Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. eventually playing alongside Lonzo Ball.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Pelicans take Alabama's Lewis with 13th pick in NBA draft

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stan Van Gundy said he didn't have anything to do with the selection of New Orleans' pick in the first round of Wednesday night's NBA draft, but the Pelicans new coach can see Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. eventually playing alongside Lonzo Ball.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Kamara-Jones a marquee matchup when Saints host Falcons

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Alvin Kamara's next chance to build on his prolific, workhorse of a season comes against a Falcons defense that hopes it has an answer to the Saints' dynamic running back.

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AP source: Saints' Brees has rib fractures, collapsed lung

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints resourcefulness, resilience to be tested sans Brees

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the Saints are riding a six-game winning streak and sitting atop the NFC South, their resourcefulness and resilience will be tested in upcoming weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints resourcefulness, resilience to be tested sans Brees

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the Saints are riding a six-game winning streak and sitting atop the NFC South, their resourcefulness and resilience will be tested in upcoming weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP source: Saints' Brees has rib fractures, collapsed lung

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees struggled to predict the long-term effects of a crushing hit by San Francisco defensive tackle Kentavius Street, who landed on top of the 41-year-old quarterback after de-cleating him with a clean shot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees struggled to predict the long-term effects of a crushing hit by San Francisco defensive tackle Kentavius Street, who landed on top of the 41-year-old quarterback after de-cleating him with a clean shot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints glad Sanders is on their side in rematch with 49ers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With a slew of big plays including touchdowns receiving and throwing, Emmanuel Sanders was a big reason the San Francisco 49ers pulled out a 48-46 shootout against the Saints in the Superdome less than one year ago.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints glad Sanders is on their side in rematch with 49ers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With a slew of big plays including touchdowns receiving and throwing, Emmanuel Sanders was a big reason the San Francisco 49ers pulled out a 48-46 shootout against the Saints in the Superdome less than one year ago.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' defensive front gaining steam at season's midpoint

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — One week after battering Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady into one of the worst games of his career, a New Orleans Saints pass rush led by previously unheralded reserve Trey Hendrickson aims to muster a similar effort against San Francisco backup Nick Mullens.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

LSU has added size and a new philosophy in the 20-21 season

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Will Wade was able to add more size and on-the-ball scrappiness to his roster this season and expects it to show up in a big way when the Tigers are defending.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' defensive front gaining steam at season's midpoint

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — One week after battering Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady into one of the worst games of his career, a New Orleans Saints pass rush led by previously unheralded reserve Trey Hendrickson aims to muster a similar effort against San Francisco backup Nick Mullens.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

LSU has added size and a new philosophy in the 20-21 season

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Will Wade was able to add more size and on-the-ball scrappiness to his roster this season and expects it to show up in a big way when the Tigers are defending.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints enter season's second half as prime contenders

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints marked the midpoint of the season by making a convincing case that they are again the class of the NFC South — a division they’ve won the past three seasons.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints enter season's second half as prime contenders

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints marked the midpoint of the season by making a convincing case that they are again the class of the NFC South — a division they’ve won the past three seasons.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' Thomas, Sanders practice as Bucs clash looms

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are on the cusp of returning to New Orleans’ passing game at an opportune time.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' Thomas, Sanders practice as Bucs clash looms

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are on the cusp of returning to New Orleans’ passing game at an opportune time.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints acquire Alexander from 49ers for Alonso, draft pick

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints and 49ers have agreed to a trade sending linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft choice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Payton likes Saints' grit during tense, 4-game win streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the Saints haven't posted a dominant, runaway victory this season, coach Sean Payton likes the fact that New Orleans has emerged triumphant from stressful, late-game scenarios in four straight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Payton likes Saints' grit during tense, 4-game win streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the Saints haven't posted a dominant, runaway victory this season, coach Sean Payton likes the fact that New Orleans has emerged triumphant from stressful, late-game scenarios in four straight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints acquire Alexander from 49ers for Alonso, draft pick

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints and 49ers have agreed to a trade sending linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft choice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Matchup of unranked LSU, Auburn highlights Week 6 in SEC

Here are things to watch in Week 6 in the Southeastern Conference:

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Combo of injuries, opt outs taking toll on SEC rosters

There was a time when college football fans could have reasonably hoped to see two of the best receivers in the nation — Alabama's Jaylen Waddle and LSU's Ja'Marr Chase — star in the same game next month, when the Crimson Tide visits the Tigers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Combo of injuries, opt outs taking toll on SEC rosters

