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Florida basketball uses defense to beat Houston at its own game, capture national championship
Florida basketball proved it could play physical and tough enough on defense, beating Houston at its own game for the national championship. Here's a breakdown: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 -
‘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 - 3d -
March Madness: How Florida pulled off improbable comeback to topple Houston in title game
Houston seemed to be in a perfect spot to capture the title, but Walter Clayton Jr. showed up on defense when it mattered most.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 -
NCAA National Championship reaction: Florida defense shines vs. Houston & Paige finally gets her title with UConn | College Basketball Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Ice Young, and Jason Fitz break down Florida's dramatic triumph over Houston and UConn's commanding victory against South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament National Championships.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Texans take offensive and defensive playmakers in new 3-round mock draft
In the newest mock draft from CBS Sports, the Houston Texans bolster their lines and bring in a quality No. 2 option in the passing game.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four and advance to face Florida for the NCAA title
Houston’s suffocating defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes and erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes Saturday in a 70-67 stunner over the Blue Devils at the Final ...ABC News - 4d -
Houston's Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida
It took years for Kelvin Sampson to turn Houston into one of the NCAA's top programs once again, built on defense, toughness and rebounding. It wasn't quite enough to secure the first national ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Resilient Florida relies on defense and playmakers to overcome frustration in NCAA title game
The Gators fought back from a 12-point deficit in the second half to beat Houston 65-63 in the NCAA title game for the school’s third national championship.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Inside the 'incomprehensible' final moments that led to Houston's anguish and Florida's NCAA championship
Walter Clayton Jr.'s much-maligned defense proved to be the difference as the Gators won their third national titleCBS 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 -
Walter Clayton Jr. 'bet on himself' before the Final Four Most Outstanding Player leads Florida to NCAA title
Clayton overcame Houston's defensive effort and took over the title game late to lead the Gators to their third national titleCBS Sports - 2d -
Golden: Gators 'respect' but don't fear Sampson
Florida coach Todd Golden says his team understands the challenge of facing Houston's top-ranked defense and Hall of Fame coach in the title game.ESPN - 3d -
'Winning time': Florida rallies once again for title
Florida rallied from a 12-point deficit to survive a defensive slugfest vs. Houston and earn the program its third national championship since 2006.ESPN - 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 - 3d -
Lions met with veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker
The Detroit Lions met with former Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker.Yahoo Sports - 23m -
The ‘Incomprehensible’ Finish That Will Haunt Houston Forever
How much can one program take? A columnist for The Athletic wonders how Houston can stomach another one of these losses.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 3d -
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 -
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 - 2d -
Falcons host Tennessee defensive tackle on pre-draft visit
Falcons hosted Tennessee defensive tackle prospect on pre-draft visitYahoo Sports - 1d -
Jaylon Johnson sounds off on Bears' new additions on defense
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is excited about the new additions on defense.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Transfers, young players bolster deep Michigan football defensive line
The two transfers and two younger defensive tackles are making an impact in spring ball.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Houston stunned: 'That broke everybody's heart'
Houston squandered a 12-point lead in the second half and finished the national title game with four consecutive turnovers in losing to Florida on Monday night.ESPN - 2d -
Houston squares off against Florida in the National Championship
The No. 2 Houston Cougars square off against the No. 3 Florida Gators in the NCAA Tournament National ChampionshipABC News - 4d -
Houston Texans offseason program: Updated 2025 roster
Entering offseason workouts, here's a look at the Houston Texans' updated roster before the NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 15h -
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 - 15h
