Mauricio Pochettino aims to bolster belief as USMNT role takes him outside his comfort zone

Marcus Rashford is unlikely to play for Manchester United again after joining Aston Villa on loan, while Newcastle United consider a move for Justin Kluivert. Arsenal is targeting Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams as a priority signing. Additionally, Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has signed a pre-contract agreement with Flamengo for the summer. Full Article

The 2025 Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball Catcher Preview highlights a deep pool of backstops, led by William Contreras, with other top options including Adley Rutschman, Salvador Pérez, and Will Smith. MLB managers are giving catchers more playing time, resulting in increased depth at the position. Sleepers like Austin Wells, Sean Murphy, Joey Bart, Gabriel Moreno, and Iván Herrera offer potential value in the later rounds. The top-12 catcher draft rankings feature names like Cal Raleigh,...

Your support of The Independent allows for in-depth coverage of critical issues like reproductive rights and Big Tech. Donations help fund on-the-ground reporting and ensure that quality journalism is accessible to all. Meanwhile, former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has accepted his recent loss to Nassourdine Imavov, dismissing claims of an early stoppage and expressing his determination to return to the octagon. Full Article

Chelsea forward and Australia captain Sam Kerr went on trial in a London court for racially abusing a white police officer during a drunken dispute with a taxi driver, where she called the officer "f---ing stupid and white." Kerr, who has Indian ancestry, pleaded not guilty to one count of racially aggravated harassment, with her lawyer arguing that her words were a comment on power and privilege. Despite scoring 199 career goals and being Australia's...

Fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don highlights five risky pitchers with potential upside for the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Jacob deGrom, despite injury concerns, is poised for a strong return to dominance for the Rangers. Garrett Crochet offers profit potential with impressive stats, while Drew Rasmussen and David Festa present sleeper picks with high upside. Matthew Boyd, coming off a strong season, is a late-round target with solid potential in Chicago's rotation at pitcher-friendly Wrigley Field....

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) was tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards (57) during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. The 2024 season will see a rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles, with both teams undergoing significant changes since their last meeting. The Eagles have new coordinators, a dominant running back in Saquon Barkley, an overhauled receiving corps, and a strong offensive line, setting the stage for...