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  • Titans squeak by Saints 27-24

    September 2, 2010 11:10 PM

    With their opener a week away on Sept. 9, the Saints have even less time for injuries so coach Sean Payton subbed out for most of his starters. Drew Brees and Reggie Bush dressed in their New Orleans uniforms, though they stayed on the sideline all night long. Alvin... more »
  • Saints cut Canfield and Tanner, roster down to 75

    August 31, 2010 2:57 PM

    New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Tuesday that the club has waived quarterback Sean Canfield and wide receiver Andy Tanner, reducing the roster to the league-maximum of 75 players. Canfield was the team's seventh-round draft choice in April, selected 239th overall out of Oregon State. The... more »
  • Saints DL coach suspended 30 days

    August 30, 2010 9:33 PM

    New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Travis Jones has been suspended 30 days without pay for his admitted role in a real estate scam involving 40 people in northwestern Texas. General manager Mickey Loomis says the suspension will begin immediately. Loomis says Jones is cooperating with the federal investigation into... more »
  • Roethlisberger to meet with NFL commissioner

    August 29, 2010 10:00 PM

    The New Orleans Saints could see a more experienced Ben Roethlisberger on Halloween. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the team's final preseason game to see if his suspension will be reduced from six games to four. The Saints host the Steelers... more »
  • Saints roll over Chargers 36-21

    August 27, 2010 10:54 PM

    The New Orleans Saints may have plucked another exciting young running back from the ranks of the undrafted. Rookie Chris Ivory turned a swing pass into a tackle-breaking, zigzagging, 76-yard score in New Orleans' 36-21 preseason victory over the San Diego Chargers on Friday night. Ivory's 45 yards rushing... more »
  • NFL moving forward with 18-game season

    August 25, 2010 8:10 PM

    NFL owners are eager to increase the regular season from 16 to 18 games. The players aren't so sure. During a five-hour meeting at a hotel in downtown Atlanta, the push to add two more games to the regular season picked up steam Wednesday -- at least among those... more »
  • Saints sign new linebacker Asiodu

    August 25, 2010 12:25 PM

    The New Orleans Saints have added second-year linebacker K.C. Asiodu to the roster, less than one day after the release of veteran reserve linebacker and former special teams captain Troy Evans. Although the Saints did not immediately announce the signing of Asiodu, he was listed on the club's official... more »
  • Saints beat Texans 38-20

    August 21, 2010 10:02 PM

    The Saints set the tone for the game with an opening drive touchdown en route to a 38-20 pre-season victory over the Houston Texans. Reggie Bush ran for 49 yards on 7 carries, including a 9-yard scoring run to put the Black-and-Gold on the board. Drew Brees added a... more »
  • Saints, Texans begin joint practices

    August 18, 2010 8:57 PM

    The third consecutive year of joint preseason practices between the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans began without the fights that popped up all over the field last season. "It's the first day," Houston quarterback Matt Schaub said. "Tomorrow morning is the one that usually gets a little frisky." Four... more »
  • Saints sign running back Betts

    August 17, 2010 6:28 PM

    The New Orleans Saints have signed former Redskins running back Ladell Betts to a one-year deal. The 30-year-old Betts, working his way back from major knee surgery last fall, did not wear pads or participate in team drills Tuesday morning. Coach Sean Payton says Betts will not play in the... more »
  • Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews to play NFL kickoff concert in N.O.

    August 9, 2010 1:04 PM

    Dave Matthews Band and Taylor Swift will perform in New Orleans at the NFL's annual kickoff concert. The league said Monday the Grammy-winning artists will hold the show in Jackson Square, before the Super Bowl champion Saints face the Minnesota Vikings at the Superdome to open the season Sept.... more »
  • Obama welcomes Super Bowl champs Saints

    August 9, 2010 9:12 AM

    The New Orleans Saints have come marching in to the White House. President Barack Obama welcomed the Super Bowl champions in an East Room ceremony where he congratulated the players, owner and coaches. He said the team lifted up "the hopes and the dreams of a shattered city" in the... more »
  • Dave Dixon passes away at 87

    August 8, 2010 3:24 PM

    New Orleans businessman Dave Dixon, who fought to bring an NFL team to the city in the 1960s and was a driving force behind construction of the Louisiana Superdome in the 1970s, has died. He was 87. Frank Dixon said his father died early Sunday. Frank Dixon said his father... more »
  • Pierre Thomas injures wrist at Saints training camp

