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New Orleans Saints co-owners Rita Benson LeBlanc, left, and Tom Benson ride through downtown New Orleans February 9, 2010, on a float decorated with a giant Lombardi trophy during a parade to celebrate the Saints' Super Bowl victory. UPI/A.J. Sisco
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Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday he is asking permission for the NBA team to change its name to the Hornets.
The New Orleans NBA team will officially change its nickname to the Pelicans next season and will sport new uniform colors, team owner Tom Benson said.
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New Orleans' NBA franchise is set to announce it is changing its nickname from the Hornets to the Pelicans, sources told Yahoo! Sports.
New Orleans Saints head Coach Sean Payton -- who missed the 2012 under a suspension -- has signed a five-year contract extension, the team said Wednesday.
The New Orleans Hornets announced General Manager Dell Demps has been given a multiyear contract extension, but the terms were not disclosed.
The New Orleans Saints announced Friday they have signed quarterback Drew Brees to a five-year contract.
The NBA Board of Governors has approved the sale of the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, the league said Wednesday.
The National Basketball Association will return to New Orleans for its 2014 All-Star Game, the league said Monday.
Eric Gordon scored eight points during a game-ending, 15-3 run Friday that gave New Orleans a 96-85 win over Utah.
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