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Saint Laurent's Vaccarello Leaves After Decade — 1dAnthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after a decade as creative director, Kering announced Friday. His gold-themed Spring 2027 Paris show was widely seen as a farewell.

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Undefeated Vikings Face 1-3 SaintsSports — 3dThe 1-3 Saints host the Vikings after two straight home losses, preparing for Brian Flores’ varied blitz packages and pressure-heavy defense. Minnesota enters with offensive-line injuries, while its recent production from Aaron Jones could challenge a Saints defense that has struggled to contain running backs; the teams also have a long history of close and consequential matchups.

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Oscar-Winning Actress Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102 — 3dEva Marie Saint died at 102, the oldest living Oscar winner; she accepted her On the Waterfront award nine months pregnant, joked she might give birth onstage, and did so two days later.

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Saints’ Staley Disputes Aikman Criticism After 45-24 Loss — 1dAfter Atlanta’s 45-24 win over New Orleans, Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley disputed Troy Aikman’s on-air claim that he had no answers for the Falcons, whose offense ran for 205 yards and five touchdowns. Aikman cited key defensive absences and matchup problems; Staley accepted responsibility for the loss but said the criticism was untrue and defended his players’ effort.

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Addison Limited at Vikings Practice — 3dVikings wide receiver Jordan Addison returned to practice Thursday after minor hamstring soreness kept him out Wednesday. Justin Jefferson is also working back from an ankle injury, with both receivers aiming to be available for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

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Saints Fall to Falcons 45-24 — 6dAhead of Monday night’s Saints-Falcons game, Tyler Shough’s strong passing numbers and six turnovers have put his decision-making under scrutiny. Atlanta has sacked him nine times in their two previous meetings, while New Orleans will look to exploit the Falcons’ depleted defense and Shough’s connection with Chris Olave.

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Valentino Unveils Maximalist Collection at Paris Library — 6dAlessandro Michele staged Valentino’s Antibiblioteca show at Paris’s 19th-century Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève with bright corsets and a red gown with a giant black bow after a €103 million loss.

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Dana Whitfield Launching this after such big losses shows they're betting hard on turning things around.

14 Nanooks Earn GNAC Academic HonorsSports — 3dThe Alaska Nanooks volleyball team lost in straight sets to Saint Martin’s, while five Nanooks runners competed at Alaska’s state cross-country championships, led by Granite Peacock’s 13th-place finish. Separately, 14 UAF cross-country athletes earned GNAC Academic All-Conference honors for the 2026 season.

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Olave Expected to Play Sunday Against Vikings — 4dSaints receiver Chris Olave left Monday’s 45-24 loss to the Falcons after appearing to injure his knee late in the blowout, but he walked off under his own power and early indications were reassuring. His status remained uncertain pending further evaluation, while fans and commentators criticized New Orleans for keeping him in the game with the outcome already decided.

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Saints Fall 35-27 to Raiders After Four Turnovers — Sep 27, 2026Raiders beat Saints 35-27 to improve to 3-0 after officials upheld a disputed fumble on Koonce's sack of Shough, and Cousins threw the go-ahead TD six plays later.

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Jared Kim Raiders showed real fight coming back from eleven down with nineteen straight points.

Vikings Guard Donovan Jackson Likely Out for Season — 5dVikings left guard Donovan Jackson suffered a knee injury against the Dolphins and is likely to miss the rest of the season with a meniscus tear. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw also left the game and remains in concussion protocol, leaving his availability for the Saints matchup uncertain.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

UCLA, Missouri fall in four college volleyball matches — Oct 3, 2026Saint Mary’s edged Kalamazoo in five sets, while Little Rock swept UT Arlington and Michigan State swept UCLA. Ole Miss defeated Missouri 3-1, overcoming the Tigers’ third-set win to close out the match.

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Rachel Meyers Little Rock's sweep of UT Arlington stands out as the most one-sided result in these matches.

Archbishop Přibyl leads first St. Wenceslas pilgrimage mass in Stará Boleslav — Sep 28, 2026The National St. Wenceslas Pilgrimage in Stará Boleslav marked the Czech state holiday honoring the country’s patron saint, with Archbishop Přibyl celebrating the pilgrimage Mass for the first time. Relics of Wenceslas were brought from Prague for the observances, and a silver bust containing a bone fragment was used in place of the saint’s skull, which remained in the basilica for veneration.

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Nicole Hardy Using the silver bust instead of the skull keeps the tradition intact.

