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Mel Kiper predicts Dolphins address defense with first 2 draft picks
The Dolphins have offensive line needs, but are defensive holes the more pressing concern?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chiefs select two defensive linemen in first three rounds of this expert mock draft
The Kansas City Chiefs select two underrated defensive linemen in the first three rounds of this expert mock draft,Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first, rallying for 65-63 victory
It was Florida’s defense, not Houston’s, that controlled the final minute.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New York Giants' Dexter Lawrence named among best first-round picks of past decade
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence lands among the best first-round picks of the last decade in a recent PFF ranking.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
WATCH: Ohio State football star Jack Sawyer throws out first pitch for Cleveland Guardians
Ohio State football defensive end Jack Sawyer had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the Cleveland Guardians home opener.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Carlo Ancelotti considering defensive experiment for Arsenal clash in Champions League
Real Madrid face Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday night with plenty of problems going into the first leg of the quarter-finals at the Emirates. Arsenal have lost several key elements in ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Commanders add two high-upside defenders in the latest Mel Kiper mock draft
The Washington Commanders get a defensive lift in Mel Kiper's first two-round mock draft, selecting a defensive end and cornerback.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Indianapolis Colts mock draft: Who will they pick in the first round of the NFL draft?
The Colts have added Daniel Jones to challenge quarterback Anthony Richardson, as well as a couple of defensive backs they expect to start right away.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first
Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped ...ABC News - 2d -
Bennett praises 'excellent' defensive performance
Sunderland legend Gary Bennett praises the Black Cats' defensive performance during their 1-0 win at West Brom on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL Draft: Texans host South Carolina DL T.J. Sanders for top-30 visit
The Houston Texans might not need to draft a defensive tackle in the first round, but an All-SEC defensive lineman could be in play on Day 2.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tennessee football offers son of former Bengals' defensive lineman
Tennessee football offers a scholarship to son of former Bengals' defensive lineman.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Tennessee's defense 'had a really good day' in second spring scrimmage
Tennessee's defense "had a really good day" in second spring scrimmage on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Six medically clean defensive linemen the Lions might target in the 1st round
Medically clean defensive linemen the Lions might target in the 1st roundYahoo Sports - 2d -
Falcons host Tennessee defensive tackle on pre-draft visit
Falcons hosted Tennessee defensive tackle prospect on pre-draft visitYahoo Sports - 19h -
Jaylon Johnson sounds off on Bears' new additions on defense
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is excited about the new additions on defense.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
'Totally new': Scheffler readies for Masters defense
World number one Scottie Scheffler isn't taking anything for granted as he prepares for his Masters title defense at Augusta National, where every day brings a fresh challenge and every rival is a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Top 5 defensive tackle prospects for Cowboys in 2025 NFL draft
The Cowboys are in need of interior defensive help, but the question is when will they make the move in the 2025 NFL draft?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rams will once again have the NFL's cheapest defense in 2025, and it's not close
The Rams are in line to have the cheapest defense in the NFL again this year, which would be the 3rd straight seasonYahoo Sports - 2d -
Dodgers' defensive woes doom them to their third loss in four games
Shohei Ohtani falls a double short of hitting for the cycle, but defensive miscues prove costly in a 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Chargers' 2025 defensive depth chart update, draft strategy
The Chargers were one of the best defenses in the NFL in 2024, and they have some depth that needs replenished ahead of the upcoming draft.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 NFL draft: 1 defensive tackle in every round for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers should leave the 2025 NFL draft with more than one defensive tackle.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rams take offensive and defensive playmakers in new 3-round mock draft
The Los Angeles Rams add a powerful defensive starter and a pass-catcher in a new mock draft from CBS Sports.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Colts among teams with reported 'interest' in Kansas State defensive back
The Indianapolis Colts are among the teams who have shown reported "interest" in Kansas State defensive back Jordan Riley.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL draft: 5 defensive tackles for Chicago Bears
The Bears could continue to shore up the defensive interior in the 2025 NFL draft. Here are some early tackle options.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Tremaine Edmunds says Bears' defensive mentality with Dennis Allen is 'win now'
Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds discussed the new mentality with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Washington Commanders showing heavy interest in athletic defensive lineman
The Washington Commanders are looking to fix the defensive line, and could be targeting one draft prospect to play many positions on the line.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Titans to host in-demand SEC defensive tackle on a Top 30 visit
The Tennessee Titans are bringing in a second defensive tackle from the University of Tennessee for a Top 30 visit.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
March Madness men’s final predictions: the winner and a missing giant
Will Walter Clayton Jr’s ongoing Steph Curry impression carry the Gators to a third national title? Or will the Cougars’ suffocating defense unlock the program’s first?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson explains why he's excited to play in Dennis Allen's defense
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is excited for a bigger role in Dennis Allen's defense.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
European and Asian defense stocks have rallied this year. A lack of trust in the U.S. could be driving those gains
Increased defense spending typically lifts all arms stocks, however European and Asian defense stocks have been outperforming their U.S. counterparts.CNBC - 2d -
‘Special, relentless’: Rockets, Steph Curry marvel at defense of Amen Thompson
Warriors superstar Steph Curry joined Houston’s team leaders by offering high praise for the defensive impact of Rockets sophomore Amen Thompson.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Golden State’s Steve Kerr: Rockets have clear identity with defense, athleticism
“Formidable team, for sure,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says of the resurgent Rockets (52-27). “Athleticism. Defense. They have an identity.”Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Defensive tackle picked as a sneaky need for the Saints in the 2025 NFL draft
The Saints traded for Davon Godchaux, but B/R doesn't think the Saints should stop there. They still see defensive tackle as a major team need.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LSU football extends offer to 2026 in-state defensive back
LSU football offered a 2026 four-star defensive back out of Edna Karr High School, a place known for producing top talent in Louisiana.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
McConnell votes against Trump's defense pick, warns of 'geostrategic self-harm'
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday voted against Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s pick to serve as under secretary of policy at the Defense Department, warning of ...The Hill - 1d -
Scheffler tunes out talk of history in Masters title defense
World number one Scottie Scheffler launches his Masters title defense Thursday focused on tackling the intricacies of Augusta National rather than the chance to join a select band of back-to-back ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Todd Bowles: I never want to bypass a good offensive player to satisfy defensive needs
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles was a safety during his playing days and he made his bones as a coach as a defensive coordinator, but that doesn't mean he's looking at building up the defense in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Defense stocks abruptly stem losses as Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc on global markets
European defense giants whipsawed on Monday, abruptly paring losses as investors continue to grapple with a broad stock market downturn.CNBC - 3d -
Tennessee Titans to host South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders for a Top 30 visit
The Tennessee Titans have added a defensive tackle to the list of Top 30 visitors by bringing in South Carolina DT T.J. Sanders.Yahoo Sports - 1d
