A 30-yard Alexis Mac Allister thunderbolt restored the hosts’ one-goal advantage, only for Kenny Tete to capitalise on more lackadaisical Reds defending just before the break to draw Fulham level again.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/liverpool-set-new-record-in-fulhams-triumph/

A combination of tidy defending and clumsy attacking play resulted in very few chances until just before half-time, when Swindon took the lead.

Source: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/23490542.report-crewe-come-behind-beat-swindon-2-1-league-two/?ref=rss

A crucial intercept from Kate Heffernan and some tenacious defending from Burley saw the Steel take a late lead.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/steels-best-effort-not-enough-end-premiership-drought

Adam Birkby, defending, said Powell had written a letter directed at the victim, saying: "Over the last 18 months I've spent a lot of time thinking about you and your injuries.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/birtley-speeding-drink-driver-fined-25974916

Adam Henrique got the first of Anaheim’s four goals on five shots in an impressive final period against the defending Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights, who had started the season 11-0-1.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/hockey-game-stories/3258899/ducks-rally-for-6th-straight-win-snap-golden-knights-12-game-point-streak-with-4-2-victory.html

A dispatch in the Times by its former Kyiv correspondent said Ukrainian troops defending the frontline area were “starved of ammunition” and hamstrung in their attempts to repel the advancing enemy soldiers.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/10/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-655

After falling short of defending her title a year ago, Garcia (29-1) returned to the top of the podium Saturday with a 13-5 win over Moffat County senior Makaela Simpson (35-4) in the girls 170-pound finals.

Source: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/02/18/state-wrestling-finals-roundup-fort-luptons-dmitri-garza-alarcon-becomes-third-three-time-champion-in-program-history/

After Kable found the back of the net following a clever pass from Sam Applegate, Rangers then spent the rest of the game defending.

Source: https://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/8195706/kable-provides-second-half-heroics-as-rangers-hold-off-port-united/?src=rss

After Southee (25 off 20) fell victim to a fine catch from Lahiru Kumara, Henry initially provided able support for Mitchell in his century quest, defending well enough as he scored 12 from the first 40 balls he faced.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/cricket/bowlers-take-charge-dominant-day-black-caps

A global industry meeting ended on Tuesday with carriers at odds over the use of Russia as a pivotal crossing point in the global air transport network, with United Airlines citing trade concerns but India's flag carrier defending it.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/analysis-diverted-indian-jet-lands-in-middle-of-russia-airspace-dispute/article_46f4e745-f6d4-5ecb-a3a1-8feb29745025.html

A high school football player in Texas is defending his coach, who is currently under investigation for alleged misconduct after he forced the team to do 400 push-ups in an hour without any breaks.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-11635147/TX-high-school-footballer-defends-coach-team-400-push-ups.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Ahmed, who gave the advice in Ilorin on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said youths must be careful and not waste their live defending any politician during the polls.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/consider-your-life-first-before-fighting-for-any-politician-lawyer-counsels-youths/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=consider-your-life-first-before-fighting-for-any-politician-lawyer-counsels-youths

A lawyer defending him said Coopey used the drugs to 'self-medicate' in the wake of the double-fatal crash in 2018, where he hit and killed two pedestrians while driving his father's sports car.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11765959/Retired-Met-Police-sergeants-son-21-killed-two-men-drug-drive-smash-spared-jail-AGAIN.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

All his pre presidential and GRZ work was defending criminals and advising them how to dodge the law……….

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/09/07/former-first-lady-esther-lungu-released-from-police-custody/

All of that said, defending civilization is an honorable and necessary cause that deserves the support of every American.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/02/14/tanks-for-nothing-is-civilization-really-at-stake-in-ukraine/

A loss against the defending champs doesn’t automatically mean the Lions are frauds.

Source: https://deadspin.com/detroit-lions-nfl-dan-campbell-nfc-north-vikings-bears-1850809085?utm_source=regular

Although the front was a lay organization, priest advisers enabled its growth and prosperity, whether by promoting the front’s mission or by defending its members against their critics.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/03/03/bostons-home-grown-nazis/

Amy Hosell, defending, requested that magistrates order a pre-sentence report before sentencing.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23620520.isle-wight-man-illegally-claimed-thousands-benefits/?ref=rss

And in the midst of the defending champs playing some of their best basketball of the 2023-24 season.

Source: https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2023/12/30/nikola-jokic-shai-gilgeous-alexander-thunder-nuggets-nba/

Andre Marriner blows his whistle, with United defending the Stretford End in the first half.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-11706563/Man-Utd-vs-Crystal-Palace-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490