NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year

Tristan H. Cockcroft's 2025 Playbook emphasizes the importance of player knowledge in fantasy baseball success, offering insights on top players like Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, Corbin Carroll, Kyle Tucker, and Julio Rodriguez. Witt Jr. stands out for his exceptional Barrel and sprint-speed metrics, while Judge's historic 2024 season raises concerns about regression. Carroll rebounded from a slow start in 2024, Tucker's injury is seen as a fluke, and Rodriguez remains a promising young talent...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech developments. Donations allow journalists to report on both sides of the story, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all. Jos Buttler stepped down as England's white-ball captain after a series of disappointing tournament results, marking the end of a challenging era for the team under his leadership. Full Article

Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano criticized referee Joe Dickerson for showing Ian Fray a red card after the final whistle in a 4-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC, stating Fray did nothing wrong. Despite Lionel Messi's absence, Luis Suárez shined with three assists and a goal, while goals from new signings Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia helped secure the victory. The team will now focus on the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16...

Ruben Amorim responded to Wayne Rooney's criticism of his goal to win the Premier League with Manchester United by stating that it is "easy" to be a pundit. Despite disappointment over their FA Cup exit to Fulham, Amorim emphasized that their main aim is to win the league, acknowledging the challenges ahead and the need for improvement. With Fulham knocking United out of the cup on penalties, the team now faces the task of winning...

In the latest Yahoo SportsMock Draft Monday episode, Matt Harmon, Nate Tice, and Charles McDonald share their 7 favorite prospect fits in their mock draft, including players like Jalon Walker, Omarion Hampton, and Malaki Starks. They also highlight one sleeper prospect they would "stand on the table for" and discuss their picks for teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, and Kansas City Chiefs. The episode concludes with chaos as McDonald tries the famous St....

Luka Doncic scored 29 points in his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James added 17 points and nine assists, while Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points for the Clippers. The win moved the Lakers to second place in the Western Conference, as the Oklahoma City Thunder also secured a victory and the Cleveland Cavaliers triumphed in overtime. Full Article