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We begin by going over a particularly unexciting group of potential waiver pickups, including Jason Kipnis, Chris Taylor, and Danny Santana. Yes, we know it’s 2019 and not 2016, so we also throw in some non-washed-up players like Christian Walker and Dakota Hudson. From there we waste your time with local softball/kickball talk before moving on to Weekend Streamin’, where we come strong with seven recommendations, including three Royals SPs (Danny Duffy, Homer Bailey, and Brad Keller) who almost certainly won’t all work out....

5-Star Players A.J. Green, WR, Bengals. Green caught six passes for 72 yards and a TD last week and is on pace for 96 receptions for 1,446 yards and 10 scores. He’s an obvious, must-start WR1. Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers. Brown caught five passes for 138 yards and a touchdown in a fairly tough matchup against the Dolphins last week and continues to shine as the Steelers’ No. 1 receiver....

It’s worth noting that any of our selections could bust this week, but so could bona fide studs. We’re taking some chances here, as we don’t want to say anyone too obvious. A list of easy choices wouldn’t do anyone any good. You aren’t going to start the guys below over consistent, proven producers, but you’re probably not searching for fantasy sleepers if your lineup is set. However, even if that’s the case, our sleepers list can help you find value in DFS contests, as the prices of these players should be affordable....

The first question everyone will have is whether to use Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen at QB. We chose Rodgers and stacked him with Davante Adams (duh). We also used Allen’s best stacking partner, Stefon Diggs, so we wouldn’t be left out in the cold in case Allen goes off. We only mixed in one Panther, though there are several worthwhile options, and we found room for two boom-or-bust Broncos who will hopefully give our somewhat-chalky lineup the differentiation it needs to make some real money....

Otherwise, though, the names in the top-10 are the usual suspects (minus Evan Engram, who would be in that top level if not for his nagging foot injury that got him onto Injured Reserve). Most likely, you’ve made it to fantasy championship week thanks to a solid TE (or a stream-against-the-Cardinals strategy). If you have a stud, the best strategy is just to play him. WEEK 16 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

Our fingers are crossed that you could overcome Cook’s shoulder injury and make it into your fantasy football championship despite that setback. The first order of business for all Cook owners is to pick up both Mattison and Boone on waivers. Until we understand what the deal is with Mattison’s ankle injury, there’s no taking chances in what for most of you is the final week of your fantasy season....

Notably, Patrick Mahomes is hard to trust this week because the Chiefs have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Given Andy Reid’s tendency to rest starters late in the year in “meaningless” games, Mahomes may not play much against the Chargers, if at all. At the most, he would probably play one half, so fantasy owners will have to weigh whether one half of Mahomes is better than a full game of Drew Brees (@ Panthers), Ben Roethlisberger (@ Browns), Russell Wilson (@ 49ers), or top QB streamers in meaningful matchups....

London, Aug 11 (PTI) India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has admitted that the visiting batsmen committed mistakes under challenging conditions as his side were bowled out for just 107 runs in the first innings of the rain-affected second Test against England at Lord’s. The inept technique coupled with fragile temperament of Indian batting was thoroughly exposed as they crumbled to 107 all out against a top quality England seam attack on a rain-hit second day yesterday....

Currently, however, the mineral supply chain for these chips is concentrated in China. Moreover, bills like the CHIPS Act that seek to bolster semiconductor supply chains mainly target semiconductor fabrication, not mining and refining. It is essential then that the U.S. government increase America’s domestic capacity for critical mineral extraction and refining to bolster our semiconductor supply chains. So why are these particular chips so important? The answer is simple: computing power....

As the slogan says, “the future is female.” On college campuses, that future has arrived. Women are now 60 percent of college graduates. The fading male presence in higher education has ripple effects—including male underemployment, falling marriage rates, and family instability—that should prompt concerns about the country’s social and economic future. Dig deeper into the issue, however, and you’ll discover that focusing on college, as many do, misses a big part of the problem....

