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"For me, you're just trying to find dependable players. And that's where we're at," Roberts said. "These are all meaningful games on the margins. Everything matters. And there's a lot of things you can look at tonight on the run prevention side that we just weren't good at. As you start playing important games - and these are important games - they show themselves. They always find a way to show themselves."

"We want to have the No. 1 defense, we talk about it, 100 percent," Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto said. "But we have to go out and do it, we have to do the things, each of us, to make that happen. How do we do that? Be better than last year and get off to a good start. It doesn't matter who is across from us every week, we want to be that defense that starts fast and just keeps going."

The supporting cast - or lack thereof - surrounding Drake Maye during his rookie campaign with the Patriots was arguably the worst in the NFL. The Patriots had a matador-like offensive line that gave Maye no support, and New England's group of receivers instilled no fear in opposing defensive coordinators. That appears to be changing this year, with the cast of characters surrounding Maye already making him one of the league's biggest winners as teams concluded roster cutdowns this week.

CHICAGO - It was not the cleanest way to snap out of a funk, but perhaps it was a start for Anthony Volpe. The Yankees shortstop, who entered the night in a 1-for-37 skid, recorded a pair of hits and a sacrifice fly in Thursday's 10-4 win over the White Sox, though he also committed another error that led to all four runs against Will Warren.

Last season was another close call for the Detroit Red WIngs to make the playoffs. Another point here and there would have closed the deal for Detroit, but they sat on the outside looking in again. This season, there is hope they will break that barrier and once again compete for the Stanley Cup. Here is a look into what could become of the upcoming season and one bold take.

To be clear, it's a stretch to say that he's the Raptors' secret weapon, but there's two realistic possibilities exist. One, the Raptors' transition defence remains strong and aggressive defensive schemes allows - or even hides - some of Mamu's defensive weaknesses. Two, he'll be less of a liability on defence as he already has the physical tools - he moves well - but he'll need to make better reads.

"Working on some things mechanically, making adjustments," Pages said of his recent success through a translator. "We obviously know how long the season is, so trying to make those adjustments in season, going through some of those ruts, and trying to make those adjustments to get better and have better at-bats."

Nothing encapsulated the Veronica Burton experience more than the night she turned Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum's visit into a living nightmare, dominating Plum's game with her defensive prowess.

Iceland's geographical location in the North Atlantic makes it vulnerable to Soviet influence, while its strategic position in the GIUK gap is vital for NATO's defense operations.

Cincinnati Bengals starting safety Geno Stone is expected to miss the dress rehearsal against the Washington Commanders due to a soft tissue injury, according to coach Zac Taylor. Stone's injury makes him doubtful for the road preseason game on Aug. 18, having played only four snaps in the preseason opener against the Eagles. Despite his uncertainty for the immediate future, there are no long-term injury concerns for Stone as per coach Taylor.

Izak Simpson, with 29 career sacks over the last two seasons, is determined to make an impact in his final year before heading to Sacramento State.

Vrabel has established his defensive system by releasing players like Davon Godchaux and Ja'Whaun Bentley, who didn’t fit his defensive requirements.

Eric Quill emphasized the need to return to the basics for improving FC Dallas' defense, stating they must concentrate on not conceding unnecessary goals.

The recent Han Kuang military exercises simulated responses to a potential full-scale Chinese invasion, highlighting military strikes, blockades, and gray zone warfare operations, including cyberattacks.

"This is clearly the biggest defense-industry agreement that has ever been struck between Japan and Australia," Marles said, touting the deal.

The agreement reached in July allows European NATO allies to buy American weapons for Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, addressing ongoing needs amid the war.

The US State Department has approved a potential $4.67bn sale of a surface-to-air missile package to Egypt, including radar systems and logistical support.

Von Miller: "You can't just leave Josh Allen and go anywhere. This team is all about winning. I'm all about winning. That's why I'm here is to win."

"He's a quiet dude. But when he speaks up, everybody listens." - Khalil Mack.

The US announced the approval of $322 million in arms sales to Ukraine, including HAWK air defense equipment for $172 million and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle support for $150 million.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified intelligence labeled SECRET/NOFORN in unclassified Signal chats, contradicting claims by the Trump administration and raising security concerns.

"It's not every day you get to play against, let alone with, one of the greatest players to ever play this game. We all know his IQ of this game is ridiculous and playing against him you see it tenfold. To be able to be on the other side to witness it and benefit from it instead of him taking me out with it on the defensive end, just to be able to soak it all in like a sponge is an opportunity I'm blessed to have."