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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Derek Carr is set to debut with the Saints against Ryan Tannehill and the Titans
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,09/07/23-8:41PM , 202 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Changing teams was a boon to the career of Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Derek Carr hopes to follow suit with the Saints.

The Carr era begins in New Orleans on Sunday when the Saints host Tennessee in a Week 1 matchup of teams seeking a return to playoff contention after each went 7-10 last season.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) moves down the court in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans, March 21, 2023. Murphy III, a 2021 first-round draft choice who emerged as a frequent starter and reliable scorer last season, injured the meniscus in left knee while working out at team headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 5, a person with knowledge of the situation said. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

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Pelicans say Trey Murphy has arthroscopic surgery and is likely out 10-12 weeks
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,09/07/23-6:03PM , 107 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III, who hurt his left knee during a workout this week, has undergone arthroscopic surgery to repair his meniscus and is expected to return to “basketball activities” in 10 to 12 weeks, the club said Thursday.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates after catching a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints' Graham looking forward to football after California prosecutor declines charges
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,09/07/23-5:48PM , 50 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham learned that he won't have to face charges stemming from his arrest in Southern California last month during what the club has described as a “medical episode.”
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Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

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No. 20 Ole Miss' trip to No. 24 Tulane brings big-game vibe to cozy venue
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,09/07/23-4:32PM , 61 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane coach Willie Fritz had an announcement to make as he prepared for a matchup with No. 20 Mississippi that has become arguably one of the toughest tickets ever for a Green Wave home game.
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