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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.

<p>Toto Wolff revealed how he found out Lewis Hamilton was moving to Ferrari</p>
F1

Toto Wolff reveals moment he knew Lewis Hamilton was going to Ferrari

<p>Four jockeys have been banned after 28-1 Certain Style won by 40-lengths </p>
Racing

Four apprentice jockeys given racing ban for ‘inexperienced mistake’

LiveTennis

As it happened: Great Britain beaten in BJK Cup semi-final by Slovakia

LiveRugby Union

Ireland cling on in tense finish against Argentina - live reaction

LiveFootball

England grab victory in must-win clash with Greece – follow live

Sport

Fafabet welcome offer: Latest Fafabet sign up offer for 2024

LiveRugby Union

Muntz inspires Fiji to historic win against Wales - live reaction

<p>Wrexham’s James McClean stood away from his team-mates during the minute’s silence</p>
Football

Wrexham’s James McClean refuses to wear poppy for Remembrance Sunday

<p>Zac Shaw and Ali Smith attended a celebratory reception at Buckingham Palace</p>
Olympics

Fortnum & Mason apologise after paralympians not invited to party

Football

Arsenal Women must move Champions League game over men’s team clash

Football

Is Club Brugge v Aston Villa on TV? Time, channel and how to watch

Football

Arteta explains ‘special chemistry’ with departing Arsenal director

LiveFootball

As it happened: Luis Diaz hat-trick secures strong win for Liverpool

LiveFootball

As it happened: Luis Diaz hat-trick secures strong win for Liverpool

Sport

NetBet sign up offer: NetBet welcome offer 2024

Sport

Bet365 bonus code: Latest Bet365 sign up offer for 2024

<p>Ibrahima Konate suffered a knock to his arm in the game against Brighton but revealed the injury is not serious</p>
Football

Konate plays down injury and ‘will be ready’ for next match

<p>Arsenal defender Gabriel (left) was subbed off against Liverpool but his injury isn’t as serious as first feared </p>
Football

Mikel Arteta gives update on Gabriel injury ahead of Newcastle clash

<p>Arsenal defender Gabriel (left) was subbed off against Liverpool but his injury isn’t as serious as first feared </p>
Football

Mikel Arteta gives update on Gabriel injury ahead of Newcastle clash

Sport

How to bet online: A guide to wagering with online bookmakers

LiveFootball

Man Utd put five goals past Leicester in Carabao Cup - follow reaction

<p>Ruben Amorim could become the next Manchester United manager</p>
Football

Amorim says ‘nothing has been decided’ amid Man Utd interest

LiveFootball

England clinch win against South Africa in friendly - follow reaction

Football

Jose Mourinho explains reason behind desired Premier League return

<p>Sergio Perez is in danger of being dropped from Red Bull after a terrible run of results</p>
F1

Perez could be dropped before end of F1 season after Horner update

LiveF1

F1 Mexico Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz wins ahead of Lando Norris

Football

Arsenal v Liverpool team news: Saka, Calafiori and Jota injury latest

<p>Sergio Perez is in danger of being dropped from Red Bull after a terrible run of results</p>
F1

Perez could be dropped before end of F1 season after Horner update

LiveF1

F1 Mexico Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz wins ahead of Lando Norris

Football

Arsenal v Liverpool team news: Saka, Calafiori and Jota injury latest

<p>Rehan Ahmed took three wickets for 25 runs to reduce Pakistan to 187-7 at lunch on Day 2 of the third test match</p>
Cricket

Blunted in county cricket, England’s Ahmed turns deadly in Pakistan

Cricket

Blunted in county cricket, England’s Ahmed turns deadly in Pakistan

<p>Rehan Ahmed took three wickets for 25 runs to reduce Pakistan to 187-7 at lunch on Day 2 of the third test match</p>
<p>Capes pictured training with straw bales in 1978 </p>
Olympics

Geoff Capes, British Olympian and World’s Strongest Man, dies age 75

LiveFootball

Nunez goal secures Liverpool win against Leipzig - follow reaction

<p>Alessia Russo won the England Women’s Player of the Year award for the 2023/24 season</p>
Football

