Louisiana governor's deal to keep New Orleans Saints through 2025 wins legislative approvalJune 26th, 2009 Saints deal to stay gets Louisiana legislative OKBATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Bobby Jindal's deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana throughout 2025 gained legislative approval Thursday and is close to completion.
La. governor's proposed deal with the New Orleans Saints wins approval from state legislatureJune 25th, 2009 Saints deal gets Louisiana legislative OKBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov.
La. state government would lease office space from Saints owner in deal to keep team in stateJune 19th, 2009 La. would rent offices from Saints head under dealBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana's government would lease office space from the owner of the New Orleans Saints as part of a deal to keep the team in the state.
GMAC Bowl replaces Humanitarian Bowl in ACC's 9-game postseason lineupMay 9th, 2009 ACC adds GMAC Bowl to its postseason lineupGREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has added a bowl to its lineup of nine postseason games.
Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still haunted by Super BowlMay 2nd, 2009 Whisenhunt haunted by Super BowlTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still hasn't watched a tape of the Cardinals' loss to Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl.
Steelers already focusing on avoiding Super Bowl letdownMay 2nd, 2009 Steelers focusing on avoiding '06-like letdownPITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin wasn't coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers when their Super Bowl-winning season of 2005 was followed by a series of mishaps, letdowns and losses. That doesn't mean he's not familiar with what can happen when a team tries to live off its title too long.
Person with knowledge of deal: Saints ans state agree to extension of Superdome leaseApril 30th, 2009 AP Source: Saints agree to Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a lease extension that will keep the NFL team playing home games in an improved Louisiana Superdome through the 2025 season. An announcement by Saints owner Tom Benson and Louisiana Gov.
Bob Oates, LA sportswriter who chose Hall of Famers, covered 39 Super Bowls, dies at 93April 30th, 2009 Bob Oates, writer who covered 39 Super Bowls, diesLOS ANGELES — Bob Oates, a sportswriter who covered 39 consecutive Super Bowls and was the last surviving member of the original Pro Football Hall of Fame selection panel, has died at 93. Oates died Monday from age-related causes at his home in suburban Baldwin Hills, his son, Bob Jr., told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Saints and state agree to extension of Superdome leaseApril 30th, 2009 Saints agree to Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a lease extension that will keep the NFL team playing home games in an improved Louisiana Superdome through the 2025 season. An announcement by Saints owner Tom Benson and Louisiana Gov.
Louisiana, Saints announce a partnership that commits the club to the Superdome through 2025April 30th, 2009 Louisiana, Saints extend Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints and the state of Louisiana have announced a new partnership that will continue the club's commitment to the state through 2025 and also create a new Sports Development District. The new deal includes the football team's owner, Tom Benson, and his family purchasing and redeveloping the New Orleans Centre and Dominion Tower.
Navy signs agreement to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlApril 29th, 2009 Navy commits to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy has signed an agreement to appear in the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex.
Pittsburgh Steelers, seeking cap room, close to new $22 million deal with receiver Hines WardApril 26th, 2009 Steelers work out new deal with receiver WardPITTSBURGH — Wide receiver Hines Ward apparently will get his wish to finish his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward, about to enter the final season of his contract, agreed Saturday to a contract extension that will pay him a lower salary than the $5.8 million he was to make this season but will make up the money in a signing bonus.
G Jahri Evans, WR Lance Moore formally accept their restricted free-agent offers from SaintsApril 25th, 2009 Evans, Moore re-sign with SaintsNEW ORLEANS — Offensive guard Jahri Evans and wide receiver Lance Moore, restricted free agents during the offseason, have signed one-year contracts with the Saints. General manager Mickey Loomis made the announcement Friday.
EagleBank Bowl gets post-Christmas slot for 2009, will pit Army vs No. 8 team from ACCApril 23rd, 2009 EagleBank Bowl goes post-Christmas for 2009WASHINGTON — The second edition of the EagleBank Bowl will get a better time slot than the first. Bowl organizers announced Thursday that the only bowl game played in the nation's capital will take place on Dec.
Member of Giants' 1986 Super Bowl team convicted of theft in sale of MercedesApril 22nd, 2009 Member of Giants '86 champions convicted of theftELIZABETH, N.J. — A man who played on the New York Giants' 1986 Super Bowl championship team was convicted Tuesday of theft in the sale of a Mercedes-Benz.
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