New Orleans Saints

Jonathan Vilma of the New Orleans Saints calls a defensive play in 2011
Mickey Loomis attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans on April 9
Mickey Loomis attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans on April 9
Tom Benson will purchase the New Orleans Hornets
Joe Vitt, pictured in 2005
New Orleans coach Sean Payton
Payton was banned for all of the 2012 season for his role in the pay-for-injury programme
Sean Payton
Sean Payton
Marques Colston
Sean Payton
Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, pictured in January
Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is pictured in January 2012
Former Saints safety Darren Sharper acknowledged the team did have a fund used to pay out for big plays
Former Saints safety Darren Sharper acknowledged the team did have a fund used to pay out for big plays
Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is pictured in January 2012
Eli (L) and Peyton (R) are both sons of former New Orleans Saints star quarterback Archie Manning (C)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees walks on the field after his team's loss to the San Francisco 49ers in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of play against the New Orleans Saints during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers head coach Harbaugh congratulates Snyder after the 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco

NFL veteran Stallworth burned in hot-air balloon crash: report

National Football League free agent receiver Donte Stallworth suffered severe burns when a hot-air balloon containing him and his girlfriend struck power lines on Saturday, the Miami Herald reported.
 

Flacco inks record deal after Super Bowl win

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco signed the richest contract in National Football League history Monday, a six-year deal worth $120.6 million to stay with the Super Bowl champions.
 

Key figure in Saints bounty scheme reinstated

Gregg Williams, the major figure in the New Orleans Saints payoffs-for-injuries bounty scheme, was reinstated Thursday by the National Football League after being suspended indefinitely 11 months ago.
 

US attorney says no plan to prosecute Armstrong

US prosecutors said Tuesday they have no plans to press criminal charges against cycling cheat Lance Armstrong, despite his confession that he owes his Tour de France victories to illegal doping.
 

Ravens, 49ers settle into New Orleans for Super Bowl

Baltimore Ravens players flew into New Orleans for the Super Bowl, settling into a riverfront hotel three blocks from the San Francisco 49ers, their rivals in Sunday's title game.
 

Goodell reinstates Payton after missed season

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was reinstated to the National Football League by commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday after missing the entire 2012 season for his role in a bounty scheme.
 

Struggling Bills tap Marrone as coach

The Buffalo Bills, who haven't reached the NFL playoffs in 13 seasons, are hoping Doug Marrone can turn the franchise around as he did a struggling Syracuse University team.
 

Saints agree on extension with coach Payton

The New Orleans Saints and head coach Sean Payton have to agreed terms on a multi-year contract extension, the NFL team said Saturday.
 

Packers, Ravens clinch playoff berths

Green Bay and Baltimore secured playoff berths and the Dallas Cowboys boosted their post-season chances with a 27-24 over-time victory over Pittsburgh on "Showdown Sunday" in the National Football League.
 

Ex-commissioner Tagliabue vacates suspensions

Former commissioner Paul Tagliabue overturned the suspensions Tuesday of four National Football League players involved in a bounty scheme scandal.
 

Quarterback Griffin hurt in Redskins win

The Baltimore Ravens knocked Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III out of the game in the fourth quarter -- but the Redskins had another rookie sensation up their sleeve, winning 31-28.
 

Denver Broncos cruise past Oakland Raiders

The Denver Broncos, their AFC West division title secure, defeated Oakland 26-13 to notch their eighth straight NFL victory and edge toward a possible first-round playoff bye.
 

Patriots, Broncos clinch division titles

The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos clinched American Football Conference division titles with victories over teams from Florida.
 

Patriots, Broncos clinch division titles

The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos clinched American Football Conference division titles with victories over teams from Florida.
 

Falcons snap Brees' touchdown streak

Atlanta intercepted New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees five times and ended his pass touchdown streak in a 23-13 win over the Saints on Thursday.
 

Newton shines as Panthers shoot down Eagles

The Carolina Panthers won the battle between two last-place teams by beating the Philadelphia Eagles 30-22, behind a resurgent performance from quarterback Cam Newton.
 

Giants rout Packers, 49ers sink Saints

Colin Kaepernick, who was making his second career start in place of Alex Smith, ran for one touchdown and threw for another as the San Francisco 49ers beat New Orleans 31-21 on Sunday.
 

Saints bring down high-flying Falcons

The New Orleans Saints handed the high-flying Atlanta Falcons their first defeat of the NFL season, the Saints defense holding firm in the waning minutes of a 31-27 triumph.
 

Luck lifts Colts in win over Jaguars

Andrew Luck threw for 227 yards and ran for two touchdowns Thursday as Indianapolis avenged an early season NFL defeat with a 27-10 triumph over division rivals Jacksonville.
 

Brees tosses two TD passes as Saints down Eagles

Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes to lead New Orleans over the Philadelphia Eagles 28-13, giving the Saints their third National Football League triumph in four games.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

New Orleans Saints
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Established 1967
Play in Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans, Louisiana
Headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana
New Orleans Saints helmet
New Orleans Saints logo
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League/conference affiliations

National Football League (1967–present)

Current uniform
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Team colorsBlack, old gold, white

              

Fight song"When the Saints Go Marching In" "The Saints are Coming"
MascotGumbo the dog and Sir Saint
Personnel
Owner(s)Tom Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc
General managerMickey Loomis
Head coachSean Payton
Team history
  • New Orleans Saints (1967–present)
Team nicknames
Black and Gold, The Who Dats, The Bless You Boys
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (4)
  • NFC West: 1991, 2000
  • NFC South: 2006, 2009
Playoff appearances (8)
  • NFL: 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2000, 2006, 2009
Home fields