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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers need to get their offence moving before its too late to make another playoff run this season.In a game to determine the NFC South lead, the Panthers sputtered to 231 yards and didnt build any momentum when their defence was opportunistic early.The struggles sent them to a 28-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night, their second straight game with 10 or fewer points.Weve just got to make plays at the end of the day, said receiver Jerricho Cotchery, who couldnt hold onto a catchable ball in the opening quarter while taking a hit inside the Saints 10. Thats what its about, and we didnt do enough of that tonight.Actually, the Panthers havent done that nearly enough for three straight games.Since a 37-37 tie at Cincinnati in Week 6, the Panthers fell behind 28-3 at the half of a 38-17 loss at Green Bay, settled for two short field goals early in last weeks 13-9 home loss to Seattle, then fell behind 14-0 by halftime against the Saints.Everybodys looking for a magic play, said Cam Newton, who misfired on 18 of 28 passes and threw for 151 yards. Everybodys looking for somebody to say something, for somebody to do something and take responsibility for themselves. I know I am. I need to be better.For the Saints, the performance proved they know how to win big games on the road.Drew Brees overcame a shaky start and threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the Saints (4-4) piled up 375 yards to snap a seven-game losing streak on the road that dated back to last November.Brees finished 24 of 34 for 297 yards and Mark Ingram turned in another solid performance with 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns.Brees threw an interception and fumbled in the first quarter before settling down late in the second.The Saints defence sacked Newton four times and forced two turnovers.Newton spent much of the night under heavy duress playing behind an offensive line without three of its regular starters.New Orleans pushed inside the Carolina 15-yard line on the game-opening drive before Brees pass for Kenny Stills was deflected to Panthers defensive lineman Dwan Edwards for the interception.Then, after the Saints forced a punt, Brees quickly pushed the Saints to midfield only to have Carolinas Charles Johnson push fullback Erik Lorig into him and knock the ball loose as he looked downfield for a fumble.However, Newton and the Panthers couldnt take advantage and were forced to punt after both turnovers.Its hard when you dont take advantage of those opportunities, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said.The Saints didnt have the same problem.With the Panthers pinned back in their own end, Junior Galette sacked Newton from behind and stripped the ball, allowing linebacker Curtis Lofton to recover at the Carolina 3. Ingram took advantage two plays later with a 3-yard run to give the Saints a 7-0 lead.Then, after forcing a three-and-out, Brees directed an 85-yard drive that ended when he slipped a 1-yard pass just past Melvin White to Jimmy Graham on the right side with 3 seconds left in the half and the Saints were off and running while the Panthers (3-5-1) headed to the locker room serenaded by a chorus of boos.One of the few highlights for the Panthers came from Newton.He turned in one of the most athletic plays of the season when he scrambled out of the pocket, raced around the left end and took off from the 5-yard line and soared toward the goal line with the ball outstretched in his right hand for a touchdown, cutting the Saints lead to 14-7.But Brees stopped any Carolina momentum when he led a 14-play drive that took more than six minutes and ended with his fourth-down TD keeper.Ingram, who carried 30 times, added his second scoring run to seal the game in the fourth quarter.Graham had seven catches for 83 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Air Max 720 Canada Sale . - PGA Tour rookie Tony Finau shot a 9-under 63 at Del Monte and had a two-stroke lead over Billy Andrade and Lee Janzen of the Champions Tour after Thursdays opening round of the Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational. 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Wholesale Air Max 720 .com) - Carmelo Anthony tallied 31 points to help the New York Knicks continue their improved play of late with a 100-92 victory over a short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder squad.RENTON, Wash. -- John Schneider understands the entertainment and excitement when it comes to the first round of the NFL draft. Its what transpires in those later rounds on the final two days that has separated the Seattle Seahawks from the pack since Schneider and coach Pete Carroll took over in 2010. "I think the first round is a beautiful thing because its so exciting and everybody is really into it. Its entertainment. I get it," Schneider said. "But its all about the work that all the scouts put in throughout the fall, all the way through the draft and into rookie free agency." Schneider and the Seahawks hold the No. 32 pick in the first round, but its the paltry amount of selections that follow for Seattle that stands out with the draft approaching. The Seahawks hold only six picks heading into Thursday night, and it would be the fewest selections by Seattle since 2006 if that number holds. Schneider and Carroll have made no fewer than nine picks in any of their previous drafts in charge and ended up making 11 selections last year. The measly number of picks -- at least in terms of Seattles recent history -- has raised speculation Schneider could be looking to move out of the last spot in the first round so he could acquire more selections on Days 2 and 3. Schneider said even if the Seahawks hold their six picks, it hasnt changed their approach to the draft. "Its just a matter of how it starts coming off," Schneider said. "This year is going to be really unique because of the quarterbacks and how they come off. There are some really talented quarterbacks that should go really high in the draft." Here are five things to watch as the Seahawks draft as NFL champions for the first time: FIFTH-ROUND FINDS: While Seattle has pulled some gems from the middle rounds, something about the fifth round has proved extremely fruitful for the Seahawks. In 2010, Seattle landed strong safety Kam Chancellor. A year later, it was All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman falling to Seattle in Round 5. And last year, Seattle found value in tight end Luke Willson in the fifth round; he went on to catch 20 passes. No surprise, Seattlle has a pair of fifth-round picks.dddddddddddd "I think coach Carroll and his staff have that natural, they played with young players at USC. Theyre used to it. They dont have a preconceived notion that you need a veteran," Schneider said. "The easiest thing to do is sign a veteran. The toughest thing to do is sign a young player and coach them up and spend extra time with them and develop them and get them ready to play. And this staff has shown an ability to do that year in and year out." LINE GAPS: Seattle will need to fill at least two offensive line spots after right tackle Breno Giacomini and left guard Paul McQuistan left in free agency. Michael Bowie, a seventh-round pick last year, will likely get the first shot at right tackle, but filling the guard spot could come from the draft. The likes of guard Xavier Sua-Filo from UCLA or tackle Morgan Moses from Virginia could possibly be options for Seattle late in the first round. BIG TARGET: Everyone loves big wide receivers, especially Carroll. They were a staple of his offences at USC and Seattle has tried to emulate that first with Mike Williams and then Sidney Rice since Carroll arrived. Rice, who has been injury-plagued since signing with Seattle, is returning, but the Seahawks could use another receiving option with Golden Tate going to Detroit in the off-season. RUN STUFFER: Seattle let go of Red Bryant and Chris Clemons and saw Clinton McDonald sign elsewhere, leaving depth questions on the defensive line. The Seahawks believe Greg Scruggs and Jesse Williams, both injured last season, will be able to help fill the voids. But look for Seattle to try and add depth up front after seeing the benefits of having a rotation last season. THE SURPRISE WILL BE ... Aside from their success in the later rounds, the Seahawks have pulled a few surprises in the draft, especially with their early picks. Whether it was taking Bruce Irvin in the middle of the first round or the decision to draft Russell Wilson after signing Matt Flynn as a free agent, Schneiders group is good for at least one eyebrow-raising selection. ' ' '