Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 21: FC Internazionale Milano former player Cristian Chivu looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 21, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images) New Parma head coach Christian Chivu believes that the ‘mental aspect’ will … Read more
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons isn’t shy about expressing his opinions. Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, who redefined the outside linebacker position, gave Parsons some unsolicited advice a couple of days ago. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year suggested that Parsons should focus more on football and less on podcasts. Parsons, who … Read more
Dustin Poirier has ‘nothing but respect’ for UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. In fact, ‘The Diamond’ even went so far as to label Topuria ‘a warrior’ in response to the Spaniard’s callout for a fight. 6 Poirier is gearing up for his final UFC debut, having made his debut in 2011Credit: Getty 6 And Topuria, … Read more
Unrivaled delivered a huge shock. The off-season professional women’s league, full of WNBA stars, is in its fifth week and fans finally got to see the highly anticipated 1-on-1 tournament. 5 Breanna Stewart lost in round one of the Unrivaled one-on-one contest 1-on-1s represent the very essence of basketball culture, and some of the biggest … Read more
For six seasons, Sam Darnold largely toiled in NFL mediocrity. The 2018 top five draft pick struggled through his first three seasons as the New York Jets starting quarterback, then spent two uninspiring years with the Carolina Panthers and one season as a backup with the San Francisco 49ers. Very little was expected from Darnold … Read more
Dundee United have called for VAR reform due to what they see as ‘inconsistent interpretations of the laws of the game’ and have withdrawn their representation from the Scottish FA’s Key Match Incident panel due to concerns over the body’s purpose. The Scottish FA introduced a ‘Key Match Incident Review Panel’ in September last year. … Read more
The Saturday NFL tripleheader did not disappointment in Week 17, thanks to the thrilling overtime victory the Cincinnati Bengals had over the Denver Broncos. In what essentially was a playoff game, the Bengals needed to win to keep their playoff hopes alive while the Broncos needed a win to clinch a playoff berth. The final … Read more
Even Adam Silver recognizes that it is time for change. With fan frustration peaking and some insisting that the NBA has become “unwatchable,” the league’s commissioner teased a massive rule tweak on Tuesday. 4 Shaquille O’Neal sounds like many NBA fans frustrated with the state of basketballCredit: Getty “At times, we’ve moved the 3-point line,” … Read more
Aaron Rodgers looked like his old self as he masterminded a New York Jets victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 40-year-old finished with 16 completions for 289 yards and three touchdowns. 3 Rogers and Davante Adams aren’t ready to ride off into the sunset yetCredit: Getty Coming off the devastating Achilles injury he suffered in … Read more