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New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) answers questions during a news conference after playing against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Giants and Saints meet in a high-stakes matchup with compelling QB subplots
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Wrter
Thu,12/14/23-6:15PM , 57 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The dichotomy between the quarterback situations of the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints is as stark as it is unusual.
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New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) celebrates on the field with teammates after playing against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Giants and Saints meet in Superdome looking to keep alive realistic playoff hopes
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,12/14/23-4:44PM , 66 Reads
N.Y. GIANTS (5-8) AT NEW ORLEANS (6-7)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX

BETTING LINE: Saints by 6, according to FanDuel Sportsbook

AGAINST THE SPREAD: Giants 5-7-1; Saints 4-8-1.

SERIES RECORD: Giants lead 17-14.
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Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant, demonstrates a chest pass, while testifying in Judge Carol Chumney's courtroom at Shelby County Circuit Court on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The hearing is to determine whether Morant used self defense during a fight last summer at his home. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)

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Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspension
By TERESA M. WALKER - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/14/23-2:00PM , 107 Reads
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been counting down the days until the two-time All-Star's 25-game suspension ends.

For Morant, almost literally.
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New Orleans takes on Charlotte following Ingram's 40-point performance
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,12/14/23-1:00AM , 80 Reads
New Orleans Pelicans (14-11, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans visits the Charlotte Hornets after Brandon Ingram scored 40 points in the Pelicans' 142-122 win against the Washington Wizards.
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Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 86°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 91°F
Dew Point: 76°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM

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Wind Gust: 17 mph
Sky Cover: 72%
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Dew Point: 76°F
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