WWE’s most-important event of the year looms again, as the professional-wrestling company gears up for WrestleMania 42. There are numerous star wrestlers in action, including the...
Day: April 17, 2026
Novak Djokovic withdraws from third straight tournament as injury woes continue
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid as he continues to struggle with injury. The Serb has now pulled out of...
Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova says mental stress led to doping incident
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been charged with a doping offence by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. The Czech player, who triumphed at the All...
Marketa Vondrousova reveals acute stress reaction after doping control incident: ‘I reached a breaking point’
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova opened up about her mental health battles on Friday, revealing she suffered an Acute Stress Reaction during a doping control incident....
Best betting sign up offers and free bets for 2026
Betting sign up offers and free bets are available from betting sites for signing up and betting online. At The Independent, our experts have used their...
Mikel Arteta vows Arsenal will play to win against Man City
Mikel Arteta has unequivocally stated that playing for a draw in Arsenal’s crucial Premier League encounter against Manchester City on Sunday has not crossed his mind...
Roberto De Zerbi says dinner is on him if Tottenham secure Premier League survival
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, a significant blow for manager Roberto...
Eddie Hearn gives brutally honest assessment of Conor Benn’s world-title hopes
Eddie Hearn has given a fresh take on Conor Benn’s world-title aspirations, after watching from ringside as the welterweight beat Regis Prograis last weekend. On the...
When is Boston Marathon 2026? Times, schedule, prize money, elite fields and how to watch on TV
The Boston Marathon takes place this Monday to kick off a jam-packed spring for world marathon majors, with London following hot on its heels the following...
Carlos Alcaraz out of Madrid Open after admitting injury ‘more serious than expected’
Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Madrid Open due to injury. The Spaniard withdrew from the Barcelona Open this week, citing a problem with his...










