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

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...

Marquette Golden Eagles, led by guards Kam Jones and Stevie Mitchell, enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 7 seed in the South Region, aiming to end their season in San Antonio. Mitchell is a Naismith Defensive Player of the Year semifinalist and will face off against New Mexico's Donovan Dent in the opening game. The winner likely faces Michigan State in the second round, after the Spartans eliminated Marquette in 2023. Full Article

Mirra Andreeva and Jack Draper emerged as the standout players at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, securing breakthrough titles and vying for the elusive "Sunshine Double." Andreeva, 17, continued her meteoric rise by defeating major champions on her way to claiming consecutive 1000-level trophies and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 6. Draper, 23, achieved his most significant career title by upsetting top players, including two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, and climbing to...

Ajax boss Francesco Farioli discussed Jordan Henderson's England recall and his impact at the Dutch club, praising his leadership and professionalism. Farioli highlighted Henderson's experience, passion, and work ethic as crucial for the team's success, emphasizing his ability to connect and motivate players behind the scenes. Henderson's return to the England squad at 34 years old has been well-received, with Farioli noting his positive influence on the team's standards and mentality. Full Article