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2026 DB Zaiden McDonald commits to Syracuse
2026 defensive back Zaiden McDonald announced his commitment on social media to Syracuse on Monday afternoon.The Rivals three-star prospect offer sheet included over two dozen offers, including ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Dan Hardy: No shortage of 2025 PFL fighters who could hang in UFC right now
Dan Hardy is confident many of the PFL's top stars would succeed in the UFC. The PFL analyst specifically referred to Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov's (19-0) successful title ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pentagon to review physical standards for military combat jobs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 60-day review of physical standards for military combat roles to ensure female troops are not being given exceptions for the physically challenging ...The Hill - 4d -
2024-25 Press Herald All-Region Girls Hockey team
Mar. 31—Marina Bassett, South Portland senior forward Jane Flynn, Portland senior defense Libby Hooper, Cape Elizabeth senior forward Lucy Johnson, Cheverus senior forward Lauren Labbe, Brunswick ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ex-NFL DB Sherman's house robbed, family home
Retired NFL start defensive back Richard Sherman said Monday on X that robbers with guns hit his house over the weekend while his family was at home. He posted security photos and a video, asking ...ESPN - 4d -
Magic fall short to visiting Clippers
ORLANDO, Fla. — In a meeting between two of the top three defenses in the NBA, a lack of offense was on full display during a low-scoring affair between the Magic and the Clippers at Kia Center on ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
March Madness 2025: What we learned about the Final Four teams from their Elite Eight wins
South Carolina's experience shines, UCLA can play without Lauren Betts, Texas' offense is just as good as its defense, and UConn's depth is impressive as we look ahead to the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Sky Sports: Liverpool ‘Seriously Considering’ Move to Sign 23-year-old Bundesliga Star
Liverpool’s Eyes on Piero Hincapie Amid Defensive Overhaul PlansAs Liverpool begin shaping their summer transfer plans under Arne Slot, reports from Sky Sports Germany suggest that Bayer ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Miami Hurricanes’ overhauled secondary starting to jell in spring camp
CORAL GABLES — It would be understandable if members of the Hurricanes’ secondary wore nametags for the first few practices. Five defensive backs arrived via the transfer portal, and three freshmen ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
VIDEO: Kitler, Geffrard talk spring practice
Video of the press conference with Arkansas center Caden Kitler and defensive tackle Ian Geffrard ahead of spring practice No. 7 in Fayetteville.The Razorbacks have 9 total practices remaining, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid star targeted with boos by club’s fans during Real Sociedad clash
A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Tuesday evening been targeted in ruthless fashion by the club’s fans.This comes owing to his efforts during the club’s latest o...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Player Ratings: Elanga Downs Former Club as Forest Beat Man United 1-0
Elanga Strike Sinks Man United as Nottingham Forest Grit Out Vital Win Nottingham Forest produced a performance built on resilience, counter-attacking intent and defensive discipline to edge past ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Liverpool, PSG Receive Bad News as Dortmund Star Drops Four-Word Message on Future
Paris Saint-Germain could strengthen its defense this summer as it continues to add younger talent to the backline. Recent transfers like Lucas Beraldo and Willian Pacho have bolstered the squad, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Israel announces plan to seize ‘large areas’ in Gaza – latest updates
Defence minister Israel Katz says large areas of the territory will be seized and added to the security zones of Israel. Airstrikes continued on Gaza on Wednesday morning after the Israeli defense ...The Guardian - 3d -
Report: Worry for Liverpool as Real Madrid line up €100m double transfer
Liverpool may reportedly be in danger of missing out on two of their top transfer targets as Real Madrid also want both players.The players in question are Bournemouth’s talented young defensive ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bengals EVP Katie Blackburn on Trey Hendrickson: On him to be happy at some point
The Bengals remain at an impasse with defensive end Trey Hendrickson and executive vice president Katie Blackburn said on Tuesday that she'd "be lying if I said I knew exactly what's going to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Casteel, Rodriguez share a long history
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez didn’t need anybody to sell him on what Jeff Casteel brings to the table as a defensive coach when he hired him to oversee the bandits. Of course, the two ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Udinese Defender Quickly Climbing Inter Preferences
Inter liked what they saw from Oumar Solet in the recent meeting with Udinese. The Frenchman has jumped to the top of their shortlist to address their defense. He has surpassed especially Jaka ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Campbell reunites with Cards for 18th NFL season
Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has finalized a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals for his 18th NFL season, the team announced.ESPN - 2d -
Arteta 'worried' by Arsenal's fresh injury crisis
Arsenal face a potential injury crisis in defense ahead of their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid after Gabriel Magalhães and Jurriën Timber picked up injuries in Tuesday's Premier League ...ESPN - 2d -
Nik Graves leaving Charlotte for Creighton, Aztecs' 7-footer Magoon Gwath takes name out of portal
Nik Graves will transfer to Creighton after leading Charlotte in scoring this season, and Mountain West freshman and defensive player of the year Magoon Gwath of San Diego State announced he would ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Greece vows to spend $27B on armed forces overhaul centered on high-tech warfare technology
Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, drones, and next-generation military gearABC News - 2d -
Pat Leonard: Giants’ decision at NFL draft’s No. 3 overall pick may not be as complicated as it seems
NEW YORK — There are NFL scouts who believe Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter can be an elite starting defensive end when he hits the pros. That’s a premium player at a premium position. That’s a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
William Echoles spent his freshman year being 'patient.' Now he's ready for his moment.
