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Wade, LeBron help Heat wrap up 2-game skid

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, LeBron James finished with 24 points and seven assists, and the Miami Heat snapped a two-game slide by topping the New Orleans Hornets 106-90 on Saturday night.

Sam Borden, nytimes.com

Trying to reach Drew Brees, a traditional drop-back passer, will be a welcome change for the Giants after dealing with the speedy Robert Griffin III, but the pressure must increase.

nydailynews.com

Roger Goodell handed Saints  the  NFL version of the death penalty when he suspended Sean Payton for the entire season in the BountyGate scandal, leaving Drew Brees to get through the season without his friend, mentor and play caller.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

The Giants have caught a break and the Saints have been dealt a blow with an unexpected addition to the injury report for Sunday’s game. The Saints announced on Saturday that running back Chris Ivory, who hadn’t been mentioned on this week’s injury …

Dan Swenson, nola.com

Saints' offensive performance so far this season and during their 23-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons

Dan Swenson, nola.com

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