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METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints are so eager to generate some momentum after a sloppy start to the preseason that quarterback Drew Brees is likely to start his first preseason finale since 2006 on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens.Were gonna play a lot of our guys early on in this game, Saints coach Sean Payton said Tuesday. I think its important that those guys get work at those positions. And so our plan early in the first quarter is to play our starters and then make a transition at some point.When asked if that includes Brees and others who wouldnt normally play in the preseason finale, Payton said, Our plan is to start the game playing our guys. Yeah, thats our plan.Brees hasnt been too shabby this summer, completing 15 of 21 passes for 144 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.But the offense, in general, has flopped during New Orleans 0-3 start -- with the offensive line especially struggling in both pass protection and the run game.I dont know the playing time at this point, but I know the mindset this whole week has been that were playing, Brees said. We had a lot to work on obviously coming off of last week. And its just part of the process. Weve just got things were really trying to fine-tune, some things that are still in the works, to be honest with you. ...The more time we can get together, the better.When someone pointed out to Brees that he hadnt played in a preseason finale in 10 years, he said, Doesnt matter to me, football is football, a games a game.The Saints starting defense played better in the first two exhibition games before getting torched by the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 27-14 loss last week.And the Saints have repeatedly hurt themselves in the turnover department. Their margin of minus-6 (three takeaways, nine giveaways) ranks 31st among NFL teams this summer.We have to find ways to win games, safety Roman Harper said. This preseason, weve been finding ways to lose games.The timing couldnt be much worse, considering Payton stressed last month that he would place more of an emphasis than ever this year on winning preseason games. Payton said this young Saints team needed to build confidence and a winning culture following back-to-back 7-9 seasons.However, Payton said after Fridays loss to Pittsburgh that he is not concerned about any sort of demoralizing effect.I dont see it spiraling, Payton said. This is a good group. Theyre working hard. The key is that we just recognize the things. Weve still got more time here, but weve got to have a sense of urgency about some of these things that have shown up more than just one game.Dellin Betances Jersey . -- Playing time has been limited for Maxim Tissot this season, so the Montreal Impact defender made the most of his first scoring opportunity on Saturday. Alex Rodriguez Jersey Large . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. Sagbo did well to control Sone Alukos right cross and fire past Brighton goalkeeper Peter Brezovan. Aluko was making his first start in four months after recovering from an Achilles injury. http://www.customyankeesjersey.com/custom-jorge-posada-jersey-large-514i.html . A big centre with all the tools to be an elite player, Johansen paced the Blue Jackets with a standout game Saturday night. He had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points as Columbus beat the New York Islanders 5-2 to snap a five-game losing streak. Paul ONeill Jersey Large . -- Teemu Selanne scored the first goal of his 22nd NHL season, and the Anaheim Ducks extended the best start in franchise history with their fifth straight victory, 3-2 over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Luke Voit Jersey . -- On the field, it was business as usual for Jameis Winston and No.LOS ANGELES -- Ellen DeGeneres says shes not racist after receiving backlash on social media for posting an edited photo of herself riding on the back of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.The talk show host said Tuesday on Twitter that shes highly aware of the racism that exists in our country but thats the furthest thing from who I am.DeGeneres posted the photo Monday with the caption: This is how Im running errands from now on.The image of a whitte woman riding a black man was criticized by many users on social media.ddddddddddddThe original photo of Bolt smiling while running went viral following his gold medal win in the 100-meter dash.The comedienne frequently posts photos of herself edited into topical moments and scenes from popular films and TV shows. ' ' '