OXFORD — William Echoles wasn’t used to sitting on the bench. As a true freshman defensive tackle at Ole Miss in 2024, Echoles – a four-star recruit from Houston, Mississippi, and top-100 player in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Altomare hangs on to tie defending champ Korda at LPGA Match Play
Nelly Korda's LPGA Match Play title defense got off to a sluggish start Wednesday as Brittany Altomare rallied from 2-down to tie the world number one on the opening day at Shadow Creek in Las ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Photo: Barcelona star’s impressive new physique
Photos of a member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona have turned heads online over the last 24 hours.The player in question? Alejandro Balde.Left-back Balde for his part featured ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Report: Liverpool target £65m England international for summer move
Marc Guehi to Liverpool? Rising Stakes in Defensive Transfer RaceGuehi’s Rise: From Cobham Graduate to Premier League StandoutMarc Guehi’s trajectory from Chelsea outcast to Crystal Palace stalwar...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Oregon State Spring Football Interviews Day 7
PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!Hear from Oregon State defensive line coach Ilaisa Tuiaki, DL Tevita Pome'e, outside linebacker Nikko Taylor, and receiver Zach Card following the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Real Madrid Plot Blockbuster Double Swoop Involving £50M-Rated Man Utd, PSG Target
Paris Saint-Germain had its eye on Dean Huijsen last summer as part of a defensive overhaul, but the Spanish center-back ended up signing with AFC Bournemouth. If PSG makes another push for him, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2024-25 Varsity Maine All-State boys basketball team
Apr. 3—Nolan Ames, Camden Hills junior guard: Opposing coaches who faced Ames raved about the KVAC Class A Player of the Year's all-around ability. In addition to being an all-league defensive ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Experienced Blossoms put together a solid win over JWP
Apr. 3—BLOOMING PRAIRIE — The Blooming Prairie baseball team was in midseason form with its defense as its experienced roster was consistent in an 11-2 victory over Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Prop betting began as another way to bet the Super Bowl and has grown into major wagering attraction
As Chicago roared through the 1985 NFL season, the Bears bullied opponents with the innovative “46 defense.” Sports betting at that time was anything but innovative. Proposition bets were around, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Athletes of the Week: Auburn High Girls Soccer
AUBURN (WRBL) – The Auburn High Girls Soccer team’s defense of the AHSAA Class 7A State Championship has seen teams from around the state take their best shot to take the team down. But the Lady ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Exclusive: Man United scouts watching Serie A prodigy to find a long term solution
Defensive instability at Manchester United is one of the biggest reasons behind their poor season.They have suffered injuries, they have have defenders who are out of form and they have some ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Enzo Maresca names “fantastic” Chelsea ace as one of the “best in the world” after Tottenham win
Enzo Maresca believes Moises Caicedo is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world following Chelsea’s win against Tottenham on Thursday night.The Blues picked up a huge three points as ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump to send Hegseth to Dover ceremony for remains of US soldiers
President Trump will not attend the dignified transfer of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania last week, instead sending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Dover ...The Hill - 17h -
Official: Athletic club star signs contract extension
A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga outfit Athletic Club has this week been rewarded for his form, by way of a contract extension.The player in question? Yuri Berchiche.Left-back Berchiche, ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Dan Hooker: 'Ilia Topuria didn't do anything that incredible' vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Dan Hooker thinks a quick turnaround hampered Alexander Volkanovski's performance against Ilia Topuria. After five title defenses, Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his featherweight title to ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Bayern Munich Face Tough Salary Challenge to Secure €60M-Rated Real Madrid, PSG Target
Paris Saint-Germain was interested in Dean Huijsen last summer as part of their defensive overhaul, but the Spanish center-back ultimately signed with AFC Bournemouth. If PSG targets him again, ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Fudd, Strong help UConn stomp UCLA for spot in NCAA women's basketball title game
UConn's devastating defensive pressure and a rabid offensive pace perplexed UCLA, as the Huskies dismantled the No. 1 overall seed Friday for a spot in the 2025 NCAA Division I women's basketball ...Yahoo Sports - 7h