There was a time when college football fans could have reasonably hoped to see two of the best receivers in the nation — Alabama's Jaylen Waddle and LSU's Ja'Marr Chase — star in the same game next month, when the Crimson Tide visits the Tigers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Pelicans' Van Gundy talks teaching, commitment to defense

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy sees a New Orleans roster brimming with young players who have obvious talent, but still have plenty to learn about the way basketball is played in the NBA.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Pelicans' Van Gundy talks teaching, commitment to defense

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy sees a New Orleans roster brimming with young players who have obvious talent, but still have plenty to learn about the way basketball is played in the NBA.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' season starting to resemble past 3 playoff pushes

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is seeing a pattern — and an encouraging one at that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

LSU freshman Finley thrives, Tigers stop So. Carolina, 52-24

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU freshman TJ Finley was a picture of poise and decisiveness, unfazed by the prospect of making his college debut or anything South Carolina's defense tried to do.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' season starting to resemble past 3 playoff pushes

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is seeing a pattern — and an encouraging one at that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Brees' clutch precision lifts Saints past Panthers, 27-24

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees' veteran savvy and enduring skill as a passer were enough for the Saints to overcome the loss of two top receivers in the past few days.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

LSU freshman Finley thrives, Tigers stop So. Carolina, 52-24

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU freshman TJ Finley was a picture of poise and decisiveness, unfazed by the prospect of making his college debut or anything South Carolina's defense tried to do.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Brees' clutch precision lifts Saints past Panthers, 27-24

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees' veteran savvy and enduring skill as a passer were enough for the Saints to overcome the loss of two top receivers in the past few days.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

LSU freshman Finley thrives, Tigers stop So. Carolina, 52-24

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU freshman TJ Finley was a picture of poise and decisiveness, unfazed by the prospect of making his college debut or anything South Carolina's defense tried to do.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

LSU freshman Finley thrives, Tigers stop So. Carolina, 52-24

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU freshman TJ Finley was a picture of poise and decisiveness, unfazed by the prospect of making his college debut or anything South Carolina's defense tried to do.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' Sanders on COVID reserve, Thomas out with hamstring

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints receiver Emmanuel Sanders has tested positive for COVID-19 and Michael Thomas remained unable to practice on Friday because of a recent hamstring injury. Neither will be able to play Sunday against Carolina.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Humbled LSU eyeing QB contingency vs surging South Carolina

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron was grateful for an extra week to help the Tigers confront considerable challenges on both sides of the ball.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints face 'frenemy' in Panthers QB Bridgewater

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The time has come for Teddy Bridgewater to return to the place where he rehabilitated his NFL career and try to beat the team that helped him do it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints' Sanders on COVID reserve, Thomas out with hamstring

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints receiver Emmanuel Sanders has tested positive for COVID-19 and Michael Thomas remained unable to practice on Friday because of a recent hamstring injury. Neither will be able to play Sunday against Carolina.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints face 'frenemy' in Panthers QB Bridgewater

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The time has come for Teddy Bridgewater to return to the place where he rehabilitated his NFL career and try to beat the team that helped him do it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Humbled LSU eyeing QB contingency vs surging South Carolina

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron was grateful for an extra week to help the Tigers confront considerable challenges on both sides of the ball.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints face 'frenemy' in Panthers QB Bridgewater

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The time has come for Teddy Bridgewater to return to the place where he rehabilitated his NFL career and try to beat the team that helped him do it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Humbled LSU eyeing QB contingency vs surging South Carolina

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron was grateful for an extra week to help the Tigers confront considerable challenges on both sides of the ball.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Stan Van Gundy agrees to become New Orleans Pelicans' coach

Stan Van Gundy is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he'll take over a promising team that includes 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson and reigning Most Improved Player Brandon Ingram.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Stan Van Gundy agrees to become New Orleans Pelicans' coach

Stan Van Gundy is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he'll take over a promising team that includes 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson and reigning Most Improved Player Brandon Ingram.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP sources: Stan Van Gundy agrees to become next coach of New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — AP sources: Stan Van Gundy agrees to become next coach of New Orleans Pelicans.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Saints scrutinizing NFL-worst red-zone defense during bye

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The way the Saints have played defense within 20 yards of their own goal line has coach Sean Payton seeing red.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Saints scrutinizing NFL-worst red-zone defense during bye

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The way the Saints have played defense within 20 yards of their own goal line has coach Sean Payton seeing red.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

In unusual SEC season, defense is becoming a punchline

LSU coach Ed Orgeron has lost patience with blown assignments, missed tackles and poor pursuit angles by Tigers defenders.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

In unusual SEC season, defense is becoming a punchline

LSU coach Ed Orgeron has lost patience with blown assignments, missed tackles and poor pursuit angles by Tigers defenders.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Saints explore moving home games to LSU so fans may attend

