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Michael Jones

Sports Live Blogger

Michael Jones is a Sports Live Blogger for The Independent covering breaking news, live commentary and the latest transfers. Predominantly focusing on football he covers matches from the Premier League, Champions League and the Fifa World Cup. Michael has also provided commentary on the Tour de France, the Commonwealth Games, The Ashes and more across a range of sports. He passed his NCTJ diploma with News Associates before joining The Independent full-time in February 2022.

Football

Dele Alli provides latest career update in MNF appearance

Tennis

No return date set for Andy Murray as ankle injury rehab ‘going well’

LiveAthletics

Boston Marathon 2024 LIVE: Latest updates and results

Cricket

Runs flow as Kookaburra ball makes impact on County Championship

<p>I Am Maximus won the 2024 Grand National </p>
Racing

I Am Maximus charges to Grand National win for jockey Paul Townend

<p>Paul Townend rode I Am Maximus to a dramatic victory </p>
LiveRacing

Grand National LIVE: Results, reaction and updates from Aintree

<p>Corach Rambler is the favourite to win the Grand National</p>
Racing

Corach Rambler feels weight of history in quest for Grand National win

<p>Tiger Woods will resume his opening round on Friday after bad light forced a suspension in play</p>
Golf

The Masters weather forecast ahead of round two

<p>Rain is delaying the start of the 2024 Masters tournament</p>
Golf

Storms disrupt opening round of The Masters at Augusta

Football

WSL to be broadcast on Sky Sports and BBC again in 2024/25

<p>Gary Woodland hit a career first hole-in-one at The Masters par three day after recovering from surgery. </p>
Golf

Gary Woodland hits hole-in-one on Masters par three day after surgery

<p>The prize money reductions should not affect this weekend’s Grand National at Aintree Racecourse</p>
Racing

Anger rises after cuts to prize money on eve of Grand National

LiveFootball

As it happened: Havertz leads Arsenal to victory over Brighton

LiveFootball

As it happened: Havertz leads Arsenal to victory over Brighton

<p>Rio Ferdinand praised Cole Palmer for his Chelsea heroics </p>
Football

Ferdinand blames lack of concentration for Man Utd’s late slip up

LiveFootball

Chelsea vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and reaction

LiveFootball

As it happened: Arsenal beat Luton and move to top of Premier League

<p>Maia Bouchier’s 91 helped England to a 47-run win over the White Ferns</p>
Cricket

Maia Bouchier leads England Women to series win over New Zealand

<p>Maia Bouchier’s 91 helped England to a 47-run win over the White Ferns</p>
Cricket

Maia Bouchier leads England Women to series win over New Zealand

LiveFootball

As it happened: Wales fail to reach Euro 2024 after penalty shootout

<p>Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend made history in the Cheltenham Gold Cup</p>
Racing

Galopin Des Champs’ Gold Cup victory secures his place as a legend

LiveRacing

As it happened: Galopin Des Champs triumphs in Cheltenham Gold Cup

<p>Jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins with Galopin Des Champs after their 2023 Gold Cup win </p>
Racing

Cheltenham Festival tips: Experts on best bets for the Gold Cup

<p>Ruby Walsh won the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice in 2007 and 2009 with horse Kauto Star</p>
Racing

What it takes to win the Gold Cup, from a jockey who did it twice

<p>Harry and Dan Skelton made it four wins at the Festival after winning the Ryanair Steeple Chase </p>
Racing

How the Skelton brothers sparked a British revival at Cheltenham

<p>Patrick Mullins won the Champion Bumper and brought up his father’s 100th winner at the Cheltenham Festival </p>
Racing

Mullins’ milestone win inevitable result of predictable Cheltenham day

<p>Rachael Blackmore and Slade Steel opened the Cheltenham Festival in style</p>
Racing

Blackmore’s battling win kicks off Cheltenham with a bang

<p>Harry and Dan Skelton made it four wins at the Festival after winning the Ryanair Steeple Chase </p>
Racing