    August 3, 2010 5:42 PM

    New Orleans running back Pierre Thomas left the field with a left-wrist injury on the first live-tackling play of the New Orleans Saints training camp. Thomas fumbled on a hit Tuesday from safety Roman Harper and fell to the ground in obvious pain at the start of a red zone... more »
  • Saints training camp underway in Metairie

    July 30, 2010 5:42 PM

    The New Orleans Saints kicked off their 2010 training camp with some high expectations. The team is looking to become just the ninth team to repeat as Super Bowl Champions and the first to do it since the Patriots won it in 2004 and 2005. Lance Moore was the... more »
  • Food given to oil spill victims

    July 27, 2010 5:21 AM

    Feed the Children and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton are teaming up to help 2,800 families affected by the BP oil spill. Today Payton and some of his fellow Saints coaches, as well as country music artist Sammy Kershaw, are scheduled to help distribute food and personal items to... more »
  • Saints sign second round draft pick

    July 26, 2010 5:57 PM

    Saints second-round draft choice Charles Brown has signed a contract with New Orleans in time for the left tackle to report for training camp. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says Brown signed the four-year deal on Monday. Brown, who is 6-foot-5, 297-pounds, was the 64th overall selection in last April's... more »
  • Brees brings book to Baton Rouge bash Play Video

    July 25, 2010 7:03 PM

    Hundreds of fans lined up outside Border's Bookstore late last night and this morning to get a glimpse of the legendary field general. Drew Brees visited Baton Rouge to sign thousands of books for die hard fans. "This is for Drew you know," said super-fan Edward Becker, known to... more »
  • Saints sign former LSU DT Woods to contract

    July 15, 2010 2:34 PM

    The New Orleans Saints announced they have signed 2010 fourth-round draft choice defensive tackle Al Woods to a four-year contract. The team selected the former LSU Tiger with the 123rd overall selection in the draft. The 6-foot-4-inch, 307-pound lineman took over a starting position for the Tigers as a... more »
  • Saints exhibit is a hit in Shreveport

    July 9, 2010 8:53 AM

    Thousands of northwest Louisiana fans flocked to the Shreveport Convention Center for the Saints' Championship Tour exhibit. Even though no current members of the New Orleans Saints were there, the star attraction of the exhibit was the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Among the dignitaries on hand was Mayor Cedric Glover, who,... more »
  • Saints bring "Lombardi-Gras" to Baton Rouge

    July 2, 2010 3:29 PM

    The Capital City will get a taste of the Crescent City Championship this coming summer. The Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints announced Friday that a "Championship Tour" featuring the Lombardi Trophy will travel throughout the Gulf South region during the month of July. Baton Rouge will host... more »
  • Saints news and notes

    June 21, 2010 2:52 PM

    New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday that the club has released defensive end Bobby McCray and waived cornerback Glenn Sharpe. McCray, a six-year veteran defensive lineman, played two seasons with the Saints after signing as an unrestricted free agent in March 2008, starting eight of... more »
  • Saints trade Jamaal Brown to Redskins

    June 19, 2010 4:38 PM

    New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Saturday that restricted free agent tackle Jammal Brown signed his tender offer Friday and that the club has agreed to trade Brown to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Brown, 29, was a first-round... more »
  • Payton's book "Home Team" due out June 29

    June 17, 2010 7:26 AM

    Sean Payton said he hopes readers of his new book come away feeling like they spent a few hours chatting with him in an airport bar during a flight delay. The New Orleans Saints coach said the book gave him a chance to "come clean" concerning his initial reservations... more »
  • Saints: NCAA findings against Bush not a distraction

    June 14, 2010 12:55 PM

    Sean Payton says he's confident an NCAA investigation which alleged wrongdoing by Reggie Bush and resulted in sanctions against Southern California won't be a distraction to the Super Bowl champion Saints. The Saints' coach spoke after an open offseason practice Monday which Bush missed. Payton says Bush had... more »
  • Saints to raffle Super Bowl ring

    June 8, 2010 1:35 PM

    The New Orleans Saints used a visit to Plaquemines Parish to raise residents' spirits and announce an effort to raise funds as well. Quarterback Drew Brees told the crowd that the team will receive their Super Bowl rings soon, and some fan will get one just before the first... more »
  • Saints minicamp wraps up

