All news for 2023-04-17

The owner of the 2011 NBA champions the Dallas Mavericks has urged the powers that be to make adjustments to a rule to reduce the risk of injuries around the basket

A total of three horses died across three days of racing at Aintree in ­Liverpool last week. Hill Sixteen, owned by Jimmy Fyffe, fell at the first fence on Saturday, suffering terminal injuries

Kanye West's documentary currently titled "We Need To Talk About Kanye," will explore the musicians controversies and popularity in a BBC Two feature later this year

The protestor managed to evade the security at the Crucible and, as a result, caused a delay in proceedings in the World Snooker Championship match after covering the table in orange powder

Despite arriving at Raoul Moat's police stand-off in his dressing gown with chicken, lager and a fishing rod, England legend Gazza isn't portrayed in the ITV series but does get a mention

Jalen Hurts signed a blockbuster new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, with the quarterback becoming the highest-paid player in NFL history as he inked a five-year deal worth $255million

Charles and Camilla shared the recipe for the open baked savoury tart on the royal family’s official Twitter account

Animal rights activists delayed the start of the Grand National race at Aintree on Saturday, with Merseyside Police eventually making 118 arrests amid ugly scenes

The Royal family has confirmed that Prince Harry will attend King Charles' Coronation on May 6, while Meghan will remain in California with her two children to celebrate Archie's fourth birthday

Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen said the PM faces punishment at the ballot box as she urged Tory ministers to enter talks to avert fresh hospital strikes

In an article for the Mirror, Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen warned the PM he faces a backlash from voters if he fails to avert fresh hospital strikes

Shakin' Stevens has confirmed that songwriter Bob Heatlie who was behind his huge Christmas anthem has tragically died

The FA Cup Final and The Derby at Epsom will be shown on the same day by ITV with bosses hoping for huge audiences on one of the biggest ever days of live sport

An extract of Deborah James' new book 'How To Live When You Could Be Dead' has been released in which she offers advice to her two children

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has issued an update on Saquon Barkley, with the running back refusing to sign a franchise tag, resulting in him missing the offseason program

Roman Kemp has compared himself to E.T. after being caught completely naked while attempting to enjoy a relaxing break in Costa Rica... Which didn't go to plan

Todd Boehly was confronted by furious Chelsea supporters following Saturday’s dismal 2-1 defeat to Brighton but interim boss Frank Lampard has defended the Blues co-owner

The Chelsea goalkeeper has shed light on how the Blues plan to get the better of Real Madrid ahead of the second-leg of their Champions League showdown at Stamford Bridge

A woman has sparked fury with her sister-in-law after using her first name for her newborn baby daughter - even though she strictly warned her not to use the moniker

Paramedics administered advanced life support on the boy at AIREA51 jump park in Stafford Park, Telford, before he was then flown to the Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment

Paul's funeral will be held on Thursday with locals invited to pay their respects as his funeral cortege passes through his home village in Kent, following his death at age 67 from cardiac arrhythmia

Chelsea are eyeing former Bayern Munich boss Julian Naglesmann as their next permanent manager with Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Inter Milan all circling

Twenty-eight people were shot and some left critically after a gunman fired at the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio in the city of Dadeville, US, on Saturday during a 16th birthday party

CCTV has captured the terrifying moment a Nando's worker picked up a meat cleaver when a love rival approached him as he was working at the chain's Kettering branch

Ministers are currently collecting evidence to see how teen vaping can be stamped out. Some 7% of 11 to 17-year-olds were 'current users' of vapes in 2022 - up from 3.3% the year before