Alessia Russo named England Women’s Player of the Year

<p>Franics Ngannou paid tribute to his late son Kobe after his victory</p>
Sport

Francis Ngannou pays tribute to late son after win over Renan Ferreira

<p>Franics Ngannou paid tribute to his late son Kobe after his victory</p>
Sport

Francis Ngannou pays tribute to late son after win over Renan Ferreira

<p>New Zealand secured their first win in India since 1988</p>
Cricket

New Zealand win first test match in India since 1988

LiveFootball

Tuchel speaks as new England manager – follow live updates

Sport

How to bet on horse racing

Cricket

England v West Indies: How to watch Women’s T20 World Cup match today

LiveFootball

As it happened: Wales hang on for draw against resurgent Iceland

Sport

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Sport

Unibet sign up offer: Unibet promo code 2024

Sport

BetVictor Bonus Code: 2024 BetVictor Sign Up Offer

<p>Phil Jones spoke about his time at Man Utd on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel </p>
Football

£60m Man Utd flop was a ‘lost soul’ after getting ‘mullered’ on debut

<p>Alejandro Garnacho has withdrawn from the Argentina squad through injury</p>
Football

Alejandro Garnacho posts statement after Manchester United injury blow

<p>Katie Archibald returns to the track after recovering from a freak injury </p>
Cycling

Archibald recovers from freak injury to return at World Championships

Cycling

Archibald recovers from freak injury to return at World Championships

<p>Katie Archibald returns to the track after recovering from a freak injury </p>
<p>Brendon McCullum defended James Anderson’s decision to delay his arrival in Pakistan to work as England’s bowling consultant</p>
Cricket

McCullum defends bowling coach Anderson for choosing golf over England

Football

Why isn’t Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest on TV today?

LiveFootball

Everton vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result and reaction

<p>Martin Odegaard says his recovery from an ankle injury is ‘going well'</p>
Football

Martin Odegaard offers possible timeline for Arsenal return

<p>Martin Odegaard says his recovery from an ankle injury is ‘going well'</p>
Football

Martin Odegaard offers possible timeline for Arsenal return

Football

Arne Slot issues update on Alisson injury

<p>Joe Cole praised Mikey Moore’s performance against Ferencvaros</p>
Football

Cole tips Spurs youngster to start after impressing in Europa League

<p>Bukayo Saka has six goal and assist contributions from the first six gameweeks justifying his high price tag</p>
Football

Sancho, Saka and 5 players to target for FPL Gameweek 7

LiveFootball

As it happened: Arsenal ease to victory over PSG

Sport

Parimatch welcome offer: Latest Parimatch sign up offer for 2024

Sport

Grosvenor sign up offer: Grosvenor Sport welcome offer 2024

LiveBoxing

Joshua suffers crushing KO as Dubois reigns at Wembley – live reaction

LiveRugby Union

Argentina v South Africa LIVE: Result and reaction as Los Pumas win

Rugby Union

Argentina shock South Africa to keep Rugby Championship alive

LiveFootball

As it happened: Liverpool complete comeback win over AC Milan

LiveFootball

Young Boys v Aston Villa LIVE: Champions League result and reaction

LiveFootball

Young Boys v Aston Villa LIVE: Champions League result and reaction

<p>Postecoglou hopes Spurs can bounce back from their defeat to Newcastle when they take on Arsenal in the Premier League</p>
Football

Ange Postecoglou’s improving Spurs ready for Arsenal challenge

<p>After an unbeaten start to the season, Eddie Howe wants his team to bring more consistency and hit ‘top gear'</p>
Football

Newcastle aiming for ‘top gear’ as Howe calls for more consistency

<p>Jon Rahm has appealed against fines imposed by the DP World Tour </p>
Golf

Jon Rahm appeals fines in bid to keep Ryder Cup hopes alive

<p>Jose Mourinho has criticised Victor Osimhen’s behaviour on the pitch.</p>
Football

