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New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi yells on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi's future is in the balance as New Orleans' tough season winds down
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,12/16/24-5:45PM , 37 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the Saints are guaranteed a second losing record in three years, interim coach Darren Rizzi has a chance to win as many as six of the eight games he’ll have coached when the regular season concludes.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) missed a two point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Daniels passes for 2 TDs and Commanders outlast Saints 20-19 on New Orleans' failed 2-point try
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,12/15/24-3:47PM , 51 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jayden Daniels' second game in the Superdome again came down to a play after a touchdown with no time left.

Washington's rookie quarterback will remember more fondly how this one ended — even if the he wasn't entirely pleased about the Commanders nearly blowing a three-score lead in the second half.
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Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) passes the ball over New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi, left, and guard CJ McCollum (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The Kings won 111-109. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/12/24-9:50PM , 44 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) talks with New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) and tight end Juwan Johnson (83) after their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Saints choose Jake Haener to start in Derek Carr's place against Washington, AP source says
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/12/24-8:13PM , 81 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have decided to start second-year quarterback Jake Haener against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday night.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced.
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