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LeBron James’s 18-year double-digit scoring streak ends but Lakers clinch win over Raptors

  • James scored 10 or more in 1,297 consecutive NBA games since 2007

  • Game-winning assist sets up Rui Hachimura’s 3-pointer

  • ‘You always make the right play,’ James says

LeBron James knew his record streak of double-digit scoring efforts was in jeopardy. And in the moment, he didn’t care.

The right play was to pass the ball – so he did. And with that, his streak ended.

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© Photograph: Frank Gunn/AP

© Photograph: Frank Gunn/AP

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Patient police say they have recovered Fabergé pendant from man accused of swallowing it

Six days after alleged incident, evidence emerges without requiring medical intervention, New Zealand police say

Police say they have recovered a Fabergé egg pendant from a man accused of swallowing the item in a jewellery story.

New Zealand police have spent six days monitoring every bowel movement of the suspect, a spokesperson said, and the NZ$33,000 ($19,000) James Bond Octopussy pendant was recovered from his gastrointestinal tract on Thursday night by natural means, without requiring medical intervention.

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Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand

The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places

On a wet, lazy Sunday evening a baby fur seal waddled into a craft beer bar in Richmond, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Accustomed to seeing animals in the pet-friendly bar, co-owner Bella Evans initially assumed the visitor was a dog before she took a closer look.

“Everyone was in shock,” Evans said. “Oh my gosh. What do we do? What’s going on?”

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South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth handed 12-match ban for eye-gouging against Wales

  • Lock sent off in Cardiff during Springboks’ 73-0 win

  • Suspension covers matches until end of March

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth has been suspended for 12 matches for eye-gouging against Wales last weekend.

The suspension covers matches for the Durban-based Sharks starting from this weekend to the end of March. The Sharks deregistered Etzebeth this week in anticipation of a lengthy ban.

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© Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

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European football: Real Madrid’s Frenchmen run riot at Athletic Bilbao

  • Mbappé scores twice and Camavinga once in 3-0 win

  • Kane scores and gives away penalty as Bayern progress

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to end a three-match winless run in La Liga.

Mbappé’s France teammate Eduardo Camavinga also scored as Real moved back within a point of Barcelona, who defeated Atlético Madrid 3-1 on Tuesday.

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© Photograph: Javier Zorrilla/EPA

© Photograph: Javier Zorrilla/EPA

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