LeBron James Is Face of American Sports, Not Just the NBA

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Your donation helps fund investigative journalism and documentaries like 'The A Word'. Liverpool's Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa may be available for the upcoming match against Fulham, providing cover during a busy schedule. Manager Arne Slot is working on getting Chiesa match fit and addressing Darwin Nunez's form struggles. Full Article

Bronny James had a stellar performance in his first road game in the G League, scoring a career-high 30 points for the South Bay Lakers in a 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns. Despite being sidelined with a heel injury, the 20-year-old rookie showed his potential with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, and a block. Meanwhile, his father, LeBron James, will miss another game for the Los Angeles Lakers due to foot soreness. Full...

In the Yahoo SportsWeek 15 preview, Andy Behrens and Matt Harmon discuss three burning fantasy questions for the upcoming week, as well as three key matchups with fantasy implications. Tera Roberts also joins to highlight 'Make or Break' players for Week 15, emphasizing the importance of certain players in fantasy leagues. The show concludes with Matt and Tera sharing their top flex plays for the week to help fantasy managers secure a win. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Your donation helps fund our investigative journalism and documentaries, ensuring we can continue to provide unbiased reporting. In China, former Everton midfielder Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for accepting bribes as part of a crackdown on corruption in football, reflecting the government's efforts to clean up the sport and combat match-fixing....

Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN, having joined in 2019 as an NBA reporter before transitioning to his current role in 2021. The team revoked the season tickets of fan Fahad Yousif after a verbal altercation with Packers coach Matt LaFleur, captured on camera during a game at Ford Field. Yousif expressed devastation over the decision and apologized for his behavior, as the Lions enjoy their best season in franchise history with 11...

Yahoo SportsFantasy Football discusses the make-or-break potential of boom-or-bust talents like Jayden Reed, Keenan Allen, and Javonte Williams for Week 15. Reed, despite his volatility, has the talent to excel but remains touchdown-dependent and risky. Allen's recent underwhelming performance raises questions, but a favorable matchup against Minnesota could lead to a high-ceiling opportunity. Williams' inconsistent usage in the Broncos' backfield makes him a risky option, although the matchup against Indianapolis presents a promising opportunity due...