10 h. ago Andrew Wiggins: how a shy NBA player negotiated growing up a star in the social media era

In an extract from his new book on the rise of Canadian basketball, Oren Weisfeld examines the pressures of being a teenage star in the modern gameAndrew Wiggins was among the first superstar prospects of the social media era. Born in Thornhill, Ontario just north of Toronto, Wiggins was known internationally by the time he was 13. It wasn’t always easy for the shy, small-town kid to embrace the spotlight.After just one full season at Vaughan, Wiggins needed better competition than Canada could provide and moved on to Huntington Prep in Huntington, West Virginia — a relatively new prep school set in a small, blue-collar, sports-oriented college town near Kansas.This is an edited extract from The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse by Oren Weisfeld. It’s published by ECW Press for $19.95 (USD) wherever you get your books. Continue reading...

Sport

21 h. ago Man Utd star hits out at 'false' social media claims about 'pregnant wife'

Amad Diallo has taken to social media to respond to a post that claimed he visited his 'pregnant wife' following Manchester United's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest

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26 h. ago Former Rangers star Joey Barton 'crossed line' with 'bike nonce' social media posts, trial hears

Barton is on trial over social media posts referencing a trio of TV personalities

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33 h. ago EastEnders fans say same thing as Jessie Wallace shares rare snap of daughter

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has taken to social media to share a rare snap of her lookalike daughter Tallulah Lilac

Politics

36 h. ago Shirley Ballas' message to Ellie Goldstein after devastating Strictly exit

The Strictly family had nothing but praised for Ellie Goldstein as they shared emotional messages on social media after she became the latest star to be booted from the BBC contest

Politics

53 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing viewers claim George Clarke is being 'let down' on BBC show

Fans of the BBC ballroom show have claimed that the social media star needs more of a chance to show off his 'potential'

Culture

3 d. ago Georgia Harrison confirms she's given birth! Love Island star welcomes baby girl with boyfriend Jack Spacey

The Love Island star, 30, took to social media on Saturday afternoon to official announce the news - as she revealed her newborn's name.

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3 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson shares hilarious problem he 'never saw coming' after weight loss

TV star Jeremy Clarkson left his fans on social media in stitches after sharing a hilarious airport mishap linked to his use of a weight-loss jab - and they were quick to respond

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4 d. ago Influencer called out over embarrassing mishap with Halloween costume... can YOU spot it?

Popular social media star Jack Murphy has been ridiculed online after making an embarrassing mistake with his Halloween costume. 

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4 d. ago GK Barry says she 'appreciates freedom' as she makes Loose Women switch

The social media star is starring with Jimmy Carr in a new Comedy Central show

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4 d. ago Xabi Alonso breaks silence on Vinicius Jr apology after clear omission

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr issued an apology on social media following his angry outburst vs Barcelona and boss Xabi Alonso has now spoken out on the winger for the first time

Events

5 d. ago The Wildhearts musician dies aged 47 after brain cancer battle

A sad message on social media has confirmed former The Wildhearts star Scott Sorry has died on his 47th birthday after a long battle with brain cancer

Events

6 d. ago Charlotte Chilton shares horrific trolling after insisting Conor Maynard is child's father

Former Traitors star Charlotte Chilton has taken to social media to reveal one of the nasty comments she has received from a follower amid her ongoing paternity drama with Conor Maynard

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6 d. ago BBC Gardeners' World fans wish Adam Frost 'a lovely break' as star marks ending

Gardeners' World star Adam Frost has shared a social media update as he revealed that the latest leg of his tour had come to an end and thanked his fans for attending and buying his new book

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6 d. ago Thomas Skinner issues urgent plea to fans for help over missing friend

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has taken to social media to ask fans for help after a friend who is 'in a bad way' and has gone missing

Events

1 week ago George Clarke: Influencer swapping YouTube for the dancefloor on Strictly

The social media star has more than 3 million fans online

Technology

1 week ago Kim Kardashian reveals exactly when she'll give up fame in bombshell admission

Reality TV star and social media influencer Kim Kardashian made a bombshell admission about the future of her career in the spotlight as she revealed she is planning a new path

Events

1 week ago Celebrity Traitors star Lucy Beaumont 'confuses' fans as she breaks social media silence with show confession

The star's explanation left viewers feeling bewildered

Politics

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The Louvre Museum heist was a classic case of German efficiency

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1 week ago American visits stunning coastal town and is floored by what the Welsh are really like

A popular American social media star took a trip to Conwy, one of the best coastal escapes in North Wales, and him and his wife were struck by many things during their visit

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