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In the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings by Yahoo Sports, Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. emerged as a top contender after leading the league in batting average in the previous season. His power-speed threat combined with his improved hitting makes him a strong candidate for the No. 1 draft pick, potentially even surpassing Shohei Ohtani. Witt is expected to be a top-three pick in the upcoming fantasy baseball season, positioning him as a key...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, providing in-depth investigations and documentaries. Donations help fund journalists to report on both sides of the story at this critical moment in US history. Wales has added former prop Adam Jones as a scrum consultant for the Six Nations, joining Warren Gatland's coaching staff to improve on-field performance after a winless 2024. Jones, who won 95 Wales...

Lewis Hamilton had his first track experience with Ferrari at the Fiorano test track in Italy, driving a 2-year-old car for 30 laps in front of fans and family members. Hamilton described the experience as one of the best feelings of his life, with his new teammate Charles Leclerc also present at the test day. Despite the wet weather and limited running, Ferrari achieved its objective, with Hamilton looking forward to getting started with the...

The Low Down on Golf Accessories Golf, a sport rich in tradition and skill (and frustration and self-defeat), has seen significant advancements over the years, particularly in golf accessories. No matter how often golfers feel the need to walk away from the game forever after a faulty, chunked or topped shot (maybe I'm the only one because this happens a lot), we've reviewed some trending golf accessories that incorporate modern technologies into the timeless and...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased reporting accessible to all. Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has returned to training but will not play in their Europa League match due to injury, as manager Ange Postecoglou faces a depleted squad. Despite ongoing injuries and limited signings, Postecoglou remains hopeful for reinforcements as Spurs navigate a challenging period with a focus on...

American tennis player Ben Shelton criticized broadcasters and on-court interviewers at the Australian Open for disrespectful and embarrassing comments towards players, citing incidents involving Novak Djokovic, Learner Tien, and himself. Shelton expressed disappointment in the lack of promotion and support for tennis players by broadcasters, calling for a change in the negativity surrounding post-match interviews to help athletes celebrate their successes. Tennis Australia has yet to respond to Shelton's remarks. Full Article