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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 , 136 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 quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Atlanta Falcons will have more on the line than retaining hope in the weak NFC South race as rookie quarterback Ridder makes his debut as the starter on Sunday, Dec. 18, at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

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Falcons-Saints rivalry renewed without season-opening QBs
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/15/22-7:29PM , 70 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The starting quarterbacks for the 107th regular season edition of the Atlanta Falcons-New Orleans Saints rivalry will be 35-year-old Andy Dalton and untested rookie Desmond Ridder.

It's not what either team envisioned when the 2022 schedule came out.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after dunking against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, bottom left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Resurgent Zion Williamson powering Pelicans up the standings
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,12/12/22-1:27AM , 422 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A wide-smiling Zion Williamson could afford to poke fun at himself for the free throw he missed while fans packing the New Orleans Pelicans' home arena were celebrating his latest dominant outing with thunderous chants of “M-V-P!”
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket between Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric and guard Damion Lee (10) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Pelicans won 129-124. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Williamson scores 35 again, Pelicans top Suns 129-124 in OT
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,12/11/22-5:43PM , 978 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson watched his second 3-pointer go down, turned toward the Pelicans' defensive end and threw a triumphant punch into the air.
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