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Academy Sports Outdoors remains the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the New Orleans Saints, continuing a partnership that has spanned several years.

"We're excited to continue our long-standing relationship with Academy Sports Outdoors," said New Orleans Saints Sr. Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Jean-Paul Dardenne. "Academy has been a fantastic partner to our fans and communities across Louisiana. We are proud to continue to have them as part of the Saints family."

The two-year deal also designates Academy Sports Outdoors as the Official Sponsor of Saints NFL Flag Football. NFL Flag Football is the National Football League's premier youth football program for 6-14 year-old kids, available in all 32 NFL markets. It is a community-based program that provides all youth with the opportunity to play in an organized NFL non-contact football league.

About Academy Sports Outdoors

Academy Sports Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates 178 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The Academy Sports Outdoors philosophy is to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience by providing convenience, offering a broad selection of quality products, delivering exceptional customer service and selling the right stuff at everyday low prices. For more information about Academy Sports Outdoors visit academy.com, facebook.com/academy, twitter.com/academy, pinterest.com/academy, youtube.com/academy and instagram.com/academy.