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Marc Marquez in record hunt at Spanish MotoGP

The Spanish rookie Marc Marquez has the chance to break more records at the Spanish MotoGP this weekend as the youngest leader of the World Championship.

Richard LeParmentier, who died on 16 April aged 66, was a character actor who as a young Death Star commander learned the hard way that Darth Vader brooks no disrespect

Richard LeParmentier: Admiral Motti in 'Star Wars'

Richard LeParmentier, who died on 16 April aged 66, was a character actor who as a young Death Star commander learned the hard way that Darth Vader brooks no disrespect.

Texas town of West begins to come to terms with news that at least 11 of its citizens are dead

As the fires were finally put out in West yesterday, this small Texas town was beginning to come to terms with news that at least 11 of its citizens were dead, following a huge blast at a fertiliser plant on Wednesday evening, which also injured around 160 people.

Latitude 2013: Five minutes with... Mikhael Paskalev

Norwegian/Bulgarian Mikhael Paskalev makes sharp, summery pop music with an edge, and gives concise answers to questions during interviews. He's playing the i arena at this year's Latitude

Marc Marquez in practice action before tomorrow’s race in Qatar

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Spanish whizzkid has style and class to go for victory – maybe even a title – first time out

Lance Armstrong said his life ban was like being 'publicly lynched' and wants 'equal treatment'

Lance Armstrong's pulls out of return to competitive sport as swimmer

American was due to compete in the Masters South Central Zone Swimming Championships in Texas

It won't get you clean, Lance: Armstrong returns to competition as a swimmer

This disgraced sportsman should let go of his addiction to racing

Prince in concert

Prince, La Zona Rosa, Austin Texas

The wristbands for Prince’s concert were purple – what else? Yet they should have been platinum, considering the value fans put on them.

Five-Minute Memoir: Car-park confessions

We were standing at the big raw-wood counter in the kitchen. My parents had rented a cabin so our family could spend the summer in the mountains by Lake Tahoe, and we were all talking about my girlfriend Dana. Everyone already knew what I hadn't told her. But you can't just tell someone something like that.

Lance Armstrong says 'sorry' on Oprah's sofa

Was it a PR stunt or a moment of redemption? Whatever the truth, his apology left his reputation more exposed than ever

Lance Armstrong confesses to Oprah Winfrey: My mythic story would have been impossible without doping

If Oprah’s regular audience switched on her interview with Lance Armstrong last night hoping for tears, they’ll have found it disappointing. But for her new audience from the global cycling community, the encounter was anything but.

World awaits Lance Armstrong admission

Disgraced cyclist's interview with Opray Winfrey airs later today

Lance Armstrong talks to Oprah Winfrey

Lance Armstrong asked to speak with authorities following Oprah Winfrey admission

Cyclist urged to divulge details

Lance Armstrong is preparing to give his first interview since he was stripped of his Tour de France titles for doping offences

Armstrong apologises to Livestrong charity staff ahead of Oprah Winfrey interview

Disgraced cyclist chokes back tears before his expected confession of doping

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