Brett Martel, Author at Athol Daily News

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, two people familiar with the agreement said Monday, March 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints

by Brett Martel Associated PressMarch 6, 2023March 6, 2023

NEW ORLEANS — Derek Carr has proved repeatedly that he can produce as a passer.What the former Raiders quarterback hasn’t done is win in the playoffs, something he aims to change in New Orleans, where he’ll be reunited with Dennis Allen — his first…

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, right, drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

AP sources: Pelicans acquire C.J. McCollum in 7-player trade

by Brett Martel Associated PressFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Garrett Temple (41) and guard Josh Hart (3) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics over Pelicans, 107-97

by Brett Martel Associated PressJanuary 29, 2022January 29, 2022

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. Payton, whose 15-year tenure with the club included its only Super Bowl championship and also a one-season suspension stemming from the NFL’s bounty investigation, intends to retire from coaching. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, that the 58-year-old Payton was stepping down....

Sean Payton resigns as coach of New Orleans Saints

by Brett Martel Associated PressJanuary 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly warms his team up before an NCAA college football game against Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

LSU, Brian Kelly agree to 10-year contract worth at least $95M

by Brett Martel Associated PressNovember 30, 2021November 30, 2021

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, center, stands on the field as his team stretches as they prepare for an NFL football workout in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Displaced by Hurricane Ida, the Saints went back to work Monday about 500 miles away in the home of another NFL team. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Sean Payton: Saints planning up to a month away from New Orleans

by Brett Martel Associated PressAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Tony Finau tees off on the third hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Golf: Players “letting it rip” in team event at Zurich Classic

by Brett Martel Associated PressApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pelicans rally from 24 down, top Celtics 120-115 in overtime

by Brett Martel Associated PressFebruary 21, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, right, passes the ball as Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) defends during the first half of a March 10 game in Memphis, Tenn.

Top NBA rookies poised to close out debut seasons in style

by Teresa M. Walker Associated Press, and Brett Martel Associated PressJuly 28, 2020

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks up as he walks off the field after overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Saints coach Payton says he tested positive for coronavirus

by Brett Martel Associated PressMarch 19, 2020