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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Adidas has supplied the kit for the German national team for more than 70 yearsBy Tom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsThe German Football Association’s (DFB) decision to switch the supplier of the national team’s kit away from Adidas has been blasted by politicians.The contract will pass from the German company to…

Image source, Phoebe LenderyouImage caption, Phoebe was contacted by more than 100 swimmers after speaking out about her bulimia ordealBy Rebecca WoodsBBC News, EnglandThe first swimmer to speak publicly about abusive practices in the sport said she was proud of the “brave” athletes who had shared their stories to change a culture of fear.Phoebe Lenderyou…

A secretive US Army unit was honoured on Thursday, 80 years after their special effects saved tens of thousands of lives during World War Two. The group received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honour from the US Congress. The BBC spoke to surviving veterans and their families to hear how these artists contributed to…

When an eight-year-old Toby Roberts joined an after-school rock climbing club, never in his wildest dreams could he imagine it would lead to the opportunity to win an Olympic gold medal.Ten years on he will have the chance to do just that as Great Britain’s first male Olympic sport climber this summer.Roberts secured his place…

Ashley Lawrence (centre) is aiming to win her first trophy with Chelsea since joining from PSG last summerVenue: Molineux Date: Sunday, 31 March Kick-off: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Watch on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport websiteChelsea’s players are talking about winning a quadruple this season – but their focus is always on the next game,…

Image source, Soazig de La Moissonniere/ the President Image caption, Emmanuel Macron is known to be a keen boxerThe Times suggests the latest series of Lords defeats on the government’s Rwanda Bill may mean no flights taking off until June at the earliest. The paper says that even once the legislation receives Royal Assent it…

Image source, Getty ImagesThe Sun carries a series of what it says are the first photographs of the Princess of Wales out in public since she underwent abdominal surgery in January. Under the headline “Great to see you again, Kate!” she is pictured at a farm shop in Windsor with her husband Prince William. Inside,…

Image source, Siad GroupImage caption, Artist’s impression: Standing with Giants will install the 1,475 silhouettes across the wild meadow fields of the British Normandy MemorialHandmade silhouettes of almost 1,500 servicemen are being transported to Normandy for an art installation to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.The figures will depart from the Standing with Giants workshop…

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Novak Djokovic was denied a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by Pablo Carreno BustaWorld number one Novak Djokovic says the Paris Olympics are “a priority” for him this year.The 36-year-old Serb has won a joint-record 24 Grand Slams but is yet to win an Olympic gold medal.Although he earned…

Scottie Scheffler gave a knowing smile when an inevitable comparison with Tiger Woods was made in the immediate aftermath of his historic Players Championship victory at Sawgrass.Such is the current dominance enjoyed by the man who became the first to defend the PGA Tour’s flagship title, some are starting to equate him with the 15-time…