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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 - 11h

Injury report: FSU will be without three defensive players in spring

Florida State will be without three key defensive players — defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins as well as safeties Conrad Hussey and Shyheim Brown — for the spring, coach Mike Norvell announced on ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Kimberly's suffocating defense leads to state semifinal victory over Appleton East

Kimberly puts clamps on Appleton East's top scorers in earning berth in WIAA D1 state title game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

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 - 3d

Trump on collision course with GOP defense hawks over NATO

President Trump is on a collision course with Republican defense hawks over the question of whether the United States should continue its 75-year military leadership of NATO and at what level of ...

The Hill - 1d

Pennsylvania Football: Top Defensive Athletes in 2027

Who are the top in-state football players within the Class of 2027? PA Preps answers that question now!

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Former Penn State defensive lineman commits to Bill Belichick and North Carolina

Smith Vilbert was recently granted a seventh year of eligibility. He will spend it playing for a football legend.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Oregon State Spring Football Nuggets Day 6: Defense Wins First Scrimmage

With the Oregon State football team taking to Reser Stadium Saturday for the sixth day of spring ball, BeaversEdge Senior Writer Ryan Harlan and writer Brogan Slaughter have the inside scoop on ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

McKennie: U.S. needs 'nastiness' in CNL defense

United States midfielder Weston McKennie said it's "about time" that the U.S. brings some "nastiness" to its game ahead of Thursday's Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Panama.

ESPN - 1d

Recent 2026 offeree schedules official visit with Michigan State football

Michigan State football is hosting a 2026 defensive back from Georgia on an official visit.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Saints 'showed high interest' in Jackson State DB during the HBCU Combine

The New Orleans Saints hosted the HBCU Combine this year and 'showed high interest' in Jackson State defensive back Robert McDnaiel.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How despite a loss, Independence found joy in three-year TSSAA basketball state tournament run

Independence tough defense wasn't enough to hold off Whitehaven as the defending Class 4A state champs lost in TSSAA basketball state quarterfinal.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Oklahoma State football adds edge rusher Landon Bland to 2026 recruiting class

Oklahoma State football added to its 2026 class again this week, this time on the defensive side of the ball.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Warriors' defensive ace GP2 beats Trail Blazers with buckets

For Gary Payton II, the Golden State Warriors' win Monday is a box score worth savoring. Maybe even framing it to hang on a wall.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Pitching, defense crucial as No. 5 FSU begins road-game stretch at Miami

The Florida State baseball team has grown awful comfortable of late playing games inside the friendly confines of Dick Howser Stadium. The No. 5 Seminoles (18-2, 3-0 ACC) have played their last 12 ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Tosh Lupoi opens up about what went wrong for Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State

Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi opens up about what went wrong against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Eddie George's son Eriq enters transfer portal with other Tennessee State football players

Tennessee State defensive end Eriq George has entered the transfer portal, along with cornerback Jalen McClendon and offensive lineman Connor Meadows.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cold-shooting Goodhue girls done in by West Central Area in state semis

Mar. 14—MINNEAPOLIS — That target on the backs of the No. 1 ranked Goodhue girls basketball team, it finally did affect the state's defending champion. With it — and thanks also to West Central ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Eastland advances to 1A state title game against Chicago Hope Academy

Mar. 13—CHAMPAIGN — Efficient on offense and smothering on defense, Eastland's winning formula came through once again in a 55-35 win over Peoria Christian in Thursday's Class 1A state semifinal ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Alter falls to Bellevue in DIV girls state championship game

Mar. 14—Bellevue claimed its first girls basketball state championship and denied Alter its sixth with a 40-29 win Friday afternoon in the Division IV title game. The Lady Red improved to 28-1 with ...

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 - 6d

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

Goodhue's high-powered offense dominates in girls basketball state quarterfinals

Mar. 13—MINNEAPOLIS — Late Thursday morning it was Walker-Hackensack-Akeley's turn to be introduced to what the Goodhue girls basketball team does. It's all legal, but it's a lot: full-court ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Horsemen press Bosque 68-38 to reach record 23rd state final

ALBUQUERQUE — It doesn’t really have a name, but if it did, it would be the thing of nightmares for opposing teams. Employing a defensive press that dismantles ball handlers who aren’t prepared for ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Oregon State Baseball: Beavers Take Down Santa Clara 8-0

PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!MORE: Scrimmage Nuggets: Defense Wins | Day 6 Interviews | Recruiting Notebook: New Futurecast, QB Visit & MORE | Where Is OSU WBB Projected In NCAA ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Oregon State WBB To Play North Carolina In NCAA Tournament

PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!MORE: Beavers Land 2026 WR Cynai Thomas | Scrimmage Nuggets: Defense Wins | Day 6 Interviews | Recruiting Notebook: New Futurecast, QB Visit & MORE ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Oregon State MBB: Beavers Headed to College Basketball Crown

PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!MORE: WATCH: WBB Previews North Carolina | WBB To Play North Carolina In NCAA Tourney | Beavers Land 2026 WR Cynai Thomas | Scrimmage Nuggets: ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Michigan football veteran defensive players break down new transfer players

How the incoming transfers on defense are doing thus far.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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 - 2d

St. Mary Catholic earns title shot in Division 4 with win over Durand-Arkansaw

Defense, points in paint spark victory for St. Mary Catholic in WIAA Division 4 state semifinal girls basketball game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Menaced by Trump, Canada Prepares to Join E.U. Military Industry Efforts

Canada’s draft deal to participate in Europe’s defense industry will bring contracts to Canadian manufacturers and help lessen dependence on the United States.

The New York Times - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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