England subside to 423-run defeat in third Test to wrap up year

In the latest episode of Yahoo Sports Week 16 waiver wire pickups + Fantasy Trust Meter, hosts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don introduce the 'Fantasy Bro's Trust Meter' to evaluate 8 polarizing players for the fantasy postseason. They discuss the potential of Derrick Henry, JSN, Brian Thomas Jr., and Malik Nabers, along with other key players like Joe Mixon, Tyreek Hill, Cooper Kupp, and Chuba Hubbard. Additionally, they provide insights on the hottest names...

Unhappy Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola criticized a controversial penalty awarded to West Ham in a 1-1 draw, contradicting advice given by Premier League referees. Cherries midfielder Tyler Adams was penalized after a VAR review, leading to a contentious spot-kick converted by Lucas Paqueta. Despite the late drama, Bournemouth climbed to sixth in the league, while West Ham remained in 14th place. Full Article

ESPN staff writer Kevin Seifert reports on the Minnesota Vikings' dominant 30-12 victory over the Chicago Bears, propelling them to a 12-2 record and contention for the NFC's top seed. Despite quarterback Sam Darnold's struggles, the Vikings showcased a well-rounded offense with rushing touchdowns and a strong defensive performance. With key injuries on the offensive line, the Vikings look ahead to a crucial matchup against the Seahawks as they aim to secure the NFC North...

Week 15 saw big-name running backs like Saquon Barkley and Joe Mixon underperform while lesser-known backs like Tyjae Spears, Jerome Ford, and Justice Hill shined. Ford is the clear next man up for the Browns with Nick Chubb out, while Spears' performance was boosted by Tony Pollard's injury but may not be sustainable. Hill's random RB1 performance may not be consistent, making him a risky fantasy option moving forward. Full Article

The new AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll sees South Carolina at No. 2 and Notre Dame at No. 3, with UConn dropping to No. 4 after their first loss of the season. California enters the rankings this week, with UCLA at No. 1, LSU at No. 5, and Texas at No. 6, among other top teams. Key players and upcoming games for each team are highlighted, showcasing their recent performances and achievements in...

The Baltimore Orioles signed Japanese right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract, adding him to a starting rotation hit by injuries. Sugano, 35, played 12 years for the Yomiuri Giants in NPB, boasting impressive numbers like a 2.43 ERA and 1,585 strikeouts in 1,857 innings. The Orioles hope Sugano's skills will help fill the void left by injured pitchers Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish, as well as uncertainty surrounding ace Corbin Burnes'...