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New Orleans Saints faltering with clock management when it comes to quarterback Drew Brees
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 21, 2012, 5:00AM
The offseason of discontent continues for the New Orleans Saints. First, Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis and Joe Vitt were cut down by the bounty scandal, then, Jon Vilma and Will Smith. Now the face of franchise, Drew Brees, wears a frown. Hardly anyone is happy in Who Dat Nation these days, not even the undisputed Rex of the organization.... Full story »
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson's actions tell the story much more accurately than his words
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 19, 2012, 5:30AM
Benson has always been a fan favorite Full story »
New Orleans Saints staff can function without Sean Payton, but coach's intangibles are already missed
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 16, 2012, 4:08AM
He missed practice for the first time Full story »
Conspiracy theories just don't up in New Orleans Saints' bounty-gate scandal
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 04, 2012, 5:30AM
Nothing has refuted the league's findings Full story »
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jon Vilma: "I intend to fight this injustice"
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 02, 2012, 3:42PM
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has issued a statement in response to the season-long suspension levied by the NFL against him today. The statement:"I AM SHOCKED AND EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED BY THE NFL'S DECISION TO SUSPEND ME FOR THE 2012 SEASON. COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL HAS REFUSED TO SHARE ANY OF THE SUPPOSED EVIDENCE HE CLAIMS SUPPORTS THIS UNPRECEDENTED PUNISHMENT. THE REASON IS... Full story »
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman shares special memory of Junior Seau
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 02, 2012, 3:22PM
The reaction to Junior Seau's death today has been widespread. In a series of tweets, Saints offensive linemen Eric Olsen (@EOlsen69) shared a particularly poignant anecdote about an encounter he had as a youth football player with the former NFL great. Here are his tweets in chronological order: Eric Olsen @EOlsen691h Wow this is a tough one.. When I was a... Full story »
New Orleans Saints can survive NFL player suspension
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 02, 2012, 11:38AM
The offseason moves could prevent it from being a detriment Full story »
New Orleans eager to drape its NBA team in a new local identity
Posted on New Orleans Hornets Central on May 02, 2012, 3:11AM
Royal appellation could suit the franchise just fine Full story »
NFC South drafts to keep up with New Orleans Saints
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 30, 2012, 4:00AM
Panthers, Buccaneers, Falcons bolstering defenses Full story »
Luke Donald proving unflappable as he makes a charge at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Posted on New Orleans Golf on April 29, 2012, 5:30AM
Despite ranking, Donald doesn't receive much spotlight Full story »
Bubba Watson grinds through 1-under-par opening round at Zurich Classic
Posted on New Orleans and Louisiana Sports on April 26, 2012, 12:49PM
It was a day of grimaces and head shakes for defending champion Bubba Watson in the opening round of the Zurich Classic on Thursday. Playing his round of competitive golf since winning the Masters, Watson struggled to a 1-under-par 71, despite ideal weather conditions and a massive gallery of supporting fans. "I'm very exhausted," Watson said. "It was tough trying... Full story »
Hugh Weber's fingerprints are all over a New Orleans Hornets team on the upswing
Posted on New Orleans Hornets Central on April 26, 2012, 5:30AM
Hornets president 'should get all the credit' for gains, coach says Full story »
It's my understand that the NFL was much more lax in its monitoring of stadium communications before Spygate in 2007. The ESPN report alleges illegal eavesdropping during the 2002-2004 seasons so it's possible it went undetected. Moreover, the report says the Saints had the eavesdropping system hard-wired into the suite, meaning it would not be detected by traditional encryption devices.
Posted on ESPN allegations will be very difficult to prove: Jeff Duncan video on April 24, 2012, 12:35PM
ESPN allegations will be very difficult to prove: Jeff Duncan video
Posted on Video - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com on April 24, 2012, 8:58AM
Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan says he does not know whether the allegations against Saints general manager Mickey Loomis by ESPN are true or not, but he is certain they will be very difficult to prove.
Rita Benson LeBlanc's conspicuous absence at high-profile events leaves some wondering about her future with N.O.'s sports franchises
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 22, 2012, 5:45AM
LeBlanc seen as rising star in national sports industry Full story »
LSED approves long-term lease agreement for the New Orleans Hornets
Posted on New Orleans Hornets Central on April 18, 2012, 5:09PM
The club is locked in until 2024 Full story »
The highs and lows of the New Orleans Saints' 2012 schedule
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 17, 2012, 6:45PM
My quick thoughts on the New Orleans Saints' 2012 schedule: --Bountygate had no effect on the Saints' status as prime-time players. The Saints will appear on four nationally televised primetime broadcasts: Oct. 7 vs. San Diego on Sunday Night Football (ESPN); Oct. 28 at Denver on Sunday Night Football (ESPN); Nov. 5 vs. Philadelphia on Monday Night Football (ESPN);... Full story »
LSU men's basketball community unites around Johnny Jones
Posted on LSU Tigers Central on April 17, 2012, 5:00AM
New coach vows to keep in-state recruits home Full story »
New Orleans Hornets deserve a new moniker that's unique to the city and Louisiana
Posted on New Orleans Hornets Central on April 16, 2012, 4:45AM
Could be more New Orleans Full story »
With Tom Benson on board, New Orleans Hornets fans can exhale
Posted on New Orleans Hornets Central on April 14, 2012, 5:00AM
Benson adds Hornets to growing portfolio Full story »
New Orleans Saints linebacker David Hawthorne's deal is salary cap friendly
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 13, 2012, 3:18PM
The contract numbers for New Orleans Saints free agent linebacker David Hawthorne have finally hit the NFL books. Hawthorne signed a five-year, $19 million deal, which included a $3.8 million signing bonus. The deal is very cap friendly this season. Hawthorne will earn a $700,000 base salary in 2012, giving him a salary cap figure of only $1.46 million.... Full story »
Tom Benson buying the New Orleans Hornets is good news for long term
Posted on New Orleans Hornets Central on April 13, 2012, 11:47AM
The governor was on board with the Saints owner owning the team Full story »
Blowing the whistle on the bounty whistleblower is a waste of time
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 11, 2012, 8:07PM
There were multiple sources in the NFL's investigation Full story »
New Orleans Hornets hobbled guard Eric Gordon has proved his worth
Posted on New Orleans Hornets Central on April 11, 2012, 3:48AM
The club is expected to try to sign the explosive shooting guard to a long-term contract this summer. Full story »
The New Orleans Saints' appeal to the NFL could bear fruit
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 09, 2012, 12:47PM
If they cooperate they could have some things 'modified' Full story »
Filmmaker Sean Pamphilon's release of audio tape brings a lot into question
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 08, 2012, 5:15AM
Filmmaker has public, press debating Full story »
Solomon Deksisa, Genoviva Kigen win Crescent City Classic
Posted on New Orleans and Louisiana Sports on April 07, 2012, 9:28AM
Winning time was 28:12 Full story »
Sean Payton's and Gregg Williams' dysfunctional relationship exposed in the NFL appeals process
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 06, 2012, 7:08AM
In the end, it was a messy breakup Full story »
Filmmaker Sean Pamphilon was a friend of the New Orleans Saints, not an enemy
Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 05, 2012, 1:09PM
He gained access because of his film on Steve Gleason Full story »
