Midwest
Former Arkansas deputy pleads guilty to violating suspect's civil rights in violent arrest
A former Arkansas law enforcement officer has pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a man he kicked and hit during a violent arrest in 2022 that was caught on video and shared widely.
Former Crawford County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackary King changed his plea during a hearing in federal court on Monday. King agreed to plead guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law during the Aug. 21, 2022, arrest of Randal Worcester outside a convenience store.
King and another former deputy, Levi White, were charged by federal prosecutors last year for the arrest. A bystander used a cellphone to record the arrest in the small town of Mulberry, about 140 miles northwest of Little Rock, near the border with Oklahoma.
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Federal prosecutors agreed to drop a felony count of deprivation of rights against King. He faces up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000, according to his plea agreement. He also agreed to cooperate with federal authorities.
Randal Worcester, who was beaten by Crawford County, Arkansas, sheriff’s deputies while being arrested in 2022, is photographed. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo, File)
“We just felt like it was a good way for Mr. King to move on with his life and not be saddled with the possibility of a felony,” Bill James, King’s attorney, said Tuesday.
The trial for King and White had been set to begin next month. White has pleaded not guilty. An attorney for White did not immediately respond to a message Tuesday morning.
A third officer caught in the video, Mulberry Police Officer Thell Riddle, was not charged in the federal case. King and White were fired by the Crawford County sheriff. The video depicted King and White striking Worcester as Riddle held him down.
Police have said Worcester was being questioned for threatening a clerk at a convenience store in the nearby small town of Alma when he tackled one of the deputies and punched him in the head before the arrest. Worcester is set to go to trial in July on charges related to the arrest, including resisting arrest and second-degree battery.
Worcester filed a lawsuit against the three officers, the city of Mulberry and Crawford County over the arrest. But that case has been put on hold while the criminal cases related to the arrest are ongoing.
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Indiana
Indiana Fever 109 – New York Liberty 91: Final score, results, recap, box score, stats – Yahoo Sports
It’s been almost 10 months since Caitlin Clark last suited up for the Indiana Fever. Clark made her long-awaited return Saturday against the New York Liberty in both teams’ first preseason games of the year, with the Fever notching a 109-91 win. The 2024 rookie of the year played just 13 games during her sophomore season as she navigated injuries before officially being shut down in September. As Clark enters her third season in the WNBA, the anticipation might rival that of her rookie year, con
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, but not without the Iowa Hawkeyes once again sending a healthy group to the next level. Iowa saw another class of NFL prospects hear their names called and find out where their new homes will be.
As is the norm for Iowa, this draft class was headlined by offensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive line talent, which is fitting. This is how Iowa wins so many games under Kirk Ferentz, and it is a direct correlation to this program’s ability to mold and develop talent into NFL stars.
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While this class of draft prospects gets set to make their way to their new NFL homes, check out the recap of where each player is headed, along with where they were taken in this year’s draft.
Logan Jones
Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) celebrates a touchdown in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images
Team: Chicago Bears
Round: 2
Pick: 57
Gennings Dunker
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (67), center, stands with teammates for the national anthem Nov. 8, 2025 before a Big Ten Football game against the Oregon Ducks at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Round: 3
Pick: 96
Kaden Wetjen
Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) celebrates with teammates after returning the opening kick off for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Round: 4
Pick: 121
Beau Stephens
Iowa offensive lineman Beau Stephens (70) celebrates with running back Kaleb Johnson in the second quarter against Nebraska during a NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowavsneb 20221125 Bh
Team: 4
Round: 148
Pick: Seattle Seahawks
Karson Sharar
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – NOVEMBER 28: Karson Sharar #43 of the Iowa Hawkeyes forces a fumble from Jacory Barney Jr. #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers on a punt return during the second half at Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Round: 6
Pick: 183
T.J. Hall
Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) celebrates after an incomplete pass against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images
Team: New Orleans Saints
Round: 7
Pick: 219
Max Llewellyn
Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Max Llewellyn (48) reacts after a sack during the third quarter against the Troy Trojans at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Team: Miami Dolphins
Round: 7
Pick: 238
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Kansas City Chiefs may have landed the most athletic UDFA ever — and the rest of the NFL could regret passing on him
The Kansas City Chiefs landed perhaps the most athletic undrafted free agent ever in Cincinnati WR Jeff Caldwell. If he can unlock his game under new WRs coach Chad O’Shea, the rest of the NFL is going to be kicking themselves.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have already begun finalizing the first iteration of their 90-man offseason roster with multiple undrafted free agent deals following the 2026 NFL Draft. They managed quite the haul during the draft, but they’re now in the process of supplementing it and filling gaps on the roster.
One of the players they brought in, Cincinnati WR Jeff Caldwell, is a prospect that I would’ve been ready to take at pick No. 109 based on the sheer athletic upside. At 6-foot-5 and 216 pounds, he’s one of the freakiest athletes in this class. The fact that he didn’t get drafted and landed with the Chiefs should keep opposing NFL teams up at night.
Chiefs WR Jeff Caldwell might be the most athletic UDFA of all time
It’s not hyperbole when I say that Cincinnati WR Jeff Caldwell may be the most athletic undrafted free agent in NFL history. His performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine resulted in a 98.9 A to Z Sports Athletic Composite. He recorded 97th percentile scores in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and broad jump.
To contextualize just how athletic Caldwell is, look at the 23-year-old’s measurables next to those of all-time greats like Julio Jones and Calvin Johnson. Andy Reid might say, “This man is a couple of cheeseburgers away from greatness.”
Caldwell is underdeveloped physically, but only slightly. His size and length, combined with his speed and explosiveness, are incredibly rare. His 1.48s 10-yard split at the combine was faster than Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy’s (1.49s).
Chad O’Shea has to help Caldwell put it all together in Kansas City
Caldwell is still unlocking new layers to his game. He was a player on the rise during his four-year career at Lindenwood, which ultimately led to his transfer to the Bearcats. Caldwell recorded 32 receptions for 478 yards and six touchdowns with Cincinnati in 2025. Some elements of his game were elevated, while others fell a bit flat.
The details of being a polished NFL receiver need work. He struggled with drops in 2025. Play strength and contact were problems, which isn’t something you’d expect at his size. His release packages were sometimes flat. Receiver coaches will tell you that he takes too many steps to get in and out of his breaks. They’ll also get on him when it comes to letting the ball into his frame.
Ultimately, this is the exact type of player that the Chiefs brought O’Shea in to develop. And if they can manage that over the next few seasons, the NFL will have a whole lot of regrets.
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