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In Week 17 of Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football, the top waiver wire pickups include running backs Kendre Miller of the Saints and Alexander Mattison/Ameer Abdullah of the Raiders, as well as wide receivers Jalen McMillan of the Buccaneers and Hollywood Brown of the Chiefs. Miller is the featured runner for New Orleans due to Alvin Kamara's injury, Mattison and Abdullah lead the Raiders backfield, McMillan is a key target for Tampa Bay, and Brown provides...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Your donation helps fund on-the-ground reporting and investigations, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all. New Southampton manager Ivan Juric is optimistic about the team's chances in the relegation battle, implementing his intense "death metal" style of play to motivate the young squad and make history in the Premier League. With past experience managing in Serie...

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior Writer, reports that Notre Dame's standout defensive lineman Rylie Mills will miss the College Football Playoff due to a right knee injury sustained during a game against Indiana. Coach Marcus Freeman expressed optimism for Mills' return in the CFP quarterfinal against Georgia, despite other defensive injuries. Offensive tackle Charles Jagusah is available for the Sugar Bowl, while starting lineman Rocco Spindler and linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa are questionable for the upcoming game....

Auburn Tigers guard Denver Jones (2) guards Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) as Auburn leads Purdue 41-26 at halftime in Birmingham, Ala. Auburn and Tennessee hold the top two spots in the latest AP Top 25 poll, with Auburn receiving 21 first-place votes. Kentucky falls to No. 10 after a loss to Ohio State, while Purdue and UCLA also drop in the rankings after recent defeats. Full Article

In "The Playlist: Week 9 waiver wire pickups and previewing a star-studded Christmas slate" by fantasy analyst Dan Titus, key highlights include Victor Wembanyama's impressive performance, Jayson Tatum's historic triple-double, and the potential return of Kawhi Leonard. Recommended waiver pickups for Week 9 include Royce O’Neale, Jaden McDaniels, Ben Simmons, and Larry Nance Jr. The schedule highlights a 14-game slate on Monday, no games on Tuesday due to Christmas Eve, and optimal streaming opportunities on...

Your support enables The Independent to cover important stories from reproductive rights to climate change, without paywalls, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all. Ruben Amorim has expressed concern over the influence of those around Marcus Rashford, offering his support to the Manchester United player amidst his recent absence from matches. Amorim emphasized the need to focus on Rashford's performance on the pitch, as the team looks to improve their standings in the Premier League....