Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola: West Ham penalty contradicted referees’ advice

In the Yahoo SportsFantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 16, early pickups include Rashod Bateman, who benefited from Lamar Jackson's strong performance, Jerome Ford, who is now the Browns' starting RB due to Nick Chubb's injury, and Kendre Miller, who may have an increased role in the Saints' backfield with Alvin Kamara's injury. Fantasy managers should consider adding these players for the upcoming semifinals of the fantasy football playoffs. Full Article

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is facing a provisional suspension from the FA after submitting a drug test sample with a banned substance. Mudryk denies any wrongdoing, citing contamination as the cause of the positive test, and is working with his team to investigate the issue. Chelsea FC supports the FA's testing program and is collaborating with authorities to determine the reason for the adverse finding in Mudryk's test. Full Article

The draw for the UEFA Women's European Championship 2025 revealed tough matchups for holders England against France and the Netherlands in Group D, while World Cup winners Spain will face Italy in Group B. Eight-time winners Germany will play Denmark and Sweden in Group C, with hosts Switzerland set to face Iceland, Norway, and Finland in Group A. The tournament will kick off on July 2, with Spain aiming to secure the only major title...

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the country's football association, aiming to restore the national team's prestige. The former player, who made his Brazil debut in 1994 and won the World Cup in 1994 and 2002, plans to replace current CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues and bring back the glory days of Brazilian football. Ronaldo highlights the lack of interest in the national team and the need to showcase Brazil's...

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor fumbled a sure 41-yard touchdown against the Broncos by dropping the ball short of the goal line, leading to a touchback and a turnover that ultimately impacted the game's outcome. The Broncos went on to score 24 unanswered points for a 31-13 win, putting the Colts' playoff hopes at risk and solidifying Denver's position in the AFC wild-card race. This careless mistake is not uncommon in the NFL, as seen in...

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