New Orleans VooDoo defensive back Jeremy Kellem doing the 'write' thing - nola.com
26 May 2012, 3:39 am
As a rookie, Jeremy Kellem studies like a veteran. The VooDoo defensive back jots down so many notes during team meetings, he could be a spokesperson for an office supply store. “Players usually have that notepad out during training camp ...

England cannot afford to copy Chelsea's recipe for success at Euro 2012, warns McManaman - goal.com
26 May 2012, 2:27 am
Former England midfielder Steve McManaman believes it would be an error for new Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson to base his Euro 2012 masterplan on Chelsea’s recipe for Champion League success. Hodgson has packed his England squad with ...

Tennessee Titan Star Shaun Smith to Host Yoga Classes Benefiting “At Risk” Youth as Part of the “91 Ways” Foundation - YAHOO!
26 May 2012, 2:05 am
defensive tackle Shaun Smith of the Tennessee Titans will be teaching two yoga classes to benefit his charitable foundation at Hot Yoga Plus, located at 2214, 3rd floor, Nashville, Tennessee, May 29. Long-time, standout defensive tackle Shaun ...

Florida defensive end commits to Louisville football - Courier-Journal
26 May 2012, 1:51 am
University of Louisville football coach Charlie Strong has commitment No. 9 for the Class of 2013 — Jacksonville, Fla., University Christian defensive end Marquis Haynes. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Haynes picked the Cardinals over West Virginia ...

CB Brown makes money-backed guarantee on INTs, Pro Bowl; plus defensive notes, depth chart - San Jose Mercury News (blog)
26 May 2012, 12:40 am
Four members of the 49ers defense made last season’s Pro Bowl. Not among them were first-team AP All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman or NFL defensive Rookie of the Year runner-up Aldon Smith. And neither was starting cornerback Tarell Brown, who ...

BYU football: Cougars land massive defensive line prospect Ma'ataua Brown - Deseret News
25 May 2012, 10:24 pm
PROVO — It's no secret that BYU football needs help along the defensive front for 2013 and is scouring the junior college ranks for replacements. With six seniors expected to make up the two-deep at defensive line, the need for recruiting help ...

Sounders will need all of that defensive depth - Seattle Times
25 May 2012, 9:55 pm
TUKWILA — defensive depth, a pillar to Sounders FC's success this season, has just about dried up. It was during an exceptional 7-1-1 run to start the year — including six shutouts — when coach Sigi Schmid beamed at an ability to ...

Golden Gopher football 2012 roster breakdown: defensive linemen - Examiner
25 May 2012, 2:17 pm
The Minnesota Golden Gopher football team is still looking to develop a pass rush. Head coach Jerry Kill, within his two recruiting classes, is trying to add more speed from the edge and make the opposing quarterback uncomfortable. A pair of ...

FOOTBALL: defensive backfield impressive early for Brook - Your Houston News
25 May 2012, 1:34 pm
Watching Clear Brook’s football team practice in shorts for 45 minutes Monday afternoon, a veteran Wolverine fan could quickly come to one conclusion: Brook quarterbacks probably threw more passes in that one practice than they will the entire 2012 ...

Clippers' Paul makes NBA's all-defensive first team; Lakers' Bryant a second-team selection - Daily Breeze
24 May 2012, 12:42 am
Clippers point guard Chris Paul joined NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James on the league's all-defensive first team. Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka, Memphis guard Tony Allen and Orlando center Dwight Howard joined Paul and the Miami star on ...