    June 6, 2010 3:28 PM

    Saints minicamp wrapped up Sunday afternoon with an outdoor practice session. Coach Sean Payton had the team working primarily out of third down and nickel packages. Wide receivers Robert Meachem and former LSU Tiger Devery Henderson both dressed out but were limited throughout camp. Coach Payton was also pleased... more »
  • Saints TE Shockey sits out mini-camp

    June 4, 2010 3:20 PM

    Saints coach Sean Payton says Jeremy Shockey unexpectedly sat out the first practice of minicamp because of a recent onset of back spasms. Payton says Shockey's absence from practice had nothing to do with the star tight end's hospitalization last week. Payton says Shockey was dehydrated when his muscles seized... more »
  • Saints TE Shockey hospitalized

    May 27, 2010 3:16 PM

    Jeremy Shockey has been hospitalized after suffering what appeared to be a seizure. A New Orleans-based website reports that the Saints tight end was able to walk while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Shockey has won two Super Bowls, most recently with the Saints in February. In his most... more »
  • Pierre Thomas, Jammal Brown absent from Saints practice

    May 26, 2010 7:12 PM

    Running back Pierre Thomas and left tackle Jammal Brown have been absent from the New Orleans Saints' offseason training sessions this week. It was not immediately clear why Thomas skipped this week's workouts after participating in the team's voluntary conditioning program earlier this offseason. Although Thomas wants a new multiyear... more »
  • Saints linebacker Coleman arrested at a casino

    May 26, 2010 9:52 AM

    Rookie New Orleans Saints linebacker and former LSU standout Harry Coleman was arrested after shoving someone out of the way at a casino. Chitimacha police say Coleman was leaving a tribal casino in St. Mary Parish early Sunday when someone, possibly a football fan, approached him. Police also say Coleman... more »
  • Joe Horn makes Saints HOF Play Video

    May 25, 2010 2:19 PM

    Former NFL receiver Joe Horn has become the latest player elected to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. Horn played for the Saints for seven seasons from 2000 through 2006 and was part of the first two Saints teams ever to win playoff games. During his time with the... more »
  • Saints sign veteran FB McKie

    May 24, 2010 2:38 PM

    The New Orleans Saints have signed free agent fullback Jason McKie to a one-year contract. McKie is an eight-year veteran, who spent the past seven seasons in Chicago before being released in March. McKieplayed in all 16 games for the Bears last season, starting 11. He caught... more »
  • Tax Credit Scheme Plea

    May 13, 2010 11:27 AM

    The head of a now-defunct movie studio has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from his sale of nonexistent tax credits to investors - including members of the New Orleans Saints. Once CEO of Louisiana Film Studios LLC, Wayne Read, pleaded guilty to charges of interstate transportation of stolen... more »
  • Saints Rookie Camp Underway

    May 8, 2010 6:32 PM

    With Saints Rookie Minicamp drawing to a close, Sean Payton spoke with the media today. He opened the press conference by saying: "The overall progress has been good. They’re in pretty decent shape. I think today was a break from what they were used to. We keep giving them... more »
  • Saints Drug Allegations

    May 2, 2010 4:46 PM

    Local authorities say they’re holding off on investigating possible criminal accusations involving the New Orleans Saints, illegal drugs, and an alleged cover-up. The civil suit, filed by former Saints security director, Geoffery Santini, alleges possible state offenses. The accusations include theft of prescription drugs from the club’s headquarters... more »
  • Saints draft USC OT Charles Brown in 2nd round

    April 23, 2010 7:50 PM

    The Saints have taken Southern California offensive tackle Charles Brown with their second-round pick in the NFL draft. New Orleans already has several experienced offensive tackles, including left tackles Jammal Brown, Jermon Bushrod and Zach Strief. However, general manager Mickey Loomis said last week that the Saints would be... more »
  • NFL, Saints fire back over `Who Dat?'

