All articles tagged with #defensive improvements
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Stanford Cardinal
Stanford football announced the return of five coaches for the 2026 season, highlighting their contributions to player development and team performance, especially on offense and defense, with notable achievements from players coached by these staff members.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by LA Kings Insider
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face off against the Washington Capitals in an NHL regular-season game tonight. The Kings have shown significant defensive improvements, allowing only five goals in their last five games. They currently rank first in the league in goals allowed. Defenseman Drew Doughty is on track to play his 1,115th career NHL game, surpassing Brent Seabrook on the all-time list for games played with one franchise among defensemen. The Kings have also been scoring at a high rate, with four or more goals in 12 of their 19 games this season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stated that there will be no changes to the coaching staff despite the team's poor defensive performance in their recent loss to the Bears. Rivera emphasized that there is still plenty of football left to play and that they need more time to work on improving various aspects of the game. The Commanders' defense has struggled in recent games, allowing high yardage and points to opponents. However, Rivera remains confident that the team can make defensive improvements in their upcoming games against the Falcons and Giants.