All news for 2023-07-09

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NBA icon labels Victor Wembanyama 'bigger Bill Russell' despite debut struggles
Jerry West has backed Victor Wembanyama to be the talent that everyone is expecting after his debut in the Summer League for San Antonio Spurs raised some concerns
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Sir Alex Ferguson has already given Erik ten Hag advice on ideal Man Utd captain
Erik ten Hag is set to name a new Manchester United captain with Harry Maguire's future at the club unclear and Sir Alex Ferguson has previously detailed the qualities needed
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Suspended Grizzlies star Ja Morant shows sadness at Dillon Brooks exit
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant reacted on social media to the offseason departure of Dillon Brooks to the Houston Rockets, with the move officially announced on Sunday
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Man Utd dealt concerns as PSG draw-up two-man 'shortlist' for Mbappe replacement
PSG are preparing for life after Kylian Mbappe as they look to offload the wantaway striker with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and Frenchman Randal Kolo Muani on their radar
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Steve Kerr justifies Austin Reaves Team USA selection after LeBron James praise
Austin Reaves earned a surprise call-up to Team USA duty ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup after starring for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022/23 NBA season
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'I feared being shot while held captive by Russians then unlikely man saved me'
British soldier Aiden Aslin spent months on 'death row' waiting to be executed after being caught by Russian forces fighting for Ukraine - but was finally saved by an unlikely figure
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Chris Packham's surprise discovery in new BBC show as he issues climate warning
Cutting-edge CGI allows viewers to witness several critical moments when Earth’s future hung in the balance. In the final episode, Chris gives an impassioned speech about the climate change emergency
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Almost 10m rural voters risk being left behind at next election, campaign warns
A coalition of rural organisations has demanded politicians stop ignoring the inequalities facing countryside communities, as it calls for more investment in digital networks and rural transport links
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LeBron James reacts as Gregg Popovich tops Monty Williams as best paid NBA coach
Gregg Popovich will spend five more years with the San Antonio Spurs and aid in the development of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Victor Wembanyama
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6 Man Utd stars who left under a cloud as David de Gea robbed of final farewell
A number of iconic players have bid farewell to Manchester United over the years with some having been shuffled out of the backdoor of Old Trafford despite their stellar services to the Red Devils
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David Beckham helps paint Lionel Messi mural ahead of stunning Inter Miami move
Lionel Messi is set to finally be unveiled as an Inter Miami player on July 16 - and franchise owner David Beckham helped paint a giant mural of the iconic forward's face to welcome him to Florida
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Zharnel Hughes sets sights on world glory after all-weather sprint masterclass
Fastest man in world this year bossed the 100m on water and the 200 on dry land to make major statement ahead of Budapest World Champs
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Azarenka slams "drunk" Wimbledon fans as Belarusian reacts to "unfair" boos
Victoria Azarenka was booed off after she lost to Elina Svitolina in the fourth round at Wimbledon and has taken aim at the fans for their reaction
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Lana Del Rey breaks her silence about her controversial Glastonbury show
American singer Lana Del Rey broke her silence over her controversial Glastonbury set which was cut short after she arrived on stage 30 minutes late due to getting her hair done
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Geordie Shore stars and Jack Grealish's girlfriend gush over WAG's pregnancy
Geordie Shore stars and Jack Grealish's girlfriend have led the tributes to England star Jordan Pickford's wife Megan as she announced she is pregnant with her second child
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Madonna has 'strict rules for how to manage legacy' in the event of her death
Madonna reportedly has a very strict and stringent set of rules and instructions on how her legacy should be managed in the event of her death, following on from her ICU health scare
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Love Island Aftersun turns awkward as guest brands Sammy 'a mess'
Love Island host Maya Jama didn't know where to look as Jordan Stephen's hit out at Sammy, branding him a mess after his Casa Amor antics were exposed on Movie Night
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BBC presenter 'called teenager twice to demand their mum stopped investigation'
Following a male presenter being suspended by the BBC, it's now been reported that the man in question last week allegedly called the teenager who sent them explicit images to request their mother 'stops the investigation'
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Terrifying moment robber lunges at Tesco staff with knife during crime spree
Josh James, who pounced with a knife after a Tesco worker bravely wrestled stolen goods of him at a supermarket in Bristol city centre, will now spend eight years in prison
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Brits to miss out on £3,600 in pay this year as hikes 'failed to keep pace'
The TUC warns workers have suffered a “double whammy” of high inflation and “historically poor” wage growth, as it demanded ministers "stop scapegoating workers"
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Harry Styles fans horrified as singer winces in pain after being hit on stage
Harry Styles fans have shared their horror over seeing their pop icon hit on stage while performing in Austria on Saturday, just days on from fellow British singer Adele warning concert goers not to throw 's*** on stage'
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Love Island Movie Night descends into chaos as boys turn on Montel over Tink
Love Island descended into chaos on Sunday as Movie Night revealed Montel's brief fling with Tink was shown to other Islanders, leaving Leah hurt and the boys turning on him
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Kim Kardashian 'struggling' to watch Kanye West's new wife Bianca save him
An expert has claimed that it's highly likely that Kim Kardashian is 'struggling' to watch Kanye West's new wife Bianca Censori save the rapper who is now a more 'stable version' of himself
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Chaotic moment Ryanair passengers brawl on flight during 'row over window seat'
Footage filmed on a Ryanair plane from Malta to London Stansted shows two passengers fighting while others try to separate them