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FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Payton prefers not to use term “training camp” to describe how he’s trying to prepare his club for this pandemic-altered NFL season. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Saints' Payton: More 'live' football planned this preseason

By Brett Martel Jul. 29, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Top running teams are winning more than top passing teams

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 12, 2019 02:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Miami. The Saints beat the Colts 31-17. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it is the Colts-Saints game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 44

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2019 02:35 PM EST