    April 23, 2010 3:50 PM

    A court fight over who owns the rights to "Who Dat?" is escalating with the NFL and the New Orleans Saints filing trademark counterclaims against the company that made a 1983 recording of what became the popular cheer of Saints fans. On March 4, Who Dat? Inc. filed suit... more »
  • Top names still available in NFL draft

    April 23, 2010 11:20 AM

    A pair of big name quarterbacks will still be on the board when the NFL draft resumes with the second round tonight in New York. Texas' Colt McCoy and Jimmy Clausen of Notre Dame went unclaimed in last night's opening round and could be the stars of day two... more »
  • Saints take FSU corner Robinson in NFL Draft Play Video

    April 22, 2010 10:48 PM

    The New Orleans Saints were in unfamiliar territory, with nothing to do but wait until the end of the first round. Such is the dilemma for the Super Bowl champions, as they had the 32nd selection in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Saints went after a... more »
  • Drew Brees lands cover of Madden video game

    April 22, 2010 1:24 PM

    Drew Brees has another prize to put next to his Super Bowl MVP trophy: He's the cover model for this year's edition of the "Madden NFL" video game. EA Sports announced Thursday that the New Orleans Saints quarterback would be featured on the front of "Madden NFL 11," the... more »
  • Mock NFL draft experts say Saints looking to sure up defense

    April 22, 2010 7:52 AM

    The Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints are picking last in the first round of the NFL draft, but that's a small price to pay coming off their first Super Bowl title. The Saints are set to pick No. 32 overall in round one of the draft Thursday night.... more »
  • Saints sign another veteran defensive player

    April 21, 2010 8:49 AM

    Former Tampa Bay defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson has signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. Wilkerson has played seven seasons in the NFL. The Saints have been looking to build depth at the position since the release of Charles Grant. more »
  • Saints to open NFL season against Vikings

    April 20, 2010 1:32 PM

    A rematch of the NFC Championship game will kick off the 2010 NFL season. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday that the New Orleans Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings in a Thursday night contest that will serve as the opener for the league. The game will be Sep.... more »
  • Saints sign former Bucs DE Wilkerson

    April 20, 2010 11:34 AM

    The New Orleans Saints have signed former Tampa Bay defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says the 29-year-old Wilkerson, who visited the club last week, has signed a one-year deal. Wilkerson has played seven seasons in the NFL, the first five with Kansas City and the... more »
  • Brees and wife expecting second child

    April 16, 2010 7:18 AM

    New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife, Brittany, are expecting their second child in October - a little brother or sister for 15-month-old son Baylen. Brees says he is excited and that fatherhood is an "awesome" experience. more »
  • Ex-studio head reaches plea deal in federal case

    April 14, 2010 4:51 PM

    A federal prosecutor says the head of a defunct New Orleans-area movie studio has agreed to plead guilty in a case involving the sale of non-existent state film tax credits. Wayne Read faces two charges from his operation of Louisiana Film Studios LLC - interstate transportation of stolen funds... more »
  • Ex-studio head faces federal charges

    April 14, 2010 5:07 AM

    The head of a defunct New Orleans-area movie studio will be in federal court later today for charges stemming from the sale of non-existent state film tax credits. Wayne Read faces charges of interstate transportation of stolen funds and wire fraud from his operation of Louisiana Film Studios LLC. Authorities... more »
  • Saints-themed license plate approved

    March 30, 2010 10:15 AM

    A Saints-themed license plate has been approved in the Louisiana House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Rep. Jeff Arnold, a democrat from the Algiers area. He said he was working on the legislation before the team won the Super Bowl. Sen. A.G. Crowe, a Republican from Slidell, proposed... more »
  • Parade planned for Saints' Henderson

    March 9, 2010 1:58 PM

    Opelousas is planning a parade Saturday to honor hometown hero and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson. Henderson had seven catches for 63 yards in the Super Bowl win over Indianapolis. Officials say Henderson's time in Opelousas will be limited because he has other events scheduled both... more »
  • Tax credits lawsuit pits former Saints teammates

    March 8, 2010 1:16 PM

    Former Saints player Charles Grant and current player Jeremy Shockey have filed suit against ex-teammate Kevin Houser over hundreds of thousands of dollars they said they paid for state movie tax credits that never materialized. State officials have said the credits were never applied for by the CEO of... more »
  • "Who Dat? Inc." suing Saints, Louisiana and NFL

    March 5, 2010 2:12 PM

    Who Dat? Inc. is suing NFL Properties, the state of Louisiana, and the New Orleans Saints football team. The suit was filed in federal district court Thursday in Baton Rouge. The company claims that state officials had no right to declare that the phrase "Who Dat?" belongs to... more »
  • Street in Port Allen could be named after Saints player

    March 3, 2010 10:30 AM

    The Port Allen Council will vote tonight on whether to rename "Village Street" to "Tracy Porter Street". Porter grew up on that street. The Mayor of Port Allen says the name change should pass with no problem, as no council members are against it. more »
  • "Finish Strong" trademark dispute Play Video

