Can Michael Penix Jr. lead a Falcons playoff push; are Kirk Cousins' days in Atlanta over?

Injury updates for the AFC and NFC conference championships include Jalen Hurts practicing fully for the Philadelphia Eagles, Taylor Rapp out for the Buffalo Bills with a hip injury, and Bobby Wagner and Daron Payne questionable for the Washington Commanders. Hurts, dealing with a knee injury, is expected to start on Sunday, while Rapp and Benford remain sidelined for the Bills. The Chiefs have no injury designations reported as they prepare for the AFC Championship...

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The 2025 NBA Rivals Week features exciting matchups, including a rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, as well as the San Antonio Spurs facing the Indiana Pacers in Paris. LeBron James and Stephen Curry will clash as the Los Angeles Lakers battle the Golden State Warriors, while the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last season's Western Conference semifinals. Key questions surrounding these matchups, such as the Pacers'...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, with a commitment to factual reporting. Your donation enables journalists to provide balanced coverage of current events. Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys will face off in the Australian Open women's final, with Sabalenka aiming for a third consecutive title and Keys seeking her first grand slam win. Their head-to-head record heavily favors Sabalenka, who has praised...

In Yahoo Sports' NFL Conference Championship Sunday DFS picks and fades article, fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski recommends trusting players like RB Saquon Barkley of the Eagles and WR Khalil Shakir of the Bills, who have been consistent performers in the playoffs. Pianowski also highlights WR Terry McLaurin of the Commanders and RB Kareem Hunt of the Chiefs as strong picks for their recent impressive performances. However, he advises fading QB Jalen Hurts of the Eagles,...

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