Your support enables The Independent to cover important stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, providing unbiased reporting and analysis. Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde securing their 15th trophy. Despite a red card for their goalkeeper, Barcelona’s dominant performance earned them their first trophy in over a year, preventing Real from claiming their third title of the season.
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Liberty hold off Mystics, 86-78, to remain undefeated
The New York Liberty improved to 8-0, marking their best start in franchise history, with an 86-78 victory over the Washington Mystics, led by Breanna Stewart's 26 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a strong fourth-quarter effort from Washington, which cut the deficit to 77-71, the Liberty maintained their lead with key free throws from Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, who contributed 13 points and seven assists. Kennedy Burke added 12 points for New York, while Kiki...
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