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In the Yahoo Sports Fantasy Basketball Midseason Report, the biggest disappointments include Jalen Duren, Jrue Holiday, Jusuf Nurkić, Kyle Kuzma, Bogdan Bogdanović, and Terry Rozier. Duren's decreased production is attributed to a timeshare situation, while Holiday's stats have regressed slightly. Nurkić has been benched for poor performance and injuries have affected Kuzma's play. Bogdanović's inconsistent minutes have led to underwhelming numbers, and Rozier has also underperformed compared to his ADP. Full Article

Novak Djokovic practices for Australian Open 2025 with Andy Murray as coach, while British players Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley aim to reach the third round. Draper faces Thanasi Kokkinakis, Fearnley plays Arthur Cazaux. Qinwen Zheng is shocked by Laura Siegemund, Aryna Sabalenka continues her title defence, and Naomi Osaka beats Karolina Muchova. Osaka faces Belinda Bencic next. Fearnley's match against Cazaux is delayed due to rain at Melbourne Park. Full Article

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised his team's performance in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, highlighting their dominance despite going a goal down and facing a tough opponent. Forest's goalkeeper Mats Selz made crucial saves to deny Liverpool's attacks in the second half, with Slot acknowledging Forest as genuine title contenders due to their strong performances against top teams. Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo commended his team's efforts and the special atmosphere created by...

Your support helps The Independent to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased reporting and accessibility. Donations enable on-the-ground reporting and ensure quality journalism reaches all readers. Chelsea's Reece James scored a late equalizer against Bournemouth, but Chelsea's winless streak continued, despite dominating the first half and facing controversial incidents. Full Article

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been waived by the Houston Texans after playing just two games with the team. This move makes him a free agent seeking to join his fourth team this season. Johnson had previously played for the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens before joining the Texans, recording a total of four receptions for 30 yards since Week 8. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, with investigative journalism and documentaries like 'The A Word'. Your donation allows journalists to report on crucial issues at a critical moment in US history, providing unbiased reporting accessible to all. Nottingham Forest nearly secured a historic win over Liverpool, but Diogo Jota's late equalizer maintained Liverpool's six-point lead in the Premier League, showcasing Forest's resurgence and resilience...