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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs under pressure from New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, left, and defensive end Lawrence Guy Sr., right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Saints putting dominant win in perspective after their recent skid
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,10/09/23-12:48PM , 358 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pleased as Saints quarterback Derek Carr was about the best all-around game by far that New Orleans has played in his first season with the club, he wasn't about to lose sight of the big picture.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson poses for portraits during the NBA basketball team's media day in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Zion Williamson taking a serious, 'no smiles,' approach as Pelicans camp ramps up
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,10/02/23-6:47PM , 227 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While Zion Williamson posed for portraits, as NBA players typically do on the eve of training camp, photographers asked the New Orleans Pelicans power forward if he'd smile for a few shots.

“No smiles,” Williamson responded.
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) scrambles as a flag is thrown for offensive holding, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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With Saints' offense continuing to struggle, coach Dennis Allen rules out staff changes
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,10/02/23-3:43PM , 179 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints' brass expected their $150 million investment in Derek Carr to pay off in the form of enhanced production from a proven set of skill players around him.

So far, no good.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,10/01/23-3:27PM , 72 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Baker Mayfield might have landed with the right team at the right time.

At least that's how it looks four games into the 2018 top overall draft pick's first season with his fourth team.
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