US military ready to carry out lawful orders of next Trump administration, avoid politics, Pentagon chief says

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...

University of Texas golfer Luke Potter apologized after heckling Rory McIlroy at TPC Sawgrass, with McIlroy taking Potter's phone and walking away. Potter referenced McIlroy's 2011 Masters meltdown, leading to his removal from the course. Potter apologized and sent written apologies, while McIlroy shot 5-under 67 at the Players Championship and declined to discuss the incident further. Full Article

In Charlotte, UNC's RJ Davis led the Tar Heels to a 68-59 victory over Wake Forest, setting up a semifinal matchup against Duke in the ACC Tournament. UNC, looking to improve their NCAA Tournament chances, is projected as a No. 11 or No. 12 seed and is focused on facing Duke for a spot in the ACC championship. Coach Hubert Davis emphasizes the team's improvement and preparation for the upcoming game against Duke, without discussing...