Simon Easterby expects fly-half duo to be long-term rivals for Ireland spot

Your support helps The Independent to report on important issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to providing quality journalism accessible to all. Ben Duckett is focused on improving his batting skills and proving himself in England's T20 team, showcasing his power-hitting abilities in a recent match against India. England's aggressive approach and depth in batting have led to success in the T20 series, with a focus on entertaining...

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

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...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, ensuring facts are separated from messaging. Your donation helps fund on-the-ground reporting during this critical time in US history, providing unbiased news accessible to all. In sports news, Arsenal has signed forward Chloe Kelly on loan from Manchester City, while also adding defender Jenna Nighswonger from Gotham FC and loaning out Laura Wienroither to Manchester City. Crystal Palace...

The Europa League group stages have concluded, revealing Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Rangers' paths in the knockout stage. Rangers will face Anderlecht, Bodø/Glimt, Fenerbahçe, or Twente, while Manchester United and Tottenham will meet either Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, or Midtjylland in the last 16. The draw for the Europa League play-offs will be on January 31, with the knockout stages set to take place in February and March. Full Article