Cowboys torment Drew Lock, beat Giants for first home win of the season

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, with a commitment to factual reporting. Your donation enables journalists to provide balanced coverage of current events. Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys will face off in the Australian Open women's final, with Sabalenka aiming for a third consecutive title and Keys seeking her first grand slam win. Their head-to-head record heavily favors Sabalenka, who has praised...

In Yahoo Sports' NFL Conference Championship Sunday DFS picks and fades article, fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski recommends trusting players like RB Saquon Barkley of the Eagles and WR Khalil Shakir of the Bills, who have been consistent performers in the playoffs. Pianowski also highlights WR Terry McLaurin of the Commanders and RB Kareem Hunt of the Chiefs as strong picks for their recent impressive performances. However, he advises fading QB Jalen Hurts of the Eagles,...

The Independent relies on support from donors to cover important stories on topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Your donation helps fund investigative reporting and documentaries like 'The A Word'. The publication values providing quality journalism accessible to all, without paywalls. Conor McGregor's attempt to set up a boxing match with Logan Paul was thwarted by the UFC, with McGregor citing lack of interest from the organization. McGregor expressed interest in...

Mesrobian High School's Nick Khatchikian set a new California state single-game scoring record with 102 points in a 119-25 victory over Waverly High School, shooting 80% from the field. His brother, Dylan, broke the assist record with 35 assists in the game, achieving a triple-double without attempting a shot. The Khatchikian brothers' historic performances will be remembered in California basketball history for their unprecedented achievements. Full Article

In the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings by Yahoo Sports, William Contreras has emerged as the top catcher option after a strong performance with the Milwaukee Brewers, surpassing his brother Willson Contreras. The position depth is slightly deeper this year, but still leans towards being top-heavy, with the Contreras brothers leading the pack. Fantasy baseball players are encouraged to consider these rankings when drafting their teams for the upcoming season. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Your donation allows them to send journalists to report on critical issues in US history. In upcoming UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia, Israel Adesanya will face Nassourdine Imavov to break a two-fight losing streak, while Michael “Venom” Page takes on Shara Magomedov in the co-main event. The event will air on TNT Sports in the...