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Why IU football, last year's No. 2 ranked defense, isn't expecting a dropoff at linebacker
Aiden Fisher is leading the way for IU football's defense, but who will he have playing next to him in 2025?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Georgia football star ranked among top returning defensive linemen in CFB
Georgia Bulldog defensive lineman Christen Miller is one of the best returning interior defensive linemen in the nationYahoo Sports - 3d -
How second-year Michigan football defensive linemen are faring in spring ball
Lou Esposito shared how the second-year defensive linemen are coming along this spring.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings Movers: Eugenio Suarez, Shane Baz, and Hunter Goodman are among the risers
Urgency is the main driver of rankings adjustments this time of yearCBS Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Defensive Backs & Linebackers | Football 301
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down the top cornerback, safety and linebacker prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class, starting with Heisman winner Travis Hunter.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
From selling solar panels to Purdue's defensive quarterback: Meet the 25-year-old transfer safety
A former All-State quarterback in Utah is now the quarterback of Purdue's defense, and what a life he's lived in-between those two roles.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Black Stripe Alert! Defensive lineman Dominic Kirks sheds black stripe
It took a little longer than expected, but second-year defensive end, Dominic Kirks has lost his black stripe. He is the third of the spring to do so.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
USC continues to add to No. 1 2026 class with defensive lineman Malik Brooks
The Trojans got yet another addition to their top-ranked 2026 recruiting class. The Chad Bowden formula continues to crush it on the trail.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Mike Edwards returning to Chiefs on one-year deal
The Chiefs are bringing back a familiar face for their defense.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL draft quarterback rankings: Top 10 players at position
The 2025 NFL draft's quarterback class looks like a far cry from last year's group. Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders lead the rankings, but who's next?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Why Dabo Swinney keeps reminding Clemson football defense about struggles vs run
Clemson players want to throw away last year's run defense performance, but coaches still remind them. Here's how the Tigers have addressed the issue.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cathedral grad Xavier Booker, former No. 1-ranked recruit, enters transfer portal
In two years at Michigan State, Xavier Booker never reached expectations attached to him being ranked the No. 1 prospect while at Cathedral.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Final Four rankings: The best March Madness fields since NCAA Tournament expansion
This year's Final Four in the NCAA men's tournament boasts four No. 1 seeds. Is it the best ever? We rank the tops of the expansion era.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Monmouth football has championship dreams in 2025 with top-ranked FCS offense
Monmouth had the best FCS offense in the country in 2024. And if the defense can improve, the Hawks have a chance to win a CAA title.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Calais Campbell returns to Cardinals on one-year deal
Free agent defensive lineman Calais Campbell is returning to Arizona.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Defensive lineman Calais Campbell signs with the Arizona Cardinals, set for his 18th NFL season
Veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell has agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, returning to the franchise that drafted him for his 18th NFL season. The Cardinals announced ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
5 low-ranked French tennis players receive bans for links to a match-fixing syndicate
One low-ranked French tennis player was banned for life from the sport, and four others were given suspensions varying from two to 10 years, for match-fixing linked to a syndicate in Belgium, the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
USC lands new commit from Texas wide receiver
The Trojans, who have stockpiled defensive players, add a receiver to their top-ranked 2026 recruiting class.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Houston ready to pit top D against Flagg, Duke
Houston has a plan to pit its top-ranked defense against Cooper Flagg and Duke.ESPN - 20h -
Tennessee Titans re-sign defensive back Justin Hardee Sr.
The Tennessee Titans are bringing back special teams ace Justin Hardee Sr. for the 2025 season on a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Colts 'dream draft haul' from Reuter gives defense major boost
What is the dream draft haul for the Indianapolis Colts in the first two rounds of this year's NFL draft?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Final Four teams have been locked in on defense all season
This year’s Final Four in San Antonio will be the second since seeding began in 1979 to have all four No. 1 seeds, joining the 2008 bracket.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Efficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they're in the Final Four
The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators and Tigers had held the top four spots in daily rankings from KenPom since the first half of ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Arkansas needs big step from Ian Geffrard
Arkansas third year defensive tackle Ian Geffrard could be a key piece on the interior defensive line in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
After rapid rise through USWNT ranks, 17-year-old Lily Yohannes is focused on steady growth
If Lily Yohannes succumbed to the eight-hour jetlag between her home in the Netherlands and Southern California when she sat down late Tuesday afternoon for an interview on’s Full Time podcast, it ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
SEC Baseball Power Rankings after Week 3 of conference play
Southeastern Conference baseball is as dominant as always. It's still different than most recent years, though, so far.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Where Florida football's 2025 strength of schedule ranks nationally
Billy Napier's Florida Gators faced one of the toughest schedules in college football in 2024, and things won't be much different this year.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NBA futures betting 2025: Odds, expert picks, predictions including Evan Mobley for DPOY
NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2025 betting on Evan MobleyYahoo Sports - 3d -
This Texas city is the happiest in the U.S.—over half of households earn over $100,000 a year
SmartAsset ranked cities across three categories — personal finance, wellbeing and quality of life — to determine the happiest ones in the U.S.CNBC - 3h -
March Madness: Ranking the Final Four starters from 1 to 20
The player pool at this year's Final Four shows there's more than one way to build a roster these days. The question is who did it best among the teams that are left.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
No.1 Scheffler goes for third Masters crown in four years
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler likes the state of his game as he prepares to defend his Masters title, having bounced back from an early season hand injury.Scheffler seeks his third Masters title in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jaguars 'dream draft haul' from Chad Reuter gives defense major boost
What is the dream draft haul for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first two rounds of this year's NFL draft?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Assessing Hegseth’s interim defense strategic guidance
There is much to like about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s interim national defense strategic guidance document.The Hill - 2d -
Kansas City Chiefs reunite with Super Bowl champion DB Mike Edwards on a one-year deal
According to multiple reports, free agent defensive back Mike Edwards has reached an agreement to return to the Kansas City #Chiefs | @EdEastonJrYahoo Sports - 1d -
This former LPGA winner says she'd need 30 more yards to compete in today's junior ranks
LPGA winner Julieta Granada, a former hotshot junior, is on the grounds at Champions Retreat with 15-year-old Sofia Cherif Essakali.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 -
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 -
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 - 20h -
Wisconsin basketball freshman point guard, former top recruit enters NCAA transfer portal
Wisconsin's top-ranked class of 2024 recruit is entering the transfer portal after one year with the program.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Auburn named 'team to beat' in pursuit of top transfer portal center
Top-ranked prospect Flory Bidunga chose to attend Kansas over Auburn just over a year ago.Yahoo Sports - 18h