Fantasy Football Storylines to Watch in Week 12: Nico Collins returns just in time

Your support enables The Independent to report on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, providing in-depth coverage and investigations. Donations help fund journalists to uncover the truth and share stories from all perspectives. Afghan women cricketers in exile in Australia will play an exhibition match, representing a movement for change and empowerment, highlighting the resilience and determination of these athletes in the face of adversity. Full Article

Connor Bedard scored a remarkable goal as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1, with Arvid Soderblom making 34 saves. Bedard's goal on a power play sparked the Blackhawks, who won despite trailing after the first period. Landon Slaggert, Ryan Donato, and Teuvo Teravainen also scored for Chicago in a game where Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was out due to illness. Full Article

The 2025 Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings by Yahoo Sports highlight the dominance of Ryan Helsley and Emmanuel Clase, who both had 40+ save seasons in 2024. Despite this top-heavy showing, the position boasts depth with six relievers reaching 30+ saves and fourteen closing out 20 or more games. Notable talent like Josh Hader and Devin Williams add to the strong pool of options for fantasy baseball managers this season. Full Article

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The 2025 WNBA offseason has seen significant star movement with multiple former All-WNBA picks changing teams through trades, including Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks, and Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury. These moves have reshaped the league landscape, particularly for the Mercury who are building a new roster around Thomas, aiming to maximize her impact by utilizing her playmaking abilities and defensive versatility. Phoenix is also...

Scottie Scheffler missed nearly a month of the PGA Tour season after needing surgery due to a wine glass breaking in his hand while making homemade ravioli with his wife over Christmas. The world's top-ranked golfer is set to make his season debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after recovering from the incident. While Scheffler admitted that the accident was dumb, he is grateful that the injury wasn't more severe and is looking forward...