The hunt is on for the magic artificial-intelligence model that will enable investors to beat the stock market. For instance two researchers at Hong Kong University recently published a research paper ...

Patrick Johnston: A quick look at the NHL's stats package shows us that taking penalties isn't as bad as you think. After the listless, path-collapsing 2025-26 season, Vancouver hockey diehards just ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will end with a blockbuster final as Argentina face Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. While Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will be the biggest names on the pitch ...

Argentina live to fight another day. The defending champions came from behind, once again, in the FIFA World Cup 2026 to seal a place in the final. Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina trailed 0-1 before ...

Social media erupted over a potential offside by Lionel Messi in the build-up to Argentina’s first goal, with many questioning the lack of a clear VAR check Lionel Messi provided assists for both of ...

To much VAR. Too much controversy. Former FIFA referee and referee instructor/assessor Osmond Downer is uncomfortable with the extent to which video technology has played a part in matches at the ...

Omar Artan is set to return to the big stage on Wednesday evening when he takes charge of the UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Aston Villa. Artan made headlines earlier this summer when he was due ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As UEFA present a new refereeing video library called Clear Line to improve consistency, Roberto Rosetti explains ‘the referee must referee the match’ and VAR avoid ‘microscopic situations.’Th ...

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has turned back the clock and is arguably turning in the most impressive World Cup performance in his career during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.