Swindon show fight
Your support helps us to tell the story
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 producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Ice hockey
It was another weekend where Super League teams won all their games against Premier League sides, but at least Swindon Ice Lords made a fist of it before two narrow defeats.
Against Cardiff Devils, Swindon fell behind twice in the first quarter but they equalised within seconds both times before going down 3-0 in the second to trail 5-2 at half-time. Jarri Virtanen and Petri Murtovvara then pulled back two for a 6-4 scoreline. The last thing they probably needed was a trip to Manchester Storm's rink the next day, but at the end of the first quarter Swindon were only 2-1 down. Despite a hat-trick from Storm's Craig Woodcraft in the second period, they went into the third just 5-3 down. Eventually, though, Storm prevailed 6-4.
Slough Jets had worried Manchester the day before, Storm taking a 5- 0 lead before Joe Stefan scored for Slough. Jets slogged their way back, though, to close to 6-3.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments