Fantasy Football Week 16: Top waiver wire pickups ahead of the fantasy playoff semifinals

In Week 15, Josh Allen continued his impressive fantasy performance, throwing and rushing for two touchdowns in a win against the Lions. Jared Goff also had a strong showing with five TD passes, while Amon-Ra St. Brown had a standout game with 14 receptions. Davante Adams had a huge second half for the Jets, finishing as the WR1 with 198 yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers had a slow start but ended as a top-five...

In a thrilling finale, Enes Unal scored a late free-kick to secure a 1-1 draw for Bournemouth against West Ham in the Premier League. Lucas Paqueta had put the Hammers ahead with a contentious penalty, but Unal's stunning goal salvaged a point for Bournemouth. The result sees Bournemouth climb to sixth in the table, while West Ham remains in 14th place. Full Article

Former NFL star Mike Vick is in talks to become the new head coach of Sacramento State as the university plans to move up to the FBS with over $50 million in NIL funds. Vick, who also interviewed with Norfolk State, is known for his time at Virginia Tech and the Falcons before serving time in prison for a dog-fighting operation, eventually coming back to the NFL and retiring in 2017. He has since been...

Thierry Henry defended Pep Guardiola on Monday Night Football but acknowledged that the Manchester City manager can be questioned for allowing key players to leave without adequate replacements. City's poor form, with eight defeats in their last 12 games, has raised concerns about their goal-scoring ability. Despite this, Henry believes Guardiola will not quit and praised his consistency throughout his career. Guardiola is known for his intensity and determination to succeed, even in challenging times....

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