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Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
2 hours ago

2025 Red Sox in Review: Marcelo Mayer showed flashes-when he was healthy

Marcelo Mayer shows Major League-ready defense but remains limited by durability issues and uncertain long-term position, raising trade and roster-risk questions.
#dallas-cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 days ago

Cowboys analytics roundup: Welcome back to last place, defense

Cowboys' inconsistency stems from defensive failures and undisciplined special teams, dragging down an otherwise strong offense and preventing sustained success.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
3 days ago

Brian Schottenheimer had strong comments about Cowboys defense

Dallas Cowboys defense ranks near last in points and yards allowed through eight games, prompting coach Brian Schottenheimer to promise changes.
#new-england-patriots
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
National Football League

Patriots vs. Browns live updates: Can Patriots extend win streak to five games?

fromBoston.com
6 days ago
National Football League

Patriots vs. Browns live updates: Can Patriots extend win streak to five games?

#atlanta-falcons
fromThe Falcoholic
2 weeks ago
National Football League

Falcons odds: It's a coin flip against the 49ers

Falcons' dominant defense turns them into near-even contenders against an injury-hit 49ers squad led by Mac Jones.
fromThe Falcoholic
2 weeks ago
National Football League

Falcons Reacts Survey: How confident are you after massive primetime win over the Bills?

Falcons defense has dramatically improved, becoming a dominant unit while the offense—led by Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts—boosts team confidence and cohesion.
#toronto-maple-leafs
#miami-heat
#college-football
fromESPN.com
in 3 days
US news

Week 9 Power Rankings: Top 5 stays consistent; Houston and Utah join the list

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US news

Week 9 Power Rankings: Top 5 stays consistent; Houston and Utah join the list

#raptors
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Skyline Nav AI's software can guide you anywhere, without GPS - find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

Skyline Nav AI's vision-based Pathfinder enables GPS-independent navigation by matching visual scenes to a database, providing resilience against GPS outages and jamming.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Defense startup Pytho AI wants to turbocharge military mission planning and it will show off its tech at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

Pytho AI promises to automate and accelerate military mission planning from days to minutes, reducing data-management burden and keeping plans dynamically updated.
#brooklyn-nets
#washington-commanders
fromAll U Can Heat
4 days ago

Pistons discovering harsh truth Heat fans have known for years

Duncan Robinson left the Miami Heat this summer in a sign-and-trade with the Pistons, agreeing to a three-year, $48 million deal. Detroit has played only four games this season, but fans have already gotten a taste of the Duncan Robinson experience. He scored in double-digits in one of those four games, finishing with 17 points on 4-of-8 shooting from three in the Pistons' 115-111 win against the Rockets. It came at a good time, as in Detroit's season opener, Robinson had only two points on 0-of-5 shooting from deep in 32 minutes. In the Pistons' previous two games (a win over the Celtics and a loss to the Cavaliers), Robinson shot a combined 4-of-12 from three for 16 points (eight in each game).
National Basketball Association
#maple-leafs
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
in 9 hours

Messi: Miami learned from early '24 MLS Cup exit

Inter Miami must improve defensively to be MLS Cup contenders, and every player is prepared to fight for the trophy.
#toronto-raptors
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How UCLA's Mick Cronin lured Donovan Dent in pursuit of a banner season

Pleasantries weren't the point of the conference call with Mick Cronin. The UCLA basketball coach asked the player who could help his team contend for a national title about his plans after college. That was easy enough. Dent told Cronin that he wanted to play in the NBA. OK, Cronin responded, let's say you're playing the Lakers tomorrow. Who would you guard?
National Basketball Association
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 day ago

Insane stat has Arsenal on course to break Chelsea record that looked impossible to beat

That legendary Jose Mourinho side strolled to victory in the Premier League title race that year, conceding a record low number of just 15 goals in 38 games. The previous record had been Arsenal's, when they conceded just 17 goals in the 1998/99 campaign, but it looks like the Gunners could reclaim the record if they carry on performing as well as they have this season.
Arsenal
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Miguel Rojas' 'energy infusion' is what Dodgers needed in World Series Game 6 win

