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NCAA BASKETBALL: Wisconsin-Stout ends Lady Royals’ season
SCRANTON — All season, the University of Scranton women’s basketball team leaned on its defense. However, the University of Wisconsin-Stout dented that armor Saturday night. Raegan Sorensen scored ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Gators win SEC Tournament title, secure No. 1 seed in NCAAs
A day after setting an SEC Tournament scoring record, No. 4 Florida got defensive to beat Tennessee in the title game and earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs. Following a 86-77 win over the No. 8 Vols, ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Is Elon Musk a national security threat?
Elon Musk's deep financial ties to China, his influence over U.S. defense infrastructure, and his alleged ketamine use raise concerns about his ability to compromise the structure of America's ...The Hill - 6d -
Oregon State WBB To Play North Carolina In NCAA Tournament
PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!MORE: Beavers Land 2026 WR Cynai Thomas | Scrimmage Nuggets: Defense Wins | Day 6 Interviews | Recruiting Notebook: New Futurecast, QB Visit & MORE ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Mission accomplished: Danny Jansen has a rapport with Rays pitchers
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Rays do not have a history of splurging on catchers. They’ve mostly been content with defensive-minded backstops who routinely hit at the bottom of the order. So, making Danny ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
South Korea coach takes swipe at Bayern Munich over Kim injury
South Korea's coach on Monday hit out at Bayern Munich over their handling of Kim Min-jae after the defensive stalwart was ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers with an Achilles tendon ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Injured Real Madrid star hints at major progress in recovery
A sidelined member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Monday hinted that his return to the pitch is drawing closer.The player in question? Dani Carvajal.Full-back Carvajal ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Everton Set to Battle AC Milan in the Race to Sign 22-year-old Defender – Report
Maxime Esteve Transfer Latest: Everton Face Stiff Competition for Burnley DefenderBurnley’s defensive stalwart, Maxime Esteve, is attracting significant interest from European giants, with AC ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Oregon State MBB: Beavers Headed to College Basketball Crown
PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!MORE: WATCH: WBB Previews North Carolina | WBB To Play North Carolina In NCAA Tourney | Beavers Land 2026 WR Cynai Thomas | Scrimmage Nuggets: ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Official: Premier League star replaces Barcelona defender in Spain squad
A shake-up in the defensive ranks in the Spanish national team squad has on Monday been confirmed.This comes after boss Luis de la Fuente was forced into an alteration, owing to developments in ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Hegseth pledges 'unrelenting' strikes on Houthis in Yemen: What to know
The U.S. military’s surprise strikes on Yemen’s Houthi militants over the weekend continued into Monday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged an “unrelenting” campaign until the group stops ...The Hill - 5d -
Sources: Texans' Stingley gets record deal for DB
Derek Stingley has agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension with the Texans that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and ...ABC News - 4d -
Belichick flips 4-star Ruffin from A&M to UNC
Four-star defensive tackle Trashawn Ruffin, No. 238 in the ESPN Junior 300, flipped his commitment from Texas A&M to North Carolina on Monday, marking the Tar Heels' highest-rated new pledge since ...ESPN - 4d -
Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs through buyouts, attrition
The Pentagon plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs over the next several months via voluntary resignations and not replacing workers who leave, a senior defense official confirmed Tuesday. ...The Hill - 4d -
The 49ers sign Siran Neal to upgrade their special teams
The San Francisco 49ers signed former Miami cornerback Siran Neal to a two-year contract Tuesday in the latest move to upgrade their special teams unit. Neal had 11 tackles and two passes defensed ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
3 takeaways from Syracuse Lacrosse's 18-2 win over Manhattan
Syracuse routed Manhattan, 18-2, on Tuesday evening for its third straight win. Syracuse's defense was completely dominant, as Manhattan recorded more turnovers than shots. The strategy early was ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Report – Inter Milan Contemplate Summer Move For Venezia & Indonesia Center-Back
Venezia center-back Jay Idzes has emerged as another potential defensive target for Serie A powerhouse Inter Milan.According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 24-year-old is on the club’s ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Steelers' Heyward fed up waiting on Rodgers
Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward said on his podcast that he has no plans to recruit Aaron Rodgers and that he just wants Pittsburgh's quarterback situation settled.ESPN - 3d -
Spain betting on young defenders Asencio, Cubarsí and Huijsen
The future is bright for Spain when it comes to its defense. Dean Huijsen, the 19-year-old who has been thriving with Bournemouth in the Premier League, was the latest youngster to be called up ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
ESPN baseball expert blasts DOD over removal of Jackie Robinson article
