Calipari mulls Arkansas path: 'Back to my roots'

Jeff Carlisle reports on United States midfielder Weston McKennie's comments ahead of the Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Panama, emphasizing the need for the U.S. team to bring "nastiness" to their game. McKennie and winger Christian Pulisic highlight the importance of embodying this aggressive mentality in their play, acknowledging the challenge posed by Panama's strong players in previous matches. Despite past defeats, the U.S. players are focused on approaching the upcoming game with determination and...

Jacob Fearnley, a 23-year-old tennis player from Edinburgh, is thrilled to be playing alongside the world's best players after going through the American collegiate system at Texas University. He studied kinesiology at Texas Christian University and achieved numerous accolades, including topping the doubles rankings and winning National Indoor Championships. Fearnley's success continued as he won his first ATP Challenger title in 2024, cracking into the top 500 and winning four more Challenger titles in a...

The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver/returner Rondale Moore, who will likely compete for the No. 3 receiver role behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. With Brandon Powell's free agency status uncertain, Moore's versatility as a receiver and potential punt returner adds depth to the team. Despite missing the 2024 season due to injury, Moore brings experience from his time with the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons, making him a valuable addition to the Vikings'...

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

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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...