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Lynch: Thankfully, some things won’t change at Augusta National, not on Fred Ridley’s watch
The closest thing to a theme that emerged in Ridley’s comments was a defense of norms, a timely issue given the tumult beyond the gates.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Arizona Cardinals had top-30 meeting with Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell
Add Jihaad Campbell to the list of top defensive prospects the Cardinals have brought in for top-30 visits.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Report: Arsenal closely watching ‘technically smart’ Premier League midfielder
The Gunners have tracked the Frenchman’s progress throughout the season, impressed by his composure, defensive intelligence, and ability to dictate play from deep.Mikel Arteta knows time is of the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 -
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 - 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 - 2d -
Georgia Bulldog star expected to attend NFL draft
Georgia Bulldogs star defensive end Mykel Williams is attending the 2025 NFL draft. Plus two other Dawgs that could attend the eventYahoo Sports - 2d -
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South Carolina wildfires turn sky orange; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the Pentagon to end offensive cyber operations against Russia.CBS News - 2d -
'Robot' days behind him, a 'more explosive' Jaylen Sneed is ready to detonate for Notre Dame football
Relegated for much of 2024 to a third-down role, Jaylen Sneed averaged 27 defensive snaps across the 16-game run for Notre Dame football.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'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 - 1d -
West Carroll football hires Jay Taylor as coach, replacing Adam Dowland
Jay Taylor has been hired to replace Adam Dowland as the West Carroll football coach after 10 seasons as the Peabody defensive coordinator.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 -
“He will be open to a move” – Insider claims England international wants Liverpool move
Liverpool are looking for new players in the transfer market and they could have a busy summer transfer window.The Reds are looking to make additions to their defense as well as to their attack ...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 -
Aaron Glenn: Building culture, environment most important thing for Jets right now
Aaron Glenn was part of a major organizational shift while serving as the defensive coordinator of the Lions and he hopes to spark another one as the head coach of the Jets.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Commanders select Georgia Bulldogs star latest PFF mock draft
Pro Football Focus predicts the Washington Commanders will select defensive end Mykel Williams with the 29th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Iowa State football recruiting: 3-star 2026 D-lineman Daniel Howard commits to Cyclones
Iowa State football got a defensive lineman commit for the 2026 class when Chicago native Daniel Howard announced his commitment to the Cyclones.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Hegseth's Panama Canal remarks
The Chinese government is accusing the U.S. of “blackmail” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Beijing a threat to the Panama Canal, asserting that Washington along with Panama “will ...The Hill - 14h -
Arizona Cardinals to meet with Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith
While the Cardinals have been meeting with many top defensive prospects, we can add a Day 3 receiver prospect to the list.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
DL Shemar Turner set for visits with Colts, Buccaneers, Dolphins
Former Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner's pre-draft process has been hindered by an injury, but he's still generating interest around the league.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Indian Prime Minister Modi expands ties on a visit to Sri Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated construction work on an jointly-funded solar plant in neighbouring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreementsABC News - 4d -
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 -
UND football continues Cold Spring connection with Brody Woods commitment
Apr. 6—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program went to familiar territory to land a commitment from Brody Woods. Woods, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound prospect who projects as an edge in Eric Schmidt's ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Live updates: Trump defends tariffs; Billionaire Trump endorser calls for trade war time-out
Vulnerable House Republicans are on defense amid the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, which have stoked uncertainty about the economy. Markets took a nosedive Thursday ...The Hill - 3d -
“Very precarious” – Pundit worried about reality behind Chelsea’s clean sheet stats as big tests arrive
Chelsea drew 0-0 with Brentford yesterday, and while the dire attacking play got a lot of criticism, the flip side of that was the praise being given out for their defensive run in recent ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Carlo Ancelotti considering surprise line-up change for Arsenal clash
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is giving real consideration to shaking up his defensive ranks for the club’s upcoming meeting with Arsenal.That’s according to Blancos insider Miguel Ángel...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Real Madrid star is a doubt for Arsenal 2nd leg
A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is a doubt to feature in the return leg of the club’s Champions League quarter-final tie with Arsenal.That’s according to Marc...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ex-clerk for judge who tossed Trump's classified docs case now in senior DOJ position
A former law clerk to Aileen Cannon, the judge who dismissed Donald Trump's classified documents case, is now serving in the DOJ under Trump's former defense lawyer.ABC News - 2d -
Senate advances Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee
The Senate voted largely along party lines Monday to advance Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s controversial pick to serve as the Defense Department under secretary for policy, overcoming the ...The Hill - 2d -
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 -
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 -
Carlo Ancelotti to infuriate Real Madrid and Madridistas with Arsenal selection choice
Real Madrid face Arsenal at the Emirates in the Champions League quarter-final first leg in the midst of a defensive crisis. After the international break, Los Blancos have conceded eight goals in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hendrick “Van Dijk yesterday did worry me a little bit,”
Contract Questions and Defensive Clarity: Liverpool’s Summer PrioritiesLiverpool’s squad planning for the post-Klopp era continues to intensify under new manager Arne Slot, and nowhere is this mor...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Todd Bowles: Everyone's position up for grabs at cornerback
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he'd never bypass a good offensive player in the draft in order to bolster his defense, but there is one area where he's looking to make an addition in the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arsenal Starting XI vs Real Madrid: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid: Arteta Faces Crucial Defensive CallThere’s something about European nights that strips a team down to its essentials — not merely of personnel, but of iden...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bucs look to avoid repeating as one of the most injured teams in NFL
TAMPA — The Bucs’ Antoine Winfield Jr. was the best safety in the NFL two years ago, an All-Pro who manifested the richest contract of any defensive back in league history. He filled up the stat ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Manchester City braced for major fitness boost as defender closes in on return
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are closing in on a much-needed defensive return following a period out through injury and subsequent rehabilitation.It has been a torrid season as a whole for the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Georgia Tech DB Chandler intends to enter transfer portal
Georgia Tech defensive back Nehemiah Chandler announced via social media on Tuesday that he intends to enter the transfer portal when the spring window opens on April 16. Chandler spent one season ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
PHOTO: Nebraska football spring practice gallery
Nebraska football defensive linemen Cam Lenhardt (11), Mason Goldman (middle), Williams Nwaneri (top) and David Hoffken (53) Zack Carpenter/Inside Nebraska Nebraska football held Practice No. 8 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gaza medic deaths just the latest in Israel’s long history of changing its story over civilian killings
After 15 Palestinian medics and civil defence workers were killed by Israeli forces late last month, Israel began a familiar pattern of denial. The Israel Defense Forces’ changing account of its ...The Guardian - 1d
