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Vikings' Asher Allen retires at age 24
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Drew Brees completed 20-of-28 passes for 191 yards as the New Orleans Saints downed the Atlanta Falcons, 23-3, in an emotional return to the Superdome.
The undefeated Saints scored early in their first regular season game in the rebuilt domed stadium since December 26, 2004, when Curtis Deloach recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first two minutes. New Orleans took a 14-3 lead in the first quarter when Devery Henderson ran 11-yards for a touchdown on a double-reverse.
Deuce McAllister had 81 yards on 19 carries, Reggie Bush rambled 53 yards on 13 carries and Marques Colson caught seven passes for 97 yards as the Saints improved to 3-0.
Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick completed 12-of-31 passes for 137 yards as the Falcons (2-1) managed just a field goal.
The Superdome was heavily damaged during Hurricane Katrina last year and underwent a $185 million renovation. The Saints played all their games outside New Orleans in their 3-13 2005 season.
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PARIS, June 1 (UPI) --
Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova, the world's top two ranked women's tennis players, picked up wins Friday at the French Open.
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NEW YORK, June 1 (UPI) --
U.S. author Lauren Weisberger is working on a sequel to her 2003 blockbuster novel, "The Devil Wears Prada," EW.com reported.
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HOUSTON, June 1 (UPI) --
The silhouette created as Venus transits the face of the sun Tuesday will be widely visible across seven continents, U.S. space officials said.
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HOLMES BEACH, Fla., June 1 (UPI) --
Employees at a Florida grocery store restrained a Cuban sandwich thief by sitting on him until authorities arrived, police say.
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