England’s Ben Duckett keen to ‘keep learning’ after earning T20 opening spot

Your donation to The Independent supports their journalistic efforts in covering important stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. They prioritize reporting facts over messaging and aim to provide quality journalism accessible to all Americans, regardless of political affiliation. In sports news, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both scored hole-in-ones at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, with McIlroy finishing just two shots behind leader Russell Henley after carding a score of 66...

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade revealed on his podcast that he underwent kidney surgery in 2023, where doctors removed a cancerous tumor from his right kidney. Wade shared that the surgery was a low point in his life, but he found strength in his family's support. The retired NBA star praised his family for being there for him during his health scare, reflecting on his successful 16-year career with the Miami Heat that included three...

Greg Wyshynski reports that Mikko Rantanen was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal that also involved Taylor Hall going to Carolina. The trade surprised the NHL due to Rantanen's offensive prowess and pending free agent status. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky was active in trade talks, including discussions with the Vancouver Canucks for Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller. Carolina ultimately acquired Rantanen and Hall, while Colorado received Martin Necas,...

Professional summarizer Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don discuss 10 postseason fantasy lessons for the 2025 season, including insights on players like Saquon Barkley, Xavier Worthy, and Jayden Daniels. They also analyze the coaching panic meter for the Lions and Buccaneers after losing their OCs to head coaching positions. The duo emphasizes the importance of considering postseason performances when preparing for the upcoming fantasy season. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Your donation allows them to send journalists to report from the ground and provide unbiased coverage accessible to all. In Ireland, interim boss Simon Easterby has chosen Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley as the starting fly-half for the Six Nations opener against England, citing Prendergast's experience and performance in previous matches, while also making two other...

Jamison Hensley is an ESPN reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens, joining in 2011 and winning the Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018. Justin Tucker, Ravens kicker, faces allegations of inappropriate behavior by six massage therapists in Baltimore, which he denies in a social media post, calling the claims "unequivocally false." The NFL and Ravens are investigating the allegations, with Tucker's attorneys denying the accusations as speculative and impossible to prove, while Tucker emphasizes...