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The NBA Awards Watch is a constantly updated list of potential candidates for the MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Player of the Week: Defense and Improved....

When Chuck Norris watches Tim Tebow he sees a version of himself on the football field and as such, the ultimate tough guy has come to the defense of the beleaguered quarterback in an online column.

Sam Khan Jr. examines the chances for Texas A&M to win a BCS national championship. While the offense could potentially be even better this season, the Aggies have some concerns on defense and special teams.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2013

The injury bug has finally caught up with the 49ers, and now they are in the market for a Pro Bowl–caliber receiver.

LeBron James continues to step up to the plate when Miami needs him the most, Israel Gutierrez writes.

Things can look really rosy in OTAs, and this is the case for the Dallas Cowboys and their redesigned defense. Starting safety Barry Church, who's recovering from an Achilles injury that cost him 13 games last year, believes the Dallas D can be the v...

David Ubben says the arm of Jake Heaps and a heap of new faces on defense are reasons for hope and concern at KU this fall....

Steve Spurrier discusses South Carolina's preparations and goals for the upcoming season, and talks about how important defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is to the defense....

What made Brian Urlacher special? You have to start, of course, with the way a 6-foot-4, 258-pound man could run, hit and organize a defense on the field. But even an occasional in-person observer of the Chicago Bears over the past decade could notic...

Which is more important for a championship team: good defense or good offense? Kevin Pelton examines.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013

CHICAGO -- Gordon Beckham's back-to-back games at shortstop have raised some eyebrows, but the Chicago White Sox downplayed the idea that it might become a regular thing. Currently on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte after breaking a bone ...

IRVING, Texas - When defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was shown the door after last season, it seemed much of the team's swagger and boasting went with him. But as the Cowboys kicked off OTAs on Tuesday at Valley Ranch, safety Barry Church would not...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs spoke Tuesday for the first time in a public setting all offseason, and admitted the defense is "very different" without former teammate Brian Urlacher in the fold. "I didn't call plays be...

Even though Corey Pavin never has used a long putter during a professional career that has spanned three decades, the 53-year-old former Ryder Cup captain came to the defense of those who do.