Islanders must start limiting turnovers in defensive zone: Patrick Roy
DALLAS — Patrick Roy maintained a largely optimistic tone after the Islanders lost their first two games. But he also noted that turnovers from the defensive zone are a persistent problem. It's an issue that directly led to the Stars' goal on Saturday, and one that was prominent in each of the first two games […]
Giants’ disruptive ‘pack of wolves’ creating defensive identity
An identity slowly began to take shape. Five games into the season, the Giants' defense is building an identity in time for Sunday night's game against the mighty Bengals at MetLife Stadium. They rank 11th in the NFL in points allowed and 12th in yards allowed. Bobby Okereke attempts a tackle during the Giants vs. […]
Intel defensive briefings surge as adversaries seek to influence congressional races
Intelligence officials said they have given three times as many defense briefings to potential targets of foreign influence operations this year as in past election cycles. The details come as officials warn that China, Russia and Cuba are making a concerted effort to target U.S. congressional elections using tactics similar to those seen to influence […]
The NFL’s best offensive and defensive player through Week 4
October is here, and that means so are the baseball playoffs. What a wonderful time to be alive! With fall in full swing (we hope the cooler weather continues), we can finally start drawing legitimate conclusions about who each NFL team will be in 2024. We have a month's worth of data, and while it's […]
Poland, Baltic States Demand ‘Defensive Line’ from Russia and Belarus
HELSINKI (AP) – NATO members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland will seek European Union funding to build a network of bunkers, barriers, power lines and military warehouses along their borders with Russia and Belarus. Estonian officials made the announcement on Saturday. The Baltic states initially announced the “Baltic Defense Line” concept in January. In May, […]
Giants’ defensive curveball leads to relentless pounding of Deshaun Watson
CLEVELAND — A team that doesn't specialize in applying blitz pressure changed its approach and it made a big difference. “I mean, they changed the game plan,” Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said Sunday after finally getting up off the ground after a hard day at Huntington Bank Field. The Giants sacked Watson eight times and […]
Jets’ disgraceful defensive performance vs. 49ers better be an aberration
Midway through the first half, there were a few moments of hope, optimism and positivity that Jets fans have rarely felt in 14 years. The defense made a stop, but then tightened up after Breece Hall fumbled the ball deep in their own half. Aaron Rodgers then turned the clock back 7 minutes and 7 […]
White Sox show depths of their despair with hilarious defensive blunder
2024 Chicago White Sox The South Side are one of the worst teams in baseball history. The South Side were the first team to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs in mid-August, and the only reason you should be watching them in September is to see if they can break their 1962 record. New York […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto commits several defensive miscues in forgettable outfield day
Juan Soto isn't going to be one of the most coveted free agents of all time this offseason because of his defensive prowess, but he had a particularly tough game in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Cardinals, misplaying several balls in right field. That may have been partly down to the wet field, but Yankee […]
Picks for Offensive, Defensive POY
Gambling content is intended for those 21 and over. If you sign up through our link, The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. See our editorial standards for more information. As the NFL season rapidly approaches and we count down to next Thursday's kickoff game between the Ravens and Chiefs, there's still time […]