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have begun discussions with LSU about holding the NFL club's future home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, a team spokesman said Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Brees gratified by Sanders' rising role in Saints offense

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Emmanuel Sanders is beginning to produce the way Saints quarterback Drew Brees predicted he would when New Orleans signed the veteran receiver away from San Francisco as a free agent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Brees gratified by Sanders' rising role in Saints offense

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Emmanuel Sanders is beginning to produce the way Saints quarterback Drew Brees predicted he would when New Orleans signed the veteran receiver away from San Francisco as a free agent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Saints explore moving home games to LSU so fans may attend

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have begun discussions with LSU about holding the NFL club's future home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, a team spokesman said Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lutz lifts Saints past hard-luck Chargers, 30-27 in OT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Wil Lutz kicked a 36-yard field goal with 5:08 left in overtime and New Orleans' defense stopped Chargers receiver Mike Williams just short on fourth down to preserve a 30-27 victory over seemingly star-crossed Los Angeles on Monday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lutz lifts Saints past hard-luck Chargers, 30-27 in OT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Wil Lutz kicked a 36-yard field goal with 5:08 left in overtime and New Orleans' defense stopped Chargers receiver Mike Williams just short on fourth down to preserve a 30-27 victory over seemingly star-crossed Los Angeles on Monday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP source: Saints' Thomas suspended for punching teammate

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints receiver Michael Thomas has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team after punching a teammate during practice, a person familiar with the situation said.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

AP source: Saints' Thomas suspended for punching teammate

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints receiver Michael Thomas has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team after punching a teammate during practice, a person familiar with the situation said.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Chargers-Saints a sentimental showdown for QB Brees

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For perhaps the final time, Saints record-setting quarterback Drew Brees is about to look across the line of scrimmage at uniforms emblazoned with the lightning bolt logo of the team that drafted him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

QBs a generation apart star in Chargers-Saints MNF clash

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Herbert was 7 years old when Drew Brees left his final game for the Chargers with a career-threatening shoulder injury.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

QBs a generation apart star in Chargers-Saints MNF clash

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Herbert was 7 years old when Drew Brees left his final game for the Chargers with a career-threatening shoulder injury.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No. 17 LSU takes burgeoning pass attack to struggling Mizzou

Myles Brennan needed just two games to begin posting historically significant passing numbers at LSU, leaving little doubt about his ability to succeed Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Vilma advances defamation case, Brees blasts NFL

NEW ORLEANS - One day after his suspension in the NFL's bounty probe was overturned, Jonathan Vilma moved forward with his defamation claims against Commissioner Roger Goodell, while Drew Brees and other teammates went on the offensive against Goodell and the league office.

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Saints' suspensions tossed out in bounty case

NEW ORLEANS - Finding fault with nearly everyone tied to the New Orleans Saints' bounty case, from the coaches to Roger Goodell, former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue tossed out the suspensions of four players Tuesday and condemned the team for obstructing the investigation.

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Swarmed on the bayou

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Statue of Gleason punt block unveiled

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NFL denies appeals of Saints' bounty suspensions

NEW ORLEANS - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has rejected the appeals of four players suspended in connection with the league's bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints.

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Payton takes responsibility for Saints' bounty system

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Ex G-Prep, Coug star Gleason has ALS

NEW ORLEANS - Steve Gleason may always be remembered most for his blocked punt on the night the Louisiana Superdome reopened for the first time after Hurricane Katrina - a play that stirred an already emotional crowd into a deafening, drink-spilling frenzy.

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Mack shows Butler the way back to Final Four

NEW ORLEANS - Of course Butler erased a late deficit. Of course the Bulldogs hit a clutch 3-pointer late in overtime. Of course they're going back to the Final Four.

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Long trip, short week for Saints

METAIRIE, La. - A short week and a long flight are only the beginning of the challenges Sean Payton sees as New Orleans prepares to begin the playoffs in Seattle.

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Saints prevail in a Brees

NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees has made plenty of good defenses look bad during his steady accumulation of New Orleans Saints passing records.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New oil leak in area of sunken drilling rig

NEW ORLEANS - A new oil leak was discovered at the site in the Gulf of Mexico where a drilling rig exploded and sank, and experts now estimate that five times more has been spilling into the water a day than previously believed, the Coast Guard said late Wednesday.

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Louisiana native Porter's pick seals Saints win

MIAMI - Right before getting on the team bus to go to the Super Bowl, Tracy Porter sat in the Saints' downtown Miami hotel, getting his head shaved by his regular New Orleans barber.

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