Carlos Alcaraz reaches Rotterdam quarter-finals with emphatic win over Andrea Vavassori

Baseball fans can rejoice as spring training kicks off with MLB teams reporting to camps in Arizona and Florida, with the Cubs and Dodgers set to face off in the first matchup on Feb. 20. The season will officially start with a highly anticipated two-game series in Tokyo, Japan, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Opening Day on March 27 will see 28 clubs playing in 14 games, including interleague series and division...

Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan, 25, is in intensive care at Cork University Hospital after a fall at Thurles while riding Wee Charlie for Gerard O'Leary. O'Sullivan, a two-time winner at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, was treated on the track before being airlifted to the hospital, where he is receiving the best medical care. His family has expressed gratitude for all the well wishes as O'Sullivan continues his recovery. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories from reproductive rights to climate change. Your donation helps fund investigative journalism and documentaries like 'The A Word'. The publication prioritizes providing quality journalism accessible to all, without paywalls. In sports news, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, with a fight against Terence Crawford scheduled. This comes as YouTuber Jake Paul misses out on a fight with Canelo. The upcoming...

In a thrilling upset, the No. 19 Tennessee Lady Vols defeated the No. 5 UConn Huskies 80-76, marking their first win over UConn since 2007 and honoring the late Pat Summitt. Coach Kim Caldwell led her team to victory with aggressive play and strong rebounding, outperforming UConn star Paige Bueckers and securing a much-needed win over a top-10 opponent. Former Lady Vols players, including national champions under Summitt, gathered to celebrate in an emotional night...

Jeff Legwold is a senior writer at ESPN covering the Denver Broncos and the NFL, with over 20 years of experience. He contributes to NFL draft coverage and serves on the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors. The Class of 2025 includes Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe, chosen by the Hall's board of selectors for enshrinement in August in Canton, Ohio. Eric Allen, a cornerback, had 54 career interceptions...

In Calgary, Colorado Avalanche defeated the Flames 4-2 with Martin Necas scoring twice and Cale Makar adding a goal and an assist. Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche, while Nathan MacKinnon recorded three assists to lead in league point-scoring. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for Colorado, extending their winning streak against the Flames to six games. Jonathan Huberdeau and Rasmus Andersson scored for Calgary, who have lost two straight, with Dustin Wolf making...