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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
This 97-yard kick return TD from Michael Lewis is the Saints Play of the Day
This 97-yard kick return TD from Michael Lewis is the Saints Play of the Day We're continuing our countdown to the New Orleans Saints' 2025 season opener by spinning the clocks back to 2002, when Saints legend Michael Lewis rallied the team with a 97-yard kickoff returned for a touchdown, which you can see here. Facing a 14-3 deficit late in the first quarter, the Saints needed a spark, and Lewis gave it to them. Lewis took off with four blockers in front of him deep inside Saints territory, then cut out into the open field where none of the Minnesota Vikings in pursuit could catch him. The game turned into a dogfight in the second half but a couple of Randy Moss touchdown catches kept the win out of reach for New Orleans. Still, this was an electrifying moment in Lewis' career. It was the first of three kick return touchdowns he would achieve in a Saints uniform, and it went a long way in helping him earn All-Pro and Pro Bowl recognition back in 2002. By the time he hung up his cleats, "the Beer Man," owing to his day job on a delivery truck before pro football worked out, set new Saints records for career yards on punt returns (1,482) and kick returns (5,903). Stay tuned for more of his highlights as we work further into this countdown.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Brandin Cooks' record-breaking touchdown catch is the Saints Play of the Day
Brandin Cooks' record-breaking touchdown catch is the Saints Play of the Day Brandin Cooks, Drew Brees broke a record which had stood since 1967 There's a 98-day stretch between us and the start of the New Orleans Saints' 2025 regular season, and we're counting down the days by looking back on some of the most iconic plays in franchise history. This time, our Saints Play of the Day is the 98-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees to Brandin Cooks back in 2016, which you can watch here. It was a classic grab-and-go reception by Cooks streaking down the left sideline. Brees dropped back to throw from his own end zone and found Cooks in one-on-one coverage against cornerback Sean Smith. Once Cooks put a step on his opponent, he was gone, and safety Reggie Nelson wasn't able to make up the distance in the open field. Cooks broke a Saints record that had stood since their inaugural 1967 season on this play, outgaining Walter Roberts' 96-yard catch to achieve the longest play from scrimmage in team history. And he just returned to the Saints this offseason after spending time with the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, and Dallas Cowboys. They're hoping he can still uncork some big plays downfield like this one.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
99 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 99
99 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 99 Everyone from Chase Young to Norman Hand and Tony Elliott Our countdown to the New Orleans Saints' season opener is kicking off. There are 99 days until their Sept. 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, so we're counting down the days by reflecting on every player to wear that jersey number in Saints history. No. 99 belongs to defensive end Chase Young, the subject of our Player of the Day feature. Young won it from defensive tackle Khalen Saunders after signing with the team last summer. Some fan favorites tackles who have used it include Shy Tuttle, Hollis Thomas, Norman Hand, and the great Tony Elliott, who was the first to put it on. With 99 days to go until kickoff, here's a look back at each player to use No. 99 with the Saints (via Pro Football Reference): Chase Young (2024-Present) Khalen Saunders (2023) Shy Tuttle (2019-2022) Adam Bighill (2017) Paul Kruger (2016) Aubrayo Franklin (2011) Jimmy Wilkerson (2010) Hollis Thomas (2006-2008) Shaun Smith (2004) Kenderick Allen (2003) Norman Hand (2000-2002) Darren Mickell (1999) Pio Sagapolutele (1997) Willie Broughton (1995-1996) Joel Smeenge (1990-1994) Tony Elliott (1982-1988) We couldn't find a photo for Elliott in the USA TODAY Sports archives as well as those at Reuters and Getty Images. Elliott was a key piece in the "Dome Patrol" defense opening up plays for Rickey Jackson, Sam Mills, Pat Swilling and Vaughan Johnson and should be recognized for his efforts.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
West Nile virus detected in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in New Orleans, prompting officials to take action. According to officials with the City of New Orleans, the results come from the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board. They say West Nile cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. While West Nile is reportedly asymptomatic for most people who contract it, it can cause headaches, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea or rash, and in rare cases, severe illness, which is especially possible for the immunocompromised and those over 60 years old. Man arrested, accused of hitting police vehicles in St. Claude area In response to the detection of West Nile, the NOMTRCB will spray for adult mosquitoes in the following areas from 7:45 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, May 29: Lakeview and West End bounded by Allen Toussaint Boulevard, Interstate 610, Bellaire Drive and the Orleans Canal. Lake Shore and Lake Vista bounded by Lakeshore Drive, Allen Toussiant Boulevard, Breakwater Drive and Beauregard Avenue. City Park bounded by Allen Toussaint Boulevard, Zachory Taylor Drive, Marconi Drive and Bayou St. John. Additional spraying will be done on May 30 from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the areas of Iberville, South 7th Ward, the French Quarter bounded by N. Claiborne Avenue, Interstate 10, Canal Street, the Mississippi River and Franklin Avenue. Citizens are also asked to help with the mosquito problem by dumping out any standing water on their property and taking the following protective measures for themselves: Use repellents containing EPA-registered active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always follow product instructions when using repellents. Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Use air conditioning or sit in the air stream of a fan when possible. Ensure window and door screens are in good condition to keep mosquitoes out of your Ioniq 5 XRT: The EV Revolutionizer West Nile virus detected in New Orleans Sunshine briefly peeks through ahead of Friday's Severe Weather New Orleans Saints' head coach Kellen Moore discusses second week of OTAs Transportation Department launches website to encourage Americans to hit the road Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Navigating the QB Wilderness! Which WRs have made their way out and which WRs are lost?
Matt Harmon and Alfredo Brown discuss the wide receivers leaving and entering the QB wilderness on this episode of Yahoo Fantasy Forecast. Has DK Metcalf's arrival to Pittsburgh sent him into the wilderness? What will the New Orleans Saints' QB situation mean for Chris Olave? Can Brock Bowers, George Pickens & Davante Adams capitalize in their new situations in Las Vegas, Dallas and Los Angeles? Matt and Alfredo then discuss wide receivers still wandering the wilderness. How will Justin Fields' arrival affect Garrett Wilson's production in New York? Can any of the Colts pass catchers break through this season with the uninspiring tandem of Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones under center? Later, Matt and Alfredo chat receivers that may be leaving the QB wilderness. With Sam Darnold's arrival, will Jaxon Smith-Njgiba be able to mark his arrival as the Seahawks' top receiver? How will QB situations affect DJ Moore, Drake London & Calvin Ridley? (3:00) - WRs entering the wilderness: DK Metcalf & Chris Olave (15:00) - WRs leaving the wilderness: Brock Bowers & Davante Adams (26:00) - WRs still stuck in the wilderness: Garrett Wilson & Malik Nabers (42:00) - WRs at a fork in the road: Drake London, DJ Moore & more 🖥️
