Mookie Betts belts homer to lift Dodgers in Shohei Ohtani’s return to Anaheim

In Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball, Fred Zinkie highlights seven bounce-back candidates offering draft value for the 2025 season, including Bo Bichette, Josh Lowe, Nolan Jones, Christopher Morel, Thairo Estrada, Justin Verlander, and David Bednar. Bichette aims to bounce back from injury, Lowe looks to improve on his power-speed potential, Jones hopes to return to his previous 20-20 form, Morel seeks to capitalize on his unluckiness, Estrada aims to prove himself after a disappointing season, Verlander...

In Week 2 of the 2025 college baseball season, upsets caused shifts in the top 25 rankings, with Virginia dropping after two losses and LSU claiming the No. 2 spot. Oklahoma State, Nebraska, and NC State fell out of the rankings, while Oklahoma, Southern Mississippi, and Ole Miss entered. Texas A&M's Jace LaViolette is a player to watch, leading the Aggies with three home runs and eight RBIs, while a game to watch is No....

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who retired from international cricket last year, will now retire from county cricket after this summer and will not participate in The Hundred 2025. The 37-year-old will conclude his domestic duties with a player-coach role at Warwickshire in the Vitality Blast. Moeen plans to explore global franchise opportunities and will not be part of Birmingham Phoenix this year, making him the second prominent player to opt out of The Hundred....

In Yahoo Sports' The Playlist for Week 17, fantasy analyst Dan Titus highlights key injuries, trade deadlines, and top fantasy performers from Week 16. He recommends Rest-of-Season must-adds like Donovan Clingan and Guerschon Yabusele, along with top streaming options like Keldon Johnson and Yves Missi. Titus also suggests picking up players like Naji Marshall and Moses Moody for Week 17, providing valuable insights and advice for fantasy basketball managers. Full Article

The United States defeated Australia 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup, setting up a final matchday showdown with Japan, with Lynn Biyendolo scoring just 42 seconds into the match. Michelle Cooper added a second goal for the U.S., while Australia's Michelle Heyman scored a late goal. The match showcased promising performances from younger players like Biyendolo, Sears, Shaw, and Hutton, indicating that the USWNT's rebuild under coach Emma Hayes is progressing well. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, ensuring accurate reporting and investigative journalism. With a commitment to providing quality news accessible to all, they prioritize sending reporters to the frontlines of unfolding events. Meanwhile, Arsenal's recent defeat to West Ham highlights their struggles with injuries and a perceived overreliance on set-pieces, leading to criticism from Gary Neville and Mikel Arteta as they strive...