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Your support helps The Independent to report on important issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to providing quality journalism accessible to all. Ben Duckett is focused on improving his batting skills and proving himself in England's T20 team, showcasing his power-hitting abilities in a recent match against India. England's aggressive approach and depth in batting have led to success in the T20 series, with a focus on entertaining...

Greg Wyshynski reports that Mikko Rantanen was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal that also involved Taylor Hall going to Carolina. The trade surprised the NHL due to Rantanen's offensive prowess and pending free agent status. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky was active in trade talks, including discussions with the Vancouver Canucks for Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller. Carolina ultimately acquired Rantanen and Hall, while Colorado received Martin Necas,...

Professional summarizer Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don discuss 10 postseason fantasy lessons for the 2025 season, including insights on players like Saquon Barkley, Xavier Worthy, and Jayden Daniels. They also analyze the coaching panic meter for the Lions and Buccaneers after losing their OCs to head coaching positions. The duo emphasizes the importance of considering postseason performances when preparing for the upcoming fantasy season. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Your donation allows them to send journalists to report from the ground and provide unbiased coverage accessible to all. In Ireland, interim boss Simon Easterby has chosen Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley as the starting fly-half for the Six Nations opener against England, citing Prendergast's experience and performance in previous matches, while also making two other...

Jamison Hensley is an ESPN reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens, joining in 2011 and winning the Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018. Justin Tucker, Ravens kicker, faces allegations of inappropriate behavior by six massage therapists in Baltimore, which he denies in a social media post, calling the claims "unequivocally false." The NFL and Ravens are investigating the allegations, with Tucker's attorneys denying the accusations as speculative and impossible to prove, while Tucker emphasizes...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, ensuring facts are separated from messaging. Your donation helps fund on-the-ground reporting during this critical time in US history, providing unbiased news accessible to all. In sports news, Arsenal has signed forward Chloe Kelly on loan from Manchester City, while also adding defender Jenna Nighswonger from Gotham FC and loaning out Laura Wienroither to Manchester City. Crystal Palace...