But the song lacked a dash of purple, if you catch our drift. Prince was one of the most notable absences from the star-studded session, and for years, fans have debated the precise reason why.

For a card to hold up to that label, the action in the ring has to be as good as advertised. Callum Smith and Joshua Buatsi held up their end of the bargain in going to war over 12 rounds before ...

That fact may have been lost on a teenage Callum Hudson-Odoi when he was part of a Chelsea squad that lifted the Champions League. Following a meteoric start at Stamford Bridge, the winger’s ...

Liverpool's Callum Smith put himself in position for another world title tilt after scoring a unanimous decision win over previously-unbeaten Joshua Buatsi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Neither man ...

CALLUM SMITH was rushed to hospital after handing Josh Buatsi the first defeat of his career with an age-defying performance of brilliant brutality and courage. The Liverpool light-heavyweight ...

Instead of defaulting to the notifications on my phone, poetry has inspired me to begin the day in a different way. By Charley Locke Most mornings, as soon as I wake up, I feel the pull of my phone.

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 ...

Callum Smith silenced his doubters as he moved one step closer to becoming a two-weight world champion with a win over Joshua Buatsi. Smith, despite being a former super-middleweight world ...

Meanwhile, Smith is a boosted 9/2 to get the job done inside the distance and is 3/1 to be deemed the winner by decision. Sky Bet odds for Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith: ...

A former royal aide to both Prince William and Prince Harry spoke out for the first time on the ongoing rift between the brothers. Jason Knauf, who previously worked as a communications secretary ...