defender

But Russia’s offensive efforts continue to struggle under a sky filled with drones, a revolution in warfare that, for now, favors the defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

"The greatest defender I ever played against," was the Brazilian's verdict.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Lewis Hall - Another effective contribution from the Newcastle defender.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

They failed to press home their advantage after excelling in the first half against Chelsea and eventually lost 2-0 as experienced central defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

He raced down the other way—just me, him, a defender and the basket.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

When the hosts were struggling to break down the Japan defence, Rees-Zammit popped up with powerful bursts, producing five of Wales' 16 line-breaks, making 121 metres and beating 13 defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Publicly-shared information to help defenders offers cybercriminals a how-to guide for speedy attacks—some of them within minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

He wheeled in behind the Blue Springs defenders and blasted a clean shot from fifteen yards out: 1-1.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John