‘I was terrified’: Mikel Arteta recalls fear during first days as Arsenal boss

The New York Yankees bolstered their bullpen by acquiring strikeout reliever Fernando Cruz from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for catcher Jose Trevino. Cruz, who led the Yankees' bullpen in strikeouts, brings a 4.86 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 66 2/3 innings from his 69 appearances with the Reds. The trade also involves catcher Alex Jackson, who may fill Trevino's backup role after signing a minor league deal with the Reds in November and batting...

In Yahoo Sports' Fantasy Football Week 16 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em by analyst Dalton Del Don, key recommendations include sitting C.J. Stroud due to road struggles, avoiding Najee Harris against the tough Ravens defense, starting Jerome Ford with Dorian Thompson-Robinson at QB for the Browns, playing Malik Nabers against the Falcons' weak defense, starting Adam Thielen against the Cardinals' vulnerable slot coverage, and considering Jared Goff as a start with a favorable matchup against the...

Arsenal is considering signing Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP and Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig, while MLS and Saudi clubs are eyeing Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne. Gyökeres seeks assurances of playing time and a chance to play in the UEFA Champions League, potentially affecting Newcastle's interest, while De Bruyne's contract situation could lead to a move to a club offering a lucrative deal. Additionally, Liverpool is interested in Fulham's Antonee Robinson, Manchester United has...

Stephen Bunting came from behind to beat Kai Gotthardt 3-1 in the afternoon session, securing his spot in the third round of the tournament. Bunting, ranked eighth in the world, staged an impressive recovery after dropping the first set and nearly falling behind 2-0. The victory sets up a last 32 meeting with the winner of Dirk van Duijvenbode's match, with a potential quarter-final clash against world number one Luke Humphries on New Year's Day...

In a Week 16 lineup advice article by Yahoo Sports' fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski, key players like WR Brian Thomas Jr., RB Patrick Taylor Jr., and QB Baker Mayfield are highlighted as strong starts with favorable matchups. RB Kendre Miller, WR Terry McLaurin, and TE Brenton Strange are cautiously recommended due to potential game script concerns, while RB Isiah Pacheco and WR Deebo Samuel Sr. are advised as red light sits. QB Jordan Love is...

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