USWNT’s Naomi Girma completes Chelsea move for record transfer fee in women’s soccer

De'Aaron Fox responded with amusement to a fan's criticism over the Sacramento Kings' handling of Tyrese Haliburton's trade and head coach Mike Brown's firing, as the guard is now a hot trade target. Despite rumors of his desire for a trade, Fox denied initiating talks and stated it was the Kings' decision. The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are reportedly interested in acquiring the $163M guard who is averaging 25.1 points and 6.2 assists...

Your donation to The Independent supports their journalistic efforts in covering important stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. They prioritize reporting facts over messaging and aim to provide quality journalism accessible to all Americans, regardless of political affiliation. In sports news, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both scored hole-in-ones at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, with McIlroy finishing just two shots behind leader Russell Henley after carding a score of 66...

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade revealed on his podcast that he underwent kidney surgery in 2023, where doctors removed a cancerous tumor from his right kidney. Wade shared that the surgery was a low point in his life, but he found strength in his family's support. The retired NBA star praised his family for being there for him during his health scare, reflecting on his successful 16-year career with the Miami Heat that included three...

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