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San Francisco, Houston awarded Super Bowls

Written by  |  Tuesday, 21 May 2013 14:00  |  Published in New Orleans Saints

San Francisco, Houston awarded Super BowlsPatrick Willis and the 49ers will hope to playing in Super Bowl L in their home city of San Francisco (Photo: Parker Waters).

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The hosts for Super Bowl L and LI were announced Tuesday at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston.

As expected, San Francisco and Houston were named the host cities for Super Bowl 50 in February 2016 and Super Bowl 51 in February 2017, respectively.

The Super Bowl will return to the Bay Area thanks to the 49ers' future Santa Clara home, recently named Levi's Stadium. The new $1.2 billion stadium is set to open in 2014.

Candlestick Park, which opened for baseball's San Francisco Giants in 1960, has been the 49ers' home since 1971. It is scheduled for demolition in early 2014 after one final season.

The Bay Area hosted one previous Super Bowl. In 1985, Stanford Stadium was the site of

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NFL approves $200 million loan for Falcons' new stadium

Written by  |  Tuesday, 21 May 2013 13:52  |  Published in New Orleans Saints
NFL approves $200 million loan for Falcons' new stadium

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - NFL owners have approved a $200 million loan for the construction of a new multi-purpose building in Atlanta to become the home for the Falcons.

News of a stadium agreement between the Falcons and the city of Atlanta came in March. The team has played in the Georgia Dome since 1992.

"The NFL has supported new stadium construction through various means for decades," said Falcons owner Arthur Blank in a statement Tuesday. "Our club owners understand that investments such as G-4 financing are important to the long-term strength of the league, and we thank them for their support.

"We are pleased with the outcome of today's vote, and we look forward to continued progress in designing and constructing the new multi-purpose stadium over the next four years. We, along with our City of Atlanta and State of Georgia partners, are excited to participate in a

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Will Smith To Try His Hand At Outside Linebacker

Written by  |  Monday, 20 May 2013 20:24  |  Published in New Orleans Saints

Will Smith To Try His Hand At Outside LinebackerWill Smith (right) joins the battle for playing time at outside linebacker with Martez Wilson (left) and a group of young contenders (Photo: Parker Waters).

When the New Orleans Saints hit the practice field for their first day of offseason training activities (OTA'S) Tuesday, things will be different from a year ago, as will the positions certain players will man.

In the midst of a consistent career which will likely net him a spot in the Saints Hall of Fame whenever he walks away from the game, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith is not ready to call it a day yet. He may be calling it a day at his traditional spot on the Saints defensive line in his quest to remain in the black and gold.

At the 22nd Annual Saints Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic Monday at Chateau Golf and Country Club in Kenner, Saints

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Loomis, Hartley part of winning teams at SHOF Golf Classic

Written by  |  Monday, 20 May 2013 20:20  |  Published in New Orleans Saints

Loomis, Hartley part of winning teams at SHOF Golf Classic

Call it calm before the storm.

At the 22nd Annual Saints Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic at Chateau Golf and Country Club in Kenner Monday, the sun was shining and so were New Orleans Saints players, coaches and executives, enjoying themselves before getting to work Tuesday with the opening day of offseason training activities (OTA's) for the 2013 Saints.

Capturing first place in the tournament in the scratch category (low gross) was the team anchored by Saints Executive Vice President Mickey Loomis, who played with the foursome of Scott Korndorffer of Chateau Cafe', Rick Hart, Desi Vega and Robbie Hazard, who finished with a total of 53 in the scramble, best-ball format.

Winning the first place prize for low net (handicap) was a team anchored by New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley, who teamed with Joe Farruggio, Justin Hill, Billy Deville

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Saints waive DE Braylon Broughton

Written by  |  Monday, 20 May 2013 15:46  |  Published in New Orleans Saints
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Videos: Sean Payton, Zach Strief, Garrett Hartley and Deuce McAllister at Saints Hall of Fame Golf Classic

Written by  |  Monday, 20 May 2013 12:18  |  Published in New Orleans Saints
Videos: Sean Payton, Zach Strief, Garrett Hartley and Deuce McAllister at Saints Hall of Fame Golf Classic

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Doug Tatum to handle Digital Media for Saints, Pelicans

Written by  |  Monday, 20 May 2013 01:00  |  Published in New Orleans Saints

Doug TatumDoug Tatum

The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans have announced today the hiring of Doug Tatum as the Executive Director of Digital Media.

