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  • April 2008

    • Saints Work Out Deal to Keep McAllister

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 10:48 PM CDT

      Saints Work Out Deal to Keep McAllister

      (Newser) - Saints running back Deuce McAllister, coming off the second knee surgery of his career, will remain with New Orleans for at least one more season. A member of the team with knowledge of the contract negotiations confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on Monday night. The person did not want to be named because the team hasn't made an official announcement. More »

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      NFL  • football  • New Orleans Saints  • Deuce McAllister

  • December 2007

    • Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

      Chicago Tribune  |  Dec 30, 07 6:00 PM CST

      Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

      (Newser) - Chicago played spoiler for the second straight week, this time out-hustling New Orleans 33-25 despite gaining only 275 yards to the Saints' 413. The Bears' Devin Hester scored a record sixth kick return touchdown on the season and tacked on a TD reception in the win. Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the NFL single-season completions record, nailing three TD passes in a losing effort. In other action: More »

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      NFL  • football  • Atlanta Falcons  • Chicago Bears  • San Francisco 49ers  • Cleveland Browns  • Seattle Seahawks  • New Orleans Saints  • Derek Anderson  • Devin Hester

    • Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

      Chicago Tribune  |  Dec 23, 07 7:30 PM CST

      Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

      (Newser) - The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune . The Bears' 11-minute, 18-play opening drive set the tone. Elsewhere: More »

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      Green Bay Packers  • Brett Favre  • Philadelphia Eagles  • Chicago Bears  • Kansas City Chiefs  • Detroit Lions  • New Orleans Saints  • Andy Reid

    • Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

      Times-Picayune (New Orleans)  |  Dec 16, 07 7:46 PM CST

      Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

      (Newser) - New Orleans, essentially playing must-win games every week, got one today over fellow playoff hopeful Arizona, 31-24. Quarterback Drew Brees was outstanding, completing nearly 90 percent of his passes, while Aaron Stecker balanced the offense with 95 yards rushing and two scores, reports the Times-Picayune. The Saints (7-7) also pressured Cardinals QB Kurt Warner into two turnovers. Elsewhere: More »

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      NFL  • football  • Atlanta Falcons  • Seattle Seahawks  • Carolina Panthers  • Arizona Cardinals  • New Orleans Saints  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers  • Drew Brees

    • Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Dec 11, 07 2:56 AM CST

      Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

      (Newser) - The Atlanta Falcons were clearly distracted on the day that former franchise quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to nearly two years in prison, giving up four drives of at least 75 yards in a 34-14 loss to New Orleans. Owner Arthur Blank said it best: "The beauty of the (NFL) is that seasons come to an end," reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . More »

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      NFL  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • New Orleans Saints  • Drew Brees  • Reggie Bush

    • Steelers Pound Bengals in Wet, Wild 24-10 Win

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Dec 3, 07 3:15 AM CST

      Steelers Pound Bengals in Wet, Wild 24-10 Win

      (Newser) - Despite offering up four turnovers, Pittsburgh held Cincinnati to a touchdown and a field goal in last night's 24-10 triumph. Hines Ward's two touchdown catches put him at the top of the Steelers' all-time list, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger managed not to get sacked, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In less rain-drenched matchups: More »

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      NFL  • Pittsburgh Steelers  • Cincinnati Bengals  • Cleveland Browns  • New Orleans Saints  • Arizona Cardinals  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • November 2007
  • October 2007

    • They Aren't 'Aints Anymore

      Associated Press  |  Oct 15, 07 3:31 AM CDT

      They Aren't 'Aints Anymore

      (Newser) - In their 28-17 defeat of the Seahawks last night, the New Orleans Saints finally looked like the team they were touted to be before their inauspicious 0-4 start. Reggie Bush's 141 yards and 246 from quarterback Drew Brees helped the Saints "get this monkey off" their back, and Seattle continued their own streak of sloppy play, reports AP. More »

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      NFL  • Seattle Seahawks  • New Orleans Saints

  • September 2007

    • Nightmare Continues for Saints

      Associated Press  |  Sep 26, 07 3:06 AM CDT

      Nightmare Continues for Saints

      (Newser) - New Orleans power running back Deuce McAllister sustained a torn ACL in his left knee during Monday night's 31-14 thumping by the Titans. That means the locally beloved Pro Bowler will miss the rest of the season, compounding New Orleans' hangover in the wake of last year's Cinderella season. More »

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      NFL  • New Orleans Saints  • Deuce McAllister

    • Titans March Past Saints 31-14

      Associated Press  |  Sep 25, 07 3:59 AM CDT

      Titans March Past Saints 31-14

      (Newser) - The Tennessee Titans capitalized on a shaky performance by New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees to blow by the Saints 31-14 last night. In a rematch of Vince Young and Reggie Bush's meeting at the 2006 Rose Bowl, Young triumphed again, reports the AP. Bush is now 0-2 against Young, and his Saints are 0-3 this season. More »

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      NFL  • Tennessee Titans  • New Orleans Saints  • Vince Young  • Drew Brees  • Reggie Bush

    • Colts Trample Saints in NFL Opener

      Indianapolis Star  |  Sep 7, 07 8:44 AM CDT

      Colts Trample Saints in NFL Opener

      (Newser) - After a stultifying first half, the Indianapolis Colts pounded the New Orleans Saints—and former teammate Jason David—in the second. The score at halftime in Indianapolis was 10-10; by the end of the game it was 41-10. "We kind of stayed in what we call 'in phase,'" said Peyton Manning, who helped the Colts repeatedly breeze by New Orleans' defense in the first game of the NFL season. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Peyton Manning  • Indianapolis Colts  • New Orleans Saints  • Marvin Harrison  • Reggie Wayne  • Joseph Addai

    • Colts, Saints Gearing up for Prime-Time

      Indianapolis Star  |  Sep 6, 07 4:37 AM CDT

      Colts, Saints Gearing up for Prime-Time

      (Newser) - The Indianapolis Colts, defending Super-Bowl champions, go helmet-to-helmet tonight against the New Orleans Saints to open the 2007 NFL season . The Saints, who were one game away from facing the Colts in Super Bowl XLI, could potentially meet them again next February in an unprecedented reprise of the season opener, reports the Indianapolis Star. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Peyton Manning  • Indianapolis Colts  • New Orleans Saints  • Drew Brees

  • August 2007

    • Tomlin Wins in Steelers Debut

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Aug 6, 07 7:24 AM CDT

      Tomlin Wins in Steelers Debut

      (Newser) - Mike Tomlin handily won his first game as a Steelers coach—the customary Hall of Fame Game at Canton to open the NFL preseason. Tomlin, only the third Pittsburgh coach since 1969, strikes a profound contrast to his predecessor, Bill Cowher, who was beloved in the Steel City for his paroxysmic on-field displays of emotion. More »

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      NFL  • Pittsburgh Steelers  • New Orleans Saints  • Ben Roethlisberger  • Mike Tomlin

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