New Orleans Saints need a new home

AMERICAN football’s NFL is looking into alternative accommodation for the New Orleans Saints after the Superdome was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

They’re due to play their first home game of the season on September 18, but part of the stadium roof was removed by winds. The venue was being used as an emergency shelter by storm refugees. If it cannot be repaired, the Saints could play their home games in San Antonio or Baton Rouge.

The hurricane has caused widespread devastation since hitting the US on Monday. Much of New Orleans is submerged and there are fears thousands may have died.