Justin Herbert joins long line of quarterbacks to win Jim Harbaugh's affection

On Christmas Day, Victor Wembanyama had a historic debut with 42 points and 18 rebounds, Mikal Bridges impressed with 41 points, and Josh Hart made a crucial impact for the Knicks. Luka Dončić's injury opened opportunities for other Mavericks players, while Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points. Tyrese Maxey had a standout game for the 76ers with 33 points and 12 assists. Kristaps Porziņģis left early with an ankle injury. Full Article

Your support is crucial in enabling The Independent to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased reporting. Donations help fund journalists to investigate and report on critical issues, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all. Premier League Boxing Day fixtures will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, featuring top teams like Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool in action across the day. Full Article

Adam Teicher, a long-time reporter for the Kansas City Chiefs, highlighted their 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing the AFC's top playoff seed with a 15-1 record. Travis Kelce broke the franchise's receiving touchdown record, while the Chiefs' defense, led by Mike Danna, shined with five sacks. Looking ahead, the Chiefs are expected to rest key players in their final regular-season game against the Broncos, preparing for a deep playoff run. Full Article

Yahoo Sports' fantasy football Week 17 rankings for wide receivers in Half-PPR format highlight Davante Adams' recent success, with a streak of four games featuring double-digit targets, five or more catches, and a touchdown. Despite the New York Jets' struggles, Adams has emerged as one of the top fantasy football wide receivers, delivering consistent performances. In the upcoming matchup against the Bills, Adams will aim to continue his impressive run and help fantasy football managers...

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta faces a managerial challenge as star player Bukayo Saka is sidelined with a hamstring injury, joining Raheem Sterling on the injury list. Despite the absence of key players, Arteta remains optimistic about utilizing his squad's potential and fostering team cohesion. Arsenal faces a busy schedule in January, including key matches against rivals, highlighting the strain of the current fixture list on players' physical performance and the need for careful management. Full...

Valencia has appointed Carlos Corberan as head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal after his departure from West Bromwich Albion, where he previously coached. The 41-year-old, who has experience with Leeds United and Huddersfield Town, replaces Ruben Baraja as Valencia's new coach as the struggling LaLiga club aims to improve their position in the standings under the ownership of Peter Lim amid fan protests. Corberan's first game in charge will be against Real Madrid on...