    March 2, 2010 1:13 PM

    Shirts with the 2009 unofficial Saints team motto "Finish Strong" are causing a trademark dispute between two athletic wear manufacturers. Finish Strong LLC says Reebok International LLC infringed on the company's trademark by printing shirts with the unofficial team slogan after the Super Bowl. Finish Strong says it has... more »
  • Saints get heroes welcome in Port Allen Play Video

    February 28, 2010 10:36 AM

    Saints defensive stars, Tracy Porter and Randall "Blue" Gay, got a heroes welcome at a special parade held just for them in Port Allen. More than 100 floats graced the streets of the West Baton Rouge city, Porter's hometown. The parade drew folks from Brusly, Gay's hometown, and across... more »
  • Road closures planned during Saints victory parade

    February 26, 2010 10:52 AM

    Several roads will be closed Saturday in Port Allen in preparation for the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl victory parade. State Police say plans are in place to close the following roadways shortly after 1:30 p.m.: · Interstate 10 eastbound exit ramp to LA 1 - traffic will only be... more »
  • Saints make offers to 13 restricted free agents

    February 25, 2010 6:19 PM

    New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team has made qualifying offers to 13 players slated to become restricted free agents next week, the Associated Press reports. Loomis said offers were made to offensive tackles Jammal Brown, Jermon Bushrod and Zach Strief; safeties Roman Harper, Chris Reis... more »
  • Port Allen shows appreciation for Saints players Play Video

    February 24, 2010 10:52 PM

    The smallest parish in Louisiana is throwing a big parade. A parade honoring the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints rolls through Port Allen Saturday at 1 p.m. It starts at Rivault Park and ends at City Hall. The city expects a crowd of nearly 100,000 people. ... more »
  • Port Allen plans parade for Saints players

    February 24, 2010 7:12 AM

    Port Allen officials are gearing up for as many as 100,000 people to descend on the city for Saturday's 1 p.m. parade in honor of the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl XLIV victory in Miami. Police Chief Fred Smith says West Baton Rouge natives and Saints cornerbacks Tracy Porter and... more »
  • Saints players flip pancakes for good cause Play Video

    February 23, 2010 5:43 PM

    Two New Orleans Saints players flipped pancakes at an IHOP restaurant in New Orleans Tuesday. Former running back Deuce McAllister and current center Jonathan Goodwin served free short stacks to customers who made a donation to Children's Hospital. They had help from a junior chef who used to be a... more »
  • Saints sign free agent fullback

    February 23, 2010 12:17 PM

    The New Orleans Saints have signed fullback Zak Keasey to a 1-year contract, a spokesman confirmed to the Associated Press. Keasey, a 6-foot, 235-pound graduate of Princeton, played for the San Franscisco 49ers in 2007 and 2008. He was signed by the Washington Redskins out of college in... more »
  • Jazz funeral will be held to bury "Aints" nickname

    February 19, 2010 8:43 AM

    For many years, the Saints were so bad that fans wore paper bags over their heads and called the team the "Aints". Now, they've won the Super Bowl, and some Who Dats think its time to bury that nickname. Trombonist Glen Davis Andrews and the Baby Boyz Brass Band... more »
  • Mardi Gras peaceful and packed

    February 17, 2010 10:00 AM

    Business dropped off sharply in the Bourbon Street bars on Wednesday, but picked up rapidly in New Orleans churches. Mardi Gras ended at midnight Tuesday and Lent descended on the city, ending what had been a weeklong celebration of the New Orleans Saints victory in the Super Bowl and Mardi... more »
  • Indiana governor flies Saints flag for Super Bowl bet

    February 17, 2010 9:07 AM

    Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is flying a New Orleans Saints flag outside his Statehouse office after losing a friendly Super Bowl wager with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. Daniels' office says in a statement that the flag went on display Tuesday in the Statehouse atrium, where it will remain for a... more »
  • Krewe of Orpheus lights up New Orleans Play Video

    February 15, 2010 10:57 PM

    Paradegoers in New Orleans just can't get enough of the Saints. Head coach Sean Payton headlined the Krewe of Orpheus parade in New Orleans Monday night. His float featured a replica of the Lombardi Trophy, given to the Super Bowl winner each year. He also brought the real thing... more »
  • Man from Louisiana loses another Saints bet

