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Bobcats plan to become Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte ObserverThe Charlotte Bobcats are on their way to becoming the Charlotte Hornets. The Bobcats have started pursuing a name change to Charlotte's original NBA team, an informed source confirmed to the Observer. Though the Bobcats will need permission from the...Tags: Adam Silver, Adidas AG, Sports, Basketball, Alonzo Mourning
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What should Hornets' new nickname be?
Pelicans is just fine K.C. Johnson Chicago Tribune What's wrong with the Pelicans? As NBA commissioner David Stern said, as long as the owner is fine with it, he's fine with it. It's the state bird. It's actually a strong species, even though many...Tags: Mardi Gras, Anthony Davis, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Media Industry, Los Angeles Times
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New Orleans' proposed Pelicans' name is for the birds
The latest dispute in the NBA is for the birds. Or not for the birds. The New Orleans Hornets want a nickname change. They want to become the New Orleans Pelicans. The state bird in Louisiana is the pelican, but it doesn't sound like a good nickname...Tags: Dwight Howard, Troy Hudson, Tony Parker, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Tim Duncan
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Saints, Payton agree on contract extension
The New Orleans Saints announced Saturday that coach Sean Payton and the team have an agreement in principle to a multi-year contract extension. The deal is for five years, according to multiple reports. ESPN.com reported that the contract will pay...
Tags: New Orleans Saints, National Football League, Sports, Jason Garrett, ESPN (tv network)
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2012: A Year For Skepticism In Sports
The Hartford CourantWith varying degrees of failure over a decade and a half, I have used my Half-baked Jake, ellipsis-pocked humor for my year-in-review, year-in-preview column. For example … In the Year 2012, Gabby Douglas showed us that a squirrel could fly. In...Tags: New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bearcats, Mark Sanchez, Peyton Manning, National Football League
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Editorial: Payton in That Number Sunday
WGNO NewsThe NFL says Sean Payton, Joe Vitt and Mickey Loomis will be allowed to attend Sunday's night game against the Chargers at the request of quarterback Drew Brees. Payton will watch the game from the proverbial catbird seat. The early implosion of the...Tags: New Orleans Saints, National Football League, San Diego Chargers, Mickey Loomis
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Coach Aaron Kromer
Opening Statement “We have some active roster moves that we made (this weekend). We waived Jonathon Amaya, claimed number 25 safety Rafael Bush who was in (training) camp at Denver. We terminated corner Elbert Mack, claimed number 31...
Tags: New Orleans Saints, National Football League, Malcolm Jenkins, Nick Toon, Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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Saints fans take to the skies to share "Free Payton" message
WGNO SportsSaints owner Tom Benson met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Tuesday and leniency for Sean Payton was one of the topics on Benson's list. A group of Saints fans obviously feels that $500 an hour is a pittance when it comes to expressing their...Tags: New Orleans Saints, Roger Goodell, National Football League, Drew Brees, Jermon Bushrod
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Soggy Start For Saints Camp
ABC26 NewsSaints fans were hoping the start of training camp would be the silver bullet to cure their off-season blues. Let's face it, all the talk of bounties, eavesdropping, and the QB's contract took their toll. Nothing could rekindle the fan fire like seeing...Tags: Jonathan Vilma, Drew Brees, Television Industry
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Saints need to stop talking about bounties and get back to work
In tonight's ED-itorial: Friday is D-Day for Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma. Vilma is asking a federal judge for injunctive relief from his year-long suspension from the NFL. The league is saying Vilma's suit is baseless and should be thrown out. This...
Tags: New Orleans Saints, Roger Goodell, Judges, National Football League, Sports
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Order Your Anthony Davis Jersey
ABC26 NewsMaybe you still have a ways to go before your unibrow is up to speed. But you can begin ordering your Anthony Davis Hornets jersey now. The team confirms production has begun on the jerseys. You can place your order on the Hornets' website. There's no...Tags: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Hornets, NBA Draft, Austin Rivers
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