Steve Gleason reflects on ALS fight at Superdome 20 years after blocked punt — 5dSteve Gleason’s 2006 blocked punt in the Saints’ first Superdome game after Hurricane Katrina became a symbol of hope for New Orleans and helped bring him a platform to advocate for people with ALS. As the team marks the play’s 20th anniversary, Gleason—diagnosed with ALS in 2011—reflects on his ongoing fight, his work through Team Gleason and the meaning he continues to find in life.

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Dana Whitfield Seeing him still push forward with Team Gleason after all these years makes his story stand out as one of real purpose beyond the field.

Saints’ Kelvin Banks Jr. Out Indefinitely After Ankle Surgery — Sep 20, 2026New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. suffered a severe high-ankle sprain against the Ravens, will undergo ankle surgery and be out indefinitely, with Asim Richards likely stepping into the starting lineup. The injury comes after a comeback win for the Saints, and while a late-season return is possible, the team faces a significant disruption to its offensive line.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Franciscans mark 800th death anniversaryGood News — Oct 1, 2026Franciscan communities are marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death with jubilee-year services and events, including a Washington-area Transitus commemoration and celebrations in Pakistan centered on peace, humility and the saint’s legacy. The anniversary is also bringing attention to parish life and renewal in Vancouver, while events in Assisi combine worship, music and remembrance.

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Lions survive Saints rally to win 31-30 in overtime — Sep 13, 2026Lions beat Saints 31-30 in OT after Shough's two-point pass fails; Gibbs runs for 156 yards and two scores after Detroit blew a 21-0 lead.

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Marcus Bell Saints came all the way back only to lose on a failed two point try, rough break.

Utica Celebrates 112th Cosmas-Damian FeastLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026Saints Cosmas and Damian, early Christian physician brothers remembered for treating the poor without payment, remain honored as patrons of health care workers. Their feast is marked by religious observances and community traditions, including a long-running Italian-American celebration in Utica and planned festivities in Naples.

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PSG Fans Challenge Marseille Travel Ban Before Council — Sep 17, 2026Paris Saint-Germain ultras have launched a legal challenge against travel bans imposed on supporters traveling to Marseille for Le Classique, seeking an emergency procedure before the Council of State. They accuse authorities of eleven years without dialogue and aim to defend movement rights despite France citing long-running hostilities and past incidents.

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Tom Gallagher Fans deserve the chance to travel and support their team unless there's clear evidence of planned trouble this time around.

California Establishes 24.56-Mile St. Francis Pilgrimage RouteWorld — Sep 17, 2026A new Camino de San Francisco pilgrimage route in California traces Mission San Rafael Arcángel to Mission Dolores, offering four segments to accommodate different journey lengths during the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Catholic communities are also commemorating the Transitus of St. Francis and promoting Jubilee Year indulgences with parish celebrations, pilgrimages to churches named after the saint, and related events such as pet blessings.

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French Probe Scrutinizes Al-Khelaifi Over Ligue 1 Rights — Sep 19, 2026Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and chairman of beIN Media Group, is under a new preliminary investigation in France for allegedly illegal conflicts of interest related to the 2024 Ligue 1 broadcasting rights as he held multiple roles at PSG, beIN, and the LFP. Anticor filed the complaint, PSG and beIN deny wrongdoing, and the probe also touches on the broader 2024-2029 rights deal and potential World Cup broadcasting arrangements, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of his intertwined sports and media leadership.

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Marcus Bell Denials from PSG and beIN do not automatically clear the appearance of improper influence over league broadcasting.

Lions open 2026 as big Vegas favorites over Saints in Week 1Sports — Sep 8, 2026

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49ers Trade for Deion Jones, Saints Get Zamir White — Aug 24, 2026The New Orleans Saints traded running back Zamir White to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for veteran linebacker Deion Jones to add depth at running back amid Saints’ injuries, while the 49ers bolster their defense with Jones’s addition. White previously joined the 49ers this offseason after a Raiders stint, and Jones brings Pro Bowl-caliber experience to a defense that is also reshaping with Christian McCaffrey returning to practice and Kamara sidelined for the Saints before the deal.

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Cowboys, Saints Fined $500K Each for Joint Practices — Aug 20, 2026The NFL fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each for multiple fights at a joint practice, underscoring the league’s strict stance on sportsmanship and reminding teams of conduct expectations before training camp. The incident coincides with an injury to Saints running back Alvin Kamara and comes as both teams prepare for the upcoming season, with reports that the Cowboys may appeal the fines.

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