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The 2025 Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball Catcher Preview highlights a deep pool of backstops, led by William Contreras, with other top options including Adley Rutschman, Salvador Pérez, and Will Smith. MLB managers are giving catchers more playing time, resulting in increased depth at the position. Sleepers like Austin Wells, Sean Murphy, Joey Bart, Gabriel Moreno, and Iván Herrera offer potential value in the later rounds. The top-12 catcher draft rankings feature names like Cal Raleigh,...

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Chelsea forward and Australia captain Sam Kerr went on trial in a London court for racially abusing a white police officer during a drunken dispute with a taxi driver, where she called the officer "f---ing stupid and white." Kerr, who has Indian ancestry, pleaded not guilty to one count of racially aggravated harassment, with her lawyer arguing that her words were a comment on power and privilege. Despite scoring 199 career goals and being Australia's...

Fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don highlights five risky pitchers with potential upside for the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Jacob deGrom, despite injury concerns, is poised for a strong return to dominance for the Rangers. Garrett Crochet offers profit potential with impressive stats, while Drew Rasmussen and David Festa present sleeper picks with high upside. Matthew Boyd, coming off a strong season, is a late-round target with solid potential in Chicago's rotation at pitcher-friendly Wrigley Field....

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) was tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards (57) during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. The 2024 season will see a rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles, with both teams undergoing significant changes since their last meeting. The Eagles have new coordinators, a dominant running back in Saquon Barkley, an overhauled receiving corps, and a strong offensive line, setting the stage for...

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