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Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9
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Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9

NEW ORLEANS Baker Mayfield might have landed with the right team at the right time.

No. 12 LSU is ‘finding the formula’ after stumbling out of the gate, Kelly says
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No. 12 LSU is ‘finding the formula’ after stumbling out of the gate, Kelly says

· September 18, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La. No. 12 LSU is beginning to look more like a team that deserved its preseason top-five ranking.

Saints 16, Titans 15: Derek Carr’s New Orleans debut is a success as the Saints edge the Titans
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Saints 16, Titans 15: Derek Carr’s New Orleans debut is a success as the Saints edge the Titans

· September 10, 2023

NEW ORLEANS After taking four sacks, throwing an interception and being flattened by a forearm to the face, a sore but determined Derek Carr pulled out the kind of finish he wanted in his New Orlean

Stroud has scoring pass as Texans beat Saints 17-13
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Stroud has scoring pass as Texans beat Saints 17-13

NEW ORLEANS Houston rookie C.J. Stroud threw his first touchdown pass as a pro and the Texans defeated New Orleans 17-13 on Sunday night in a preseason finale that was also marked by a couple Jimmy

Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut, a 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs
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Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut, a 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs

NEW ORLEANS When Derek Carr finished putting on his uniform before his preseason debut with the New Orleans Saints, he couldn t help but be struck by the sight of himself in black and gold instead

Dupont’s Brandon Matthews’ team tied for 4th after 2nd round of Zurich Classic
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Dupont’s Brandon Matthews’ team tied for 4th after 2nd round of Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. Wyndham Clark and Beau Hossler shot a 5-under 67 in alternate-shot play on Friday to maintain a one-shot lead through the second round of the Zurich Classic.

Reese, LSU top Michigan in 2nd round of March Madness
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Reese, LSU top Michigan in 2nd round of March Madness

BATON ROUGE, La. A bleeding upper lip with gauze stuffed under it and dislodged eyelash extension wasn t exactly the look that the LSU sensation known as Bayou Barbie was going for.

Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints
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Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints

NEW ORLEANS Derek Carr has proved repeatedly that he can produce as a passer.

Pineiro’s kick lifts Panthers to 10-7 win over Saints
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Pineiro’s kick lifts Panthers to 10-7 win over Saints

NEW ORLEANS If Steve Wilks has coached his last game for the Panthers, he can walk away knowing his players didn t quit on him.

Dalton, Hill TD passes lift Saints over Falcons 21-18
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Dalton, Hill TD passes lift Saints over Falcons 21-18

· December 18, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Saints tight end Juwan Johnson talked about getting freaky after making a catch near the goal line. Speedy rookie receiver Rashid Shaheed recalled his heart racing fast when he knew

Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time
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Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time

· December 4, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Alabama and newly crowned Big 12 champion Kansas State will meet for the first time at the Sugar Bowl on New Year s Eve.

Pratt accounts for 5 TDs as Tulane tops wins AAC
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Pratt accounts for 5 TDs as Tulane tops wins AAC

· December 3, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Michael Pratt accounted for 442 total yards and five touchdowns, Tyjae Spears highlighted his 199 yards rushing with a 60-yard score and No. 18 Tulane beat No. 22 UCF 45-28 on Saturday n

Dalton thrives, Stafford leaves as Saints top Rams 27-20
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Dalton thrives, Stafford leaves as Saints top Rams 27-20

· November 20, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Andy Dalton could sense the Rams Aaron Donald closing quickly from the left edge on a third-and-9 play late in the third quarter of a three-point game.

Drake, Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight win
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Drake, Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight win

· November 7, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Sa

Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders
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Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders

· October 30, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Saints running back Alvin Kamara has his teammates attention as he explores the bounds of his leadership in his first season wearing a captain s C on his jersey.

Burrow-Chase connection leads Bengals past Saints 30-26
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Burrow-Chase connection leads Bengals past Saints 30-26

· October 16, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow entered the Superdome on Sunday morning wearing Ja Marr Chase s No. 1 LSU jersey from a college national championship triumph over Clemson three football s

Hill accounts for 4 TDs, Saints top Seahawks 39-32
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Hill accounts for 4 TDs, Saints top Seahawks 39-32

NEW ORLEANS Don t ask New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill what position he really plays.

Brady’s temper flares as Bucs snap skid vs Saints, 20-10
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Brady’s temper flares as Bucs snap skid vs Saints, 20-10

· September 18, 2022

NEW ORLEANS It certainly looked like the Saints were in Tom Brady s head when the Buccaneers quarterback threw a tablet in the bench area and later jawed with New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimor

Florida State blocks PAT, holds off Kelly’s LSU, 24-23
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Florida State blocks PAT, holds off Kelly’s LSU, 24-23

· September 5, 2022

NEW ORLEANS Shyheim Brown blocked LSU s extra-point attempt with no time left to give Florida State a 24-23 victory Sunday night, spoiling Brian Kelly s debut as Tigers coach.

LSU’s Kelly aims to keep QB starter for season opener secret
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LSU’s Kelly aims to keep QB starter for season opener secret

BATON ROUGE, La. New LSU coach Brian Kelly is hoping his team can keep a pretty big secret for a week leading up to the revamped Tigers season opener.