The Pentagon is facing backlash after an article dedicated to baseball legend Jackie Robinson and his time in the Army was removed from the Department of Defense’s (DOD) website. ESPN baseball ...The Hill - 3d -
Jackie Robinson's Army career wiped from military website in DEI purge
The military story of Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier after serving as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army, no longer exists on the Department of Defense’s website as part of the Trump ...NBC News - 3d -
Draymond: '1 million percent' have case for DPOY
After a defensive gem that held Giannis Antetokounmpo to 5-of-16 shooting -- the Bucks star's worst shooting game in the past two seasons -- the Warriors' Draymond Green outlined his case for a ...ESPN - 3d -
Departing Buckeyes expect Sayin to be next QB1
Former Ohio State quarterback Will Howard believes Julian Sayin is the front-runner to be the Buckeyes' next QB1, with former defensive back Denzel Burke adding, "Julian's that guy."ESPN - 3d -
Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell, a top draft prospect, is rehabbing after shoulder surgery
Linebacker Jihaad Campbell, one of the top defensive prospects in the 2025 draft, did not participate in Alabama's Pro Day on Wednesday as he recently underwent left shoulder surgery.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fabrizio Romano Drops Key Update on Liverpool, PSG Target With Major Real Madrid Implications
Paris Saint-Germain showed interest in Dean Huijsen last summer as part of their defensive rebuild, but the Spanish center-back ultimately joined AFC Bournemouth. If PSG decides to pursue him ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hegseth says Pentagon appealing block on Trump transgender military ban
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is appealing a block on an executive order from President Trump effectively preventing transgender people from serving openly in the military. “We are ...The Hill - 2d -
At least 20 killed overnight in Gaza as massive strikes continue
The Israel Defense Forces said it had "focused ground operations" in the Gaza Strip after a two-month pause in observance of a ceasefire -- which has since been broken.ABC News - 2d -
Speed the name of the game for West Virginia and Rodriguez
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez recognizes that his team has to get faster. “Up front on defense, at linebacker, in the secondary, at wide receiver, at running back, offensive line,” he ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Big 12 Pro Day results for Bartlett, Kandra, Phillips, Tinsley Wilder
Here are the Pro Day results for Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jared Barlett, offensive lineman Luke Kandra, defensive end Eric Phillips, offensive lineman Dartanyan Tinsley and offensive lineman ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Newcastle See £50M-Rated PSG Target as Perfect Signing, Face Major Real Madrid Problem
Paris Saint-Germain showed interest in Dean Huijsen last summer as part of their defensive rebuild, but the Spanish center-back ultimately joined AFC Bournemouth. If they decide to make another ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Stephen A. Smith calls Hegseth 'DEI' amid Jackie Robinson controversy
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said he thinks the hiring of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is an example of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) amid backlash surrounding the removal of ...The Hill - 2d -
Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if he breaches peace deal
UK leader says Russia cannot veto how Ukraine defends itself as western military officials meet to draft security plans. Analysis: UK turns to the EU for defensive ties Vladimir Putin will ...The Guardian - 2d -
Hegseth touts $580M in Pentagon cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced the Pentagon is canceling more than $580 million in grants and contracts deemed “wasteful spending.” In a new memo, Hegseth asserts the programs ...The Hill - 2d -
Kernels tame Tigers for third-straight trip to Class AA tournament semifinals
Mar. 20—RAPID CITY — On the back of a dominant defensive effort, the Mitchell High School boys basketball program's quest for a championship repeat remains alive. Avenging an earlier defeat to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
With an expanded role on the horizon, Kam Franklin is 'getting better'
OXFORD – With four of the defensive linemen he sat behind and learned from poised to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, Kam Franklin knows he has big shoes to fill. But he feels like he and his ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to watch the women’s March Madness first-round games on Friday: Schedule, odds and storylines
South Carolina looks to cut the championship nets for the third time in four seasons. Its title defense begins Friday, with Dawn Staley’s top-seeded Gamecocks one of 32 women’s basketball teams ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Four-star DT Kendall Guervil's first FSU visit may not be his last
Four-star defensive tackle Kendall Guervil was one of the more highly sought after prospects in the class of 2026 class to attend FSU's opening of spring practice on Wednesday. The Fort Myers ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Watch live: Trump, Hegseth speak at White House amid concerns over NATO moves
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give remarks from the White House Friday morning amid questions over whether the U.S. will continue its 75-year leadership of NATO and at ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump denies Elon Musk will be briefed on China at Pentagon
Elon Musk is set to make a high-profile visit to the Pentagon on Friday as U.S. defense officials tell NBC News he is expected to get an unclassified briefing that will include China. Trump denies ...NBC News - 1d
