Red Sox starting LHP James Paxton (calf strain) exits in 1st inning

The planned super-fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford has collapsed, according to The Ring, despite being one of the biggest in boxing on a 2025 wishlist. Crawford's unbeaten record and Canelo's titles were at stake in the fight, which would have seen Crawford move up two divisions. Both fighters have impressive records and titles in multiple weight classes, with Canelo most recently defeating Edgar Berlanga and Crawford becoming undisputed welterweight champion in their...

Michael DiRocco, an NFL reporter at ESPN, covers the Jacksonville Jaguars and previously covered the University of Florida. Grant Udinski, named the new offensive coordinator for the Jaguars, went from living in his car to coaching in the NFL, bringing success to the Vikings organization. Udinski's coaching journey started as a graduate assistant at Baylor and eventually led to a successful season with the Vikings in 2024, helping quarterback Sam Darnold excel. Full Article

In a Super Bowl preview episode, Matt Harmon and NFL media's Gregg Rosenthal discuss the biggest mismatches and prop bets for the Eagles-Chiefs game. Yahoo Sports college football reporter Caroline Fenton provides an 'idiots guide to the Draft' for Harmon, preparing him for the upcoming NFL Draft season. Harmon also interviews New York Giants WR Malik Nabers and Chicago Bears WRs DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, discussing their experiences and insights. Full Article

Your support enables The Independent to cover important stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Donations help fund investigative journalism and documentaries like 'The A Word'. Trusted by Americans across the political spectrum, The Independent provides quality journalism without paywalls. In sports news, world champion Michael van Gerwen criticized Luke Littler for being late to a photoshoot, emphasizing the need for responsibility in professional sports. The Premier League kicks off in Belfast, with...

Jimmy Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors after a prolonged negotiation with the Miami Heat, signing a two-year, $121 million extension. The multiteam trade involved Andrew Wiggins, P.J. Tucker, Kyle Anderson, and Dennis Schroder, with the Warriors hoping Butler will boost their playoff chances in the competitive Western Conference. While the move improves the Warriors, NBA insiders are cautious about labeling them as immediate contenders due to potential spacing issues and the need...

The Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in a multi-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons, with Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, PJ Tucker, and picks changing hands. Butler's move to the Warriors adds a defensive edge and scoring threat, while Wiggins will now take on a larger role with the Heat. Dennis Schröder's unexpected trade to the Jazz may not significantly impact fantasy basketball managers, with potential...