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Watch: British woman surfs potentially record-breaking monster wave

Laura Crane, a 30-year-old from Devon, hopes to have broken a world record for the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman.

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Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina jet crash linked to Nascar great Greg Biffle

Cessna jet crashed during attempted return to airportNo confirmation Biffle was aboard the aircraftFAA and NTSB responding to North Carolina crashA small plane owned by retired Nascar driver Greg Biffle crashed and exploded into flames while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in Nort…

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NC rep 'devastated' by deaths of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family

Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) on Thursday mourned the loss of famed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family after they died in a jet crash. “I am devastated by the loss of Greg, Cristina, and their children, and my heart is with all who loved them,” Hudson wrote in a post on the social platform...

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Nick Gross, NBA's Westbrook Backing Oklahoma City Project

In this week's Muni Moment: Nick Gross, son of one-time Bond King Bill Gross, is joining Russell Westbrook in backing a new entertainment district in Oklahoma City that will be anchored by a new soccer stadium. Some funding will come from the sale of $50 million in voter-approved general-obligation …

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Remembering the sports stars we lost in 2025

A host of figures from the world of sport died in 2025 - BBC Sport remembers some of those sporting names.

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Tannane goal from own half sets Morocco on way to FIFA Arab Cup 2025 title

Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 as a strike from inside his own half by Oussama Tannane set the tone for a spectacular final.

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World's tallest teen sets new basketball record

At 7ft 9in (2.36m), Olivier Rioux becomes the tallest player to score a dunk in the college game.

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 – live

Updates from the ceremony in Salford, 7pm GMT startOur Anti-Spoty 2025 | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail NiallBorn: Keighley. Age: 26. Sport: Rugby unionWon in 2025: Rugby World Cup with England. Continue reading...

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Olivier Rioux, 7ft 9in, scores first points with Florida basketball team on a dunk

Rioux, 19, is the world’s tallest teenagerRedshirt freshman has only appeared in blowouts so farOlivier Rioux lumbered through the lane, caught a bounce pass from teammate CJ Ingram and dunked, sending Florida’s bench and the home crowd into a frenzy.Rioux barely left his feet to make it happen. Con…

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300-1 shot Blowers becomes longest-priced UK winner

Blowers becomes the longest-priced winner in UK racing history by taking the opener at Exeter on Thursday at odds of 300-1.

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Kenyan debutant Munyua shocks De Decker at Worlds

Kenyan David Munyua causes a huge shock on his PDC World Championship debut, coming back from two sets behind to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Drops to $40 in Best Buy’s 12 Days of Gaming Sale Today

As part of its 12 Days of Gaming sale, Best Buy is offering Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch for $40.

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Women’s Champions League draw: Arsenal to face Chelsea if they win Leuven playoff

Manchester United or Atlético Madrid will take on BayernReal Madrid to play Barcelona if they beat Paris FCArsenal, the defending European champions, will face Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals if they progress past OH Leuven in February’s knockout phase playoffs.Manchester Unit…

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Rehanne Skinner poised for West Ham exit with club second-bottom of WSL

West Ham have one win from 11 league game this seasonSkinner has been in charge of club since July 2023West Ham are poised to part company with their women’s team manager, Rehanne Skinner, the Guardian understands.The 46-year-old has been in charge of the Women’s Super League side since the summer o…

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'Pope has one innings to save his England place'

Ollie Pope's old frailties returned in Adelaide and his wretched dismissal leaves him with one innings to save his England place, writes Matthew Henry.

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‘Sack’ Snicko: England and Australia frustrated by DRS drama again in third Ashes Test

Smith dismissal echoes confusion of opening dayStarc heard through mic calling for Snicko to be ‘sacked’England’s batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, described the use of the decision review system in the third Ashes Test as “not ideal”, at the end of another day of questionable spikes, dubious frame…

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Do World Cup teams really need a 50% prize money hike after tickets furore? | Paul MacInnes

Fifa has made big mistakes over 2026 tournament but it can afford to slash prices and even give some tickets awayWho is the World Cup for? Fifa appeared to share some of its thinking on this topic in the past week. On the one hand, there was the revelation that spectators are being asked to pay more…

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