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New Orleans Saints waive defensive tackle who signed with the team just last year
The Saints waived defensive tackle Camron Peterson, a Southern University product who spent last season on injured reserve.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Removal of automatic first down for defensive holding/illegal contact will have unintended consequences
The Lions have proposed removing the automatic first down for defensive holding and illegal contact fouls.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Ohio State football projected 2025 depth chart on defense ahead of spring ball
We project the 2025 depth chart for Ohio State football on the defensive side of the ball as we enter spring ball.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 5d -
2025 NFL draft: Bills Wire staff mock draft 1.0 goes defense heavy early
2025 NFL draft: buffalo bi2025 NFL draft: Bills Wire staff mock draft 1.0 goes defense earlyYahoo Sports - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Bucs focus on defense in latest three-round mock draft from CBS Sports
Bucs focus on defense in latest three-round mock draft from CBS Sports as they load up on playmakers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2026 defensive line prospect announces Tennessee in top five schools, sets commitment date
2026 defensive line prospect announces commitment date and includes Tennessee in top five schools.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Top defensive prospect Abdul Carter will miss Penn State's pro day due to injury concerns
Top defensive prospect Abdul Carter will miss Penn State's pro day due to injuries.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
The state of the Lions defensive end group after adding projected draft pick James Pearce
The state of the Lions defensive end group after adding projected draft pick James Pearce to the groupYahoo Sports - 11h -
The state of the Lions defensive end group after adding projected draft pick James Pearce
The state of the Lions defensive end group after adding projected draft pick James Pearce to the groupYahoo Sports - 11h -
17 players are candidates for the Public Opinion Girls Basketball Player of the Year
A number of Watertown and Aberdeen area players up for the Public Opinion Girls Baskeball Player of the Year honorYahoo Sports - 4d -
Giants make the right moves to fix their defense in free agency — up next, quarterback
Giants GM Joe Schoen knew that fixing the defense was among the offseason’s top priorities. Free agency was his first chance to see that through.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
This ETF plays defensively within growth stocks. Here’s how it’s faring better than the S&P 500.
Investors with an appetite for growth stocks can play defensively within the category by focusing more on high-quality stocks beyond Big Tech.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Does defense win championships? Moses Brown and Ponaganset girls are about to find out
Defense was the story of the 2025 RIIL Girls Basketball semifinals as Moses Brown shut down North Kingstown and Ponaganset did the same against Portsmouth.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Who is Naquan Jones? 5 things to know about Chargers new defensive tackle
The Chargers needed some depth on their defensive line and found that in Naquan Jones. He should help replace the loss of 2024 standout Poona Ford.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Lions formally submit 3 NFL rule changes, including a big change in defensive penalties
The Lions formally submit 3 rule changes to the NFL for a vote, including a big change to defensive penalties than can help Detroit right awayYahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
ThyssenKrupp’s warship division expects its market size to triple as defense spending surges
That comes on the back of the German parliament voting in favor of a major fiscal package, which includes changes to debt policies for higher defense spending.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
European leaders push for even more defense spending — despite plans for $867 billion 'ReArm' package
"I think this is only the start," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda told CNBC's Silvia Amaro on the EU's plans to boost defense spending.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Philippine defense chief calls China's claims in the South China Sea 'the biggest fiction and lie'
The Philippine defense chief has called China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea as “the biggest fiction and lie” that no Southeast Asian country will acceptABC News - 3d -
Democrats call on defense secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over group chat scandal – live
Criticism of defense secretary grows as Democrats rejected assertions by Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe that no classified material was included in the chat. Newly released messages show Trump ...The Guardian - 1d -
What is The Players Championship playoff format?
Here's the playoff format for Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Patriots release four players on Friday
The New England Patriots announced four player releases on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ranking the 100 Best Position Players in Baseball
Six players are in a tier above the rest of the league.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
5 Broncos players in line for contract extensions
Which of these players should the Broncos prioritize for contract extensions?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Oilers Key Player Grades: No McDavid, No Draisaitl, No Problem
Not bad for a team missing its two best players.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Top free agents remaining by position: Aaron Rodgers, J.K. Dobbins highlight top players available
There are still quality players availableCBS Sports - 1d -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of livingABC News - Mar. 12 -
Barcelona will once again have to bow down to Atleti’s demand in deal to sell on-loan defensive ace
Clement Lenglet has gone from an afterthought to a key piece in Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid defense. The French center-back, who arrived on loan from Barcelona last summer, initially struggled ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Running back Ronnie Rivers, defensive lineman Larrell Murchison returning to Rams on 1-year deals
Running back Ronnie Rivers and defensive lineman Larrell Murchison have agreed to one-year contracts to return to the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Sunday. Rivers has played in 34 games ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
UFC interim champ Tom Aspinall thinks Curtis Blaydes win should be considered legit title defense
UFC interim champion Tom Aspinall wonders if he's already notched his first official title defense. Aspinall is just over a month away from surpassing Renan Barao's record of holding the interim ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 TournamentABC News - 6d -
Max Scherzer delivers defensive gem for Blue Jays with behind-the-back snag of Julien's grounder
Max Scherzer's pitching line showed he's ready for the regular season. Scherzer delivered a defensive highlight on Saturday that showed the three-time Cy Young Award winner also is ready to field ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge Rushers & Defensive Line + Landon Jackson interview | Football 301
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive deep on some of the more notable edge rushers and defensive linemen in this year's draft class. Then Charles sits down with Arkansas DE Landon Jackson.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How did Desmond Watson, Florida football's 460-pound defensive lineman, perform at Gators Pro Day?
For years, Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson made headlines for his large 460-pound frame. Thursday, during Pro Day, Watson made a statement in front of NFL scouts.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
How did Desmond Watson, Florida football's 460-pound defensive lineman, perform at Gators Pro Day?
For years, Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson made headlines for his large 460-pound frame. Thursday, during Pro Day, Watson made a statement in front of NFL scouts.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” ...ABC News - 4h -
US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” ...ABC News - 4h
