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Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández was fined for dropping an F-bomb on live television during a postgame interview following the NLDS win over the San Diego Padres. The league was considering a suspension, but his agent and MLB Players Association representatives intervened, resulting in a reduced fine and no suspension. Despite the controversy, Hernández played a key role in the Dodgers' successful postseason run, helping them win the World Series before becoming a...

The Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings for Tight Ends in Full-PPR leagues highlight rookie TE Brock Bowers, who had a disappointing Week 15 but is expected to bounce back in the playoff semifinals. Bowers struggled with just three catches for 35 yards, marking his third game with fewer than 10 points in the past four outings. Fantasy managers are advised to monitor his performance closely in Week 16 to determine if he can...

The Independent relies on donations to support their investigative reporting on important issues such as reproductive rights and Big Tech. Your contribution helps fund journalists on the ground to provide unbiased coverage. In other news, Manchester United is expected to decide between redeveloping Old Trafford or building a new stadium in 2025, with a majority of fans favoring a new stadium according to a recent survey. The decision will be made in collaboration with the...

Ohm Youngmisuk, an ESPN staff writer with extensive experience covering the Giants, Jets, and NBA teams, reports on Dennis Schroder's transition to the Golden State Warriors after being traded from the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors are eager to integrate Schroder into their lineup to alleviate Stephen Curry's offensive load, with plans to utilize him in pick-and-roll situations and as a scoring threat. Schroder's arrival is expected to bolster the team's defense and competitiveness, providing a...

In Week 15, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor's goal-line fumble cost fantasy football managers a 7.9% loss in Yahoo Fantasy public league matchups, resulting in an 8.1 point swing from what should have been a 10.1-point play to a 2-point play in half-PPR scoring formats. Taylor's mistake was reminiscent of New York Jets rookie Malachi Corley's similar blunder earlier in the season, but with much higher stakes for both his team and fantasy football...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Donations help fund investigative reporting and documentaries like 'The A Word'. Marcus Rashford has expressed readiness to leave Manchester United after being left out of the squad for the Manchester derby, signaling a potential new challenge ahead for the 27-year-old striker. Despite setbacks, Rashford remains focused on his career progression and upcoming matches with the team....