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Danny Wuerffel recalls his Heisman Trophy experience and the obstacles after football

Rachel Whittaker, nola.com

The former Florida Gator and New Saint has battled Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Nakia Hogan, nola.com

Giants coach says playing against Brees is a 'difficult task'

Nakia Hogan, nola.com

Temperature expected to be about 50 degrees at kickoff

Nakia Hogan, nola.com

Galette fully participated in practice for second straight day

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Falcons safety William Moore was the NFC defensive player of the week for the job he did against the Saints in Week 13, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be at full speed if he’s on the field to attempt making it two straight against the Panthers this …

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

So it looks like the New Orleans Hornets are going to change their name to become the Hornets. You look around, and there are a bunch of smartasses making fun of this new name. Oh, a pelican, that's intimidating, they sneer. Well, here's what's up. Thes…

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

So it looks like the New Orleans Hornets are going to change their name to become the Pelicans. You look around, and there are a bunch of smartasses making fun of this new name. Oh, a pelican, that's intimidating, they sneer. Well, here's what's up. The…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Many people are making fun of the New Orleans NBA team for the notion they’re going to change their nickname from the borrowed-from-Charlotte Hornets moniker to the Pelicans. But at least one of the Saints is smart enough to not make too much fun, given…

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night, coasting to a 103-87 win over the Don't-Call-Me-Pelicans behind a record-setting performance from Kobe Bryant, strong second-half pressure defense and a combined 11-of-21 mark from be…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, making him the fifth player in NBA history to score 30,000, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a two-game skid with a 103-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com

Somewhat lost in the scintillating news that the New Orleans Hornets could change their nickname to the more Louisiana-appropriate "Pelicans" next season is the long-rumored possibility that the Charlotte Bobcats could re-take the "Hornet…

Larry Holder, nola.com

Roger Goodell is at the center of the punishments in the Saints bounty scandal

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

In their last two games against the Giants, which came in 2009 and 2011, the Saints have put up 97 points on their way to two blowout victories. Despite that, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul thinks this week’s date with New Orleans will go better than M…

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Mayock likes Saints' foundation but sees many positions where talent level has declined

CNNSI.com

Lakers squelch two-game skid by rolling over Hornets

CNNSI.com

Kobe Bryant made history, but he wasn't the only reason the Lakers bounced back with a 103-87 win over the Hornets. Rob Mahoney credits L.A.'s stifling pressure and potent post play.

nydailynews.com

Nobody troubled Tom Coughlin on Wednesday about whether Eli Manning or David Carr will be starting at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints. Taken out of context, it might be a reasonable question. After all, Manning ranks only 16th in the NFL quar…