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A little more than half of the NFL season has passed, and the top teams in football have all taken turns losing lately. The New England Patriots looked like the clear Super Bowl favorite, and then the Baltimore Ravens beat them. The New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers each lost at home in Week 10. Continue to Article

November 15, 2019 5:20:pm EST

Architectural renderings revealed Thursday show a number of proposed changes for the New Orleans Superdome as part of a $450 million renovation, including the addition of standing-room only viewing areas. The Superdome Commission has already approved the first phase of renovations, which will begin after the College Football Playoff Championship Game on Jan. 13, unless the building's main tenant, the New Orleans Saints, plays host to the NFC Championship game on Jan 19. Renovations will take place through the 2023-24 season, with the first wave expected to be in out-of-sight areas like the addition of a large kitchen and food-service area, as well as the construction of alternate building exits. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 4:07:pm EST

The state board that oversees Louisiana's Superdome approved a contract Thursday for the first phase of a $450 million renovation of the 44-year-old New Orleans landmark that became a symbol of the city's rebirth following Hurricane Katrina. The renovations will be the most extensive since 2005, when the dome became a last-resort haven for thousands of Hurricane Katrina's victims despite being heavily damaged. The upgrade is seen as a key element in getting a new long-term commitment from the Saints to keep the NFL franchise in New Orleans, and to attract future Super Bowls and other major events. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 3:49:pm EST

The New Orleans Saints came out of their bye week with an opportunity to take command of the NFC South. They were all alone in first place with a 7-1 record and approaching four consecutive games against division opponents. But their six-game winning streak came to an end with a 26-9 home loss to the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 1:51:am EST

After what the Carolina Panthers knew would be a challenging stretch, their return to NFC South competition is going to bring its own obstacles. That's because the Atlanta Falcons, who are fresh off a surprising result, are visiting for Sunday afternoon's game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. "They're coming off a big win," Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. "They've struggled this year. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 12:25:am EST

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