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Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings for Flex (Half-PPR) are out, with several top players on bye including Darnell Mooney, Khalil Shakir, and Marques Valdez-Scantling. Managers will need to find alternative options, with the Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers game offering potential for high fantasy points. Justin Herbert's increased passing volume and hot streak from players like Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston make the Chargers a strong streaming choice. Check out the team's...

Elvis Smylie won the BMW Australian PGA Championship, defeating his golfing idol Cameron Smith. Smylie secured his first DP World Tour title, overcoming a challenging back nine and finishing at 14 under par. Smylie credited his short game for his success and expressed gratitude towards his family for their support. Marc Leishman also competed in the final group but fell short of the leaders. Full Article

Injuries force England to make a late change as Jordan Cox breaks his thumb, ruling him out of the Test series against New Zealand. With no specialist back-up keeper, vice-captain Ollie Pope is likely to take the gloves in the upcoming series opener. The team is set to call for support for the second and third Tests, with Phil Salt being considered as an option. Full Article

James Olley is a senior soccer writer for ESPN FC, covering Arsenal and Mikel Arteta's response to questions about Bukayo Saka's commitment to England. Arteta defended Saka's absence from the national team, citing a thigh injury and a clear communication between Arsenal's medical staff and England. Arsenal secured a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, with Saka scoring, generating positive momentum ahead of a Champions League trip to Sporting CP. Full Article

In Week 12 of fantasy football, tight end Taysom Hill will be on bye after his impressive performance in Week 11, along with several other top tight ends due to six teams being on bye. One sleeper option to consider is Will Dissly of the Los Angeles Chargers, who has been performing well recently and is available in over half of Yahoo fantasy leagues. Check out where Dissly ranks in the Yahoo Sports fantasy staff's...

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