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Denny Hamlin ended a 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, winning the race with new crew chief Chris Gayle. Hamlin led 274 laps and earned his 55th career victory, tying Rusty Wallace for 11th on the all-time list. Christopher Bell finished second, and Bubba Wallace took third as Toyotas swept the top three spots. There were multiple incidents during the race, including a post-race discussion between Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick, and a collision involving...

Manchester City's Erling Haaland suffered a left ankle injury and was substituted during their 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win over Bournemouth. Despite scoring City's equalizer, Haaland had to be replaced by Omar Marmoush, who scored the winning goal. City advances to the semifinals to face Nottingham Forest as they seek their only chance for a trophy this season after being eliminated from the Champions League. Full Article

Aaron Rodgers' free agency decision has lingered for over a month, with potential anagrams like "Arranges Odor" and "Roared Groans" reflecting the frustration. Despite visits to the Pittsburgh Steelers and recent NFL offseason developments, Rodgers remains undecided on his future, reminiscent of his delayed exit from Green Bay in 2023. Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has confirmed J.J. McCarthy as the team's QB1, while acknowledging the need for backup options amid Rodgers' indecision, leaving fans...

Min Woo Lee secured his first PGA Tour title at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, withstanding challenges from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Lee maintained control of the tournament with a three-under 67, holding off Scheffler and Gary Woodland to win by one shot. Scheffler finished as the runner-up for the second year in a row, while Woodland achieved his best result in six years, setting the stage for the upcoming Masters tournament where the...

ESPN staff provided an update on the tight playoff races in the NHL, particularly in the Atlantic Division, where the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning are battling for the top spot. The Leafs currently lead with 92 points, followed closely by the Panthers and Lightning with 91 points each. The remaining schedule and strength of schedule favor the Lightning, but projections still give them only a slight edge over the Panthers...

Your support enables The Independent to cover important stories such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech developments, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis. Donations help fund on-the-ground reporting and maintain a commitment to providing quality journalism accessible to all. Manchester City's comeback in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with goals from Haaland and Marmoush, showcased their resilience and experience, securing their seventh consecutive semi-final appearance under Pep Guardiola's leadership. Full Article