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Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson
English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?
Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?

'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.

Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.

Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

The simple change that could have helped the Blues help Hollands
Under pressure, we tend to become narrow in our thinking and revert to survival mode. Is that what happened to Carlton on Thursday night? Is that why they missed the signs of a teammate who needed help?

‘My confidence was really shot’: Kailea rebuilds as Wallabies prop stocks tested
Isaac Kailea was a regular in Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s first season before being dropped to the Shute Shield. Now he wants to return to Test rugby.

Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal
Ibrahima Konate says he is "close to an agreement" with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a "big chance" he will remain at Anfield next season.

F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes
F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

Half-marathon organisers sorry after wrong signage sends runners an extra 500m
Organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon say a turning point was positioned incorrectly.

Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000
It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room
Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.

US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.