Steve Borthwick backs Marcus Smith to rebound from kicking off-day against Scotland

Your support allows The Independent to cover important stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, ensuring that facts are separated from messaging. The Grand Slam Track meet, organized by Michael Johnson, offers a $100,000 prize and features top athletes like Sydney McLaughlin and Kenny Bednarek. The event will take place in Kingston, Jamaica from April 4-6, with categories including Short Sprints, Long Sprints, and Short Hurdles, among others, and can be streamed on...

Alexa Philippou, a sports journalist covering women's college basketball and the WNBA, reports on USC's Sweet 16 win and star player JuJu Watkins' season-ending ACL injury. Watkins, a key player in revitalizing USC's program, will miss the Elite Eight matchup against UConn, drawing parallels to UConn's past injuries with star player Paige Bueckers. Both Auriemma and Bueckers have reached out to support Watkins, highlighting their shared resilience and determination in overcoming injuries to come back...

FIFA plans a one-game playoff between Club América and LAFC to replace León at the 2025 Club World Cup due to ownership conflict. A hearing at CAS on April 23 will determine the final decision, with LAFC stepping in as Concacaf Champions League runner-up and Club América as top-ranked team if León's appeal fails. The tournament is scheduled for June 14 to July 13 in the US, pending legal outcomes. Full Article

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is set to return from injury after being sidelined since December with a hamstring issue, with manager Mikel Arteta confirming his comeback against Fulham. Arteta also expressed hope that Riccardo Calafiori's injury is not severe. Saka's return is timely for Arsenal as they prepare for a Champions League quarter-final match against Real Madrid. Full Article

In the men's Final Four, all No. 1 seeds will compete for the first time since 2008, with Florida facing Auburn and Houston taking on Duke. Florida's ability to make game-changing runs, led by star player Walter Clayton Jr., has been a key factor in their success, while Auburn's improved defense, anchored by Johni Broome, has propelled them to the Final Four. Experts predict a close matchup, with Florida ultimately coming out on top in...

Hibernian's impressive 3-0 win against St Johnstone secured their place in the top six of the Scottish Premiership with two games remaining, a remarkable achievement considering their poor start to the season. Manager David Gray credited the team's fantastic form for the turnaround, as they now sit in third place with 47 points. Aberdeen also secured a top-half finish with a 4-1 victory over Motherwell, following a strong start to the season and a recent...