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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton holds the Lombardi Trophy out of his car as he leaves the airport in Kenner, La., Monday.

More euphoria for Saints fans

Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.

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Adams dies at 26

Gaines Adams, Bucs' 2007 first-round draft pick, died suddenly on Jan. 17. Adams went into cardiac arrest and later died after being taken to Self Regional Hospital. An autopsy showed Adams had an enlarged heart.

Special report

It might be hard to believe, but the Bucs, who have one of the worst records in the league, not only aren't being cheap -- they're also spending more money this year than most teams.

Kickin' Back

Times beat reporter Stephen F. Holder gets to know Bucs running back Kareem Huggins in this audio slide show.

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