Mourinho criticises Osimhen’s behaviour following Galatasaray move

<p>Jose Mourinho has criticised Victor Osimhen’s behaviour on the pitch.</p>
Football

Mourinho criticises Osimhen’s behaviour following Galatasaray move

<p>Gareth Southgate has ‘no regrets’ over England tenure despite failing to win a trophy. </p>
Football

Gareth Southgate delivers defiant response to England legacy

LiveFootball

England v Finland LIVE: Nations League result and reaction

LiveRugby Union

South Africa v All Blacks LIVE: Rugby Championship result and reaction

<p>England’s Jack Grealish and Declan Rice both scored against the Republic of Ireland</p>
Football

‘There’s no bad blood’: Jack Grealish reacts to Ireland reception

<p>Referee Rohit Saggi speaks to Wales pair Aaron Ramsey and Ethan Ampadu in the goalless Nations League draw with Turkey (David Davies/PA)</p>
LiveFootball

As it happened: Wales play out draw with Turkey in Bellamy’s debut

<p>Karsten Warholm (left) takes on Mondo Duplantis in a clash of world record holders in Zurich</p>
Athletics

Karsten Warholm v Mondo Duplantis: What time is the 100m race?

LiveRugby Union

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Rugby result and reaction

<p>Declan Rice’s red card was a decisive moment in the match between Arsenal and Brighton.</p>
Football

‘He’s played the referee’: Peter Crouch explains red card decision

<p>Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's Premier League match against Brighton. </p>
Football

Why was Declan Rice sent off against Brighton?

<p>Premier League sides enter the second round of the Carabao Cup</p>
LiveFootball

Carabao Cup third round fixtures revealed

LiveParalympics

Paris prepares for Paralympics with athletes opening ceremony

LiveTennis

Boulter v Sasnovich LIVE: Latest US Open tennis scores and updates

LiveFootball

As it happened: Trossard inspires Arsenal to win against Aston Villa

<p>Manchester United's Casemiro looks dejected after the match</p>
LiveFootball

Brighton vs Man Utd: Latest Premier League score and updates

<p>Some of the faces in the transfer window as the deadline looms</p>
LiveFootball

Transfers LIVE: Trippier may leave Newcastle as Villa target Sterling

<p>Lee Carsley has axed two of Gareth Southgate’s leading analysts as he prepares for his first match as England manager. </p>
Football

England interim manager Carsley axes Southgate’s long-serving analysts

<p>Manchester United's Casemiro looks dejected after the match</p>
LiveFootball

Brighton vs Man Utd: Latest Premier League score and updates

<p>Some of the faces in the transfer window as the deadline looms</p>
LiveFootball

Transfers LIVE: Trippier may leave Newcastle as Villa target Sterling

<p>Lee Carsley has axed two of Gareth Southgate’s leading analysts as he prepares for his first match as England manager. </p>
Football

England interim manager Carsley axes Southgate’s long-serving analysts

<p>British-born Richardson won two silvers and a bronze for Australia in the Paris Games </p>
Olympics

Australian cycling ‘blindsided’ by Richardson’s shock switch to GB

<p>Joao Felix has permanently signed for Chelsea in a seven-year deal</p>
Football

Chelsea sign Felix from Atletico Madrid as Gallagher heads to Spain

<p>Georginio Rutter has completed a move to Brighton for £40m.</p>
Football

Brighton break club-record with Georginio Rutter signing

<p>Premier League sides enter the second round of the Carabao Cup</p>
LiveFootball

Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Second round fixtures revealed

<p>Bruno Fernandes has signed a new deal with Manchester United.</p>
Football

Bruno Fernandes signs new contract with Manchester United

<p>Adam Peaty said he wants to find out who he is away from swimming </p>
Olympics

Adam Peaty taking extended break before decision over next Olympics

<p>Manchester United complete the signings for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. </p>
Football

How do Manchester United line up with De Ligt and Mazraoui?

<p>Ben Stokes tore his left hamstring playing for the Northern Superchargers on Sunday</p>
Cricket

Ben Stokes ruled out for rest of summer after hamstring injury

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