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Saints gaining confidence despite defense struggles

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The streaking New Orleans Saints are not planning on slowing down, even after a defensive performance on Sunday that could have given them pause. Back to .500 at midseason following a […]

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Saints hold off Colts’ comeback for 27-21 victory

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Saints showed Sunday they can still go toe-to-toe with anyone in the NFL. They just need to find that elusive knockout punch. After taking a 27-point third-quarter lead at Indianapolis and […]

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Another blocked punt helps Saints top Falcons, 31-21

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The memory of Steve Gleason’s blocked punt against Atlanta in 2006, and the emotional, spine-tingling, ear-splitting, drink-spilling pandemonium that accompanied it, has always been a special and personal one for current […]

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RB Spiller emerges Saints’ OT win over Cowboys

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Running back C.J. Spiller came to New Orleans as a free agent this past offseason figuring that his speed and versatility would make him an ideal fit for coach Sean Payton’s […]

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Winless New Orleans Saints fall 3 games back in NFC South

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New Orleans return specialist Marcus Murphy believes the Saints are close to getting their first win of the season. They were in position to do that Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, […]

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Mistake-prone New Orleans Saints now 0-2

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees started moving his right arm as if to loosen his throwing shoulder after a heavy hit from Tampa Bay defensive end Jacquies Smith. Asked if he even considered sitting […]