CLEVELAND -- Mike Pettine received a Gatorade bath and looked forward to smoking a cigar. Eric Lindros Jersey . Brian Hoyer wanted to hold onto the feeling as long as possible. Seemingly cursed for so long, the Browns finally have something in September to celebrate. For the first time in 10 years, theyre 1-0 at home. Hoyer, annoyed that he had to come off the field for rookie backup Johnny Manziel, directed an 85-yard drive to set up Billy Cundiffs 29-yard field goal with three seconds left, giving Cleveland a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Cundiffs kick helped the Browns (1-1) snap a nine-game losing streak in home openers, gave Pettine his first NFL coaching win and Cleveland its first in a home opener since 2004 . "I graduated high school that year," Hoyer said. "Its a long time coming, and our fans deserve it." Manziel made a perfunctory NFL debut with a handful of plays, but had no major impact. The Browns didnt need any magic from Johnny Football. Hoyer delivered. He was marvelous in the clutch, moving the Browns from their own 4 to the New Orleans 11, and Cundiff took it from there. Hoyer completed several big passes on the final drive, including one on fourth down to tight end Gary Barnidge and a 28-yarder to Andrew Hawkins with 13 seconds to go. "The play of the game was Gary catching the ball across the middle on the last drive," Hoyer said. "If he doesnt do that, its over." New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes to tight end Jimmy Graham and moved past Hall of Famer John Elway into fourth place on the NFLs career passing list. The Saints (0-2) dropped their fifth straight regular-season road game. Down 24-23, Hoyer took over in the shadow of his own end zone. Missing suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon and without injured Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Cameron and running back Ben Tate, Hoyer marched the Browns down the field. He completed two passes on third down and kept the drive alive by firing his 10-yard strike to Barnidge. With 15 seconds remaining, Hawkins somehow got behind the defence and Hoyer lobbed him the ball. Out came Cundiff, who drilled his kick to the delight of Browns fans, who seconds earlier feared they would witness another heart-breaker. Pettine was presented with a game ball by Hoyer and got a handshake from legendary Browns running back Jim Brown. "I couldnt be more proud," said Pettine, who lost his debut last week in Pittsburgh. "There were a lot of times during that game we could have just let it slip away and we battled back. This games about making plays." Hoyer went 8 of 11 for 78 yards on the last drive and finished 24 of 40 for 204 yards and a TD. He came out for a few plays as Manziel, the hyped rookie, handed the ball off twice and had one incompletion. Hoyer wasnt thrilled about sharing the stage with Manziel. "If its going to help us win, then Im all for it," Hoyer said. Safety Tashaun Gipson returned an interception 62 yards for a TD in the second quarter and Karlos Dansby had an overlooked sack in the fourth for the Browns. After a terrible start, Brees got into a groove and had the Saints in position to bounce back from a tough overtime loss last week in Atlanta. But New Orleans defence couldnt stop the Browns late and co-ordinator Rob Ryan and coach Sean Payton had a heated discussion on the sideline in the fourth quarter. It was a milestone day for Brees, who jumped Hall of Famer John Elway into fourth place in career yardage. Brees went by Elway on a six-yard completion in the second quarter to Graham, who didnt make his first catch until deep into the second quarter. Brees went 27 of 40 for 237 yards. Graham had 10 catches for 118 yards. "Its frustrating because we expect to win," Brees said. "You can point to one play in each of these games. Were one play away in each of these games from being 2-0 instead of 0-2. That hurts." Brees was under duress throughout the first half as Clevelands defensive front harassed him. On the pick, Paul Kruger hit Brees just as he released the ball, sailing it over Graham and right to Gipson, who picked up some blockers and scored untouched. For a change, the ball bounced Clevelands way. "Its good to finally end up on the other side," cornerback Joe Haden said. NOTES: Browns rookie CB Justin Gilbert was treated for a head injury in the second half, but returned. ... West (68) and RB Isaiah Crowell (54) combined for 122 yards and one TD. ... The Browns are just 2-14 in home openers since 1999. ... Cleveland hosts Baltimore next week. Jaromir Jagr Jersey . After falling 5-0 on home ice in a game that could have tied them for second in the wild card standings, Washington head coach Adam Oates had some strong words for Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin. James Van Riemsdyk Jersey . The 2010 batting champ showed what he can do when hes mostly healthy. Gonzalez homered, doubled and singled in his return to the lineup, and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 13-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. http://www.officialflyersfanstore.com/customized/ . Bjoerndalen broke the record he shared with cross-country skiing great Bjoern Daehlie, also matching his fellow Norwegians record of eight gold medals. Bjoerndalen earlier won gold in Sochi in the mens sprint biathlon.MESA, Ariz. -- Michael Phelps is 0 for 1 in his comeback to the pool. The 22-time Olympic medallist lost to Ryan Lochte in the 100-metre butterfly final at the Arena Grand Prix on Thursday night. Lochte touched first in 51.93 seconds, second-fastest in the world this year. Phelps was second in 52.13 in his first meet since retiring after the 2012 London Olympics. Phelps is the three-time Olympic champion and world record-holder in the event. His time tied for fourth-quickest in the world. Olympian Jason Dunford of Kenya finished third in 53.08. Phelps was faster in the final than he was in winning his preliminary heat with a time of 52.84. Swimming before a sellout crowd and lots of cameras, Lochte led at the turn and Phelps was second. "Down there at the turn I kind of peeked over and I saw him and almost started smiling," Lochte said about his longtime friend and rival. Phelps interjected, "Why? Because you were ahead?" An on-deck interviewer reminded Phelps his mother has said she wants to go to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, which would be his fifth. "Whatever he wants," Debbie Phelps shouted from the stands. Phelps replied, "Good mother." Phelps wasnt smiling as he walked on deck for the final, unlike in the prelims. He kept his ear buds in until he was introduced as an 18-time Olymppic gold medallist . Philadelphia Flyers Gear. With his long hair sticking out from the back of his cap, he dived in next to Lochte, who beat him down to the first turn. Earlier Thursday, retired speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian, tweeted good luck to Phelps, saying, "Excited to see you back brother." The three-day meet sold out every session the day his comeback was announced last week, with a capacity of 1,200 at Skyline Aquatic Center. A pair of $40 all-session tickets was being advertised online for $250. USA Swimming issued 100 media credentials -- five times more than usual. The possible future of American swimming with the same first name as Phelps was in the 100 fly heats. Michael Andrew, a 15-year-old from Lawrence, Kan., qualified for the C final in 55.23. He has broken more than 30 national age-group records and last June became the youngest U.S. male swimmer to turn pro. He was excited to meet his idol Phelps on Wednesday. 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