Let’s preview all 14 remaining Week 9 games: Picks and predictions

In the NFL Divisional Round injury tracker, Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens is deemed doubtful to play against the Buffalo Bills due to a knee injury, despite initial optimism from head coach John Harbaugh. Meanwhile, David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions is back on the field after rehabbing a knee injury and is ready to face the Washington Commanders. Other key players listed on the injury report include Teagan Quitoriano and Joe Mixon of...

Support The Independent's journalism by donating to help them cover important stories from reproductive rights to climate change. Your donation allows journalists to report on both sides of the story at this critical moment in US history. Stephen Bunting won the Bahrain Masters, defeating Luke Littler in the quarter-finals, following Littler's recent World Championship victory. Bunting's victory came after impressive performances, including a final-leg decider against world number one Luke Humphries. Full Article

In UFC 311, Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against late replacement Renato Moicano, after Arman Tsarukyan's injury, presenting a significant challenge downgrade for the champion. Meanwhile, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili faces Umar Nurmagomedov in a co-main event where Dvalishvili is a rare underdog despite being on an 11-fight winning streak. Additionally, former champions Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill clash in a light heavyweight bout, both aiming for another shot at the title. Full Article

The Independent relies on donations to support their journalism, covering topics from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. They prioritize on-the-ground reporting to uncover facts and tell important stories. In sports news, football legend Denis Law has passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy as a key player for Manchester United and Scotland, with tributes pouring in from clubs and fans across the football community. Full Article

Support The Independent's journalism by donating to help fund on-the-ground reporting on important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Your donation allows journalists to cover stories from all perspectives without paywalls, ensuring quality journalism is accessible to all. In sports news, world champion Luke Littler was defeated in the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price, who delivered a strong performance with a high average and multiple 180s. Full Article

In the NFL divisional round, the No. 1 seeds in the AFC and NFC, the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, will face off against the Houston Texans and Washington Commanders, respectively. The Chiefs, aiming for a third consecutive Super Bowl title, are 8-point favorites against the Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud. The Texans are looking to secure back-to-back playoff wins and upset the favored Chiefs, who have a history of winning close games...