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In Week 17 of fantasy football, early pickups include Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young (7% rostered), who has shown significant improvement and faces the high-scoring Tampa Bay Buccaneers. TE Chig Okonkwo (6%) of the Tennessee Titans has emerged as a viable option with strong performances in the past two weeks, especially against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele (13%) is gaining traction as a top target for Bo Nix and...

Your donation to The Independent supports their investigative journalism on topics like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. They believe in making quality journalism accessible to all, without paywalls. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has no deadline for his contract negotiations, hoping teammate Mohamed Salah can have his best season yet with impressive goal-scoring numbers. Full Article

James Olley, a senior soccer writer for ESPN FC, reports that Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for "many weeks" due to a torn hamstring, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta. The 23-year-old will be a significant loss for the team, having contributed greatly with nine goals and 13 assists in 24 games this season. Despite this setback, Arteta is focused on finding internal solutions and maintaining team morale as Arsenal prepares to face Ipswich...

In Week 16, Josh Allen had a disappointing performance for fantasy football managers after a historical two-week stretch, managing just 5.3 YPA and failing to score a rushing TD for the first time in six games. Despite a Buffalo defensive touchdown affecting his volume, it was revealed that Allen has been playing through a fractured left hand since Week 1. In other games, Jayden Daniels led Washington to victory with five TDs and 75 rushing...

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Outfielder Joc Pederson has reached an agreement on a contract with the Texas Rangers pending a physical, as reported by sources. The 32-year-old declined his mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks after a productive 2024 season, where he hit .275 with 23 home runs and 64 RBIs. With 209 career home runs and two World Series titles, Pederson brings a solid track record to his new team. Full Article