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New Orleans Sports News and Rumors

Hornets brush off Rockets, take third straight

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Roger Mason scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to rally the New Orleans Hornets to an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

With the injury to Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III requiring surgery on Wednesday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been named to the Pro Bowl roster in his place. According to Nakia Hogan of the New Orleans Times-Picayun…

Nakia Hogan, nola.com

Contract has been signed and submitted to the NFL for approval

Larry Holder, nola.com

Loomis discusses the bounty scandal, the loss and return of Coach Sean Payton, the historically poor defense, and the salary cap.

Matt Loede, saintsgab.com

Think Drew Brees is not ticked off about missing this seasons Super Bowl in the SuperDome? Think again. Drew Brees still is smarting from a down season in 2012 that saw his New Orleans Saints fall to 7-9 and miss the playoffs for the first time since 20…