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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is greeted by wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (89) and guard Josh Andrews (68) after scoring on a 4-yard rush during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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Gritty play shows Saints not ready to quit on tough season
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,12/26/22-6:05PM , 719 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It took until Week 16 before the New Orleans Saints finally managed to win two consecutive games this season.

Doing so after falling behind 10-0 in freezing Cleveland weather offered evidence that the Saints haven't quit on first-year coach Dennis Allen.
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Indiana takes on New Orleans after Haliburton's 43-point showing
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Sun,12/25/22-1:01AM , 484 Reads
Indiana Pacers (17-16, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (20-12, third in the Western Conference)

New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Indiana visits the New Orleans Pelicans after Tyrese Haliburton scored 43 points in the Pacers' 111-108 victory against the Miami Heat.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off the field after losing to the New Orleans Saints, 17-10, in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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Browns, Deshaun Watson eliminated from playoff chase
By TOM WITHERS - AP Sports Writer
Sat,12/24/22-5:55PM , 2,768 Reads
CLEVELAND (AP) — On a freezing day for football, the Browns' most jarring chill came at the end.

Unable to deliver the big play in the clutch, quarterback Deshaun Watson's second home game ended with him being sacked, perhaps a fitting conclusion for a Cleveland season grounded from the start.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) carries Cleveland Browns defenders into the end zone for an 8-yard rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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Saints overcome deficit, bitter cold to beat Browns 17-10
By TOM WITHERS - AP Sports Writer
Sat,12/24/22-3:12PM , 967 Reads
CLEVELAND (AP) — Without a roof over their heads, the Saints went outside and handled the frightful weather — and the Browns.

They're still in the playoff mix.
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