Ex-cop Brown wins women's featherweight belt

Fabio Wardley is considering potential opponents such as Kubrat Pulev, Jarrell Miller, Michael Hunter, and Jared Anderson for an upcoming international title clash. Wardley, the #1 contender in the WBA rankings, is confident in his abilities to compete at the international level after maintaining an unbeaten record. He is particularly interested in facing Pulev for the WBA regular title and is open to proving himself against other top contenders. Wardley is also hopeful that his...

In a turnaround effort following Florida State's 2-10 season, head coach Mike Norvell has made significant changes to rebuild the team, including revamping his coaching approach and staff. Norvell brought in former head coach Gus Malzahn as offensive coordinator, a move that signifies a shift in strategy and a renewed focus on winning a national championship. Malzahn's experience and connection with Norvell offer promise for a successful resurgence at Florida State. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent cover important stories ranging from reproductive rights to Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased reporting and accessibility for all. Ilia Topuria, now known as "La Leyenda," has vacated the featherweight title to pursue a lightweight title shot against reigning champion Islam Makhachev. As Topuria transitions to the lightweight division, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will compete for the vacant featherweight title at UFC 314 on April 12. Full Article

Costa Rican team Liga Deportiva Alajuelense criticized Concacaf president Victor Montagliani for supporting Club León in their legal battle against FIFA's removal from the 2025 Club World Cup due to multi-ownership rules. Alajuelense accused Montagliani of violating neutrality and impartiality. FIFA will announce a replacement for León in the tournament, which starts on June 14 with Inter Miami facing Al Ahly FC. Full Article

USC star JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the women's NCAA tournament due to a torn ACL in her right knee suffered during the Trojans' second-round game. Watkins, a key player for USC, underwent season-ending surgery after being injured early in the game, leading to an emotional victory for the team as they advanced to the Sweet 16 without her. Despite Watkins' absence, the Trojans rallied behind Kiki Iriafen's impressive performance to secure a...

Jon Dahl Tomasson, Sweden's manager, expressed disappointment after their surprise defeat to Luxembourg, expecting a strong response against Northern Ireland. Led by Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga, Sweden will face a tough test against Michael O'Neill's solid Northern Ireland team, who are on a good run. Tomasson anticipates a competitive match in Stockholm, praising Northern Ireland's playing style and looking forward to the game, which will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two NI....