Devin Booker out, other All-Stars questionable for NBA’s Christmas day slate

The 2025 MLB season showcases standout performances, including a surge in Yankees home runs and Rafael Devers' historic strikeout streak. ESPN's MLB Rank list of the top 100 players features MVPs, Cy Young winners, and rising stars like Shohei Ohtani, who secured his third MVP in four years with a record-setting 50/50 season. Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals continues to improve, aiming for an MVP-caliber season with enhanced baserunning and defensive skills....

Your support helps The Independent to cover important stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to factual reporting. By donating, you enable journalists to report from the ground and provide unbiased coverage accessible to all. In the UFC, Ian Machado Garry will now face Carlos Prates in a welterweight main event after a planned fight fell through, with Machado Garry looking to bounce back from his first professional loss against...

The 1,500m world champion is gearing up for his Grand Slam Track campaign, embracing a new era for athletics. Despite beating rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen, he fell short of winning gold at last summer's Olympics but has no regrets. He remains focused and determined as he looks ahead to his upcoming races. Full Article

Draymond Green almost left the Warriors to join the Grizzlies in 2023, but a last-minute $100 million extension kept him in Golden State. The Grizzlies sought Green's leadership and toughness to help them progress after a disappointing season, eventually firing coach Taylor Jenkins in a bid to optimize Ja Morant's development. Memphis experimented with innovative offensive concepts but struggled to implement them effectively, leading to a late-season coaching shakeup. Full Article

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Ovechkin has 12 goals in his past 18 games and will continue his pursuit against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals padded their lead in the Eastern Conference standings, with Dylan Strome breaking a third-period tie to secure the win, while David Pastrnak scored two goals for the...

Seiya Suzuki and Kyle Tucker hit home runs for the Cubs as they defeated the Athletics 7-4 in West Sacramento. Justin Steele pitched 6 2/3 innings, striking out six, to earn his second win of the season. Luis Severino struggled for the A's, giving up six runs in six innings. Full Article