Liverpool fail to win Fulham thriller but show key trait in title race

Manchester City are considering a surprise move for free agent Paul Pogba, while Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are all interested in signing West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus. Pogba, who left Juventus in November, is reluctant to negotiate with City due to his ties with Manchester United, while Kudus is attracting multiple suitors with Newcastle needing to raise funds before making a bid. In other news, Barcelona are prioritizing a contract renewal for Ronald Araújo,...

Travis Head and Steve Smith's centuries propelled Australia to 405-7 against India on day two of the third Test, with Jasprit Bumrah's late burst securing key wickets. Despite early breakthroughs from India's seamers, Head (152) and Smith (101) formed a crucial 241-run partnership before Bumrah's 5-72 haul. Australia's Alex Carey (45 not out) and Mitchell Starc (7no) guided the team safely to stumps, leaving the series tied at 1-1 after India's win in the opening...

In Week 15, rookie tight end Brock Bowers continues to impress, breaking records for catches and fantasy points by a rookie TE in NFL history. With 15.82 points per game, he's on track to set a new record of 268.94 points, a remarkable feat considering the Las Vegas Raiders' struggles on offense. For fantasy managers in need of tight end help, Yahoo Sports offers Week 15 tight end rankings to assist with start/sit decisions. Full...

James Olley, a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com, discusses Arsenal's approach to the January transfer market following their frustrating 0-0 draw against Everton. Despite the team's recent success with players like Odegaard, Saka, and set-pieces, there are concerns about their lack of game-changing options and ineffective substitutions. Arteta's emphasis on internal improvements may not be enough to compete for the Premier League title, leading to potential moves in January to address these issues. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis for all. With your donation, journalists can continue to investigate and report on critical issues from both perspectives. In Manchester, Pep Guardiola faces a challenging period as Manchester City manager, with a recent losing streak and injury crisis impacting the team's performance. Guardiola looks to turn things around in the upcoming...

The Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 15 WR rankings for Full-PPR leagues highlight Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a standout performer, showcasing a remarkable second-half breakout with a 75-911-5 stat line and consistent top-15 finishes. Despite being labeled as a disappointment last year, Smith-Njigba has emerged as a key player for the Seattle Seahawks, potentially surpassing Tyler Lockett in the WR2 role alongside DK Metcalf. Fantasy managers are advised to keep an eye on Smith-Njigba as a...