McKennie: U.S. needs 'nastiness' in CNL defense

Manchester City's Erling Haaland suffered a left ankle injury and was substituted during their 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win over Bournemouth. Despite scoring City's equalizer, Haaland had to be replaced by Omar Marmoush, who scored the winning goal. City advances to the semifinals to face Nottingham Forest as they seek their only chance for a trophy this season after being eliminated from the Champions League. Full Article

Min Woo Lee secured his first PGA Tour title at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, withstanding challenges from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Lee maintained control of the tournament with a three-under 67, holding off Scheffler and Gary Woodland to win by one shot. Scheffler finished as the runner-up for the second year in a row, while Woodland achieved his best result in six years, setting the stage for the upcoming Masters tournament where the...

ESPN staff provided an update on the tight playoff races in the NHL, particularly in the Atlantic Division, where the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning are battling for the top spot. The Leafs currently lead with 92 points, followed closely by the Panthers and Lightning with 91 points each. The remaining schedule and strength of schedule favor the Lightning, but projections still give them only a slight edge over the Panthers...

Your support enables The Independent to cover important stories such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech developments, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis. Donations help fund on-the-ground reporting and maintain a commitment to providing quality journalism accessible to all. Manchester City's comeback in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with goals from Haaland and Marmoush, showcased their resilience and experience, securing their seventh consecutive semi-final appearance under Pep Guardiola's leadership. Full Article

Dan Hajducky, a staff writer for ESPN with an MFA in creative writing, reported on the sale of an autographed Shohei Ohtani relic card that sold for over $1 million at auction, making it the first of the Dodgers star to reach that price. The card featured the MLB logo from the pants Ohtani wore during his historic 50/50 club achievement in September 2024. This sale surpassed the previous record for an Ohtani card, highlighting...

Shakyla Hill, initially aspiring to be a lawyer, unexpectedly achieved two quadruple-doubles during her college basketball career at Grambling State, making her the only Division I player to do so. Her remarkable feats garnered attention from NBA stars like LeBron James and Chris Paul, propelling her into the national spotlight. Despite the newfound fame, Hill remained focused on her studies and now plans to attend law school, with basketball playing a significant role in shaping...