After just one minute of action, Huntley swatted a layup on the defensive end and then came down and hit another three-pointer to give the Mountaineers a 6-2 lead.

Source: https://theappalachianonline.com/mountaineers-secure-two-conference-wins-at-home/

All Elite Wrestling has often been criticized for its lack of storytelling, prompting owner Tony Khan to go on the defensive.

Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2023/11/9/23953634/samoa-joe-compelling-aew-main-event-story-vacates-roh-tv-belt-mjf-world-title-chase-adam-cole-devil

All of the best teams have run all their traffic at Matt Moylan, who is increasingly a liability in the defensive line.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/07/16/analysis-warriors-set-sights-on-top-four-after-statement-win-as-cronulla-are-exposed-as-the-nrls-biggest-flat-track-bullies/

“And our guys on the defensive line, you look at them and they’re not huge by any means.

Source: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/northwest-blanks-tascosa-to-claim-area-round-win/

And then he decided to run at the defensive line, attracting players to him so that he could fire Exeter Chiefs' Henry Slade through a huge hole.

Source: https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/23347630.northampton-saints-alex-mitchell-third-cap-england-wales/?ref=rss

A supermajority of the citizenry in these countries now the need for the security that the defensive pact brings.

Source: https://spectator.org/there-can-be-no-peace-with-putin/

Barto was one of Dana Hills’ top tacklers last season and is part of a handful of returning starters that will lead on the defensive side.

Source: https://www.danapointtimes.com/2023-dolphin-football-preview-players-to-watch/

“Ben’s got to protect the rim, Ben’s got to be able to be a force for us on the defensive end of the floor so that we can play small, play three guards out there so we can have shooting around him.”

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/12/ben-simmons-comes-up-scoreless-vs-celtics-vows-to-be-more-aggressive-i-know-who-i-am/

BOSTON — The Red Sox were haunted by several shortcomings, most particularly on the defensive side, resulting in a 6-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on Sunday.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/06/red-sox-wrap-bostons-costly-struggles-pile-up-in-loss-to-rays/

Brentford are back on the defensive now, and have all 11 men back behind the ball.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-11736391/Arsenal-vs-Brentford-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Brought on in Arizona as the defensive coordinator in 2019, Joseph’s defenses ranked 28th, 12th, 11th and 31st.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/tone-deaf-the-denver-broncos-either-dont-hear-or-dont-care-what-you-think/

Bryant scooped the ball up and ran 22 yards for the defensive touchdown.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/9/23/23886236/live-coverage-byu-at-kansas

But it’s getting better; as long as we continue to clean it up when we’re the aggressors on the defensive end it covers for a lot of that indecisiveness.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/27/nets-defense-is-in-post-nba-trade-deadline-shambles/

But the defensive ends recorded only six quarterback pressures, per PFF.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/penn-states-dani-dennis-sutton-starting-to-thrive-under-dl-coach-deion-barnes/

Bywater’s interception return for a touchdown in the bowl win stands out as the defensive play of the season, followed closely by Jakob Robinson’s game-winning stop of Tanner Mordecai on SMU’s two-point conversion try.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/3/23536625/byu-football-2022-season-review-how-ready-are-cougars-for-big-12

Chris Jones must spearhead an effort from the defensive line that forces the Eagle' offensive line to play on its heels.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/super-bowl-keys-to-victory-what-chiefs-eagles-must-do-to-win

Coach Darvin Ham mentioned Reddish’s work on the defensive end can be his “niche” in the NBA after being on three teams (Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers) in his first four seasons before joining the Lakers.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/11/04/cam-reddish-taking-on-more-defensive-responsibilities-for-lakers-in-light-of-injuries/

Cowher was replaced by a little known coach named Mike Tomlin who had spent one season as the defensive coordinator of the Vikings.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/1/20/23561304/super-bowl-winning-head-coaches-history

Defensively we've been solid with Nakamba in the defensive midfield role, we're scoring goals with Adebayo and Morris.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/23410246.inside-view-blackburn-rovers-rivals-view-play-off-race/?ref=rss

DeMeco Ryans, who spent the past two seasons as the defensive coordinator of the 49ers, was named AP Assistant Coach of the Year.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/geno-smith-patrick-mahomes-nfl-awards/