India defender Gouramangi Sing has full faith in IMG-Reliance to resolve the deadlock with I-League clubs so that he and other IMG-R contracted players are able to play in Indian football’s top-most domestic competition also. Gouramangi is one of many marquee Indian players to have joined the new project and on Wednesday, he expressed his confidence in the AIFF’s commercial and marketing partners. “IMG-Reliance are the (commercial and marketing) partners of the AIFF and a responsible organisation so I am sure whatever plans they have will be better for us....

But sometimes, simple is better. At least it is for this two-year-old gelding named Horsey McHorseface. MORE: Kentucky Derby winners | When is the 2016 Kentucky Derby? Australian owner Joe Rosetti, Horsey’s owner, spun off the name from the leading candidate in a public poll to name a $300 million British polar research ship. The name? Boaty McBoatface. “We had a laugh about it in the office and thought, ‘Hey, why not’,” racing manager Jake Bruce told CNN....

Adelaide, Dec 10 (PTI) Adelaide done and dusted, Indian captain Virat Kohli Monday warned Australia that there will be no let up in intensity and the visitors will go for the kill in the remaining three Tests. India won the opening Test of a series in Australia for the first time in 70 years with a 31-run victory. “We can’t be happy with just one Test match. We will not be satisfied with just one Test....

The Cote d’Ivoire international suffered a knee injury in Palace’s 1-1 stalemate with Newcastle United on February 4 and it was thought that he would be sidelined for about four weeks or more. However, having returned to training, the former Liverpool manager has maintained that the 25-year-old will not be hurried back to the pitch. “It’s a remarkable recovery and we have to be very careful to make certain that we don’t suddenly think because he is able to take part in two modified training sessions that he will be able to come back like the Wilf Zaha he was before the injury,” Hodgson said in a pre-match conference....

The Hurricanes could have sealed top spot and a home semi-final with a win, but the Strikers ended a four-match losing streak at UTAS Stadium on Thursday. Matthew Wade took advantage of being dropped on 40 to smash 88 off 54 balls as Hobart posted 169-7 in Launceston, Ben Laughlin claiming figures of 3-31 and Rashid Khan 2-28. It soon became apparent that would not be enough, with Weatherald (82) and Carey (54) putting on 116 for the first wicket in just 10....

Though the league might have no equal when it comes to constant attention from rabid fans, when the NFL does something perceived as in poor judgment, the web back lash is swift and harsh. More visible takes included calling Rice’s suspension a pat on the back or proclaiming NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision a brutal failure. But how poorly was the news truly received across the web? A General Sentiment report says that the NFL, Roger Goodell and Ray Rice had not bad, but historically negative days across the web when it came to overall web reaction....

Sharing the story on Reddit’s r/AmITheA******, 18-year-old user u/magicmanbutagal explained what happened. “I recently attended my cousin A’s wedding in Australia,” she said. “Lots went down, and I am getting flack for my dress. We are an Indian family, and A’s husband M is white, so there were two ceremonies, like the Jonas-Chopra wedding.” Sharing a picture of the dress she wore for the Christian ceremony and reception, she explained that A is her favorite cousin so she decided to go “all out” with her gift....

Along with no preseason, this campaign begins with many stadiums featuring no fans, and the ones that are allowing people into the seats are drastically reducing capacity. We’ve yet to see how new defenses operate, whether it be a fresh coordinator or offseason acquisitions expected to make a difference. So, aside from a few obvious matchups in Week 1, ones we’re pretty confident are great or terrible, our Week 1 rankings won’t differ too mightily from our season-long lists....

And now, with legal sports betting entering the mainstream, there is no more reason to wink at the point spreads. MORE NFL PREDICTIONS:Week 1 NFL picks straight up A new season of action provides new hope for a whole new level of semi-professional prognostication. For entertainment purposes only, then, here are the Week 1 picks for 2018. (Game lines courtesy of Bovada.) Week 1 NFL picks against the spread (All times Eastern)...