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Okananwa, gritty defense power No. 2 Duke to lopsided win over No. 15 Lehigh, 86-25

Oluchi Okananwa scored 15 points as second-seeded Duke's defense powered it to a lopsided 86-25 victory over 15th-seeded Lehigh on Friday night in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Okananwa, gritty defense power Duke to lopsided 86-25 win over Lehigh

Oluchi Okananwa scored 15 points as second-seeded Duke’s defense powered it to a lopsided 86-25 victory over 15th-seeded Lehigh on Friday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament

ABC News - 2d

Duke basketball uses dominant defense to beat Louisville, win ACC Tournament championship

Duke basketball beat Louisville to win its 23rd ACC Tournament championship. Here's how it happened.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Arizona Cardinals ranked 20th in PFF's power rankings

Despite significant improvements to the defense, the Cardinals are barely in the top 20 in PFF's power rankings.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

March Madness 2025 betting, odds, lines: Cooper Flagg's Duke Blue Devils are consensus title favorites

Three separate oddsmakers said they had Duke as their top power-rated team heading into the tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Ashlon Jackson leads Duke over Oregon 59-53 in 2nd round of the women's NCAA Tournament

Ashlon Jackson scored 14 of her 20 points in the third quarter to power No. 2 seed Duke to a 59-53 victory over 10th-seeded Oregon in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday. ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Sabres Disastrous Defensively In Loss To Detroit

The Buffalo Sabres 7-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings was another in a long line of poor defensive performances this season. The Sabres allowed four third-period goals and three power-play markers, ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Tyrese Proctor, Duke basketball bury Baylor in March Madness, advance to NCAA Sweet 16

Tyrese Proctor powered Duke basketball past Baylor in the March Madness bracket. The Blue Devils are in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Ashlon Jackson leads Duke over Oregon 59-53 in 2nd round of the women’s NCAA Tournament

Ashlon Jackson scored 14 of her 20 points in the third quarter to power No. 2 seed Duke to a 59-53 victory over 10th-seeded Oregon in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Goodhue's high-powered offense dominates in girls basketball state quarterfinals

Mar. 13—MINNEAPOLIS — Late Thursday morning it was Walker-Hackensack-Akeley's turn to be introduced to what the Goodhue girls basketball team does. It's all legal, but it's a lot: full-court ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Vikings Mock Draft: Team adds more power to the trenches after free agency

The Minnesota Vikings aren't able to trade down in our latest mock draft, but they continue fortifying their defensive line.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

More doesn't necessarily mean better: Colts remain low in NFL power rankings after free agency

The Colts added two starting defensive backs and a quarterback who might start, while retaining some depth and versatility.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Duke advances at a price

There isn’t much else to cram into the gamut of emotions for Duke’s first game of the ACC tournament. Duke missing its first 13 3-pointers and matching its largest deficit of the season — those ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Duke baseball weekend recap

Duke ventured west for Stanford’s first home ACC series and it was a forgettable trip. The Blue Devils’ baseball team was swept in a three-game series this weekend, bringing a halt to momentum ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Trump’s Revenge on Law Firms Seen as Undermining Justice System

The president’s use of government power to punish firms is seen by some legal experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong legal defense.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Talented CB Stevenson gives Jackets first 2026 commit

Brooks County 3-star defensive back picks Georgia Tech over offers from double-digit schools, several in the Power 4

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Duke survives, beats UNC for third time

As good as Duke’s first half was, the Blue Devils’ second half was nearly a disaster. Duke survived North Carolina’s second-half rally to win 74-71 in an ACC tournament semifinal game on Friday ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Flagg officially a no go for Duke's semi vs. UNC

Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown are both out for Duke's ACC semifinal game against UNC on Friday night.

ESPN - Mar. 14

ACC tournament bracket, schedule: Cooper Flagg, Duke look to extend dominance with eyes on NCAA title

Can anyone stop Cooper Flagg and Duke?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Duke vs Baylor prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament

March Madness Round 2 includes No. 1 Duke vs. No. 9 Baylor. Here are expert picks, predictions and how to watch Duke vs Baylor.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Mizzou is focused on defensive tackle development

There was one position the Missouri Tigers didn't supplement through the transfer portal. Defensive tackle.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Taiwan’s asymmetric defense opportunity

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te took a major step forward on Feb. 14 when he publicly committed to raising Taiwan’s defense spending from 2.45 percent to 3 percent of GDP in 2025 through a special ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Duke, without Fournier, survives Oregon scare

Duke, playing without leading scorer and ACC Rookie of the Year Toby Fournier (illness), overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Oregon and advance to the Sweet 16.

ESPN - 21h

Chiefs re-sign defensive tackle Mike Pennel

Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel will be back in Kansas City in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Michigan football veteran defensive players break down new transfer players

How the incoming transfers on defense are doing thus far.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Duke, back to 'hunters', rallies to dominate UNC

Freshman Kon Knueppel scored 17 points to help No. 2 Duke beat rival North Carolina 82-69 on Saturday night and clinch the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Flagg helped off with ankle injury; Duke survives

No. 1 Duke lost both Cooper Flagg (sprained left ankle) and Maliq Brown (dislocated shoudler) in the first half but held on to beat Ga. Tech in the ACC tournament.

ESPN - Mar. 13

NCAA: Duke says Flagg to be available for tourney

Duke star Cooper Flagg, who suffered an ankle injury during the ACC tournament, will be available for the NCAA tournament, according to Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of men's basketball.

ESPN - Mar. 15

Duke pulls ahead, wins ACC crown

Duke scored 12 straight points in a decisive second-half run, putting the Blue Devils in the driver’s seat for a 73-62 victory against Louisville in the ACC championship game on Saturday night at ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Duke proves 'toughness' minus Flagg to win ACC

No. 1 Duke showed off its depth with Cooper Flagg sidelined and defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 to clinch its second ACC tournament title in three seasons under Jon Scheyer.

ESPN - Mar. 16

Duke lands in East Region as 1-seed

Duke is headed to the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed for the 15th time in program history. The Blue Devils are the No. 2 overall seed for the men’s NCAA tournament, as announced on CBS on Sunday ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

'Pain-free' Flagg ready for Duke's tourney run

Cooper Flagg says he is "pain-free" following his ankle injury and expects to be fully healthy for Duke's NCAA tournament opener against Mount St. Mary's.

ESPN - 3d

Duke rolls through Baylor and into Sweet 16

The No. 1-seed Blue Devils took control of a second-round game with two big runs before halftime and closed out 9-seed Baylor, 89-66, to advance in the NCAA tournament. Duke (33-3) will face the ...

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