UN special rapporteur reminds Canada of need to respect international law

Herschel Walker, former NFL player and unsuccessful U.S. Senate candidate in Georgia, has been named by Donald Trump as the next U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. The President-elect praised Walker's success in business and philanthropy, as well as his football career, and their long-standing relationship dates back to Walker's time playing for a team owned by Trump. Walker's confirmation will be required by the Senate next year, where Republicans hold the majority. Full Article

The Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings for Full-PPR scoring formats highlight the uncertainty surrounding quarterback Brock Purdy's fantasy value as he faces the Miami Dolphins, while star WR Tyreek Hill looks to bounce back for Miami. With injuries to key players like Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott, fantasy managers face a challenging week of matchups, but can rely on the Yahoo Sports team's rankings to navigate the crucial playoff semifinals and secure a...

In a time of critical US history, The Independent relies on support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change. Your donation helps keep journalists on the ground and allows access to quality journalism for all. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defends Mykhailo Mudryk, who tested positive for a banned substance, stating his belief in the player's innocence and ongoing support from the team. Full Article

Josh Weinfuss is an ESPN staff writer covering the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University. Budda Baker, the Cardinals' All-Pro safety, agreed to a new three-year, $54 million contract extension with $30 million guaranteed, making him the third-highest-paid safety in NFL history and potentially allowing him to retire with the team. Baker, known...

David Allen is confident in facing Johnny Fisher in a heavyweight fight, despite Fisher being the unbeaten favorite. Allen believes his experience and skill set make him the better fighter. Fisher, while acknowledging the spar with Allen, remains confident in his abilities and is prepared for a tough fight. The bout will take place on the Riyadh Season bill headlined by Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury on Sky Sports Box Office. Full Article

Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings for RBs in full-PPR leagues highlight the importance of the running back position in fantasy, especially with the potential for injuries like David Montgomery's season-ending knee injury. Jahmyr Gibbs, who has excelled in receiving stats, is now in a prime position to shine for the Detroit Lions. The analysts provide their rankings to help fantasy managers make crucial start/sit decisions, with Gibbs potentially emerging as a top RB1...