Russia's 'comprehensive' treaty with Iran will include defence, Sergei Lavrov says

Ruben Amorim praised Bruno Fernandes after his hat trick helped Manchester United advance to the Europa League quarterfinals, emphasizing the need for the team to support Fernandes in his quest for trophies. The victory over Real Sociedad showcased a strong performance under Amorim, following a positive week that included a draw with Arsenal and plans for a new stadium, boosting hopes for a successful season with a potential trophy and Champions League qualification. Full Article

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali plans to visit Bangkok to discuss adding a race in Thailand's capital city to the calendar, with the Dutch Grand Prix dropping off after 2026 and the Belgian Grand Prix appearing on a rotational basis. Despite the potential for 25 races, drivers may resist a more crowded schedule. Domenicali also mentioned interest from other regions like Africa and South America, with Madrid set to replace Barcelona for the Spanish Grand...

UEFA will discuss with FIFA and IFAB a potential rule change following the disallowed penalty in Atlético Madrid's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, where Real Madrid advanced to face Arsenal in the quarterfinals. Julián Álvarez's spot kick was ruled out after VAR showed he had kicked the ball twice, leading to protests from Atlético and coach Diego Simeone challenging the decision. UEFA released footage showing minimal contact with the ball by Álvarez's standing leg,...

Your support helps The Independent to cover important stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech with investigative reporting and documentaries. Your donation allows journalists to report on both sides of the story, keeping quality journalism accessible to all Americans. In sports news, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers advanced in the Europa League, with Bruno Fernandes leading United to victory, Spurs overcoming AZ Alkmaar, and Rangers winning in a penalty shoot-out. Full Article

Duke coach Jon Scheyer stated that freshman star Cooper Flagg is unlikely to play in the ACC tournament semifinals due to an ankle sprain sustained during a quarterfinal win against Georgia Tech, with defensive player Maliq Brown also experiencing a shoulder injury. X-rays showed no fracture for Flagg, who averaged 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in the regular season, but Scheyer emphasized the importance of ensuring Flagg's readiness for the upcoming NCAA tournament....

In the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast podcast, Andy Behrens and Matt Harmon analyze the biggest fantasy winners and losers from the first week of NFL free agency, highlighting players like Jayden Daniels and Brian Thomas Jr. Behrens also calls out three teams for questionable decisions in free agency. The episode covers topics such as the impact of free agency on fantasy football, bold predictions for the upcoming season, and key players to...