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Pete Hegseth hearing: Defense pick grilled on sex, alcohol, management allegations

President-elect Donald Trump has stood behind Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense.

CNBC - 19h

Clemson hires Penn State's Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions' top-10 defense

Under Allen, Penn State's defense put up some impressive stats this season

CBS Sports - 17h

Duke defensive stopper Brown out several weeks

Duke forward Maliq Brown, who sprained his knee in Saturday's win over Notre Dame, will miss "an extended period of time" -- weeks -- Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said Monday.

ESPN - 1d

Will the 49ers turn to a familiar face for their next defensive coordinator?

Coach Kyle Shanahan is looking for his fourth DC in as many years. Who's on the 49ers' short list?

ESPN - 2d

Asset managers turn to defensive positioning as equity prices soar

Elevated level of stocks and prospect of higher for longer rates have some firms sending up caution flares

Financial Times - 2d

Eagles ride defense, Goedert stiff-arms to WC win

Jalen Hurts tossed two touchdown passes in his return from a concussion, Dallas Goedert threw three stiff-arms on a TD catch and the Eagles rode their NFL-best defense to a 22-10 wild-card playoff ...

ESPN - 2d

Texans ride defense to win over Chargers after slow start

The Texans shook off a slow offensive start to win their second playoff game in as many seasons.

ESPN - 3d

Democrats debate strategy, voter protection at first candidate forum

Democrats evaluated candidates for party leadership at their first virtual candidate forum on Saturday with a focus on the Southern region. The highly contested race for DNC chair forced contenders ...

The Hill - 3d

Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season in Atlanta

Defensive line coach Jay Rodgers has also been let go

CBS Sports - 3d

AI threatens companies with crippling cyberattacks. Here’s their best defense.

Cybersecurity threats are no longer occasional, isolated incidents but a relentless, daily battle.

MarketWatch - 4d

Venezuelan opposition candidate accuses Nicolás Maduro of coup

Edmundo González, widely believed to have won July election, gives address after autocrat sworn in for third term. The man widely believed to be the real victor of last year’s presidential election ...

The Guardian - 4d

Indonesia and Japan promise deeper defense and economic ties as regional tensions spike

Japan and Indonesia have pledged to deepen economic and defense ties during a visit by the Japanese prime minister amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

ABC News - 4d

Justices skeptical of TikTok's defense

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's attempt to fight ban TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight ...

The Hill - 4d

How historic humiliation inspired Broncos' defense

Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last year. Now it's helped the Broncos return to the postseason.

ESPN - 4d

DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host its in-person forum for its officer elections in Detroit next week. The Jan. 16 forum, which is focusing on the Midwest, will include candidates ...

The Hill - 5d

49ers interview Saleh, Townsend for defensive coordinator job

The San Francisco 49ers completed interviews with two external candidates for the open defensive coordinator job.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Niners complete interview with a familiar face for their defensive coordinator position

San Francisco just dumped its second DC in less than a year

CBS Sports - 5d

Bill Belichick hires CFL coach Chris Jones as defensive assistant

Bill Belichick has made another hire for his North Carolina staff.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Breaking down the Jets general manager candidates as their search continues

This won’t be quick. The Jets plan to hold a thorough search for their next general manager.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Israel's Defense Industry Booms on Foreign Demand and War at Home

Despite arms embargoes over its handling of the war in Gaza, Israel’s top three defense companies are on pace to sell more weapons than ever.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

These defense and aerospace stocks may reap the benefits of the hypersonic-missile race

Defense company Kratos and subcontractors Rocket Labs and Leidos are involved in a five-year, $1.45 billion U.S. government contract for testing hypersonic missiles.

MarketWatch - 6d

3 Big Sabres Named Top Trade Candidates

These three Sabres have been named among the NHL's top trade candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped

Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies

Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.

CBS News - Jan. 7

NFL Black Monday: Colts part ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley

Bradley spent the past three seasons in Indy

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Clemson fires defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after 3 seasons

Clemson was particularly bad against the run, allowing nearly 300 yards per game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Bengals fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as part of staff shakeup

The Bengals missed the playoffs after a slow start to the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game

The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

China fires shot across Trump's bow with defense sanctions

China’s decision this week to slap several major U.S. defense firms with penalizing trade measures is being viewed as a “shot across the bow” ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration. The move ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Who are the coaching candidates for 2025?

Here are 23 names to watch as the carousel starts to spin.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Breaking down the Jets head coaching candidates as their search begins

The Jets need to find the right coach. The search for him is underway. We’ll break down each candidate as we learn the full list.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Mayo responds to Tavai's candid comments about Patriots fans booing

Jahlani Tavai didn't hold back Friday when asked about Patriots fans booing the team during the Week 17 loss to the Chargers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Venezuela's government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition's presidential candidate

Venezuela’s government has announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last ...

ABC News - Jan. 2