    February 15, 2010 9:46 AM

    A man from DeRidder, La. lost a Saints bet for the second time this year, and he had to suffer the consequences. Cody Danielson wagered with his wife's friends, saying that the Colts would win the Super Bowl. Danielson had to stand in a median wearing a gold tutu,... more »
  • Saints kicker signs autographs

    February 14, 2010 7:19 PM

    Saints kicker Garrett Hartley signed autographs at Academy Sports Sunday for a few hundred lucky fans. Who Dat faithful lined the streets in hopes of grabbing some ink from the Super Bowl record holder. Hartley signed autographs for about two hours, but will make another appearance Monday at the... more »
  • Saints chant

    February 12, 2010 5:04 AM

    When I say one, you say two. When I say win, you say for you. One. Two. Win. For you. When I say three, you say four. When I say win, you say some more. Three. Four. Win. Some more. When I say five, you say six. When I say... more »
  • Brees teaches Saints fans pre-game cheer Play Video

    February 10, 2010 12:54 PM

    Saints quarterback Drew Brees stopped by a New Orleans bar Tuesday night following the team's Super Bowl parade through downtown. Brees mingled with fans at Lucy's and took the time to teach them the cheer he leads his teammates through in every pre-game huddle. One Who Dat managed... more »
  • Vegas rakes it in from Super Bowl

    February 10, 2010 9:03 AM

    The New Orleans Saints weren't the only big winners in the Super Bowl, so were Nevada casinos. Gambling regulators said casinos won almost $6.9 million on this year's Super Bowl as bettors wagered $82.7 million on the NFL title game. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said the win... more »
  • Street named for Saint

    February 10, 2010 7:47 AM

    Following a decisive Super Bowl victory on Sunday, Saints fever continues to grip Opelousas. The city council voted Tuesday to rename Jefferson Street for Opelousas native and Saints' wide receiver Devery Henderson. The council had only two reservations what do the residents on the street have to say about the... more »
  • The "Parade of Champions" rolls in New Orleans Play Video

    February 9, 2010 10:29 PM

    Mardi Gras mixed with a Super Bowl celebration tonight. Fans called it “Lombardi Gras,” a play on the name of the championship trophy. The parade rolled for nearly four miles and was nothing like championship celebrations in other cities. This unique celebration mixed in with the Carnival season. News 2’s... more »
  • Fans leave signs, trinkets outside Drew Brees' house Play Video

    February 9, 2010 5:53 PM

    New Orleans Saints fans continue to show their love for quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees. The fence surrounding his house in New Orleans is adorned with signs and other trinkets. Posters made by school kids say, "We love you, Drew" and balloons and bows hangs on the front... more »
  • Senator wants 'Who Dat Nation' license plate

    February 9, 2010 4:52 AM

    A New Orleans area legislator wants to applaud the Super Bowl-winning New Orleans Saints with a Louisiana license plate. Sen. A.G. Crowe, a Republican from Slidell, says he's proposing the creation of a specialty license plate to honor the Saints and their "Who Dat Nation" followers. The bill will be... more »
  • Saints fans head home from Miami Play Video

    February 8, 2010 10:42 PM

    Saints fans started their exodus from Miami today. News 2's Luke Margolis was at the Miami airport to send off some fans that were still celebrating. more »
  • Drew Brees headlines Disney and New Orleans parades Play Video

    February 8, 2010 10:35 PM

    Saints quarterback Drew Brees got a head start on parade season. He rolled through Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom today with Mickey Mouse. The annual, post Super Bowl parade features the game's most valuable player. Brees won the MVP award thanks to a Super Bowl record 82% pass-completion rate. Brees... more »
  • Update: Saints parade to have carnival feel Play Video

    February 8, 2010 10:13 PM

    Update: Mardi Gras krewes spent Monday night putting the finishing touches on floats for the "Parade of Champions." Folks in New Orleans say it's going to be a parade to end all parades. No ticker tape, no convertibles, but the parade the city is throwing to honor the Saints... more »
  • Saints arrive back in New Orleans Play Video

    February 8, 2010 5:24 PM

    The New Orleans Saints arrived back in New Orleans Monday afternoon following a big Super Bowl win in Miami Sunday night. The team touched down at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport around 3 p.m. Thousands of fans lined the streets both on and off airport grounds, greeting the... more »
  • Who Dat fans buy Saints gear, wipe shelves clean Play Video

