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Chiefs drop Saints to 0-3 with 27-24 win in OT
As Kansas City kicker Ryan Succop lined up for a 31-yard field goal in overtime, fans started filing out of the Superdome. Those who stuck around ...
Saints drop to 0-3 after 27-24 OT loss to Chiefs
Remember the hard-luck Saints of old — that mistake-prone franchise that routinely crumbled in crunch time? In their first three games since coach ...
49ers take top spot in AP Pro32 power rankings
An efficient Alex Smith and a rock-solid defense have the San Francisco 49ers on top of the AP Pro32 power rankings. Smith threw for 226 yards and two ...
QB Newton helps lead Panthers over Saints 35-27
Cam Newton says the attitude is changing in Carolina. The second-year quarterback said there's a new swagger and confidence permeating the ...
Cards, Eagles unbeaten while Saints sinking at 0-2
The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles are still perfect, surprising standouts on the NFL's quickly dwindling list of undefeated teams.
Newton leads Panthers past Saints 35-27
Cam Newton talked all week about how much better the Carolina Panthers were on offense then they showed in their season opener. He proved it on Sunday
Bucs make Schiano only new coach to win Sunday
Greg Schiano separated himself from every other new NFL head coach who spent Sunday on the sideline. He won. The first-year guy with the Tampa Bay ...
Griffin stars and Redskins down Saints 40-32
Robert Griffin III lifted his head from the Superdome turf so he could witness the fruits of his sacrifice, then raised both arms in the air as he ...
Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints, 40-32
Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. Showing a veteran's composure by ...
Panel vacates bounty suspensions for 4 NFL players
Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith are back in the NFL. For now. The suspensions of those players, plus unsigned free agent Anthony Hargrove, ...
NFLPA asks for restraining order in bounty case
The NFL Players Association has asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order that would allow players suspended in connection with the ...
Packers still atop AP Pro32 as season begins
Green Bay had staying power in the AP Pro32 through the preseason. Now, let's see how long the Packers can remain the top-rated team in The Associated ...
Goodell writes open bounty letter to NFL fans
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has written an open letter to fans explaining the NFL's strict policy against bounty systems such as the one league ...
Emotional Vitt ready to hand over Saints
Joe Vitt coached to the very last minute, sprinting down the field and screaming for a timeout as his team moved into scoring territory.
Saints register preseason win over Texans, 34-27
Matt Schaub and Drew Brees look ready as ever for the games that will count. The defenses they picked apart might feel differently about the work they ...
Saints: Kromer will be interim coach first 6 games
The New Orleans Saints designated offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as the interim head coach for the first six regular-season games, when assistant ...
NFLPA challenges Goodell's bounty case declaration
The NFL Players Association filed documents in federal court disputing Commissioner Roger Goodell's sworn statement that he was prepared to discipline ...
Questions abound as NFL preseason opens in earnest
The dog days of NFL training camps are giving way to the preseason slate of games that give fans their football fix until Labor Day rolls around and ...
Brees sharp, Saints beat Cardinals 17-10
Tour the Pro Football Hall of Fame and see all the bronze busts. Cheer tackle Willie Roaf's induction. Watch Drew Brees produce a touchdown on his ...
Saints greeted by image of Payton's glare
The last thing Pierre Thomas expected to see was suspended head coach Sean Payton staring him down the moment he walked into the Saints' indoor field.
Hopes high for many NFL teams as camps open
Training camp is under way around the NFL and every team believes it has a chance to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The New York Giants proved for ...
Saints LB Jonathan Vilma, NFL lawyers in court
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith met Monday with NFL lawyers and a federal magistrate, but the closed-door settlement ...
NFL opposes expedited hearing for Vilma
Jonathan Vilma's hearing as he attempts to delay or overturn his season-long suspension has been moved up a week to July 26. A U.S. District Court ...
Brees passes physical, signs $100M, 5-year deal
Drew Brees took some time out of his Sunday to sign autographs on items ranging from a black jersey handed to him by a fan to a $100 million contract ...