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British snowboarder Davy Zyw competing on the snowboard cross course at the Winter Paralympics
Other

Davy Zyw makes Winter Paralympic history eight years after MND diagnosis

British snowboarder Davy Zyw has made history as the first athlete with motor neurone disease to compete at a Winter Paralympics. The Scottish athlete took to the slopes in Cortina nearly eight years after receiving a terminal diagnosis.

Iran national football team lining up on the pitch ahead of a World Cup qualifying match
Soccer

Iran weigh up World Cup boycott following United States military strikes

Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup is in severe doubt following US military strikes. President Donald Trump and Iran's sports minister have both cast uncertainty over the team travelling to North America.

Aryna Sabalenka hitting a powerful serve during an Indian Wells match
Sport

Aryna Sabalenka sets up Indian Wells final clash with Elena Rybakina

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and two-time Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina have both reached the Indian Wells final following straight-set semi-final victories.

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Crypto

BlackRock Launches Staked Ether ETF, Rules Out Exotic Crypto Funds

BlackRock has launched a staking-focused Ether ETF and confirmed it will not pursue exotic crypto fund structures. The firm continues to focus on Bitcoin and Ether products.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looking dejected on the sidelines during an NBA game
Basketball

Golden State Warriors suffer four new injuries in Timberwolves defeat

Steve Kerr says the Golden State Warriors are severely depleted after losing four more players to injury during their NBA defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Motorsport

F1 Academy racers aim to end 50-year wait for female Formula 1 driver

F1 Academy drivers Rachel Robertson, Esmee Kosterman, and Alba Larsen are battling historical prejudice as they aim to become the first women to race in Formula 1 in 50 years.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaking at a press conference
Basketball

WNBA sets urgent Monday deadline to agree new collective bargaining deal

The WNBA and its players' union face a critical Monday deadline to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement and avoid severe disruptions to the upcoming season.

Logan Webb pitching for the United States against Canada in the World Baseball Classic
Baseball

United States beat Canada to set up Dominican Republic semi-final

The United States edged past Canada 5-3 to book a World Baseball Classic semi-final against the Dominican Republic.