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Carney’s kick provides ‘a tiny bit of hope’

THE NEW ORLEANS Saints did a little to lift the spirits of the people of Louisiana.

Carney’s kick provides ‘a tiny bit of hope’

Tue, 13 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

Jeff Taylor

In an emotional start to the NFL season for the Saints, kicker John Carney nailed a game-winning field goal with three seconds left to lift them to a 23-20 win at the Carolina Panthers.

Without a home after Hurricane Katrina roared through New Orleans, the Saints battled to an emotional victory as they prepare to spend a season on the road.

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