Chargers, Bucs try to hold on to playoff positions

In Week 15, Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Fades discusses the potential risks of starting Jalen Hurts, James Cook, and Nick Chubb in fantasy lineups. Hurts, despite his QB1 upside, faces a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have limited opposing QBs and rushing QBs. Cook, while having a strong season, may face a lower volume game against the Detroit Lions due to game script. Chubb's inefficiency and workload split make him a risky start...

Your support helps The Independent to continue reporting on critical issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased journalism accessible to all. Joe Root praises Harry Brook as the best current cricket player in the world, with statistics supporting his claim as Brook climbs the Test batting rankings. As the "Fab Four" of Root, Kohli, Smith, and Williamson near the end of their careers, a new generation of...

American internationals Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah made history by becoming the first Americans to connect for a goal and assist in Champions League history during Juventus' 2-0 win over Manchester City. The victory ended Juventus' four-game draw streak and kept them on track for the Champions League knockout phase. Despite limited playing time, McKennie's unique qualities and versatility have impressed coach Thiago Motta, contributing to Juventus' success against Man City in their recent meetings....

In Week 15, fantasy football managers should exploit favorable WR matchups, including Adam Thielen facing the Cowboys, Jordan Addison against the Bears, and Courtland Sutton taking on the Colts. Thielen has been performing well since returning from injury, Addison has been on fire recently, and Sutton has been consistent throughout the season. Additionally, Calvin Ridley is expected to bounce back against the Bengals, while Ladd McConkey missed his Week 14 matchup. Full Article

Lennox Lewis believes that celebrity boxing matches like Mike Tyson's recent bout with Youtuber Jake Paul do not tarnish the sport, as they cater to different audiences than legitimate championship fights like Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk. Lewis, a former undisputed world heavyweight champion, is confident that the upcoming heavyweight championship match in Riyadh will showcase the best fighters in the world without compromising the integrity of the sport. While rumors swirl about a potential...

With just four weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, some teams are focused on making the playoffs while others are looking ahead to the 2025 NFL draft. The ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) projects the Giants and Patriots to pick 1-2 in April, with the Panthers, Raiders, and Jaguars rounding out the top five. The Jets, Cowboys, and 49ers could all be picking in the top 15. Each team's draft plans and potential...