Defiant Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for RFU bonuses scandal and vows to stay until 2027

Championship Sunday preview and coaching carousel winners and losers are discussed by Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don on the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast. The duo shares player prop bets to consider for the upcoming games and analyzes the Commanders vs Eagles and Bills vs Chiefs matchups. They also highlight their favorite prop bets for the weekend. Tune in to the podcast for a comprehensive overview of the upcoming games and coaching changes in the NFL....

Your support of The Independent helps fund investigative reporting on topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Donations allow journalists to cover stories from all perspectives, without paywalls, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all. Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin has overcome mental health challenges to excel in her sport, aiming for gold at the Winter X Games and looking forward to the Milano-Cortina Olympics. Full Article

In a dramatic Europa League match, Manchester United secured a last-minute victory against Rangers, with Bruno Fernandes scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. Despite recent struggles and doubts about the team's quality, United's head coach Ruben Amorim expressed relief at the crucial win, acknowledging the challenges faced and the need for improvement in finishing chances and defensive stability. The victory leaves United in fourth place in the Europa League table, highlighting the team's resilience...

TV host apologizes to Novak Djokovic for offensive comments made, as Djokovic battles Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne. Djokovic, aiming for a record 25th grand slam title, faces a tough match against the second-seeded Zverev, who is also seeking his first grand slam title. In the other semi-final, defending champion Jannik Sinner plays Ben Shelton, with the winner advancing to the final to face either Djokovic or Zverev. Full Article

Outfielder Jurickson Profar has signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, agreeing to donate one percent of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation. Profar had a standout season with the San Diego Padres in 2024, hitting 24 home runs, driving in 85 runs, and earning a Silver Slugger award. He will join an Atlanta outfield that includes Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuña Jr. Full Article

Carlo Ancelotti expressed that Manchester City's potential elimination from the Champions League would benefit Real Madrid, as City is still considered a strong contender for the title. Despite Madrid securing a spot in the playoffs with a win over RB Salzburg, their inconsistent European campaign has left them in 16th place with 12 points. In contrast, City's struggles have seen them in 25th place with just seven points and facing uncertainty after a 4-2 defeat...