How the Skelton brothers sparked a British revival at Cheltenham

<p>Patrick Mullins won the Champion Bumper and brought up his father’s 100th winner at the Cheltenham Festival </p>
Racing

Mullins’ milestone win inevitable result of predictable Cheltenham day

<p>Rachael Blackmore and Slade Steel opened the Cheltenham Festival in style</p>
Racing

Blackmore’s battling win kicks off Cheltenham with a bang

<p>Jockey Paul Townend and Galopin des Champs win the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup</p>
Racing

How the Cheltenham Festival provides jump racing’s finest climax

Racing

How the Cheltenham Festival provides jump racing’s finest climax

<p>Jockey Paul Townend and Galopin des Champs win the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup</p>
<p>VAR ruled that Jeremy Doku didn’t foul Alexis Mac Allister despite a high-foot challenge</p>
Football

Jurgen Klopp in disbelief over last-minute VAR penalty decision

LiveFootball

As it happened: Man City cruise into Champions League last eight

<p>Ronnie O’Sullivan will face Judd Trump in the semi-finals in Saudi Arabia </p>
LiveSnooker

O’Sullivan v Trump LIVE: Snooker stars clash in Saudi semi-final

LiveFootball

As it happened: Gallagher’s late heroics sends Chelsea into last eight

LiveFootball

As it happened: Gallagher’s late heroics sends Chelsea into last eight

<p>Erik ten Hag hopes his team respond positively after losing to Fulham at the weekend</p>
Football

Is Forest vs Man Utd on TV tonight? Channel, time and how to watch

<p>The Europa Conference League has reached the last 16 stage </p>
LiveFootball

Europa Conference League draw LIVE: Aston Villa play Ajax in last-16

<p>The Europa League has reached the last 16 stage </p>
LiveFootball

Europa League draw LIVE: Liverpool and more learn last-16 fate

LiveFootball

As it happened: Arsenal lose last-16 first leg after late Galeno goal

<p>Tiger Woods revealed that talks are ongoing about LIV players returning to PGA Tour </p>
Golf

Tiger Woods reveals ‘daily talks’ about LIV players rejoining PGA Tour

LiveFootball

As it happened: Conor Gallagher sinks former club with two goals

Cricket

Visa problems arise for England as Rehan Ahmed delayed on India return

LiveFootball

As it happened: Haller’s late goal wins Afcon for Ivory Coast

<p>Jamie Carragher believed Jurgen Klopp’s resignation was a ‘cruel joke'</p>
Football

Jamie Carragher thought Jurgen Klopp news was ‘a cruel joke’

LiveFootball

Tottenham vs Man City LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction to Ake goal

LiveFootball

Klopp press conference LIVE: Liverpool boss addresses shock departure

LiveFootball

Klopp press conference LIVE: Liverpool boss addresses shock departure

Darts

History maker Littler stuns Van Gerwen to win Bahrain Masters

UFC

Strickland launches derisive attack on women’s MMA ahead of UFC 297

LiveFootball

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates

<p>Jadon Sancho has gone back to Germany and rejoined Borussia Dortmund (Adam Davy/PA)</p>
Football

Ten Hag has parting message for Sancho after Dortmund switch

<p>Jadon Sancho has gone back to Germany and rejoined Borussia Dortmund (Adam Davy/PA)</p>
Football

Ten Hag has parting message for Sancho after Dortmund switch

LiveFootball

FA Cup draw LIVE: Liverpool, Man City, Wrexham and more learn fate

Football

Man City set for trip to Spurs as Man Utd reach FA Cup fourth round

<p>After his FA Cup heroics in 2013, Shaun Maloney is back at Wigan Athletic as manager</p>
Football

Why Manchester United clash signals the start of Wigan’s next chapter

LiveFootball

Sunderland v Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup third round result and reaction

<p>Luke Humphries wins first World Darts Championship title</p>
LiveDarts

As it happened: Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler in World Darts final

Darts

How much money will Luke Littler win at the Darts World Championship?

