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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 […]

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New Orleans Saints add TE, OL after formally releasing Junior Galette

(AP) The New Orleans Saints have added tight end Kevin Brock and offensive lineman Cole Manhart after formally releasing outside linebacker Junior Galette. Galette’s agent, Alvin Keels, told The Associated Press on Friday that Galette, […]

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Hometown eager to celebrate Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler

By DAVID BRANDT VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — The day before the Super Bowl that would change Malcolm Butler’s life, he posted a picture of the Vicksburg city seal on his Facebook page, thanking family and friends […]