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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=12hk7cnn5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-baltimore-ravens-211200784--nfl.html Elam impresses in Ravens rookie camp Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:19 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f013acfc-1910-3fdd-9943-fab6ca6f5c7e-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=1386ijvsh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/mcknights-fire-goodsons-firearms-shake-york-jets-running-205500962.html COMMENTARY | The New York Jets' running back competition is no longer a two-horse race between Chris Ivory and Mike Goodson. Recent allegations against Goodson bring his role on the team into jeapardy. Meanwhile, special teams star Joe McKnight is not willing to settle for anything but the starting running back position. This duel is quickly becoming a four-man free-for-all, with Bilal Powell rounding out the group. Who wins? Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fd7e5e8e-5a27-3b69-bdae-d265a004ea32-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 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12itcgukm/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-minnesota-vikings-211200049--nfl.html Webb makes move to receiver Thu, 16 May 2013 10:24:46 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b5e59586-c92c-35ae-b5d0-75035adc0120-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12i2qk8sl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/haslam-says-didnt-know-rebate-142349567--nfl.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was ''absolutely not'' aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:11:54 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fb77e355-96dc-390f-950b-3fe364f5c613-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=122g6nv1o/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/comeback-kids-093206226--nfl.html Ten players we expect to bounce back big during the 2013 fantasy season. Thu, 16 May 2013 02:32:06 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b5feebe7-b8f8-353b-a631-1a8b06c2c821-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13ckk11q4/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/15/akiem-hicks-to-be-a-defensive-end-in-saints-3-4-defense/ With new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan taking control of the New Orleans Saints defense, there were bound to be some changes to scheme and personnel as the Saints attempt to overhaul a defense that ranked dead last in the league last season. One of those moves will be shifting a player to a new spot… Wed, 15 May 2013 20:32:49 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6db06530-cdbb-3e9a-94ec-5cf9ebe579bb-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12q95gq52/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/freeh-hired-plaintiffs-against-browns-234536533--nfl.html KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's firm has been hired by trucking companies suing Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's company, Pilot Flying J. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:57 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,5e75872e-a6e6-3b8a-bd29-a2df40a3ddbd-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12mmrs13e/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-panthers-restructure-rb-193946782--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Running back DeAngelo Williams has agreed to a restructured contract that ensures he'll remain with the Carolina Panthers this season, said a person familiar with the situation. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:42:47 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fb729a77-65bf-3371-a6af-862fa592644c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hj1nu1g/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/2013-offensive-line-rankings-165300237--nfl.html Evan Silva ranks the NFL's offensive lines 1-32. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:53:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e2b43e30-1786-3b0f-8a85-6f94b7c6ecbc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12cnocvuh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/drew-brees-near-top-sis-124203338--nfl.html Saints QB 3rd highest-paid athlete in past year Wed, 15 May 2013 05:42:03 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,05ffb101-6602-368f-88bd-60b0352a0554-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12atl8cvj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/tuesdays-sports-brief-075817589--nfl.html LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bryce Harper arrived at Dodger Stadium a little bit smarter. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:58:17 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,41b03508-a0cd-3790-afff-265466b65f4f-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13qscc2uk/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/former-saints-chargers-running-back-chuck-muncie-dies-000224148.html Tue, 14 May 2013 17:02:24 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9d73e2b2-ed5b-3f64-9694-dae7f914477a-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12l0s5lgm/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/former-saints-chargers-rb-muncie-193202968--nfl.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:44:10 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,52415f16-a345-3dde-968e-4ba5ba087dd3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12juna2sn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-eagles-mccoy-faces-231026068--nfl.html Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has been sued for assault after an alleged incident on a "party bus" in December 2012, according to CourthouseNews.com. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:26 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a95207cc-5efe-360b-8c17-e31145d3da52-l:1 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:19 PDT