The Playlist: Week 11 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

The UFC returns to Montreal for the first time in a decade with UFC 315, featuring two title fights at the Bell Centre on Saturday. In the main card, notable matchups include Kyle Prepolec against Benoit Saint Denis in lightweight, and Alexa Grasso facing Natalia Silva in women's flyweight, alongside Jose Aldo versus Aiemann Zahabi in bantamweight, Valentina Shevchenko against Manon Fiorot in women's flyweight, and Belal Muhammad against Jack Della Maddalena in welterweight. Analysis...

Northern Irish driver Chris Smiley made a significant impact in the British Touring Car Championship by achieving the fastest time in free practice for round two at Brands Hatch. His Restart Racing team recently received new Hyundai i30 N Fastbacks from Excelr8 Motorsport, showcasing strong performance so early in the season. This marks an impressive start for the team, as they compete against the championship's elite. Full Article

Sauber is set to commemorate its 600th Formula 1 grand prix during the Imola weekend, including races held between 2019 and 2023 when it operated as Alfa Romeo, as it was still managed by Sauber Motorsport AG. Throughout its history, the team has experienced significant highs and severe lows, with challenges that nearly threatened its existence. This milestone reflects the team's enduring presence and evolution in the highly competitive world of Formula 1 racing. Full...

This weekend is significant for Gabe Taylor, the younger brother of former Washington safety Sean Taylor, as he participates in the Commanders' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis among 21 players. Taylor, a multi-year starter at Rice, experienced a special moment trying on a Washington helmet for the first time, and fans hope he can secure a spot on the 90-man roster for training camp. While he has his own potential, it is important for...

Fabio Quartararo secured his second consecutive MotoGP pole position at Le Mans, outpacing Marc Marquez and demonstrating a strong performance akin to his Jerez success. The Yamaha rider excelled in Q2, finishing ahead of the factory Ducati competitors. Alex Marquez will start third for Gresini Ducati, while Francesco Bagnaia struggled to achieve only a sixth-place position on the second factory Ducati. Full Article

Teenager Braxton Sorensen-McGee made an impressive Test debut for New Zealand's Black Ferns, scoring two tries in their 38-12 victory over Australia in the Pacific Four Series. The Black Ferns established a strong lead with Ayesha Leti-I'iga's two tries and a score from Sorensen-McGee, before the Wallaroos attempted a comeback with two tries of their own. This win marked New Zealand's 28th consecutive Test victory against their trans-Tasman rivals, as Sorensen-McGee also contributed to the...