Thursday's Matchup: Vikings at Saints
The N.F.L. season kicks off with a rematch of the N.F.C. title game: Brett Favre and the Vikings visit the Saints at the Superdome on Thursday night. (full story...)

A look ahead at the NFL season
GOING UP Texans Raiders 49ers GOING DOWN Saints Patriots Steelers GOING NOWHERE Redskins Rams Jaguars FIRST-ROUND HITS Ndamukong Suh, DT, Lions (second) (full story...)

How will Saints respond year after Super Bowl win?
NEW ORLEANS - Joan Serpas will always remember the date when the NFL announced it was awarding an expansion franchise to her football-crazed hometown. (full story...)

Mormons contribute $300,000 to Philadelphia prisoner-reentry program
As it prepares to build a large temple in Center City, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed to donate $300,000 to the city's prisoner-reentry program. (full story...)

Saints and Vikings Together Again for N.F.L. Opener
Brett Favre is back as the Vikings and the Saints open the N.F.L. season Thursday night. (full story...)

Reggie Bush: Heisman Trophy issue is 'out of my hands'
Saints running back won't say whether he deserves to keep the award earned for 2005 season. NCAA has determined Bush violated rules at USC and a Yahoo! Sports report says he probably will be stripped of the award. Saints running back won't say whether he deserves to keep the award earne....(more) (full story...)

Saints make impact on Vikings
Defenders know some think they roughed up legend Favre in NFC title game, but they and the opposing quarterback say it's all in a day's work. All expect physical NFL season opener between the teams.Defenders know some think they roughed up legend Favre in NFC title game, but they and the opposing quarterback say it's all in a day's ....(more) (full story...)

News Analysis: The Saints Have Taken Steps To Avoid a Letdown
The New Orleans Saints will open defense of their Super Bowl title Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings. (full story...)

Reggie Bush Uses Foursquare and Stickybits for Football Scavenger Hunt (Mashable)
Mashable - Last year's Super Bowl champions, the New Orleans Saints, will kick off their season with a home opener against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday night. In anticipation of the game, running back Reggie Bush is giving away eight autographed footballs to fans who track them down scavenger-hunt-style. (full story...)

News Analysis: Saints Don’t Fear Complacency or a Letdown
The New Orleans Saints will open defense of their Super Bowl title Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings. (full story...)