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New Orleans Sports News and Rumors

Hornets use OT to down Mavs in Dirk's 1st start

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Eric Gordon completed a three-point play with 4.7 seconds left in overtime and the New Orleans Hornets won 99-96 Saturday night at Dallas to spoil the Mavericks' first game this season with Dirk Nowitzki in the starting lineup.

Tim MacMahon, ESPN.com

Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki made his first start of the season Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Earlier today, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t consider a reinstatement request from Saints coach Sean Payton until after the Super Bowl. Not so fast, the NFL says. According to league spokesman Greg Aiello, no t…

Larry Holder, nola.com

League spokesman says report about Sean Payton not being allowed to return until Feb. 4 is inaccurate

Jeff Duncan, nola.com

Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins is the son of former Saints safety Gene Atkins.

Mike Triplett, nola.com

NFL playoffs begin with wild-card round this weekend

Doug Tatum, nola.com

A look at what is happening in the NFL on Saturday

Dan Swenson, nola.com

A final look at the Saints' top five offensive playmakers for 2012