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What a week it has been for the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday night, they made a big trade for Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, ...

Alan Nobili is executive director of the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans, where he leads initiatives in French language education, cultural programming and international exchange ...

PITTSBURGH -- A former member of the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad has been waived by the New Orleans Saints, as Xazavian Valladay received his release fro ...

The New Orleans Saints were engaged in several personnel moves on Friday. The signings of two former United Football League players, tight end Seth Green and offensive lineman Barry Wesley, became ...

It's clear New Orleans doesn't see Valladay in the future of their offense. While the former All-Pac-12 running back was released, he could still find his way back on the roster in the future.