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Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.

CBS News - 3d

$127M former DE says Cowboys never 'gonna win Super Bowl' after leaving for Seahawks in FA

Former defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence took a parting shot at the Cowboys on his way out of town.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

St. Mary Catholic earns title shot in Division 4 with win over Durand-Arkansaw

Defense, points in paint spark victory for St. Mary Catholic in WIAA Division 4 state semifinal girls basketball game.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Commanders continue to add depth in the trenches

The Washington Commanders re-signed two offensive linemen and one defensive lineman on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Steelers updated mock draft after the DK Metcalf trade

Steelers get help on defensive line in new mock draft after DK Metcalf trade.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Mike Vrabel to Milton Williams: Hope you're ready to play more

Defensive tackle Milton Williams made a big impact for the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX without being on the field all that much.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How Diamondbacks coach Dave McKay helped Lourdes Gurriel Jr. become an elite defender

The Diamondbacks have a solid right-handed bat in Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and now, he's turned into a very good defensive outfielder.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Rafael Devers says he's 'here to help,' willing to play DH for Red Sox after insisting he plays third base

Devers is nowhere near as good defensively at third base as Red Sox addition Alex Bregman.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Two key Buffalo Bills free agent signings suspended for violating NFL PED policy

The Buffalo Bills won't have two of their newest defensive players to start the NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Oklahoma State football adds edge rusher Landon Bland to 2026 recruiting class

Oklahoma State football added to its 2026 class again this week, this time on the defensive side of the ball.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Tennessee basketball blunts Texas momentum, sets up Rick Barnes-Bruce Pearl rematch | Adams

The Tennessee defense that suffocated Texas will now face the challenge of containing Auburn All-American Johni Broome.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Source: Pass rusher Fowler, Cowboys reach deal

Free agent defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. has agreed to a contract with the Dallas Cowboys, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 2d

Colts free agent DT Neville Gallimore's 2025 salary cap hit

What will free-agent defensive tackle Neville Gallimore's salary cap hit be with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2025 NFL season?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

LSU Gymnastics claims share of SEC regular season title

As LSU continues its national title defense, the Tigers clinched a share of the SEC's regular season title on Friday night

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Rams re-sign DT Larrell Murchison

The Rams have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Larrell Murchison on a one-year deal, the team announced.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Commanders to re-sign Clelin Ferrell

Defensive end Clelin Ferrell helped the Commanders make it to the NFC Championship Game last season and he'll be back in Washington for an encore.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What Grady Jarrett wants to bring to Bears as a leader

New Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is already stepping into a leadership role.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Watch: Brandon Jones and Al Davis at March 15 practice

Video of Mizzou offensive line coach Brandon Jones and defensive line coach Al Davis after March 15 practice.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bear Alexander's commitment and buy-in turning heads for Oregon Ducks

Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Bear Alexander, a transfer from USC, is impressing early on with his buy-in and work ethic in Eugene.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Could Washington draft James Pearce Jr. to fill a need?

Could former Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. be drafted by a NFC East team to fill a need?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Post-free agency mock draft has Arizona Cardinals selecting WR

The Cardinals do not go with a defensive player in this post-free agency first-round mock draft

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Jets signing three-time Super Bowl champion DT Derrick Nnadi

The Jets are adding a veteran presence to their defensive line, signing DT Derrick Nnadi, his agency announced.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Steelers sign veteran Patriots DT Daniel Ekuale in free agency

The Steelers seem to have found their defensive lineman, as veteran DT Daniel Ekuale signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Lockwood holds off Browning in A semifinal

Mar. 15—BILLINGS — The burst belonged to the Lockwood Lions Friday. With Kingston Hugs and Kobe Blake leading the way, Lockwood ran out to a 28-10 lead and held off Browning 56-47 in the State A ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Mahpiya Luta shines in Class A semifinals, remains unbeaten for title chance

Mar. 15—SPEARFISH, S.D. — Mahpiya Luta played with a lead for much of the night on Friday in the Class A state girls basketball semifinals. And that lead shrank and wavered but Class A's last ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Presented by GE Aerospace — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal The United States ...

The Hill - 4d

Bowling Green hires Eddie George: Ohio State legend takes next step after four years leading Tennessee State

The legendary former Ohio State running back is taking another step up the college coaching ladder

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Suder's 23 points lead second-seeded Miami (OH) past third-seed Kent State, 72-64 in MAC semifinals

Led by Peter Suder's 23 points, the second-seeded Miami (OH) RedHawks beat third-seeded Kent State 72-64 in the Mid-American Conference semifinals

ABC News - 2d

The Players Championship: J.J. Spaun takes 1-shot lead over Bud Cauley into final round; Rory McIlroy 4 shots back

Windy conditions flustered several players, including defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who let his irritation show several times.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Players Championship final round tee times, how to watch: J.J. Spaun takes solo lead entering Sunday at TPC Sawgrass

J.J. Spaun is 18 holes away from what would be the biggest win of his career.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Destiny's Child's 'Say My Name' leads trends since last time Kansas wasn't a top-four seed in March Madness

The Kansas Jayhawks enter the NCAA Tournament seeded outside of the top-four for the first time since 2000.

ESPN - 2h

Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Wired - Mar. 6

DE Rousseau signs 4-year extension with Bills

The Bills continued a trend of agreeing to extensions with their own draft picks, signing defensive end Greg Rousseau to a four-year extension.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Myles Garrett, Browns reportedly agree on contract extension to make him highest-paid non-QB in NFL history

The new deal comes after Garrett requested a trade and Browns owner Jimmy Haslem reportedly refused to meet with the star defensive end.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Kawhi Leonard drains game-winning floater as time expires to lift Clippers past Kings

"Pretty much read the defense got to a spot on the floor and was able to get a shot off," Leonard said in his classically understated fashion.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Source: Falcons cut longtime fan favorite Jarrett

In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of their franchise players over the last decade.

ESPN - 6d