10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the New Orleans Saints. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/nor http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12em563ao/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-chicago-bears-194317752--nfl.html Bostic adds versatility to linebacker corps Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:53 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,08de561d-0563-325a-b1fc-1fc655ba5622-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12eupsmql/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-retire-ditkas-no-89-164025111--nfl.html The Chicago Bears announced Friday that they will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:40:25 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0b10a06a-ad70-3d55-8ec9-6c8d3baf6c81-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ieg5vq6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/rob-ryan-just-thrilled-landed-154103345--nfl.html Doesn't have to be miracle worker but Saints must improve Fri, 24 May 2013 08:41:03 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,04144c4c-7a32-31c5-a1ba-3a53f82bf947-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12j1jumi1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/payton-saints-wrap-first-phase-151032394--nfl.html METARIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints wrapped up the first week of the final phase of their offseason program Thursday, conducting the third of 10 allowed organized team activities. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:10:32 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e0b04cda-7383-3803-81c8-49bf07878189-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12f4t9q6b/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-orleans-saints-211200221--nfl.html Ryan says he's 'lucky' to have landed with Saints Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:39 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,076b9a24-f67b-321b-a753-943b29b3a85a-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ke70svq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/ryan-hurt-feelings-bringing-him-223125691--nfl.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Rob Ryan figures his firing in Dallas will only help him relate to a Saints defense humbled by a historically bad season. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:06:07 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,dc8f37f3-f00c-334b-8d44-bd0570c626dc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12nofvnks/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-bears-urlacher-retires-004036038--nfl.html Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL on Wednesday. He walks away from football with a list of accomplishments that include an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time All-Pro and the 2005 Defensive Player of the Year award. clear." Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:36 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9b3edf32-2c37-3ebf-9a75-3c23006d5173-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ji00lav/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/wr-crabtree-not-49ers-practice-201234538--nfl.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers suddenly have a huge void in their receiving corps as they chase another Super Bowl berth: Michael Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:34:38 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8dcec5eb-7fa2-3c28-89f3-ec0937b25d9e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=130l61oj1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/travis-kelce-not-eric-fisher-more-visible-impact-204600731.html COMMENTARY | The Kansas City Chiefs were expected to make a splash with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft and did so by selecting Eric Fisher out of Central Michigan. The 6'7" and 306 pound offensive tackle fills an immediate need on the roster and should make an instant impact--helping to assure head coach Andy Reid and Co. begin their climb out of the league's cellar. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b31735fa-da81-3815-a86d-68e9ef5b2b2f-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12dddtg61/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/jets-qb-geno-smith-picks-175858346--nfl.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Geno Smith has joined Jay-Z for one big sports and hip-hop collaboration. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:25:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,118a0680-fd6e-3d91-902b-8cc2edf3e75b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12mrkfcca/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/urlachers-replacement-rookie-shot-174032822--nfl.html Linebacker Jonathan Bostic is a prime example of the value of prospects being in the eye of the beholder. While NFL scouts were concerned about his sideline-to-sideline speed, Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery saw a smart, versatile athlete capable of helping his team in a variety of roles from Day 1. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,572c3702-2f38-3c24-8574-930eab876cfe-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12rf1u5h1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/payton-replaces-belichick-highest-paid-185023168--nfl.html Sean Payton has taken over the title as America's highest-paid coach. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:23 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,66b1daec-df2d-3c78-ab0c-12a1e9056316-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12dsg8d54/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/highest-paid-coaches-u-sports-140458037.html Sean Payton has passed Bill Belichick as the highest-paid coach in American sports. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:04:58 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2d523756-1223-3adb-a2d9-43202c421ef5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12f3qjmcu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/offseason-review-nfc-south-093205500--nfl.html A look at the moves that will shape the division in 2013 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:32:05 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9c48b9f5-4ad9-3845-8bad-a0680d258e50-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=140nedrq5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/patriots-cowboys-rams-spent-most-guaranteed-money-undrafted-183330077.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:33:30 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1c6ad44a-7fff-3452-920c-6cf0f5cca713-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=121690ael/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/against-odds-093209872--nfl.html The 49ers will be a popular Super Bowl pick in 2013. But supporters should take note of a few key factors working against the team. Tue, 21 May 2013 02:32:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c8de3b83-0c07-3e52-8cca-b68940aa1744-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12nh9043m/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-ready-practice-payton-again-224751306--nfl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Even as Sean Payton tried to make the best of his one-season bounty banishment from the NFL by spending time with his children, getting in shape and playing golf, he often compared his punishment to prison time. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:14:45 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fa70aa26-2cf6-3590-89e0-5efdcc562a3c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12m3ij8le/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/round-draft-picks-signing-quickly-211026922--nfl.html When the Jacksonville Jaguars signed cornerback Jeremy Harris to a four-year contract, they removed themselves from the list of NFL teams without a signed draft pick as of Monday when cornerback Jeremy Harris signed a four-year contract. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:29 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,932359cf-ca3c-3366-acee-1b3650e5b1c3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12tsje6gc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-shifting-smith-outside-linebacker-200202950--nfl.html Veteran defensive end moving to new position Mon, 20 May 2013 13:02:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,5ea12fed-d186-3981-8e63-e6f80a8968a3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13686mrrc/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/20/will-smith-will-start-saints-otas-as-a-linebacker/ Will Smith had to take a huge pay cut to stay a Saint. Now, he’s making another significant adjustment. According to Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times Picayune, Saints G.M. Mickey Loomis said Smith will open OTAs as an outside linebacker. The Saints need help at the position, as signing former Cowboys backup Victor… Mon, 20 May 2013 06:43:41 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,556af09e-f10f-3a42-a562-170868e9e30a-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12b13qmjp/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/busy-weekend-las-vegas-093207743--nfl.html 2013 NFL season win totals surface at Cantor and LVH, along with Games of the Year lines. Mon, 20 May 2013 02:32:07 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,038be3f1-afc0-3ebc-9844-d4bf282912d0-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12b3ham3g/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/thursdays-sports-brief-080029477--nfl.html LONDON (AP) - End it like Beckham. Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:29 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1aeacb76-db20-303a-8c3c-44db1d3c22ca-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12pnsv3sn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-agree-terms-defensive-lineman-223636249--nfl.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Saints signed defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui to a two-year deal Thursday. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:36:36 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,97b86ebc-accc-35b6-a037-1101ee66cb6e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12qodpqi5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cowboys-sign-among-bounty-suspensions-220505800--nfl.html IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive end Anthony Hargrove, who sat out the 2012 season after he was suspended as part of the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:05:05 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,92eb478d-62f2-30d3-a385-7a83e20d8f0c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12qgdm0f0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/sanchez-says-nothings-changed-garrard-194727561--nfl.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mark Sanchez understands the New York Jets' starting quarterback job is still up for grabs. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,23458bf4-9fa6-3f7a-a8c9-e6348e205573-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12h4pnsfk/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-promote-whaley-over-gm-133551635--nfl.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:59:57 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c158417a-b6bb-3cd3-b3d3-e6de777960b1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12k86pgjv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cowboys-keep-free-sign-hargrove-203034268--nfl.html Doug Free agreed to a pay cut to remain with the Dallas Cowboys, who guaranteed a $3.5 million salary in 2013, a reduction of $3.5 million. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:34 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bc2b9cd7-9869-36e7-9284-b724e55d0a28-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12mabefn9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-hargrove-finds-job-dallas-200202351--nfl.html Cowboys signing defensive lineman Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fc2e0c27-01ab-35b9-9110-d23f4b41edb6-l:1 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:53 PDT