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New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) reacts after a touchdown by tight end Juwan Johnson (83) In the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Dalton, Hill TD passes lift Saints over Falcons 21-18
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,12/18/22-3:20PM , 151 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — 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 part-time quarterback Taysom Hill was about to throw deep.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees is carted off the field shortly before Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec.18, 2022. (Brett Duke/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

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Falcons' Pees released from hospital after pre-game injury
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Sun,12/18/22-11:58AM , 193 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees was released from a hospital and cleared to fly home with the team following a pre-game collision that resulted in the 73-year-old being taken from the field to an ambulance on a stretcher.
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New Orleans plays Milwaukee, aims for 8th straight home win
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Sun,12/18/22-1:00AM , 214 Reads
Milwaukee Bucks (21-8, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (18-11, second in the Western Conference)

New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to keep its seven-game home win streak alive when the Pelicans take on Milwaukee.
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Reese propels No. 11 LSU women past Montana State 91-52
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Sun,12/18/22-12:19AM , 482 Reads
KIHEI, Hawaii (AP) — Angel Reese finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes of play and No. 11 LSU remained unbeaten with a 91-52 victory over Montana State at the Maui Classic on Saturday night.
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