Tatum joins the organization after having served 13 years, first as deputy then as lead sports editor, for the state's largest newspaper, The Times-Picayune. Most recently, Tatum helped usher NOLA.com through a transition phase that saw the reduction of The Times-Picayune from a daily newspaper to a more digitally focused endeavor.

Tatum will oversee the direction of all digital media properties and the support staffs for both the Saints and Pelicans, including all social media accounts and all team related mobile and email platforms. He will also manage the team's overall digital marketing strategy, mobile commerce, digital advertising and search initiatives.

"Doug (Tatum) has always been someone that our teams have enjoyed a strong working relationship with during his time as an editor at The

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Akiem Hicks prepares to burn bright in second Saints season

Written by  |  Monday, 20 May 2013 00:17  |  Published in New Orleans Saints

Akiem Hicks prepares to burn bright in second Saints seasonIt could be an ideal fit for a big man on a mission whether Akiem Hicks acts as a battering ram collapsing the pocket or gobbling up runners like a spider pounces on victims caught in the web.

Hicks (6'5-323), a second year defensive lineman, is anxiously anticipating where he'll play in the new 3-4 alignment that New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will implement for the 2013 season.

"I'm preparing to play everything, nose tackle, 3-tech or defensive end," Hicks explained. "When you're inside, you've got to take on the double team. Playing defensive end is the most fun. It allows you to make plays. It's been an accumulation of everything I've learned. There are so many possibilities."

Hicks was the third round selection for the Saints in the 2012 draft as the 89th player taken overall. Last fall was a learning experience, seemingly, a surprise around every

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Legal News: Houser to pay Payton for tex credit scandal; Frank Warren's agent indicited

Written by  |  Friday, 17 May 2013 15:42  |  Published in New Orleans Saints

Legal News: Houser to pay Payton for tex credit scandal; Frank Warren's agent indicitedFrank Warren, far right, dealt with many issues on- and off-the-field until his death in 2002.

The news of money and controversy involving the New Orleans Saints has gotten ugly away from the field often. Two cases seen recent turns of events.

Saints head coach Sean Payton has settled his lawsuit against former Saints long snapper Kevin Houser who sold him nonexistent state movie tax credits from a defunct film studio, according to the Associated Press.

Payton's attorney, Daniel Becnel Jr., described to the AP the settlement approved Thursday as "substantial."

Louisiana has created a burgeoning filming industry due to state tax breaks to induce businesses to shoot.

Houser will pay the confidential settlement to his former coach. Thomas Roberts, Houser's attorney, said the settlement ends the lawsuit in regards to Payton and his wife, Elizabeth, but notes other plaintiffs remain.

Meanwhile, f ormer NFL agent Benjamin Geller  has been

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Legal News: Houser to pay Payton for tax credit scandal; Frank Warren's agent indicited

Written by  |  Friday, 17 May 2013 15:42  |  Published in New Orleans Saints

Legal News: Houser to pay Payton for tax credit scandal; Frank Warren's agent indicitedFrank Warren, far right, dealt with many issues on- and off-the-field until his death in 2002.

The news of money and controversy involving the New Orleans Saints has gotten ugly away from the field often. Two cases seen recent turns of events.

Saints head coach Sean Payton has settled his lawsuit against former Saints long snapper Kevin Houser who sold him nonexistent state movie tax credits from a defunct film studio, according to the Associated Press.

Payton's attorney, Daniel Becnel Jr., described to the AP the settlement approved Thursday as "substantial."

Louisiana has created a burgeoning filming industry due to state tax breaks to induce businesses to shoot.

Houser will pay the confidential settlement to his former coach. Thomas Roberts, Houser's attorney, said the settlement ends the lawsuit in regards to Payton and his wife, Elizabeth, but notes other plaintiffs remain.

Meanwhile, f ormer NFL agent Benjamin Geller  has been

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