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Former Bills defensive tackle and Olympic champion shocked in NCAA wrestling championship

The two-time NCAA wrestling heavyweight champion went back to college after he was released by the Buffalo Bills.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Michigan State rides 'calling card' of defense past New Mexico, back to NCAA Sweet 16

Michigan State rode a program calling card of defensive intensity to beat New Mexico on Sunday and get back to the Sweet 16.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Tennessee basketball beat UCLA with 'sharks in bloody water' defense to reach Sweet 16

Tennessee basketball used its elite defense to crush UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and advance to the Sweet 16 again.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Women's NCAA Tournament: The players, teams that pose the biggest threats to South Carolina's title defense

South Carolina will try to add to its trophy case when the NCAA women's basketball tournament begins this week.

NBC News - Mar. 17

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

UNC obliterates San Diego State's top defense in NCAA Tournament game

UNC dominated San Diego State from the opening tip of First Four action Tuesday night, shooting over 58.3% from the perimeter in a 95-68 thumping.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The key for Bowdoin women's basketball? It's all about the defense

Mar. 13—BRUNSWICK — Megan Phelps was feeling uneasy. The Bowdoin College women's basketball team was coming off of a 28-3 season, one that resulted in a trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

How Zyanna Walker's defense helped propel K-State to Sweet 16

.Zyanna Walker held Kentucky guard Georgia Amoore in check for most of Sunday's NCAA Tournament game.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

March Madness 2025: Bennett Stirtz, Drake hang on to upset Missouri for first NCAA tournament win in 54 years

After a huge defensive stand in the first half, the Bulldogs have picked up their first NCAA tournament win since 1971.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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 - Mar. 16

Notre Dame WBB gets defensive in NCAA Tourney opening romp over SFA

Irish All-America guard Olivia Miles leaves the game early with an ankle injury, but she is expected to play on Sunday

Yahoo Sports - 4d

North Carolina has size, WVU has chaotic defense heading into second round NCAA matchup

Mar. 23—CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — West Virginia's full-court pressure was a hot topic Sunday for North Carolina players and head coach Courtney Banghart. On the flip side, WVU head coach Mark Kellogg and ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Houston adding a potent offense to its suffocating defense has the Big 12 champs set for a Final Four run

While the other projected No. 1 seeds have issues, it's the Cougars who look like the team to beat in the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - Mar. 16

No. 11 Drake shocks No. 6 Missouri in men's NCAA Tournament

Drake's defense made it tough for Missouri to score, and the Bulldogs held off the Tigers' late surge to advance to the second round.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

NCAA BASKETBALL: Big fourth quarter sends Lady Royals to Elite Eight

SCRANTON — Its trademark defense was there throughout. Fortunately for the University of Scranton women’s basketball team, its offense arrived just in time. After struggling for three quarters, the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

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

Stylistic versatility: Those left in the NCAA Tournament have proven they can win a lot of ways

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson knows his team can always rely on defense to win games

ABC News - 7h

Chiefs re-sign defensive tackle Mike Pennel

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

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Updated defensive positional rankings for the 2025 NFL draft

Here are our updated defensive positional rankings for the 2025 NFL draft.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Michigan football veteran defensive players break down new transfer players

How the incoming transfers on defense are doing thus far.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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 - Mar. 16

Oregon State WBB To Play North Carolina In NCAA Tournament

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Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Neville Gallimore ready to be 'jack of all trades' on Colts' defensive line

Indianapolis Colts' free agent signee and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore brings a "jack of all trades" mindset and skillset to the defense.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Improved defensive play a key to Maine's hockey success

Mar. 19—ORONO — As good as the defensive statistics have been throughout the season, the University of Maine men's hockey team knows its defense has been a season-long work in progress. "Obviously, ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

OU basketball falls short in NCAA Tournament, where do Porter Moser, Sooners go from here?

Despite a staunch defensive effort, the Sooners shot 32.1% from the field, ending their season to UConn 67-59 in the first round of March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Texas defensive end receives offer from Nebraska

Nebraska football extended an offer to class of 2027 defensive end DeMarco Jenkins on Wednesday. He made the announcement on social media.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Brandon Staley reveals part of his defensive philosophy

The Saints used a lot of 5 defensive back formations and that isn't going to change under Brandon Staley

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Trump delivers remarks with Defense Secy. Hegseth

Watch live coverage as President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deliver remarks at the White House.

NBC News - 4d

Nebraska offer four-star defensive lineman

Nebraska football extended an offer to 2027 four-star defensive end Brayden Parks earlier this week.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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