Mikel Arteta bemoans a lack of an end product as Arsenal are held

In a critical moment in US history, The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to Big Tech. Your donation enables them to send journalists to report on both sides of the story, without paywalls restricting access. Meanwhile, Aston Villa's Unai Emery criticized VAR for missing a clear penalty in their 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, despite taking the lead before Forest's comeback victory, led by Nuno Espirito Santo, who...

This weekend featured seven notable boxing cards, with standout performances including a big upset in Tijuana, Mexico, where super middleweight contender Jaime Munguia was knocked out by Bruno Surace in the sixth round. In Liverpool, Natasha Jonas unified the IBF and WBC women's welterweight titles, setting up a future unification fight against WBA champion Lauren Price. Additionally, in Monte Carlo, Beatriz Ferreira successfully defended her IBF women's lightweight title with a dominant unanimous decision victory....

The Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 15 RB Rankings for full-PPR scoring formats highlight Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle as a solid option due to his consistent performance and favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers, who have struggled against opposing RBs this season. Despite playing on a struggling Dallas offense, Dowdle has managed to average 4.7 yards per rush attempt and could find success in Week 15 with the Panthers allowing a league-high 1,802 yards...

Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Fulham at Anfield, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota cancelling out strikes from Andreas Pereira and Rodrigo Muniz. Despite Andrew Robertson's early red card, Liverpool showed determination and control, with manager Arne Slot impressing with a solid game plan and player performances, notably Dominik Szoboszlai's standout display in midfield. Full Article

Bears defensive lineman Darrell Taylor was fined $16,883 by the NFL for a hit on 49ers QB Brock Purdy that resulted in a brief injury scare. Despite the hit, Purdy only missed one play and continued to dominate the game, throwing for 325 yards and two touchdowns. The fine serves as a reminder of the league's commitment to protecting quarterbacks. Full Article

The San Francisco 49ers' 2024 season collapsed under the weight of postseason heartbreak, injuries, and poor performances, ultimately leading to their elimination from playoff contention with a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Kyle Shanahan took responsibility for the team's shortcomings, including a lackluster offensive effort, special teams errors, and a shocking refusal by linebacker De'Vondre Campbell Sr. to enter the game. The defeat highlighted the team's struggles throughout the season, marking...