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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. The Pelicans won 131-110. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Brandon Ingram, rookie Jordan Hawkins each score 25 as Pelicans top Mavericks 131-110
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,11/14/23-9:44PM , 115 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans rookie Jordan Hawkins hasn't been bashful about taking his share of shots in his first 11 NBA games — and the Pelicans love that about him.
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New Orleans Saints center Cesar Ruiz (51) gestures toward the sideline after quarterback Derek Carr, bottom, was injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Saints remain roiled by their erratic play as they approach a high-stakes stretch run
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,11/13/23-5:09PM , 100 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One of the best things the New Orleans Saints have going for them right now is the division in which they play.
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Tulane running back Makhi Hughes (21) breaks free for a long run during the fourth quarter before sliding to keep the ball in Tulane's possession to run out the clock for a win over Tulsa during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Makhi Hughes' 131 yards and touchdown help No. 20 Tulane hold on against Tulsa, 24-22
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sat,11/11/23-3:03PM , 40 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Makhi Hughes slipped a tackle near the line of scrimmage, exploded into the open field for 31 yards — and then triumphantly slid to the turf so Tulane could run out the clock on yet another narrow victory.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) sheds the tackle of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Tony Brown (38) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Saints receiver Michael Thomas arrested after confrontation with construction worker
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sat,11/11/23-11:42AM , 40 Reads
KENNER, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas is facing simple battery and criminal mischief charges following a confrontation with a construction worker, police said Saturday.
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