Calipari mulls Arkansas path: 'Back to my roots'

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...

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...

U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino downplayed the political tension surrounding the Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Panama, emphasizing the team's focus on the competition rather than political overtones. Despite President Donald Trump's recent comments on Panama Canal sovereignty, Pochettino stressed the importance of playing for the country and striving to win. Coaches from Panama and Canada also avoided discussing political implications, with Pochettino emphasizing the joy and fun of soccer as the main...

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...

The NCAA Tournament's 32-game feast on Thursday and Friday is highly anticipated, with several must-watch matchups highlighted by experts. On Thursday, keep an eye on the game between Missouri and Drake on truTV, as Drake is a popular upset pick. Other notable games include Purdue vs. High Point, Clemson vs. McNeese, BYU vs. VCU, and Gonzaga vs. Georgia. On Friday, don't miss Maryland vs. Grand Canyon, and prioritize watching Memphis vs. Colorado State as well....