Can the Lakers' defensive renaissance topple the Thunder

Can the Lakers' defensive renaissance topple the Thunder? | The Kevin O'Connor Show

The Lakers now stand as serious contenders. But is that enough to get them past the Thunder?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Can JJ Redick transform the Lakers’ defense? | Good Word with Goodwill

Just a couple of months ago, few considered the Lakers legitimate contenders. Has that changed?

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Could LeBron James' defense be the key to the Lakers' championship hopes? | The Kevin O'Connor Show

The Lakers could have a legit chance at winning the NBA title this season. And it isn't just because of their offense.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Weak cyber defenses are exposing critical infrastructure — how enterprises can proactively thwart cunning attackers to protect us all

If businesses fail to up their cybersecurity game, the systems everyone relies on could face serious and devastating disruptions.

VentureBeat - 3d

Champions League bold predictions: Real Madrid miss Jude Bellingham defense; Can PSG's Ousmane Dembele shine?

Can Arsenal find a way to score goals during their injury crisis?

CBS Sports - 1d

Spray cans and sunset hues: L.A. artist honors Luka Doncic, Kobe Bryant in Lakers mural

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's mural depicts Dončić and Bryant at the last Lakers game Kobe attended.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Away from Man United, Antony enjoys renaissance

Real Betis loanee Antony is a man transformed, scoring goals and providing assists with ease.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Brighton renaissance down to 'good genes' - Welbeck

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck's extra-time winner over Newcastle continues his fine late-career form in Sussex.

BBC News - 2d

Quiet renaissance puts Stuart in Lions frame

Will Stuart's Test career seemed in jeopardy after a tough summer, but he has bounced back as one of the major plus points of England's Six Nations

BBC News - 1d

Stephen Curry continues to own Madison Square Garden as red-hot Warriors topple Knicks

Dating back to college, Curry is now 13-1 for his career at MSG

CBS Sports - 11h

InZoi Director Isn't Trying To Steal The Sims' Thunder

When it comes to life simulator games, EA's The Sims has largely had the field to itself since its launch 25 years ago. But Krafton's upcoming title, InZoi, looks like it could be a real contender ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

Three ejected after scuffle as Thunder beat Spurs

A testy third-quarter incident resulted in the ejections of the Thunder's Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort and the Spurs' Julian Champagnie on Sunday.

ESPN - 2d

Think Venice is overrated? You won't after a stay at this Renaissance palace, aka Il Palazzo Experimental

Yahoo News - Feb. 26

Thunder vs. lightning: How Democrats must navigate the Trump era

spectacle. It is meant to distract and overwhelm. Democrats cannot afford to spend four years reacting to every clap of thunder. Instead, the focus must be on the lightning — swift, powerful and ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

NBA contenders don't fear the Thunder -- here are 22 reasons they should

No, this Thunder group hasn't even reached a conference finals. But underestimate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and West-leading OKC at your own peril.

ESPN - 1h

Mavericks-Lakers takeaways: Lakers win but still have work to do

For the first time since the blockbuster trade shocked the NBA, Luka Doncic and the Lakers faced the Mavericks.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Sources: Saints hiring Staley to run defense

The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers

The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown

The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Where NATO members rank on defense spending

President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries currently meeting the 2 percent threshold, while NATO Secretary General Mark ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending

Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.

CBS News - 5d

Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech ...

The Hill - 18h

Why the Philippines Is Confident of Defense Ties With Trump Administration

Officials in the Philippines say that President Trump will not pull back from defense commitments because Manila and Washington have a common adversary.

The New York Times - 9h

China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year

China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense ...

ABC News - 7h

Germany pledges to ramp up defense and infrastructure spending

Yahoo News - 5h

Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams' physical

The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers' decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.

ESPN - Feb. 21

'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver

Luka Doncic had his best game with the Lakers, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles won in Denver for the first time in nearly three years.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball

The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders

At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Buss: Keeping Lakers' Luka talks quiet was key

Jeanie Buss didn't want to risk "blowing up" her team if word of Los Angeles' talks to acquire Luka Doncic leaked out, but now that Doncic is a Laker, Buss is more than happy to discuss the deal.

ESPN - 5d

Doncic leads Lakers to sixth straight win

Luka Doncic scores 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers continue their revival with victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Thunder vs. Jazz odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 21 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Utah Jazz vs. OKC Thunder on Friday

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

West-leading Thunder beat the Jazz 130-107 for 8th victory in 9 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 130-107 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games

ABC News - Feb. 22