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Players’ union sides with Real Madrid exposing La Liga’s failure to protect athlete welfare
The ongoing dispute between Real Madrid and La Liga over match scheduling has taken a new turn, with the main Spanish football players’ union, AFE, stepping in to voice its concerns. On Saturday ni...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Tournament Trail: Notes, anecdotes from local high school, college athletes in the postseason
Mar. 16—Delaney Fleming was on a national championship-winning Division I women's hockey team last year as a college freshman. After entering the transfer portal last summer and finding a new ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
VOTE: YMCA South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week, March 10-16, 2025
All five nominees this week — one from Michigan and four from Indiana — led their teams to basketball regional championships.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vote for the Milwaukee-area high school Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week for March 10-15
Vote between JJ Barnes (The Prairie School), Jalen Brown (Tosa West), Melena Glysch (Muskego), Mikaia Litza (Tosa East) and Logan Zahour (Cedarburg).Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track slated for test runs by 60 athletes next week
The track’s essential structure is doneABC News - 13h -
'We are just thrilled': Lucas officially accepts invitation to join Northern 10 Athletic Conference
The acceptance marks the end of the Cubs' 12-year run in the Mid-Buckeye Conference and more than a decade of stress from being an independent in football.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Vikings add Allen, Fries to strengthen both lines
The Vikings strengthened their defensive and offensive lines Tuesday, agreeing to deals with free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and guard Will Fries.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Top budget Democrat: GOP spending bill hands ‘a blank check to Elon Musk’
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, slammed the new House Republicans’ six-month stopgap funding bill, claiming it is a “blank check” for tech ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Fan who had phone snatched by Rory McIlroy is top US amateur golfer
If Rory McIlroy treats his rivals with the same contempt he dished out to one of America’s top college golfers who crassly heckled him at The Players Championship, then there will be only one ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
European football: Mbappé’s quickfire brace takes Real Madrid top of La Liga
Milan enjoy thrilling 2-1 comeback against Como Bayern held to a 1-1 draw away to Union Berlin Kylian Mbappé scored twice to help Real Madrid fight back to beat Villarreal 2-1 and move top ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rick Armstrong’s top 10 softball teams and 25 players to watch in the Aurora-Elgin area for 2025 season
St. Charles North looks to defend Class 4A state title, but talented Oswego will push again. Top 10 Teams 1. St. Charles North (26-6) Pitcher Paige Murray, who went 19-5, and outfielder Mackenzie ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage
Maasai girls are taking up martial arts to protect themselves from sexual abuse and violence stemming from early marriageABC News - Mar. 7 -
Jaycee Horn, Panthers agree to historic deal: CB becomes NFL's highest-paid defensive back with extension
Horn is getting a four-year extension worth up to $108 millionCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade grades: Eagles betting on future upside, Texans add more physicality to defense
Which side got the better of the deal going into 2025?CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
MLB The Show 25's New Features Mean Defense Should Matter More
As I take the field in Vanderbilt's iconic gold, I know the pressure is on. Scouts are watching, and this is my shot to fly up their draft boards. I take my place at third base, locked in and ...GameSpot - 5d -
Emptying the Notebook: Lobos defense on point in quarterfinal win, but fast break game stalls
Mar. 14—EDITOR'S NOTE — This is a somewhat abbreviated, tournament edition of ETN, which usually runs only after regular season games. LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Here are some extra notes, quotes, stats, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
With near-perfect shooting and intimidating defense, Brook Lopez delivers in the Bucks’ win over the Lakers
Brook Lopez finished with 23 points on 8-of-9 shooting in 30 minutes. The Bucks center added 4 blocks, 5 assists, a steal and no turnovers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Michigan defense suffocates Purdue basketball, leading to early Big Ten Tournament exit
For the first time since 2021, Purdue is at home for the Big Ten Tournament semifinals after Michigan knocked the Boilers out on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rams bring back defensive lineman who missed 2024 season with terrible injury luck
Larrell Murchison missed the entire 2024 season with some terrible injury luck, but he's back with the Rams for another yearYahoo Sports - 3d -
Columbus Blue Jackets Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. New York Rangers
The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers play for the fourth and final time of the season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
LSU DT Ahmad Breaux on being reunited with defensive line coach Kyle Williams
LSU football DT Ahmad Breaux is reunited with Kyle Williams at LSU. Breaux said Williams is allowing the DL to play faster.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Questions for each ACC football team in spring: Carson Beck's health, Clemson's new defense among storylines
A look around the ACC with the biggest questions each team must face this springCBS Sports - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Duke basketball uses dominant defense to beat Louisville, win ACC Tournament championship
Duke basketball beat Louisville to win its 23rd ACC Tournament championship. Here's how it happened.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Houston adding a potent offense to its suffocating defense has the Big 12 champs set for a Final Four run
While the other projected No. 1 seeds have issues, it's the Cougars who look like the team to beat in the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 3d -
7-round post-free agency mock draft has Arizona Cardinals going defense early
Check out the 7-round projections from Pro Football Network for the Arizona Cardinals in a new post-free agency mock draft.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL draft prospect who may be able to solve 2 problems for 49ers defense
The San Francisco 49ers have some work to do in the NFL draft, and a do-everything defender solves a couple of their problems.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lionel Messi showcases defensive ability, nails first MLS goal of the season with clever cut and chip
The goal brought Inter Miami level at Atlanta United in the first half, but the Herons scored late for all three pointsCBS Sports - 2d -
Women's NCAA Tournament: The players, teams that pose the biggest threats to South Carolina's title defense
South Carolina will try to add to its trophy case when the NCAA women's basketball tournament begins this week.NBC News - 1d -
Europe’s boosting defense spending. One company just lost all of its stock-market gains this year.
QinetiQ shares lost all their gains this year after a profit warning.MarketWatch - 1d -
Texans making Derek Stingley Jr. highest-paid defensive back in NFL history with 3-year, $90M deal
Stingley is coming off a first-team All-Pro season in 2024CBS Sports - 1d -
Trump administration briefing: judge incredulous at deportations defense; Doge workers break into building
White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela flights; Elon Musk’s Doge workers break into non-government agency – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. The Trump ...The Guardian - 1d -
German parliament passes historic debt reform, paving the way for higher defense spend
The reforms include changes to the debt brake rule and the creation of an infrastructure fund.CNBC - 15h -
Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving economic growth and scaling up military spending for a ...NBC News - 15h -
How Southern Miss baseball's Davis Gillespie, defense beat Ole Miss in second meeting
Southern Miss baseball beat Ole Miss 6-2 Tuesday night at Trustmark Park in Pearl after losing in the first meeting in February.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Jackie Robinson article on MLB legend's Army history removed from Department of Defense website
President Donald Trump announced last month that Jackie Robinson would be added to his planned National Garden of American Heroes.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Highly-rated defensive target breaks silence on Real Madrid’s interest – ‘Source of pride’
The centre-back department has given Real Madrid enough worries this season and it is clear that something must change in the summer.While the return of Eder Militao will add depth, Los Blancos ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Three takeaways: Panthers slow Leafs rush game, finding success without key players
The view looks nice from the top.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Lead Bank CEO Jackie Reses rose from 'a pretty gritty childhood' to Goldman Sachs, Square and top of U.S. fintech
Lead Bank CEO Jacqueline Reses says her independent life started at age 14, and she's never looked back, from early days at Goldman Sachs to the top of fintech.CNBC - 6d
