Julen Lopetegui: West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug not at his best yet

Luke Littler, a teenage darts sensation, began his quest for a maiden World Championship crown with an emotional victory over Ryan Meikle at the Alexandra Palace. Despite facing a potential early exit, Littler dominated the closing stages of the match, narrowly missing a nine-dart finish. Overcoming nerves and emotional challenges, he secured his place in the third round. Littler expressed his struggles with pressure but managed to focus on winning his first game, despite feeling...

In Week 16, Seahawks' Geno Smith expects to play despite a knee injury, while Patriots' Christian Barmore is back on the NFI list with health concerns. Lions' David Montgomery may return for the playoffs after opting against surgery for his MCL injury. The injury report includes updates on players from teams like the Giants, Falcons, Lions, Bears, Browns, Bengals, and Titans. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change. Your donation helps fund investigative reporting and documentaries. Newcastle's Alexander Isak scored a hat-trick against Ipswich, showcasing his world-class talent and commitment to the team's long-term success. Manager Eddie Howe is determined to keep Isak and build a winning team around him, as Newcastle aims for future success in the Premier League. Full Article

Barcelona suffered a third consecutive home league defeat as Atlético Madrid claimed a 2-1 victory to take the top spot in LaLiga. Despite the loss, coach Hansi Flick praised his team's improved performance and highlighted the need for a break before regrouping in the second half of the season. Flick commended Pedri's outstanding display and emphasized the team's determination to maintain their high standard of play moving forward. Full Article

The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff berth and kept the Pittsburgh Steelers from winning the AFC North crown with a 34-17 victory, tying both teams at 10-5 atop the division with two games to go. The Ravens' defense came up big with a pick 6 in the fourth quarter, while Lamar Jackson had a strong performance, leading the team to the crucial win. Baltimore is now in contention for an AFC North title and looks...

DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN, previously covering the New York Jets, and hosts "Talkin' Texans" on ESPN Radio. Texans wideout Tank Dell suffered a significant knee injury after catching a touchdown pass, dislocating his kneecap and being carted off the field, impacting the team's performance and emotions. Dell, who had a standout game, joins other injured Texans players like Shaq Mason and Jimmie Ward, as the team faces a quick turnaround to...