Luke Baker

London

Sport Live Editor at The Independent

Sports journo by trade - Sport Live Editor @Independent @IndySport. Formerly Executive Editor @Sportsbeat. Barely a sport I haven't covered at some point.

Articles

Ryder Cup 2025: Europe standings and predicting Luke Donald’s team for Bethpage Black

3 days ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker |Jack Rathborn

With Team USA facing uncertainty, Europe’s confidence grows as Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and more eye up success in New York this SeptemberThe Ryder Cup creeps ever closer with Luke Donald, back again as captain, guiding Team Europe to Bethpage Black in New York aiming to secure a rare away victory over Team USA.
George Ford and Jamie George add experience to youthful England facing France XV

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker

Steve Borthwick has named his England XV to take on a France XV, with 13 players away on Lions dutyLuke BakerFrom 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.
Follow live updates from Scotland vs Nepal

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker

Liveupdated20 minutes agoFollow all the action from TitwoodLuke BakerFollow live coverage of Scotland vs Nepal from the Twenty20 Tri-Series in Scotland 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975.
Follow live updates from England vs India

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker

Follow all the action from HeadingleyLuke BakerFollow live coverage of England vs India from the India in England 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975.
15th placed Man United ‘could win Premier League by 2028’

1 week ago | inkl.com | Luke Baker

Couple says they are ‘traumatized’ after being attacked by three small dogs in their yardMelody and Michael Barnhill say their neighbor’s three dogs attacked them unprompted on Memorial Day.
15th placed Man United ‘could win Premier League by 2028’

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has set a target for both the men’s and women’s teams to win their respective Premier League titles by 2028. Berrada's 'Project 150' vision aims to achieve this double title success to coincide with the club's 150th anniversary. The men’s team finished 15th in the Premier League, their worst top-flight season since 1973-74, while the women’s team came third in the WSL, 16 points behind champions Chelsea.
Man United given bold deadline to win Premier League by CEO Omar Berrada

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker

United finished 15th in the Premier League this season but Omar Berrada has set an ambitious double title deadline for the men’s and women’s teamsLuke BakerManchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has doubled down on his bold target, saying the club will win the Premier League title by 2028. Berrada also put pressure on United’s women’s team by insisting they can claim their first ever Women’s Super League title by the same date.
Lions coach Johnny Sexton opens up on tension with Finn Russell before tour

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker

Luke BakerJohnny Sexton has spoken about the tension between him and Finn Russell, now that he is coaching the Scotland fly half on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour. When Russell was selected by Andy Farrell as one of three No 10s in his squad to tour Australia, thoughts quickly turned to how his relationship with Sexton, who had been named as the Lions kicking skills coach, would play out, given their history.
England star Jack van Poortvliet joins Lions as cover after injury scare for Argentina clash

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker

The British and Irish Lions face Argentina in Dublin on Friday evening for the first game of their tour but have injury concernsLuke BakerFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Owen Farrell’s stunning Saracens return confirmed after French nightmare

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Luke Baker |Harry Latham-Coyle

Farrell endured a torrid time during his one season at Racing 92 in Paris and will now return to the team he had played his entire career for until that pointFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.