    February 8, 2010 5:01 PM

    Saints fans hit the stores late last night, and then again early this morning, to get first dibs on Super Bowl merchandise. Stores sold out of everything from hats to t-shirts. Shipments keep coming in, and retailers like Academy plan to keep bringing in the goods. Many Saints... more »
  • Saints' victory parade to have Carnival flavor

    February 8, 2010 4:30 PM

    No ticker tape, no convertibles, but the parade the city is throwing to honor the Saints for their Super Bowl victory will fit right in during Carnival in New Orleans. The parade will roll from Louisiana Superdome starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday and will have 10 floats donated by... more »
  • Port Allen native Tracy Porter comes up big Play Video

    February 8, 2010 1:30 PM

    One of the biggest stars of Super Bowl XLIV was cornerback Tracy Porter, a native of Port Allen, La. Porter, who grew up a Saints fan, effectively sealed the win for New Orleans when he stepped in front of Colts receiver Reggie Wayne to pick off a Peyton Manning pass... more »
  • Super Bowl XLIV most watched TV show ever

    February 8, 2010 12:48 PM

    Super Bowl XLIV was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history. The Nielsen Co. estimated Monday that 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, to capture the first Super... more »
  • Super Bowl gets highest rating in 23 years

    February 8, 2010 9:50 AM

    The Super Bowl got its highest overnight rating in 23 years, according to the Nielsen Co. When the final figures are released later today, Super Bowl XLIV may win the title of the most-watched Super Bowl in the game's history. Last year's game between Pittsburgh and Arizona holds that... more »
  • Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans' title

    February 8, 2010 8:43 AM

    Drew Brees says he turned to his wife when he woke up and asked: "Did it really happen?" The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history. The... more »
  • Harry Connick Jr. talks Saints, Super Bowl Play Video

    February 7, 2010 1:19 PM

    Musician Harry Connick Jr. has been a New Orleans Saints fan since he was born, which just so happens to have been the same year the team formed. Connick Jr. is in Miami to watch the Saints make history in the Super Bowl, and he talked to News 2's... more »
  • Saints puppies available for adoption in 6-8 weeks

    February 7, 2010 11:34 AM

    Three puppies born at the SPCA in Livingston Parish were given names of Saints' players this weekend. Bell, Payton and Shockey (all female) were born from a basset hound named Lucy. The puppies are said to be basset hound mixes. It will be at least six to eight... more »
  • Former Saint Rickey Jackson first Saint elected to HOF

    February 6, 2010 5:05 PM

    Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith lead a class of seven new members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL's career receiving and rushing leaders are joined in the Hall by John Randle, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little and Dick LeBeau. Rice and Smith both made... more »
  • Saints fans find great food in South Florida Play Video

    February 5, 2010 11:57 PM

    New Orleans is famous for its cuisine, but Saints fans aren't getting homesick for the great food while they're in South Florida. Many restaurants in the Miami area have tailored their menus to entice Super Bowl visitors. Other restaurants didn't have to make any changes at all. News... more »
  • Saints gear flying off the shelves Play Video

    February 5, 2010 6:10 PM

    Saints gear is in high demand just days before the Black and Gold Super Bowl. Academy Sports & Outdoors said it is in uncharted territory in terms of success selling Saints merchandise. Manager Kevin Cupit said kids sizes are scarce. "Everybody wants anything they can get their hands... more »
  • Who Dat fans in Miami start their three-day weekend Play Video

    February 5, 2010 5:17 PM

    Some Who Dat fans from Louisiana got their weekend started early in Miami today, and they brought some good luck charms with them. Estimates show that about 100 million people will be watching the Saints take on the Colts in the Super Bowl this Sunday. Predictions say this game... more »
  • Student punished for wearing Colts jersey Play Video

    February 5, 2010 4:59 PM

    A Livingston Parish student claims he was sent home Friday after wearing an Indianapolis Colts jersey to school. Maurepas High School allowed students to dress out of uniform and wear Saints gear to support the team, which is playing in the Super Bowl Sunday. Brandon Frost, a senior,... more »
  • Man in Baton Rouge loses Saints bet Play Video

    February 5, 2010 4:46 PM

    A worker at Franklin Press in Baton Rouge made a bet that the Saints wouldn't go to the Super Bowl. Gerrick Camel, a Patriots fan, made the wager with two Saints fans. Today, he had to wear the consequences of being wrong. more »

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