Behind Caeleb Dressel’s Olympic return, ‘a work in progress’ to rekindle his love for swimming

Simona Halep, after a successful career in tennis, announced her retirement at the age of 33 following a doping scandal and subsequent ban that impacted her ability to return to the top of the sport. Despite her achievements, including winning the Wimbledon final in 2019, Halep's legacy is now complicated by the challenges she faced off the court. Her career, marked by consistent success and heartbreaking losses, comes to an end as she reflects on...

The Premier League's referees are setting a model for VAR that other leagues want to follow, with video review errors down 35% compared to last season. The Key Match Incidents Panel noted 13 mistakes after 23 rounds this season, showing progress despite some controversial incidents. VAR interventions have improved, with only 9 missed calls this year, down from 17 last year, thanks to rigorous training and a pool of specialist VARs. Full Article

In a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics in Boston, Khris Middleton of the Bucks celebrated after scoring a basket. As the NBA trade deadline approached, major deals shook up the league, including Luka Doncic moving to the Los Angeles Lakers and De'Aaron Fox going to the San Antonio Spurs. Players like Middleton, Anfernee Simons of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors were mentioned as potential...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased reporting. Your donation helps fund on-the-ground reporting and in-depth investigations. England captain Jos Buttler believes winning the 50-over World Cup holds more significance than its T20 counterpart, emphasizing the excitement and relevance of ODI cricket in the current landscape. As England prepares to face India in a series of ODIs, key...

Dave McMenamin, a Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN, covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com, and the NBA for NBA.com. LeBron James expressed mixed emotions about the trade that brought Luka Doncic to the Lakers, acknowledging the reality of Anthony Davis' departure. James emphasized his commitment to the Lakers and expressed confidence in his ability to work well with Doncic, with sources indicating Doncic could debut for the Lakers soon....

Derek Chisora, a seasoned boxer with nearly 15 years of experience, is set to have his final fight against Otto Wallin. Despite his age of 41, Chisora remains a formidable opponent and a valuable scalp for up-and-coming fighters. His career has been filled with memorable fights, setbacks, and controversy, but he has always been entertaining and fearless in the ring. Chisora's legacy as boxing royalty is secure, and his final fight is anticipated to be...