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Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote

San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/82FiSL0

'No ball games' signs are deterring kids from exercising, MPs told

Making PE a core subject in schools and removing 'no ball games' signs are among recommendations in a new report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aun6qZX

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The band warned on Saturday that consuming the purées many be potentially "life-threatening". from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3xuyKz

Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LbeXAlG

£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa

Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OcRevi3

Otter mayhem after 'challenging beast' sneaks into garden centre

A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9AFjtxI

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest

Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dFAapK

England's Botterman & Campbell out of Six Nations

England prop Hannah Botterman and hooker May Campbell will play no part in the Women's Six Nations as they require surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/648a5ue

An epic gangster biopic of the Kray brothers, starring Tom Hardy

The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HayZUzS

Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'

Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UaOvjrB

Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats

Paris-Roubaix's remains elite's sport's most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can't win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QgZn4Tq

Eamonn Holmes 'doing OK' after stroke, his son says

"We're taking it one step at a time," Declan Holmes said, as his 66-year-old father recovers in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5pdy8S

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LqO7t2G

Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke

The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5F3qLBM

Man charged over deaths of four people who drowned crossing Channel

A man is charged over the deaths of two men and two women who drowned trying to cross the Channel on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/la5nFcE

Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?

And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon from BBC News https://ift.tt/UD1poyS

Cardoso takes nine wickets in T20 international

Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zac6Hst

Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RHmDCjz

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EdGBV6g

Croke Park could stage Fury v Joshua in September

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited showdown could take place in Dublin in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XvD0hq6

'I'm 67 and they've finally given me a cap'

Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQw31BV

Wales captain and ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires

Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey retires from professional football with immediate effect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wUJ0DWs

I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Grand National confirmations

The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the five-day confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j63FrOe

Murder arrests after man dies outside cocktail bar

An assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road was reported to police in the early hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hL2yj4Q

Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout

Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with a split decision win after a dramatic heavyweight contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4iDYmTy

'Let's do it' - Wilder calls out Joshua after win

Deontay Wilder tells Anthony Joshua "let's do it" following the American's points victory over Derek Chisora. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1pL5VUK

Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VhfIrS

Fears cost of water and beer to soar as India's scorching summer hits

Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YklvxA8

Reform spokesperson sacked after Grenfell comments

A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3YFyWQ

NZ's Kerr hits 179 not out in record women's ODI chase

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TU3m5NC