Darts

How to still get tickets for the World Darts Championship 2024

LiveDarts

World Darts Championship LIVE: Latest updates including Luke Littler

LiveDarts

PDC World Darts Championship LIVE: Results and scores

<p>Fans of Chelsea Football Club protest against the European Super League outside Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2021</p>
LiveFootball

Super League: Premier League clubs ‘banned’ from joining A22’s format

LiveDarts

PDC World Darts Championship LIVE: Results and scores

LiveDarts

PDC World Darts Championship LIVE: Results and scores

LiveFootball

Europa League draw LIVE: AC Milan and Roma discover play-off fates

<p>Richarlison scored twice in Tottenham’s 4-1 win over Newcastle</p>
Football

FPL Gameweek 17: Richarlison, Senesi and five players to consider

<p>Hwang Hee-Chan is hitting form for Wolves </p>
Football

FPL Gameweek 16: Hwang, Garnacho and five players to consider

Darts

What time is the World Darts Championship draw?

Darts

What time is the World Darts Championship draw?

Football

Is Fulham vs Wolves on TV? Channel, time and how to watch

<p>Man City let a one goal lead slip to draw with Liverpool</p>
Football

Micah Richards labels Man City’s performance ‘very disappointing’

<p>Everton supporters voiced their dissent against the Premier League after the club was hit with a 10-point deduction </p>
Football

Everton fans fly plane over Etihad protesting the Premier League

<p>Rico Lewis shined on his England debut</p>
Football

Rico Lewis epitomises the difficult decisions facing Gareth Southgate

Football

Trippier withdraws from England squad ahead of trip to North Macedonia

LiveFootball

As it happened: England win dull Euro 2024 qualifier versus Malta

Racing

Former Grand National winner in intensive care after falling off horse

<p>A general photo of a competitior riding a wave at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational</p>
Sport

Laura Enever sets incredible record for biggest wave surfed by a woman

LiveFootball

As it happened: Man City qualify for knockout rounds with easy victory

Football

Ange Postecoglou reacts to VAR calls in Spurs’ defeat to Chelsea

<p>Sri Lanka were hoping to bouce back after an embarrasing defeat to India but their match against Bangladesh is under threat</p>
Cricket

Air pollution puts Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match at risk

<p>Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries scored in ODI cricket</p>
Cricket

Kohli equals Tendulkar’s ODI record for centuries as India crush SA

<p>How will the FA Cup second round look following this afternoon’s draw? </p>
LiveFootball

FA Cup draw LIVE: Lower league clubs discover second round fates

Cricket

Hardik ruled out of Cricket World Cup as Dravid names replacement

LiveCricket

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket result and reaction

<p>Erling Haaland is back in the goals for Manchester City </p>
Football

FPL GW11: Haaland, Nketiah, and five players to consider for transfers

Cricket

Hardik ruled out of Cricket World Cup as Dravid names replacement

LiveCricket

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket result and reaction

<p>Erling Haaland is back in the goals for Manchester City </p>
Football

FPL GW11: Haaland, Nketiah, and five players to consider for transfers

<p>Alexander Isak picked up a groin injury in Newcastle’s defeat to Borussia Dortmund </p>
Football

Howe provides update on Isak and Murphy injuries after Dortmund defeat

<p>Harry Maguire and Andre Onana starred for Manchester United in their Champions League win over FC Copenhagen </p>
Football

‘It was meant to be’: Man Utd dedicate victory to Sir Bobby Charlton

<p>Frankie Dettori will race for the final time in Britain at Ascot</p>
Racing

Five more rides, one legend: Dettori ready for British racing farewell

LiveRugby Union

Rugby World Cup news LIVE: Argentina and New Zealand name line-ups

LiveFootball

England vs Italy LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score

<p>KSI at the weigh-in before his fight with Tommy Fury</p>
LiveBoxing

KSI v Fury LIVE: Fight results and Paul v Danis updates

<p>Tommy Fury and KSI face off in a six-round bout at the AO Arena in Manchester </p>
Boxing

KSI may have lost to Tommy Fury, but he’s winning where it matters

<p>Jos Buttler will captain England in their Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan</p>
Cricket

Is England vs Afghanistan on TV? How to watch ICC Cricket World Cup

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