English

Sport at independent.co.uk

Today News

08

On This Day in 2021 – England great Fara Williams reveals retirement plans

www.independent.co.uk

The midfielder made 172 appearances for her country and played at three World Cups.

06

Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to remain focused for title run-in

www.independent.co.uk

City moved a point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

04

NFL draft: Chicago Bears select quarterback Caleb Williams of USC as No 1 pick

www.independent.co.uk

Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades

01

Luke Littler silences hostile crowd with Premier League victory in Liverpool

www.independent.co.uk

Littler climbed back to the top of the Premier League table.

Thursday, Apr 25

00

Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

www.independent.co.uk

O’Sullivan insisted players were within their rights to consider any lucrative opportunities that came their way.

Manchester City close the gap on leaders Arsenal with clinical performance against Brighton

www.independent.co.uk

Kevin De Bruyne’s eye-catching diving header set City side on course for a comprehensive success

Phil Foden brace helps Man City thump Brighton and close gap on leaders Arsenal

www.independent.co.uk

Kevin De Bruyne’s eye-catching diving header set City side on course for a comprehensive success.

23

Brighton vs Man City highlights: Reaction as Guardiola sends title race warning to Arsenal

www.independent.co.uk

Pep Guardiola’s men can close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the table

NFL Draft Latest: The Bears are up, with Caleb Williams expected to go No. 1

www.independent.co.uk

Live updates from the first round of the NFL draft, where the Chicago Bears are expected to take USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick

Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy

www.independent.co.uk

Reggie Bush says the return of his Heisman Trophy is the biggest step yet in his fight against the NCAA to restore his reputation and his records from his incredible career at Southern California

22

Arne Slot announces he wants to take the Liverpool job

www.independent.co.uk

The 45-year-old Dutch coach has emerged as a leading candidate to take over from Klopp, who will leave the Reds at the end of the season

Feyenoord boss Arne Slot confident agreement can be reached over Liverpool move

www.independent.co.uk

The 45-year-old Dutch coach has emerged as a leading candidate to take over from Klopp, who will leave the Reds at the end of the season.

21

Luke Littler overcomes jeers of Liverpool crowd to beat Gerwyn Price

www.independent.co.uk

Littler is an avid Manchester United fan and has enjoyed goading Liverpool in recent weeks as their quadruple hopes have crumbled.

Designer Adrian Newey reportedly keen to leave Red Bull

www.independent.co.uk

Newey has recently been heavily linked with a move to Ferrari, who will have Lewis Hamilton driving for them next year.

19

Paris will face major disruption ahead of Olympic Games opening ceremony, says police chief

www.independent.co.uk

The opening ceremony was originally planned to be a boat parade along the Seine

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes short work of Jackson Page to reach last 16 at Crucible

www.independent.co.uk

The seven-time world champion claimed an emphatic 10-1 victory

John Mitchell backs England to ‘dial it up again’ against France

www.independent.co.uk

England have won the last 12 meetings in the fixture but France remain their fiercest rivals.

18

Mastermind behind Red Bull’s success ‘to leave F1 team’ in wake of Christian Horner scandal

www.independent.co.uk

Adrian Newey, the man behind Max Verstappen’s current domination of F1, has been at Red Bull since 2006

Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby

www.independent.co.uk

A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables’ requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

16

Martin Brundle condemns ‘lucky dip’ F1 points revamp proposal ahead of key meeting

www.independent.co.uk

A team has proposed changing the points-scoring system from a top 10 to a top 12 for next season

Maia Bouchier sets her sights on helping England win T20 World Cup

www.independent.co.uk

Charlotte Edwards’ team were victorious at the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009 but they have never repeated that feat.

14

Who is Darwin Blanch? The 16-year-old playing Rafael Nadal at the Madrid Open today

www.independent.co.uk

The teenager, who has already lived in four countries and speaks four languages, plays just his second match on the professional tour against a living legend of the sport

Premier League news LIVE: Van Dijk questions Liverpool team-mates’ desire after blowing title challenge

www.independent.co.uk

The Reds are now three points behind Arsenal while Manchester City have two games in hand on the leaders

13

He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100

www.independent.co.uk

The oldest living former major leaguer, Art Schallock turns 100 on Thursday and is being celebrated in the Bay Area and beyond

12

Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler co-main event revealed as Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr

www.independent.co.uk

McGregor will return after a three-year absence from the cage, fighting in the main event of UFC 303

I wanted to give 18-year-old Ethan Wheatley debut goal – Bruno Fernandes

www.independent.co.uk

Wheatley came off the bench to become the 250th academy graduate to make his debut for Manchester United

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool do not deserve to win Premier League title

www.independent.co.uk

Jurgen Klopp’s final season is likely to end with just the Carabao Cup.

11

Brendan Rodgers hoping Celtic can give retiring Joe Hart ‘wonderful sign-off’

www.independent.co.uk

The former England goalkeeper is hanging up his gloves at the end of the season.

Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution

www.independent.co.uk

The Reds have twice looked on for a quadruple before fading hugely in the final months