Hernández: USC’s loss to Michigan a reminder that Lincoln Riley falters under pressure

Week 15 saw big-name running backs like Saquon Barkley and Joe Mixon underperform while lesser-known backs like Tyjae Spears, Jerome Ford, and Justice Hill shined. Ford is the clear next man up for the Browns with Nick Chubb out, while Spears' performance was boosted by Tony Pollard's injury but may not be sustainable. Hill's random RB1 performance may not be consistent, making him a risky fantasy option moving forward. Full Article

In a decisive defeat against New Zealand, England succumbed to a 423-run loss as captain Ben Stokes, nursing a hamstring injury, chose not to risk worsening his condition. Despite a tough year with nine wins and eight losses in Tests, young player Jacob Bethell impressed with a stylish 76, while veteran seamer Tim Southee retired after claiming Bethell's wicket. England's struggles continued as they lost their last three wickets quickly, ending a challenging series on...

The new AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll sees South Carolina at No. 2 and Notre Dame at No. 3, with UConn dropping to No. 4 after their first loss of the season. California enters the rankings this week, with UCLA at No. 1, LSU at No. 5, and Texas at No. 6, among other top teams. Key players and upcoming games for each team are highlighted, showcasing their recent performances and achievements in...

The Baltimore Orioles signed Japanese right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract, adding him to a starting rotation hit by injuries. Sugano, 35, played 12 years for the Yomiuri Giants in NPB, boasting impressive numbers like a 2.43 ERA and 1,585 strikeouts in 1,857 innings. The Orioles hope Sugano's skills will help fill the void left by injured pitchers Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish, as well as uncertainty surrounding ace Corbin Burnes'...

In Week 15, Josh Allen continued his impressive fantasy performance, throwing and rushing for two touchdowns in a win against the Lions. Jared Goff also had a strong showing with five TD passes, while Amon-Ra St. Brown had a standout game with 14 receptions. Davante Adams had a huge second half for the Jets, finishing as the WR1 with 198 yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers had a slow start but ended as a top-five...

In a thrilling finale, Enes Unal scored a late free-kick to secure a 1-1 draw for Bournemouth against West Ham in the Premier League. Lucas Paqueta had put the Hammers ahead with a contentious penalty, but Unal's stunning goal salvaged a point for Bournemouth. The result sees Bournemouth climb to sixth in the table, while West Ham remains in 14th place. Full Article