Jack Draper finally notches first win since brilliant US Open run

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Max Olson, an ESPN Staff Writer covering the Big 12, reports that Alabama running back Justice Haynes has entered the NCAA transfer portal after starting six games for the Crimson Tide this season. Haynes, a sophomore from Buford, Georgia, was the No. 2-ranked running back in the 2023 class and will have two more seasons of eligibility at his next school. Alabama, who narrowly missed a College Football Playoff bid, will face Michigan in the...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss his second consecutive game due to a sore foot, with coach JJ Redick stating he does not know when James will return. The absence is attributed to personal reasons, with James taking time off to rest and recover after the team's recent struggles. Rumors of a possible trade involving James have emerged, but he holds a no-trade clause in his contract, giving him control over his future...

Your support enables The Independent to report on crucial issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, providing in-depth coverage and investigations. As a trusted news source, The Independent relies on donations to send reporters to cover stories from all perspectives without paywalls. Despite facing challenges, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou remains determined to lead the team through tough times and emphasizes the need for all players, including Timo Werner, to step up and deliver...

Lionel Messi has identified Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as a player who reminds him of himself when he was young, praising the 17-year-old's talent and potential. Yamal, a product of Barcelona's La Masia academy, has been making waves in the football world, earning recognition for his impressive performances and finishing eighth in the recent Ballon d'Or rankings. Messi, who left Barcelona in 2021 after a successful career at the club, expressed his hopes for...

Tyrone Mings, Aston Villa and England defender, faced a challenging journey back from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, having previously experienced a similar setback early in his career. Coping with uncertainty and setbacks, Mings now approaches recovery differently, maintaining perspective and engaging in positive activities like his involvement in the Tyrone Mings Academy. With ambitions on and off the pitch, Mings remains a confident and articulate figure, driven by new opportunities and the success of...