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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints becoming increasingly desperate entering their rematch with the struggling Panthers
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/07/23-7:18PM , 51 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are preparing for their second matchup this season under circumstances that have changed substantially since the last time they met.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton yells after a play against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a semifinal in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

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Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press
Thu,12/07/23-7:03PM , 71 Reads
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton hit his third 3-pointer with less than a minute left, pounded his chest, and looked down at his wrist to let everyone know one thing: “It’s our time!”
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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,12/07/23-10:59AM , 87 Reads
NEW YORK (AP) — LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year.

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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph closes in on New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints try to snap 3-game skid against the last-place Panthers
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Thu,12/07/23-10:45AM , 54 Reads
CAROLINA (1-11) at NEW ORLEANS (5-7)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX

BETTING LINE: Saints by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

AGAINST THE SPREAD: Panthers 2-8-2; Saints 3-8-1.

SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 30-28.
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Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 88°F
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