Poch: 'Big mistake' for USMNT to focus on politics

Xuan Thai, a senior writer and producer at ESPN, reported that Stanford head football coach Troy Taylor faced allegations of bullying, inappropriate comments, and seeking the removal of an NCAA compliance officer. Despite signing a warning letter acknowledging potential termination for his behavior, Taylor remains in his position. Investigations revealed ongoing concerning behavior and retaliation against the compliance officer, leading to possible disciplinary action under NCAA bylaws. Full Article

Kevin Seifert, a staff writer at ESPN covering the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, reports that the Detroit Lions have proposed a change to NFL playoff seeding, prioritizing regular-season records over division championships. This proposal could impact the highly competitive NFC North, where three playoff teams emerged last season. Other rule change proposals by various teams, including banning the "tush push" play and adjusting overtime possession rules, will be considered at the upcoming owners' meeting...

The Browns have signed wide receiver/returner DeAndre Carter to a one-year deal with nearly $800,000 guaranteed, as reported by Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Carter, a 32-year-old who played for the Bears last season, appeared in 13 games, catching nine passes for 72 yards and returning punts and kickoffs with averages of 9.3 and 31.9 yards respectively. With a career spanning multiple teams since 2015, Carter has played in 107 games with 21 starts, accumulating...

Mike Reiss, an NFL reporter at ESPN covering the New England Patriots since 1997, was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year in 2019. College basketball coach John Calipari reflects on his underdog journey with Arkansas facing Kansas in the NCAA tournament, drawing parallels to his early success at UMass and discussing the challenges and triumphs of the current Razorbacks team. Calipari prepares for a tough matchup against Bill Self's Kansas team, with the winner advancing...

England wing Claudia MacDonald has overcome her fear of leaving the house after recovering from a second neck injury to rejoin the Red Roses set-up. MacDonald, who was sidelined from last year's Women's Six Nations due to her injuries, returned to play for Exeter Chiefs and has been recalled to England's Six Nations squad. Despite initial fear and uncertainty, MacDonald has regained trust in her body and is motivated to return to action after being...

Tim Keown reports on Shohei Ohtani's impressive performance in Tokyo, where he delighted fans with a towering home run in a sellout game at the Tokyo Dome. Despite Ohtani's standout performance, Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki also made an impact with his impressive pitching debut, showcasing his talent with a 100+ mph fastball and a devastating split pitch. While Sasaki showed signs of nerves, his potential was evident as he navigated through his first game, leaving...