Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss signs new contract until 2027

In Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football, analyst Scott Pianowski recommends dropping Gus Edwards, Kareem Hunt, Bo Nix, Tank Dell, Jonathon Brooks, and Diontae Johnson to make room for Week 14 waiver wire pickups. Edwards lacks consistent touches, Hunt's role is diminishing, Nix has struggled recently and has a bye week, Dell has underperformed, Brooks has been ineffective as a runner, and Johnson has been unproductive. Consider dropping these players for better fantasy options. Full Article

Professional road racer Remco Evenepoel suffered multiple fractures after colliding with a postal vehicle while training in Belgium. The incident resulted in injuries to his ribs, shoulder, and hand on his right side, requiring hospitalization. Evenepoel, a double Olympic champion, faces potential disruption to his upcoming season, including a bid for the Giro d’Italia in May, following the accident. Full Article

Miami coach Mario Cristobal made a case for the Hurricanes to receive an at-large berth in the College Football Playoff, citing their 10-2 record and close losses. The selection committee's next rankings will indicate potential playoff teams, with Miami hoping to be included despite defensive struggles. Cristobal emphasized the importance of rewarding teams for winning games based on facts and performance. Full Article

Bristol Bears have secured a major signing with the arrival of 28-year-old rugby player Maher, a bronze medalist in the Paris Olympics and the most followed rugby player globally with 4.5 million Instagram and 3.2 million TikTok followers. Maher's presence is expected to showcase the team and the league to a wider audience, with support from the RFU and PWR for her visa applications. If ready, Maher could make her Premiership debut on 12 January...

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New York Jets 26-21 in a game where the Jets failed to score a single point after halftime. Geno Smith's return to New York was successful as the Seahawks came out on top despite both teams having big plays and moments throughout the game. Meanwhile, Minnesota has the opportunity to become the third NFL team this season to reach 10 wins, highlighting a potential milestone for the team in the...

Support The Independent's journalistic efforts by donating to help cover stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech developments. Your contribution enables reporters to provide unbiased coverage and analysis without paywalls, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all. In other news, three-time super-bantamweight world champion Israel Vazquez has passed away at 46 after battling cancer, leaving behind a legacy in the boxing world with his memorable fights against Rafael Marquez. Full Article