The biggest play was the last one. With one out in the ninth and Toronto's Addison Barger at second base, representing the tying run, Andrés Giménez sliced a broken-ball liner to left field. The Dodgers' Kiké Hernández got a great jump on the ball and made a running catch, followed by a poor throw to second in an attempt to double off Barger. The ball took a tricky hop but Rojas stuck with it, catching the ball behind his left knee and hanging on as the retreating Barger knocked him to the ground. Rojas rolled on his back and pumped him right arm three times in celebration.
Major League Baseball
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
2 days ago

2025 Red Sox in Review: David Hamilton played in too many games this year

David Hamilton offers speed and capable defense at second but has poor hitting, inconsistent baserunning, and his playing time reflects an unsettled infield.
fromOver the Monster
3 days ago

2025 Red Sox in Review: Jarren Duran proved himself both valuable and expendable

Jarren Duran continues to be an absolute speed demon and make teams pay for it. Not only was his sprint speed in the 91st percentile in 2025, his base running value overall was in the 98th percentile. Consider his 24 stolen bases, 13 triples, and an inside-the-park home run, and it's clear that Duran was absolutely punishing on the base paths. His Fielding Run Value was just 2-a dramatic drop from his mark of 11 in 2024, and his Outs Above Average dropped from 10 in 2024 to -4 in 2025. He took a wicked step back with his glove, but still made up for it with a 93rd percentile Arm Value and arm strength in the 71st percentile.
Boston Red Sox
fromMusket Fire
1 week ago

There's no reason for the Patriots not to make big-time trade for familiar defender

Looking at the Patriots' roster and how they have collectively performed so far this season, there are plenty of guesses about what positions they might target with the trade deadline right around the corner. Many have suggested they'll prioritize the offense, but the latest from reporters like The Athletic's Chad Graff suggests otherwise -and with some of the rumored names potentially becoming available, it makes sense.
National Football League
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UNC falls short but shows improvement in OT loss

North Carolina's defense showed clear improvement with six sacks and limited rushing, but a failed overtime two-point try resulted in a 17-16 loss to No. 16 Virginia.
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
1 week ago

Red Sox News & Links: Ceddanne Rafaela wins Fielding Bible Award

Jason Varitek will return to the Red Sox coaching staff in 2026 as game-planning coordinator and run-prevention coach.
#mookie-betts
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

49ers' Kyle Shanahan, Robert Saleh go way back with Houston coach DeMeco Ryans

He told me, `Dude, you can be a head coach in this league," Ryans told reporters this week in Houston. "I was kind of shocked, because no one had ever said that to me before . . . Kyle was the guy who believed in me. It just shows you speak life into people. Your words mean a lot. That's what I'm always doing, just trying to speak life into people, speak life into others. Be positive about attacking each day.
National Football League
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Warriors discover winning closing lineup in overtime thriller vs. Nuggets

So, during a timeout, assistants Terry Stotts and Chris DeMarco made a suggestion. Butler subbed in for Will Richard at the 4:21 mark of the fourth quarter, Green took the place of Brandin Podziemski with 3:50 to play, and besides a few seconds on the final possession of regulation, the five-man lineup closed out the final 8 minutes, 50 seconds of what turned into a 137-131 overtime win.
Golden State Warriors
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Chargers exorcise demons from loss to Colts with dominant win over Vikings

In four days, the Chargers' defense went from rattled to relentless. The Minnesota Vikings were the victims, unable to move the ball Thursday night against a unit that looked shaky and unsure of itself in a humbling loss to Indianapolis the previous Sunday. That, along with the consistently excellent play of quarterback Justin Herbert and a solid ground attack, paved the way for a 37-10 victory by the Chargers before a national audience.
National Football League
fromCubsinsider
1 week ago

Nico Hoerner Wins Fielding Bible Award, Cubs Named Defensive Team of the Year -

The 2025 Fielding Bible Awards gave even more credit to the Cubs. Sports Info Solutions (SIS), the company that developed Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), honors the best defenders each year. It is the 20th season of the awards, although some recent changes have been made. Patrick Bailey of the San Francisco Giants won the third annual Defensive Player of the Year Award, while the Cubs were named the Defensive Team of the Year.
Chicago Cubs
#barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 week ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona missing veteran defender following summer exit, says ex-star - 'He was fundamental' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
1 week ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona missing veteran defender following summer exit, says ex-star - 'He was fundamental' | Barca Universal

National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Seahawks overcome stubborn Texans, create three-way tie atop the NFC West

Seattle's defense dominated, limiting the Texans to 254 yards and forcing turnovers, enabling a 27-19 Seahawks victory despite four offensive turnovers.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Lions knock Bucs out of first in NFC behind Jahmyr Gibbs' big night

Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 218 yards and two touchdowns, powering the Detroit Lions to a 24-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 week ago

Rangers lines tonight: Soucy returns, Robertson sticks - Blue Seat Blogs

The Rangers lines tonight will remain largely unchanged, but the Blueshirts will welcome back defenseman Carson Soucy, who has been on IR for a week with a suspected concussion. Soucy's return seemed imminent, and there were rumblings that Matthew Robertson could find himself back on the bench despite solid play. Mike Sullivan surprised us though, as Urho Vaakanainen will sit, and Robertson will stick in the lineup.
National Hockey League
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Hawks guard Daniels agrees to 4-year, $100M deal

Dyson Daniels agreed to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks following a breakout defensive season and Most Improved Player award.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
1 week ago

Mariners and Blue Jays ALCS proving the old adage that defence wins championships

Blue Jays' defensive execution and Mariners' fielding errors swung Game 6, setting up a decisive Game 7 in the 2025 ALCS.
#san-francisco-49ers
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Justin Herbert and Chargers can't catch up to Jonathan Taylor and Colts in loss

Chargers' defense collapsed, allowing Jonathan Taylor three rushing touchdowns while offensive line instability and early interceptions prevented a comeback in a 38-24 loss.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

4 sacks, 4 takeaways, 4 wins in a row: Bears' defense is among NFL's hottest

Four takeaways. That's where the bar has been set for Chicago's defense after pushing past an 0-2 start, which included one of the worst defensive performances in franchise history in a 52-21 loss at Detroit in Week 2. It's become a rallying cry for the Bears, who took the ball away four times against Dallas in Week 4 and four more times in Las Vegas one week later.
Chicago Bears
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Payton Pritchard praises rookie Hugo Gonzalez's game ahead of Celtics season opener

Hugo Gonzalez's fearless, relentless preseason play and defensive length could earn him a role for the Celtics amid reduced depth and Jayson Tatum's absence.
fromAll U Can Heat
2 weeks ago

Solution to Heat's superstar search couldn't be more obvious

Rather than continuing to chase a Giannis Antetokounmpo daydream that keeps going nowhere, the Heat could take care of this problem without even looking outside of the Southeast Division. While the Atlanta Hawks aren't necessarily ready to split from four-time All-Star Trae Young, they will not extend his contract before the start of its final guaranteed season, per Fred Katz and Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
National Basketball Association
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 weeks ago

Reds Plan To Keep Elly De La Cruz At Shortstop

Elly De La Cruz has led the league in errors the past two seasons, but the Reds intend to keep him at shortstop, at least for the time being. President of baseball operations Nick Krall spoke to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com for a piece about Cincinnati's top prospects. With shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo knocking on the door of the majors, Krall was asked if there were plans to move De La Cruz off the position. " As of right now, no," Krall told Sheldon.
New York Yankees
Toronto
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

How Blue Jays defense and the bottom of the order were key in tying the ALCS

Blue Jays defense and contributions from the bottom of the order powered an 8-2 Game 4 win to even the ALCS in Seattle.
National Hockey League
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Rangers' defensive soundness overshadowed by offensive woes

The Rangers are excelling defensively and in goal despite limited scoring, expecting offense and wins to follow as the team finds balance.
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